This all started just before June 11, 2013... Madeline started 'jawing' (acting as though she had something wrong with her mouth, food stuck in her teeth) every time she ate. I thought it was probably her need for a dental, which was done June 11. She had one canine removed, teeth cleaned and sent home with pain meds and stitches. After 3 days of pain meds were finished, she wouldn't eat much of her food. So, I took her back to Vet and the stitches had come out, leaving a gaping hole. She was sent home with antibiotics for 7 days and more pain meds (3 days worth). The jawing has not stopped. Eating is off and on. Staying in touch with the vet, who is saying monitor and get back with me. Around July 18 she started vomiting once a day, very early morning and it consists of food, no fur. Very wet, not clumpy. Took her back to Vet on July 22... they found there was a small stitch still there (which they removed, possible reason for irritation?) and can't find any other reason for vomiting or discomfort. X-rays look good, no temp, labs good... maybe a hairball? Today I picked up a dose of Cerenia, which we will inject tonight to see if we can get the vomiting to stop.
Maddy is a big girl, 13 year old Calico. She weighs 18 lbs and has always LOVED to eat! She doesn't appear to sick, her coat is healthy, her other habits are the same. There is obvious discomfort when she is trying to eat, yet doesn't seem to be sensitive in any one place.
Has anyone ever had this experience before? Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Maddys Mom
Maddy is a big girl, 13 year old Calico. She weighs 18 lbs and has always LOVED to eat! She doesn't appear to sick, her coat is healthy, her other habits are the same. There is obvious discomfort when she is trying to eat, yet doesn't seem to be sensitive in any one place.
Has anyone ever had this experience before? Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Maddys Mom