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Is my cat dieing?
For the past few months it's been awful whingey, meowing and getting ratty if anyone gets too close and this last week or so it's been walking round with bits of dribble hanging from it's chin. Then today, I was in the kitchen making a glass of water and I saw it in the garden, standing in the grass vomiting twice whilst digging at the grass frantically. She's indoors now, on the rug just licking herself intently, and looks fine. But could there be something wrong? Could I be about to loose another pet?
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Maybe take puss to the vets.
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Our cat did this when he was younger. It stopped after awhile though. I don't think the cats dieing, just ill.
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The vet is probably a better person to ask than members of an internet showbiz forum.
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Um... take it to the vet?!
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For the past few months it's been awful whingey, meowing and getting ratty if anyone gets too close and this last week or so it's been walking round with bits of dribble hanging from it's chin. Then today, I was in the kitchen making a glass of water and I saw it in the garden, standing in the grass vomiting twice whilst digging at the grass frantically. She's indoors now, on the rug just licking herself intently, and looks fine. But could there be something wrong? Could I be about to loose another pet?
Cats do get "grumpy" when they get older but it doesn't necessarily mean they are about to pop off! The dribbling could be just as simple as a build up of tartar on the teeth... Also, cats tend to eat grass and then vomit afterwards as it helps their digestive systems so what you saw is entirely typical. If you are at all concerned take the cat to the vet for a check up. If nothing else it'll put your mind at rest. |
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The vet is probably a better person to ask than members of an internet showbiz forum.
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Um... take it to the vet?!
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Is your puss prone to furballs? Mine used to vomit when it had them. But, to put your mind at ease, I agree you should make an appointment with the vet.
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Probably not.
Cats do get "grumpy" when they get older but it doesn't necessarily mean they are about to pop off! The dribbling could be just as simple as a build up of tartar on the teeth... Also, cats tend to eat grass and then vomit afterwards as it helps their digestive systems so what you saw is entirely typical. If you are at all concerned take the cat to the vet for a check up. If nothing else it'll put your mind at rest. |
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Is your puss prone to furballs? Mine used to vomit when it had them. But, to put your mind at ease, I agree you should make an appointment with the vet.
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So how long does it have to persist?
Not trying to be rude but you said the last month he's been ratty, and the last week he's been dribbling. It may well be nothing serious but wouldn't you feel better if you checked it before it was too late? It does sound like it might be his mouth/teeth, and it might not just go away if that's the case.
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So how long does it have to persist?
Not trying to be rude but you said the last month he's been ratty, and the last week he's been dribbling. It may well be nothing serious but wouldn't you feel better if you checked it before it was too late? It does sound like it might be his mouth/teeth, and it might not just go away if that's the case. ![]() And I've already said I'll get it seen to on Monday. |
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So how long does it have to persist?
Not trying to be rude but you said the last month he's been ratty, and the last week he's been dribbling. It may well be nothing serious but wouldn't you feel better if you checked it before it was too late? It does sound like it might be his mouth/teeth, and it might not just go away if that's the case. ![]() |
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I read this thread as "Is my cat dieting?" at first.
The symptoms are probably the same, lol. |
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My cat Jospeh (indoor) is a grumpy sod if he dont get what he wants, he throws up fur balls constantly, and then expects more food, and guess what still grumpy we have come to realise its cause he is a man..........on the serious side my cat has FIV (which is why indoor), so get the puss checked out for own peace of mind
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For the past few months it's been awful whingey, meowing and getting ratty if anyone gets too close and this last week or so it's been walking round with bits of dribble hanging from it's chin. Then today, I was in the kitchen making a glass of water and I saw it in the garden, standing in the grass vomiting twice whilst digging at the grass frantically. She's indoors now, on the rug just licking herself intently, and looks fine. But could there be something wrong? Could I be about to loose another pet?
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Is your puss prone to furballs? Mine used to vomit when it had them. But, to put your mind at ease, I agree you should make an appointment with the vet.
The other possibility is a tooth problem. One of our cats was really ratty and snarled at everyone. We found he had very bad teeth, and he underwent surgery to have most of them removed. He's fine now and a lot better tempered (and is quite happy to gum his food instead!). |
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A typical symptom of a cat dying, is they start to lay asleep in the litter tray.
if they fall asleep in their dirt-tray, their giving up hope this is what our last 2 cats were doing just before they died. |
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Sounds like her teeth are causing her pain. Please take her to the vets cos humans know how bad it is for them - imagine how she feels & she can't do anything about it.
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If you cared for your cat, you woudn't waste time on this forum, you would allready have gone to the Vet!
If it was a child then would you act in the same way? |
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A typical symptom of a cat dying, is they start to lay asleep in the litter tray.
if they fall asleep in their dirt-tray, their giving up hope this is what our last 2 cats were doing just before they died. |
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So OP did you take your cat to the vets, what did they say?
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A typical symptom of a cat dying, is they start to lay asleep in the litter tray.
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Urgent Cat Related Issue!
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Break the door down, well call the RSPCA, it's clear this family shouldn't have animals.
EDIT: You deleted your post, just so people know i'm not totally mad and responding to nothing. |
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