Cat keeps throwing up
 

My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

CS

Cat keeps throwing up
 

On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:34:19 -0500, Clara Semps
wrote:

My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

Think about the time six or seven months ago when this first started.
Did you start using something new? A cleaner, polish, bug spray,
anything? Think very carefully.

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Cat keeps throwing up
 

"Clara Semps" wrote in message
...
My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

CS

has the vet ruled out a food allergy

Cat keeps throwing up
 

Has your vet done a chest x-ray to check for asthma? Our oldest will cough and sometimes puke (usually foam or liquid, rarely food) from the asthma. If this is the case, a broncho-diolator (sp) or low-dose steroids will help. We use the broncho-diolator, a pill, as needed.

There are human allergy medications that cats can take, such as Chlor-trimeton and Benadryl. Ask your vet about the dosage.

Also, I'd strongly suggest looking around your household to see what might be triggering a reaction. For instance, I no longer use Pine Sol or any floor cleaner other than vinegar or castile soap. Air fresheners, Febreeze, scented laundry detergent, etc can all cause an allergic reaction.

What kind of food do you feed him? I'd suggest a grain-free wet diet.

Cat keeps throwing up
 

A new cat! Jacksie, a 5 month old calico, joined our household. That
was the only change and yes, th coughing started right about the time
she showed up. And Furby hates her. LOL Poor thing. She only wants
someone to play with.


In article , Mack A. Damia
wrote:

On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:34:19 -0500, Clara Semps
wrote:

My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

Think about the time six or seven months ago when this first started.
Did you start using something new? A cleaner, polish, bug spray,
anything? Think very carefully.

Cat keeps throwing up
 

In article ,
wrote:

Has your vet done a chest x-ray to check for asthma? Our oldest will cough
and sometimes puke (usually foam or liquid, rarely food) from the asthma. If
this is the case, a broncho-diolator (sp) or low-dose steroids will help. We
use the broncho-diolator, a pill, as needed.

There are human allergy medications that cats can take, such as
Chlor-trimeton and Benadryl. Ask your vet about the dosage.

Also, I'd strongly suggest looking around your household to see what might be
triggering a reaction. For instance, I no longer use Pine Sol or any floor
cleaner other than vinegar or castile soap. Air fresheners, Febreeze, scented
laundry detergent, etc can all cause an allergic reaction.

What kind of food do you feed him? I'd suggest a grain-free wet diet.


Food hasn't changed. Nothing in the household has changed, except the
addition of another cat. I can't afford the cost of x-rays so no, the
vet hasn't done one. But this is a definite post-nasal drip similar to
my own which has worsened as I've gotten older. However I, as a human,
can figure out how to expectorate. Poor Furby can't and it makes him
throw up.

I'll ask the bet about some sort of decongestant though. Perhaps
that'll help.

CS

Cat keeps throwing up
 

In article om,
Matthew wrote:

"Clara Semps" wrote in message
...
My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

CS

has the vet ruled out a food allergy

I can't afford allergy testing. Or x-rays, or a sonogram, or oher
testing. The doc gave him allergy shots. Didn't work. Now I'm thinking
it's just a post nasal drip and I need to find a decongestant.

Cat keeps throwing up
 

I have been reading that the stress of introducing another cat into
the household can trigger allergic-like reactions, so that may be the
source of your problem. I get the idea from what you write that they
don't like each other. I don't know what to tell you, but I hope this
information helps you.


On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:51:29 -0500, Clara Semps
wrote:

A new cat! Jacksie, a 5 month old calico, joined our household. That
was the only change and yes, th coughing started right about the time
she showed up. And Furby hates her. LOL Poor thing. She only wants
someone to play with.


In article , Mack A. Damia
wrote:

On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:34:19 -0500, Clara Semps
wrote:

My oldest furbaby, Furby, is going to be 11 in February. For the last
6-7 months he's been having problems that the vet can't seem to
resolve. He gets a short hacking cough, like he's got an allergy or
post-nasal drip. This triggers his gag reflex and he throws up. The doc
started him on "allergy" shots but they just don't seem to work. He's
not retaining the calories or nutrition he needs and is getting
skinnier and skinnier.

I'm really worried about him. The vet did tests and says he can't find
anything wrong. Nothing wrong with his thyroid, etc.

Now, he's always had "drippy eye". I have the same thing and it's
because of my sinuses. Could that just be getting worse and now his
sinuses are dripping inside, causing him the hacking cough that
triggers his gag reflex? Poor baby can''s seem to keep his food down
for long.

Any ideas on how can I stop it? Is there a decongestant for cats? The
vet's at a loss and I can't afford any more visits for awhille anyway.

Think about the time six or seven months ago when this first started.
Did you start using something new? A cleaner, polish, bug spray,
anything? Think very carefully.

Cat keeps throwing up
 

has the vet ruled out a food allergy



I can't afford allergy testing. Or x-rays, or a sonogram, or oher

testing. The doc gave him allergy shots. Didn't work. Now I'm thinking

it's just a post nasal drip and I need to find a decongestant.

AFAIK, there isn't allergy testing like people get. Usually vets try an elimination diet of sorts, removing the most common allergens first--like grains (especially corn and wheat). Or by trying a different kind of protein source (like duck instead of chicken). In his case, it's certainly worth a try.

The drugs I suggested are antihistimines only, not decongestants. I would not use a human decongestant without consulting your vet first.

Cat keeps throwing up
 

Well, JAcksie loves Furby but she is a kitten and all she wnts to do is
play. Furby lost his best bud, Chaplin, and is older, and all he wants
to do is relax.

But yeah, I'm pretty sure that was the trigger. But whether it's stress
or an actual allergic reaction, he still gets the hacking cough and I
don't know what to do. He's losing weight with all the throwing up. :(


In article , Mack A. Damia
wrote:

I have been reading that the stress of introducing another cat into
the household can trigger allergic-like reactions, so that may be the
source of your problem. I get the idea from what you write that they
don't like each other. I don't know what to tell you, but I hope this
information helps you.