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My cat is vomiting yellow bile. He's 17 years old, diabetic, now is listless and is having trouble walking. I am afraid to take him to the vet because it will be too traumatic for him. Is there anything I can do at home for him?

Submitted: 59 days and 2 hours ago.

Category: Cat

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: >12

Already Tried:
Chicken broth, beef broth, cat milk -- he doesn't care for those now. I've also tried rubbing a little maple syrup in his mouth. He is drinking a little bit of water. He's not eating today. He's also having some urine accidents.

Posted by Terri Riba 59 days and 2 hours ago.

Info Request

Hi Franny,

What does he eat?

Does he take insulin?

How long is he like this?

Thanks,

Terri

59 days and 2 hours ago.

Reply

Right now he's not eating. As I said, we rubbed some maple syrup in his mouth and he's drinking water. He's been like this yesterday and today. The day before that he was eating a little bit.

He is not taking insulin.

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Dear Franny,

I am so sorry your boy is not feeling well.

He may be dehydrated or hypoglycemic. He could also have a urinary tract infection.

Since he is diabetic we cannot give him pedialyte. Try the water from a can of tuna or salmon. Offer whole milk.

Cats are attracted to smelly foods - the stronger the better. If he wants tuna, give it to him.You can also try fancy feast, clam juice or baby food.

human baby food in meat flavours (check that there are no onions or garlic in the ingredients) and mix that with warm water and offer that, or syringe it in little bits into your cat's mouth. Beech Nut makes a line of baby food that has nothing but meat (beef, chicken, turkey or veal) in it. Here's a link: http://www.beechnut.com/Our%20Baby%20Food/Results.asp If you cannot find this, you could find another meat baby food - just read the label carefully to be sure there are no onions, onion powder, garlic, or garlic powder in it.
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If he refuses to eat and continues with these symptoms, I feel you do need to have a vet see him.He may need to start insulin.

He should also be checked for:

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/uroliths.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/fusfaqs.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/urethral.html

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hyperthyroidism.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/diabetes.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/renal.html

Please let me know how he is doing. I will always be here for you.
I hope he feels better very soon.
Sincerest best wishes,
Terri

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Answered:	9/24/2009

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My cat is vomiting yellow bile. He's 17 years old, diabetic, now is listless and is having trouble walking. I am afraid to take him to the vet because it will be too traumatic for him. Is there anything I can do at home for him?

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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: >12

Already Tried:
Chicken broth, beef broth, cat milk -- he doesn't care for those now. I've also tried rubbing a little maple syrup in his mouth. He is drinking a little bit of water. He's not eating today. He's also having some urine accidents.

Info Request

Hi Franny,

What does he eat?

Does he take insulin?

How long is he like this?

Thanks,

Terri

Reply

Right now he's not eating. As I said, we rubbed some maple syrup in his mouth and he's drinking water. He's been like this yesterday and today. The day before that he was eating a little bit.

He is not taking insulin.

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My cat is vomiting yellow bile. He's 17 years old, diabetic, now is listless and is having trouble walking. I am afraid to take him to the vet because it will be too traumatic for him. Is there anything I can do at home for him?

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Pet's Sex: MalePet's Age: >12 Already Tried: Chicken broth, beef broth, cat milk -- he doesn't care for those now. I've also tried rubbing a little maple syrup in his mouth. He is drinking a little bit of water. He's not eating today. He's also having some urine accidents.

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Hi Franny, What does he eat? Does he take insulin? How long is he like this? Thanks, Terri

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Right now he's not eating. As I said, we rubbed some maple syrup in his mouth and he's drinking water. He's been like this yesterday and today. The day before that he was eating a little bit. He is not taking insulin.

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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: >12

Already Tried:
Chicken broth, beef broth, cat milk -- he doesn't care for those now. I've also tried rubbing a little maple syrup in his mouth. He is drinking a little bit of water. He's not eating today. He's also having some urine accidents.

Hi Franny,

What does he eat?

Does he take insulin?

How long is he like this?

Thanks,

Terri

Right now he's not eating. As I said, we rubbed some maple syrup in his mouth and he's drinking water. He's been like this yesterday and today. The day before that he was eating a little bit.

He is not taking insulin.