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Pam asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

Why is my older cat throwing up and foaming at the mouth?

My cat has been losing weight, throwing up and now has lost apettite. She now is licking her lips all the time and sounds like she is about to throw up but doesn't . She is skin and bones now and won't drink water. Help

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  • 1 decade ago
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    It could be a number of things that cause those symptons. Depending on her age, she may just be deteriorating from old age. She may have feline leukemia or feline aids. These diseases will cause loss of weight and appetite.

    She is obviously very uncomfortable feeling this way and you are the only that one that can help her. Don't continue to let her suffer. It's time to seek the help of a veterinarian to determine what is best for her.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get that cat to your vet ASAP! It is never normal if a cat will not eat or is losing weight!!! They dont just not eat! There is something wrong. I would advise you...(Not a vet but) instead of waiting to see what people are going to say, go to your emergency vet, bc sometimes things like this can't wait, and if you do, it will be too late.

    Source(s): Vet Tech
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    5 years ago

    Has your cat vomitted in view which you have published this question? in case you come across that she is vomitting better than perhaps as quickly as a week, she desires to be considered by using a vet. specially circumstances cats get viruses, basically like we do. specially circumstances they get hairballs, or worms. Does she flow outdoors, in any respect. If she is going outdoors, she may be a sprint greater companies to worms if she catches mice, as they specially circumstances have worms. in case you spot any fur in the vomit, exceptionally a clump of it (like a sprint ball of fur), then you particularly could desire to do some thing to steer clear of that from occurring, back. What i could ask your self, is how generally and how long has she been throwing up? Are you particular that the nutrients you're giving her isn't on the bear in mind record? which may be the ingredient i may be the main sure to be sure. in case you think of there is any hazard that she could have been fed any nutrients that could have been on the bear in mind record, then i could call the vet right this moment. in actuality, i could call the vet, besides, just to make particular. in the experience that your cat has a scourge, it may frequently rectify itself interior of a few days. no rely if it is worms, then it may proceed for awhile, because of the fact the worms proceed multiplying and scary the tummy. no rely if this is a furball, try here: First, try brushing her a pair of situations a week, to do away with any loose fur so there is way less for her to swallow. Then try mixing you will of cat nutrients with 2 or 3 cups of dry cat nutrients. upload lots of water with the intention to make a gravy in the nutrients. this way she would be in a position to get the rougher dry nutrients, and additionally the oils that are in the canned nutrients. There are additionally products to apply besides to this nutrients replace that are exceptionally for hairballs. in case you're particular this isn't any longer undesirable cat nutrients, and the replace in weight loss plan and hairball scientific care do no longer do the trick, then she desires to get to the vet. Any animal that vomits for an prolonged volume of time is in difficulty and desires veterinary care. verify with the vet to work out what they think of.

  • To thedudej....Are you a licensed veterinarian? What makes you such an expert? Or are you just being a sicko?

    To the asker...Don't listen to thedudej. Get the cat to the vet. Only a veterinarian can do the right thing for your cat.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Hey sweetie, it would be best if you took her to you vet. Depending on her age she could be developing renal failure. She also could have gotten into a toxin. Either way she's probably dehydrated from the continuous vomiting and will need fluids and possibly overnight hospitalization. Your best bet is to get her to a doctor ASAP.

    Best of luck to you.

    Source(s): Personal experience.
  • 1 decade ago

    I just put my dog down yesterday for that reason.Couldn't stand to see him suffering,he was an old man and a very good animal.The vet told me they start doing that when they are ready to go if they are old.Take her to a vet,and do what you can to ease her suffering.Maybe it is something else,and they can stop whatever's going on.

    Sorry for your situation and good luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    sounds like a question for the vet

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree...this cat needs to be seen. There is NOTHING you can do for her at home. She will need IV fluids and other medicine from your vet! Call!!

  • 1 decade ago

    you MUST take her to the VET. Your cat is seriously ill and can die if you neglect to get her much needed mediacal attention.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get her to a vet! Now!

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