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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 |
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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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"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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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