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Default 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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Default May 26, 2021 at 08:20 PM
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I am so sorry

Allergy? Diabetes? One of my parents’ cats was diabetic. He is getting into something at your house like household products?
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I have no idea what it could be. Are there any plants, new or not, that could be an issue? Second opinion from another vet? I hope the next vet visit finds a cause and solution for you.
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Default May 27, 2021 at 06:20 AM
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I'm not sure if this would apply, but I had a cat years ago who would go through bouts of vomiting. The vet said the lining of his stomach was irritated. Told me not to give him ANYTHING to eat or drink for 24 hours to let him heal a bit. I felt horrible not letting eat/drink, but it worked. Maybe ask your vet about that.

As for paying for his treatment I understand the struggle of the bills. How about applying for a CARE credit card. It covers medical and vet bills.

Good luck to you and London. It's so tough when our babies are sick.
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Default May 27, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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I’ve got no practical advice but wanted to offer some support anyway. I’m sorry he’s not well, but hoping it’s something that will clear up by itself, as lizardlady mentioned.
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Thank you all so much. The support means the world.

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what about trying a little bit of canned pumpkin (the plain kind that only contains pumpkin and nothing else)? How Does Pumpkin Help My Pet's Digestive Health? | 1800PetMeds(R).

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Default May 27, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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I have been lucky with my cat (2 years old) but my older dogs are forever getting the diaherrah. For them I add a tablespoon of pumpkin puree into their food & it fixed the problem within 24 hours but no idea if pumpkin is ok for cats. Also I know this time of year is shedding time & cats get the furballs that can irritate their tummy's & make them throw up. If they haven't eaten for awhile it might cause the bile to come up. So hard to know with our fur babies but like you, when anything isn't their normal, I am to the vet after observing enough to let them know what is happening.

As Lizardlady suggested, I find the CARE credit credit card invaluable. Most vets are tied to them. They usually have a 6 months same as cash payment plan (no interest charged if paid off in that time) Ugh, last fall I had treatments for my horses sarcoid tumor then 2 weeks after that treatment she came down with a systemic infection that had actually been going on low grade for years. Then a few weeks later I thought the older dog I had adopted a year before had a stroke (it wasn't but took in & had all kinds of testing done for baseline). I have 2 more payments & that will be complete till the next time but having 6 months to pay it off rather than having to have the $$ up front has been a life saver & I got it while I was on disability too. You can take longer to pay but then interest is charged. Still a good option when our babies need vet care

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