Urgent

My cat is female, 3 years old. She had diarrhea and vomiting last Wednesday but she was going back to her usual self by Thursday. But on Friday she stopped eating and going to the bathroom and was very lethargic. We took her to the Vet and he diagnosed her with a fever of 105 F and said she had the flu. (But there has been no coughing or sneezing) Gave her two shots and said she would go back to eating normally and prescribed her medication. She hadn't eaten all day the next day and kept vomiting. We force fed her but she couldn't keep anything down. She got nauseous when we offered her food. Took her back the vet the next day (Monday) and he gave her 3 more shots and gave us a tablet for her vomiting. She was very disoriented and sluggish after we brought her home, we force fed her some chicken broth and she slept but she vomited again a while after. We gave her the tablet and she didn't throw up the next day but wouldn't eat on her own so we kept feeding her. We had to take her in to the Vet this Wednesday again for another shot that he said would complete her treatment. She had been eating cat food on her own today and seemed fine and even pooped after 4 days, until a while ago when she vomited again. I don't know what's going on, is she going to get bad again? I'm terrified, please please do help.

Ps.
1. We introduced a new kitten to out home, he's 2 months old and has a constant cold. My cat got sick 20 days after he moved in.
2. She had the flu once when she was 3 months old.
3. She's an indoor kitty and only eats cat food.

Has complete blood work been done? Has there been any imaging done? If not I would consider a second opinion. I don't believe that giving multiple medications with no diagnostics is a good idea. It really could be any number of things.

I'm sorry to hear this. So stressful.
What are the shots and other medication she is receiving? Did you get blood work done? I would so that as it can tell you a.lot about what is going on. Best to have the vet make a diagnosis and find out the problem before continuing treatments, especially as it doesn't appear to be working. Try not to panic (i know, easier said that done). Hopefully it is something that can be easily treated.

No blood work has been done, the vet never brought it up. She was receiving antibiotics and the tablet was Emistat 8 mg. The doctor never mentioned the name or amount of the shots he was giving her. She seems to gagging on her own tongue now and then.

For me it sounds as she is going to the better. Occasional vomitings you must count on - its seldome they get entirely good just like that, instantly.

For all situations alike this, clear flavorless pedialyte for babies, bought or homemade, is a wise choice. A must if they have diarrhea and vomit much, useful when they arent eating.

Or even possibly dying (the digestation stops, but glucose sugar in pedialyte doesnt need to be digestated, so this is the chance there is in such situations).

stefanz said:

For me it sounds as she is going to the better. Occasional vomitings you must count on - its seldome they get entirely good just like that, instantly.

For all situations alike this, clear flavorless pedialyte for babies, bought or homemade, is a wise choice. A must if they have diarrhea and vomit much, useful when they arent eating.

Or even possibly dying (the digestation stops, but glucose sugar in pedialyte doesnt need to be digestated, so this is the chance there is in such situations).

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Dying?? I'm sorry, what! Please tell me that was a typo!

Penny's Mom said:

Dying?? I'm sorry, what! Please tell me that was a typo!

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Knowing StefanZ it was meant for someone reading this that does have a cat in that situation. NOT meaning your cat is dying, but a just in case anyone runs into a situation where a cat is dying.

I agree with the others. Get a blood panel done.

P Penny's Mom take a breather. That post wasn't understandable, so I suspect it was typed on a phone and the phone did auto-correct. You won't believe the things my phone has come up with when I'm posting on my phone.

I do agree with denice, you need a second opinion from a vet that believes in clear communication. Get a copy of the records, they will have the names of the medications in the shots. The treatment seems to be working, and I suspect the shot you have to bring her back in for is the last of a series of antibiotics, but you need a vet that will tell you exactly what's going on, basically good bedside manner.

The gagging you described could simply be nausea that doesn't quite rise to the level of vomiting. Think of the last time you had a stomach bug and while hugging the toilet you would gag but vomiting wasn't quite triggered at that moment.

I think what Stefanz meant is that, when a cat's system begins to shut down, Pedialyte can help bring them back from the brink.

I agree with Stefanz. Don't force feed chicken broth; forcefeed Pedialyte.

A "constant cold" in a kitten is not normal and needs to be addressed. It's very possible he transmitted something to your older cat. Cold-like symptoms can be a myriad of things. I agree with everyone else: a different vet, and get a blood panel done. You can ask for this to be done even if the vet doesn't bring it up.

Sorry, forgive me. In my being eager to talk pro-pedialyte I wrote a little too much, covering also other situations than this here. And yes, when Im on Iphone I must write short - sometimes too short - it takes time and effort to write lenghy posts.
As you saw in my earlier post, my interpretation of your description and the situation is she is better now - although prob not entirely good yet.

Penny's Mom said:

Dying?? I'm sorry, what! Please tell me that was a typo!

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StefanZ Thanks for the clarification and the advice. I'm in a situation where I needed to know about Pedialyte.

P Penny's Mom I totally missed the part about the kitten being sick. Mokapi is right, that needs to be investigated thoroughly too.

arouetta please tell your questions re pedialyte if you still need this. Here or in another tread.

If the new kitty hasn't received a thorough check-up and vaccines, it would be a good idea to get that done (be sure the fiv/felv test is included).

I would get blood work done at least. Then have your other cat to the vet for his cold, and an fiv/felv test. Your older cat has a high risk of hepatic lipids is I. E.fatty liver of she doesn't start eating. Phone the vet and let him or her know she is still not eating and having vomiting and diarrhea. She is likely very dehydrated and will need intravenous fluids. As well you may want to separate the cats while the younger one has a cold and disinfect everything.