Board 8 > My cat just vomited blood.

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Punnyz
08/23/20 9:11:25 PM
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it wasn't alot but it was alarming, to say the least

yesterday I noticed he was like, gagging. I thought he was just trying to pass a furball

but then this happened

I did the number 1 error and looked at Google. I mean, even logic suggests this but you don't just fucking spit up blood for no reason. Theres something wrong here.

Tumor, heartworms, Cancer, blockage are the most common things I saw

I'm genuinely upset. I can't help but think about his mother, who died earlier this year. She was throwing up vile brown stuff, and I believe I recall reading its possible that was blood too

when something happens, you have to come to terms its possible they might not make it or I can't even afford to get help for him.

I just hope he ate some string or something, thats the best case scenario

nothing is open right now, I'll have to call tomorrow morning. Shit like this always happens on the weekend

I opened up some wet food and he didn't want any. Thats how I know something is very wrong with him. He usually jumps up onto the counter when he hearts the can open.

Its breaking my heart

I put my hand out to him and he rest his head on my hand and fell asleep. His breathing seems off. But I at least can comfort him to some degree

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kevwaffles
08/23/20 9:41:58 PM
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Even as a layman I can be pretty sure there exists less serious causes than the ones that float to the top of Google.

The fact that you can comfort him and he can fall asleep semi-normally (as opposed to passing out) is definitely a good thing.

Just try to stay calm and get him in as soon as you can tomorrow.

I don't think I told you anything you don't know, but hopefully hearing it from someone else is helpful.

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AdmittedFelon
08/23/20 9:54:50 PM
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One of my cats puked blood twice in their life: Once when they tore into a bag of cat food and accidentally ate some of the foily packaging, and then another time the week before they died. The latter was when they were very old though.

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Punnyz
08/23/20 9:54:55 PM
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Yea, I'm not sure why i made this topic other than to vent. I take these things to heart. Hes in pain and it makes me feel pain.

But you're right, theres not much else one can do but it DID help hearing from someone. Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to make that post

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Punnyz
08/23/20 9:56:45 PM
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AdmittedFelon posted...
One of my cats puked blood twice in their life: Once when they tore into a bag of cat food and accidentally ate some of the foily packaging, and then another time the week before they died. The latter was when they were very old though.
what did you do when the former happened?

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AdmittedFelon
08/23/20 10:00:33 PM
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Punnyz posted...
what did you do when the former happened?
Nothing. It seemed obvious what the cause was, as I could see pieces of the bag all around near the blood. They didn't have any issues afterward and that was many years before the death, so it was fine. The cat also didn't show any other symptoms.

During the latter, the cat was clearly very old and had a multitude of problems. It was obvious it was near the end.

If this came on sudden and you see other symptoms, it could definitely be worth taking to a vet.

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Punnyz
08/23/20 10:26:51 PM
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Okay I see

Yea my cat is showing a bunch of other symptoms, definitely not something I can ignore

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Peace___Frog
08/23/20 10:42:10 PM
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I hope your cat is ok and that this is just a weird one off event

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pjbasis
08/23/20 10:51:30 PM
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Yeah I thought my fairly young cat was dying because he became lethargic and nearly stopped eating for a few days.

I take him to the vet and they have nothing to really say except he must have ate something bad, gave him some medicine, and he's back to normal.

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Punnyz
08/23/20 11:45:50 PM
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His breathing is not good

I want to stay hopeful but I feel like thats the reason I can't think its nothing. I think theres an issue with his lungs

its not rhythmic like purring. Its coarse. I can even feel it when I have my hand on him

but on the bright side, as you said, hes currently resting in my bed. a few of his siblings are with him. at least hes not in such pain that he can't relax

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 1:06:53 AM
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hes with his sister

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 9:19:30 AM
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I served the cats food and he didn't go. He moved to the bathroom rug at some point last night. He's still not well. I sort of had to pick him up to get his attention. But he stood for a bit before lying back down. At the very least he didn't collapse, ya know

I called the vet and they can get me at 230.

They said it's too vague to tell over the phone. They said it's 200 for the vet and tests to start

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 10:28:29 AM
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They called me and said I could drop him off while we wait for the appointment but they started working on him right away

They kept asking if he could've eaten any poison

They noticed bruising around his neck and some wounds. and it's not punctured either

I'm starting to think his kidneys are failing

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ExThaNemesis
08/24/20 11:31:37 AM
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My cat has thrown up blood twice, and both times it was roundworms.

Cats are really difficult in that if they get even a little sick they stop eating completely, which kills them very fast. I hope your kitty pulls through.

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 11:34:34 AM
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They are still suggesting rat poison but also possibly anemic/ autoimmune disorder

Those are two very different things

A blood transfusion might be needed

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RaidenGarai
08/24/20 11:36:38 AM
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Yikes, thats really rough. Are they waiting for test results?

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 11:42:09 AM
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They confirmed it is not his kidneys. His liver is also fine. I asked about roundworms or heartworms and they said it more than likely isn't that. Something is causing his blood to be really low and it's causing bruising. I think they are actually narrowing it down

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 11:46:14 AM
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They said it takes about two weeks for him to form new blood and his red blood cell count is just really low right now. Blood transfusion probably needs to be done. But the problem is the facility is in San Antonio. They didn't tell me that at first. I haven't travelled a single time since covid got into full swing.

And the fact that i have to travel period. I have work today

And This is all gonna cost 1k

I wish i was rich

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 11:53:30 AM
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It cannot possibly be poison despite that's what they think

I just don't have any. And they specifically say rat poison. Insecticide reacts differently

I think this poor guy is anemic

Just like my ex >_>

Luckily dealing with her made me knowledgeable of this though

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 12:00:23 PM
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I really thought it was his kidneys. I thought he probably drink some chemicals or something and they started failing him. You have no idea how relieved I am about that. I was so distraught. But unfortunately it's not over yet

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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 4:51:20 PM
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I dropped him off and I'll have to leave him over night.

