CatNipped wrote:

Licking their lips indicates nausea. When was the last time he had
something to drink and kept it down? If it hasn't been longer than 24 hours
you should be OK waiting until the morning for his regular vet, but if it
has been he may need some fluids at the 911 vet.

we know he ate his breakfast this morning. he clearly didn't keep it
down. he was eating and drinking fine up until this morning. he has just
been sleeping this whole evening.

any opinions about the water via a medicine dropper?