Minuet went to the doctor today. She had been throwing up clear liquid for a couple of days, and last night, puked up some blood, or at least bloody bile. She also refused her breakfast and was lying in unusual locations. I suspected a hairball and, if it had been a younger cat, would probably not have resorted to the veterinary. But at nineteen, Min’s health cannot be left in question.
Fortunately, the veterinary hospital to which I have been taking my cats for years is open Saturday mornings (and they have an emergency service after hours), and they were able to fit us in. The doctor was very pleased with Minuet’s general health: Madame’s lungs and heart sound good, her weight is remaining constant, and she is still not diabetic (a blood-glucose reading of 8.3). Her temperature (the taking of which was the only aspect of the visit to which Minuet protested) was normal; no obstructions or unusual masses were felt.
The doctor believed that Min’s problem is indeed a hairball. An injection of Cerenia was given to settle her stomach and reduce the discomfort a bit.
Minuet still has not eaten, however. I am not surprised. With my other cats, a badly upset stomach will often result in a reluctance to eat that extends beyond the time they are actually in pain, or feeling sick. I have had to force-feed cats in the past to get them over this hurdle, and may with Minuet. Once she understands that food will stay down, she may eat on her own.
I will give her this day to work up an appetite, but if nothing has been consumed by tomorrow, I will have to rely on the syringe.
Poor girl. We hope her pain passes and she feels hungry soon.
ReplyDeleteOh poor Minuet! Feel better soon, Sweetheart. John, please keep us posted on how she is doing.
ReplyDeletePurrs and paws crossed that Minuet won't need to be force-fed. We're glad she got a good check up at the vet, though--that was good news!
ReplyDeleteThat poor sweetie. Wee hope that tummy is all better really soon so she can start eating again.
ReplyDeleteGlad her tests were good. I hope she decides to eat soon.
ReplyDeletePlease do let us know how she does thru the night and Sunday. She looks precious in her gown. I will miss it so much when she decides to put it in her closet. I hope she feels so much better these next three days and then on. Love to you, Madam.
ReplyDeleteOh Madame!
ReplyDeletePlease partake of some gushy sustenance posthaste!
Aww poor darling. We hope she will eat real soon. Healing Pawkisses to feel better soon, sweet girl🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteAh! Bless the little lady...Hope she's o.k. soon! X
ReplyDeleteI hope Minuet soon gets rid of that troublesome hairball and starts to eat again. Eric had a problem with them too so I gave him a small amount of "Katalax" on my finger every morning. He liked the taste of it and it seemed to solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteIf she has a hairball I certainly hope it comes up soon and gets out of the way or of course goes the other direction and gets out of the way. Hope by the time you see this she's feeling better and has a bite to eat on her own. Lovely girl so glad other news from the doctor was good.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that nothing obvious is wrong with her, although hairballs can cause a lot of discomfort. I hope she's back to normal by now.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Minuet's eating problem. I do hope today she is feeling better because being fed by syringe is not fun for either of you!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that her health is doing well for this distinguished female.
i sure hope MInuet will eat something soon, what an ordeal. POTP, and get well, dearie!
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