They ARE going to do further tests , it's not JUST a transfusion


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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 4:54:20 PM
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My cat wasnt soiling himself constantly. That's what happened to my other two cats I lost. That's what's making me optimistic

I should also mention I took him to a different vet. I lost my other cats with another one and they didn't know what was wrong with them at all. Fuck them

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catesdb
08/24/20 5:20:26 PM
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hoping for the best man
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pjbasis
08/24/20 5:22:24 PM
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Heroic Bigpun posted...
And This is all gonna cost 1k

Ugh.

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colliding
08/24/20 6:11:00 PM
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how'd you lose the other cats?
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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 7:06:14 PM
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colliding posted...
how'd you lose the other cats?
Well, as I said, the previous vet didn't know what they were doing

So basically IDK

Bastards

They stopped eating, Started vomiting , started losing weight and started soiling themselves until they died

I even reached out to b8 for one last desperate reach and the b8ers that deal with animals were also like iunno


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Heroic Bigpun
08/24/20 7:11:56 PM
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pjbasis posted...
Ugh.
Yea

I can't believe this when I step back and look at it but no regrets. I love my animals

I wonder what my asshole teenage self would think of this if he saw me dropping a grand for a cat

But yea
Next month is gonna suck for sure

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Commodore
08/25/20 12:13:16 AM
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Sorry Pun. My puppy got super sick last weekend, vomiting everywhere and pooping blood. Even w me working in medicine, it's different when it's your own and a different species. Had no idea what to do and freaked out. My dad drove 6 hours to stay w me to help me out. Sick pets are the absolute worst thing to deal with bc they can't tell you what's wrong. Best of luck man. My pup pulled through and I pray your cat does too.

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Punnyz
08/25/20 12:22:27 AM
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I'm glad to hear about your pupster

and thank you, I appreciate it. really

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Punnyz
08/25/20 12:28:03 AM
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I think about things people normally wouldn't

I just think about how he must be scared, and hes all alone right now. He doesn't know why hes not home or I'm not around

He doesn't know hes sick. He doesn't know why he feels bad

Its probably not healthy to think like this, but its what wanders into my mind, its why I'm torn up. i'm more..Sad FOR him lol

I'm weird, thats how I am with everything

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Commodore
08/25/20 12:56:42 AM
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Punnyz posted...
I think about things people normally wouldn't

I just think about how he must be scared, and hes all alone right now. He doesn't know why hes not home or I'm not around

He doesn't know hes sick. He doesn't know why he feels bad

Its probably not healthy to think like this, but its what wanders into my mind, its why I'm torn up. i'm more..Sad FOR him lol

I'm weird, thats how I am with everything

Totally normal. When Rocky was sick I'd stay up almost all night. Just in case he whimpered or gave me any clue he needed to go outside. I can't imagine how hard it is not having your cat right now. I would definitely be going down the same train of thought. You care for him. A lot. That is normal, not weird at all.

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paperwarior
08/25/20 1:21:26 AM
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I hope your cat pulls through, Punny.

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azuarc
08/25/20 2:18:53 AM
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I'm really hoping for you. Especially if you're dropping all this money on your little guy. My cats are the dearest things in the world to me, and I still balk at vet bills.

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Peace___Frog
08/25/20 6:38:01 AM
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I'm really hoping you get good news this morning and that it's a straightforward fix

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Punnyz
08/25/20 10:53:00 AM
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He did not benefit from the transfusion at all

His bone marrow has shut down

he has nonregenerative anemia and the Doctor said hes not doing well

he doesn't think he'll make it through the day

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kevwaffles
08/25/20 10:54:45 AM
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I am very sorry to hear that.
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RaidenGarai
08/25/20 10:59:28 AM
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So sorry to hear that. That's horrible

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ninkendo
08/25/20 11:17:04 AM
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Peace___Frog
08/25/20 11:18:41 AM
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fuck. I'm so sorry. That's devastating.

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Heroic Bigpun
08/25/20 11:23:14 AM
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I've just been crying all morning. I feel like I need to get over there as soon as I can. I don't want him to die in some cold sterile place without me. I'm not even sure if I can afford it but I'm thinking about just having them inject him just to end it.

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Punnyz
08/25/20 11:54:45 AM
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They just called and told me he passed away

He died alone and scared and I am completely torn apart

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Wibo
08/25/20 12:04:34 PM
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I'm really sorry to hear that... Rest in Peace. I believe he knew you did the best you could and he must be happy to has a great owner in his life.

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Emeraldegg
08/25/20 12:16:15 PM
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You did all you could punny. YOu at least made what life he did have as good as you could make it, which is more than it would've been if you hadn't taken him in. I know it must suck to have not been there, but I'm sure he appreciated the love you gave him.
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GenesisSaga
08/25/20 12:38:39 PM
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My condolences Punny. There was nothing else you could've done.
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raytan7585
08/25/20 12:53:59 PM
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It really sucks to lose your dear pet to a disease.

My condolences.

9 years ago, my dog had to be put down due to skin cancer and spreaded through her lungs. I can feel your pain. :(

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skullbone
08/25/20 12:56:38 PM
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Animals are smarter than we give them credit for. They know when they're sick and I'm sure that your cat knew you were trying to help.

Sorry for your loss Punny

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colliding
08/25/20 12:57:29 PM
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My condolences. Celebrate his life.
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TheRock1525
08/25/20 12:57:30 PM
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Jesus Christ he went so fast.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Pun.

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