We have a 14 year old male cat who has been throwing up every day for the past couple of weeks. When he throws up, it sometimes contains hairballs, sometimes it is partially digested food or just liquid. We have been grooming him daily as well as at least twice a week giving him Laxair. Could you please advise what we need to be looking for or any other symptoms? (When we contacted our vet, he recommended the grooming and Laxair, but things do not appear to be getting any better.)
Thank you,
Anita Beeson
atb053092@aol.com
Sick Cat
Posted on 2008/09/24 by Anita Beeson
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SmokeySymptoms: vomiting -
Julie says:
A 14 year old vomiting cat is not to be taken lightly. If you have tried anti-hairball remedies and the vomiting persists, it is unlikely that hairballs are the primary cause of the vomiting. In a cat of that age you have to worry about renal failure, hyperthyroidism, cancer, diabetes, etc. Vomiting is a vague sign and if conservative treatment has not resulted in improvement then a thorough physical exam and full bloodwork up with x-rays is probably warranted.
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