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Autumn BrighTree asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

My cat seems to be backed?

up, if you know what I mean. Constipated. He's throwing up, his stomach seems "harder" than usual and he's throwing up. I just lost a lot of monthly income, and can't get into the vet anytime soon. Anyone have any home remedies for kitties? I know he doesn't feel good at all......

Thanks from me and Ching!

Update:

Thanks! These answers are really helping. Keep them coming.....:O)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi there...in all honesty if Ching hasn't been able to have a bowel movemen this can become very life-threatening and no home remedies unfortunately will be able to resolve this especially if it's been 3 days. There are several possibilites which could contribute to the constipation such as hairballs, accidental ingestion of foreign substance, intestinal parasites, feline disorders/diseases, cancer, etc. Ideally, Ching should be evaluated.

    Consider using a credit card or asking friends or family to loan some money to help until you are financially able to get back up on your feet. Many veterinary hospitals are willing to work out payment arrangements if you explain your circumstances to them.

    What You Can Do If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_can_do_...

    Source(s): Animal Trainer to domestic and exotic cats 27 year friendship with a veterinarian
  • 1 decade ago

    Call your vet and ask them. His stomach being hard would really concern me. Animals can eat weird things and can block their intestines - which is fatal.

    At least call your vet, they may be able to help over the phone.

    A simple vet visit costs as much as a nice dinner out. If you went in, you would at least get a better idea of what is going on. I once didn't spend the money for special tests for one of my dogs and she died. I never knew what was actually wrong with her and even though it's been ten years it still wracks me sometimes.

    I will never do that again.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get a tube of the hair ball petroleum jelly product and squeeze about an inch of it out and rub into the fur on the fore paw. He will lick this off and hopefully it will provide the lubrication he needs.

    Give him lots of water.

    Offer some cod liver oil. He might be interested as it is very fishy smelling.

    I hope this helps.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    u must get it to a vet soon it could have something seriously wrong with it but u could also try using baking soda half teaspoon in it's water but it's seems like your cat may have a parasite

    Source(s): cat owner of 29 yrs
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Check the internet for "free pet care" and other similar searches. There are some places that might take a look at him for free.

  • Kimo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I agree with the cod liver oil, it isupposed to help.

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