Vomitting and off food

[Diana]

So my Evie has been off colour since Sunday, late afternoon. She last ate a full meal Sunday morning, but since then she has only ate nibbles. She has been sick around seven times starting from Sunday afternoon but as she hasn't ate much the last few times she has been sick its mainly been like....spit. Before though is was her food she was bringing up.

We have a vet appt today but just wanted some advice. Evie, the beautiful girl in pic has been rather normal in herself however just slow and takingher time as if she has all the time in the world.

[SarahT1 [PLLE]]

Oh poor little girl. Hopefully it's a bug which will pass quickly. If it were me though I would ask the vet to do bloods in case it's something more significant. x

[Diana]

I think its a bug and I have already had that same thought as you.

I cant imagine she ate something off cause she isnt a cat to do that.

[HRHFluffy]

Hi Diana. How's Evie doing? Any news?

[Diana]

Hi Carol

Sadly she had to be admitted. At first glance vet said she seems good but he took bloods, nothing major however her Potassium was low so it was best she be put on iv fluids. All been well tomorrow night she can come home.

Was a shock cause didnt expect it. As for what brought this on, no idea but as she was vomiting that brought down her Potassium.

[HRHFluffy]

Diana I'm sorry to hear that. You must be so worried. Hopefully the fluids will work and she will be so much better tomorrow. You'll be missing her no doubt and counting down the hours til you can get her home. Keep us updated. Thinking of you and little Evie.

[Diana]

Carol I am going insane. Evie is very weary and jumpy round new people so cannot imagine how she is feeling.

She wont eat what they are given her so had to round down there with her food. I hope she picks up....I hate leaving her.

[HRHFluffy]

Poor you. I can only imagine how you're feeling. Hopefully she is going to eat something now she's got her normal food.

I know she's scared of new people but believe it or not she may be coping and accepting things better than you think. I completely understand your hating to leave her. I would be exactly the same. It will all be worth it if Evie improves after having this treatment. Hang on in there. Let's see what the morning brings. Sending hugs xx

[Diana]

Hopefully she has ate. I will ring them soon to see if she has ate her food.

I dunno why she suddenly wasn't acting herself but her vomiting is what caused the low potassium so I doubt she would be put on potassium supplement.

[Diana]

Just spoke to them and Evie hasnt eaten her food that I brought in. However being a jumpy cat we seem to think that she wont eat a normal amount being where she is. I mean at home if someone pops in at the time she is eating she will disappear and come back once that person hasgone so I don't expect her to eat much while she is there.

[Walesgang]

Hi Diana

Just catching up with this.

It sounds very similar to my Henry and Tips who were both hospitalised a few weeks ago.

Vet thinks it was a nasty virus. ABs and antacids eventually worked but it was a worrying time.

Hope she picks up soon.

Fusses to her

Val

[Diana]

Val...yes I remember that story. What worries me is if she comes home with medication I dunno how to get that down her, she doesn't take to medication well at all not that we have tried it but I know what Evie is like.

Let's hope the iv fluids boost her up!

Your two doing well now?

[Walesgang]

Hi Diana

Tips was the same. And because she wasn't eating we could not sneak it in with food. It was a real battle getting the meds down.

The IV did help, and much as we hated leaving them, certainly helped.

Henry took a linger to be his old self but they are both fine now thanks.

Hope Evie is feeling better soon

Val

[Diana]

It will be an all out war getting meds down her but we can try, thats if she needs them. Will update to tomorrow.

[Diana]

Good news....Evie ate her food, they took more bloods this morning and potassium was up. So we have an appt later to pick her up, hopefully we will have news as to what brought this on.

[Walesgang]

Great news Diana.

Life looks much better when they eat doesn't it. Hopefully she has turned a corner and can come home

Fusses to her from me

Val

[HRHFluffy]

What a relief that is!! You must feel so much better now. It would be really useful if the vet can find out what caused this sudden illness. She'll be glad to see you when you pick her up later today. Let us know how you get on.

[Diana]

I can relax now that is for sure!!! Thanks you two.

Vets have confirmed that it is nothing serious, nothing blocking her gut or stomach or anything like that. What it seems is that she was feeling off colour....stomach bug and that caused her to slow down her eating habits. Then of course due to the bug she was being sick which in turn caused her potassium to drop which was the main issue. Although vets confirmed nothing serious it was the nurse who believes it was a stomach bug but vets will explain what went on and what caused her to suddenly stop eating.

[SarahT1 [PLLE]]

So glad to hear that Evie is on the mend. I hope she can come home today to her relieved Mummy and things are straightforward when she does. It's such a scare, isn't it, and a worry. Take care. Fusses to your girl.

[Shelly and Dora]

Hi.

I've only just caught this thread.

Hopefully Evie is home now. How does she seem? What did the vet say?

[Diana]

Hi Shelly, must say Dora looks beautiful there.

Nope she is not home yet, the appt was made for 6.50pm. Once home I shall update you all. She was put on drip yesterday and itsdue to finish at 6pm.

[Diana]

She is home. So happy!!

It was a gastro bug but her vomiting and loss of appetite brought her potassium down. Vet had thought to do a scan but as this seems to be a one off caused by a bug there was no need. But if it happens again then a scan would be the next thing to determine if it may be IBD/S.

She is doing well and just had half a tin of Applaws.

[HRHFluffy]

Diana that is just brilliant news. I'm so pleased for you. It's a good sign that she's keen to eat.

Hopefully you will both have a better night.

Please give lots of welcome home fusses to Evie from me and Fluffy xx

[Walesgang]

What a relief. It sounds so similar to what my two had.

Hope she's totally over it soon.

[meriad]

Diana, just catching up on various posts. What a worry that must have been for you but so glad to read that Evie is now better and back home.

How is she now? Fusses to her

[Diana]

Evie been great. Back to herself!!

But whilst in she was on drip, Evie being Evie yanked out her drip so her leg bit bruised but today she has been my girl again. Thanks you guys...helps to know we are all behing each other.

[HRHFluffy]

Great news

She's picked up really quickly which is just what you wanted. Hope her bruise will be ok. I'm sure she will soon forget about her trauma. It does sound so similar to what happened to Val's Henry and Tips.

[Diana]

Yeh it does. I remembered that and thought perhaps bug. Yep bruise ok, vets put something on it. Evie has come back quick which does not suprise me at all.

Thanks all x