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May 26, 2021 at 07:42 PM
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My 3 year old cat, London, was having a very mild bit of diarrhea (once a day) a few weeks ago, and he'd had it for a few weeks. His food had fairly recently been changed. Then he threw up a tiny bit and that scared me, so I took him to the vet. She prescribed Metronidazole (antibiotic). A couple of days into the antibiotic London seemed subdued. Just not quite himself. I figured it was the antibiotic having a slightly bad effect on him. I continued the medication for a week. London started throwing up. Not food, but bile. The diarrhea was gone, but clearly his stomach was upset. I stopped the antibiotic and called the vet. She had me bring him back.
He's been in three times, with the fourth scheduled for tomorrow. He's had basic bloodwork done, a basic ultrasound, and was given fluids to hydrate him. The tests came back normal. The vet said she thinks his problem is food intolerance and prescribed a food. I started him on the prescription food yesterday, so a total switch from his other food (which he was not tolerating well). All along, the vomiting has not stopped. London eats, drinks, and seems to hold it down - but then (especially in the morning) he vomits foamy white or yellow bile. In the meantime, his behavior is absolutely normal. He jumps up into the windows, runs around, and so on. He looks robust. But after the vomiting spells (he'll vomit up to 5 times) he spends the rest of the day sleeping. Not like him; he's usually a big eater during the afternoon. I'm falling apart. I'm out of money (I mean, I really am...I live on disability). After I take him back to the vet tomorrow I will be completely broke, except for paying my rent. I'm cracking up, I'm so frightened. He's only 3 years old and was so healthy and happy until all of this. I need help. Desperately. Does anyone have any experience to share? __________________ |
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