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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.
Edit to Add:
Update post
https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
It’s hyperthyroidism and dehydration. She’ll be ok!

XanaDUer2
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(5,373 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,633 posts)happybird
(5,373 posts)Bayard
(24,769 posts)Please keep us posted.
happybird
(5,373 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.
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japple
(10,459 posts)rebound quickly. What a gorgeous feline.
happybird
(5,373 posts)wryter2000
(47,804 posts)I love tuxedo cats
happybird
(5,373 posts)niyad
(123,293 posts)Elessar Zappa
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happybird
(5,373 posts)AltairIV
(836 posts)Sending hopeful thoughts and prayers for your beloved family member.
happybird
(5,373 posts)MLAA
(19,114 posts)flashman13
(1,154 posts)Twelve is not old for a cat and I doubt that she has geriatric issues.
happybird
(5,373 posts)wryter2000
(47,804 posts)That sounds like it could be a blockage. I’m no vet, of course. I hope it can be easily fixed.
happybird
(5,373 posts)virgdem
(2,252 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
(5,373 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. I’m so relieved it’s something treatable and something I’ve dealt with before, and that we’ll have more time together.
virgdem
(2,252 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
(113,224 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
(2,645 posts)Hoping it passes.
happybird
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(5,373 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,726 posts)happybird
(5,373 posts)Update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
Ocelot II
(124,310 posts)Let us know how she's doing.
happybird
(5,373 posts)update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
70sEraVet
(4,453 posts)happybird
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happybird
(5,373 posts)niyad
(123,293 posts)light and love.
montanacowboy
(6,481 posts)for a good outcome for baby Pooper.
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(5,373 posts)Chicagogrl1
(517 posts)happybird
(5,373 posts)Rebl2
(16,167 posts)thoughts to Pooper
LetMyPeopleVote
(161,795 posts)happybird
(5,373 posts)wryter2000
(47,804 posts)Go, Pooper