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We are at the emergency vet. She's been vomiting after she eats and stopped eating and drinking 24 hours ago. I can tell she's dehydrated and she's been making sad meows. Her belly hurts and she's been losing weight. She's 12. I hope it's something simple. They just took her back. I love her so much and am scared.
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Update post
https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
Its hyperthyroidism and dehydration. Shell be ok!
XanaDUer2
(13,990 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)irisblue
(34,296 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)nocoincidences
(2,323 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)brer cat
(26,298 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,826 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Bayard
(24,145 posts)Please keep us posted.
happybird
(5,127 posts)She getting blood drawn now. Going to check her thyroid and her kidney function. It's likely one of those or pancreatitis or cancer. She'll be getting some fluids, steroids, and anti nausea meds so at least she'll be feeling a little better here soon.
PlutosHeart
(1,445 posts)baby Pooper. Hoping for a good outcome.
happybird
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happybird
(5,127 posts)japple
(10,335 posts)rebound quickly. What a gorgeous feline.
happybird
(5,127 posts)wryter2000
(47,500 posts)I love tuxedo cats
happybird
(5,127 posts)niyad
(120,046 posts)Elessar Zappa
(15,967 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)AltairIV
(664 posts)Sending hopeful thoughts and prayers for your beloved family member.
happybird
(5,127 posts)MLAA
(18,618 posts)flashman13
(855 posts)Twelve is not old for a cat and I doubt that she has geriatric issues.
happybird
(5,127 posts)wryter2000
(47,500 posts)That sounds like it could be a blockage. Im no vet, of course. I hope it can be easily fixed.
happybird
(5,127 posts)virgdem
(2,206 posts)Hoping its just something that is easily treated and resolved.
My kitty, Sammy had Pancreatitis and she was successfully treated. Sounds like the same symptoms she had. Keep us posted. Love her sweet picture.
happybird
(5,127 posts)Update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
It turned out to be hyperthyroidism and dehydration, but pancreatitis was one of the possibilities the vet and I discussed. Im so relieved its something treatable and something Ive dealt with before, and that well have more time together.
virgdem
(2,206 posts)I was hoping that it was something that was very treatable. I had a cat that was hyperthyroid, so I'm familiar with the treatment options.
Pooper will now be the spoiled Diva she has always aspired to be.
Warpy
(113,130 posts)Since this started so suddenly, it's the most likely cause. A little less likely is a twisted loop of intestine. Both are treatable by surgery, but I won't sugar coat it, she's a very sick kitty.
You got her to the e-vet in a timely manner, so she's in good hands. She'll get some fluids, they might doXrays or ultrasound (depending on what gear they've got), and they'll let you know what it is and how much your credit card will get dinged for the surgery, if my guesses are correct.
Whatever is going on, I hope she recovers and you get more good time together.
BaronChocula
(2,517 posts)Hoping it passes.
happybird
(5,127 posts)onecaliberal
(35,903 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Permanut
(6,661 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)XanaDUer2
(13,990 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
Ocelot II
(120,999 posts)Let us know how she's doing.
happybird
(5,127 posts)update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
70sEraVet
(4,152 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Duncanpup
(13,712 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)AllaN01Bear
(23,072 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)niyad
(120,046 posts)light and love.
montanacowboy
(6,306 posts)for a good outcome for baby Pooper.
happybird
(5,127 posts)Chicagogrl1
(474 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)Rebl2
(14,760 posts)thoughts to Pooper
LetMyPeopleVote
(154,616 posts)happybird
(5,127 posts)wryter2000
(47,500 posts)Go, Pooper