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Hi
Please can anybody help?
Cork is our 12 year old ginger neutered tom cat who has recently developed problems of lethargy, vomiting and has a strange sand like grit in his (Faeces /Stools). His stools are very dark greenish and tarry and his vomit is light brown and contains a similar grit-like substance. He has recently had extensive dental surgery and has been on Antirobe (antibiotic) and Metacam (Pain Killer), both have now been stopped as one or both of them appeared to worsen the situation. The Vet has now prescribed Lactulose (laxative) and Antepsin to provide a protective lining for the stomach.
Cork, who is a rescue cat, is normally quite active for his age and normally has a good appetite but now spends most of his day on his own in the bedroom and is eating very small amounts of food and has consequently lost weight.
The vet has come across gritty substances in the stomach and stools in other cases, but this is because the animal is known to have ingested something they shouldnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have. She is suggesting various tests/scans etc.to perhaps learn more.
Cork is a very proud and noble cat that gets quite upset at the very mention of the vets, so we are posting this on as many animal friendly sites that we can find, hoping that somebody somewhere may be able to help poor Cork.
Thank you for taking the time to read this…
Please can anybody help?
Cork is our 12 year old ginger neutered tom cat who has recently developed problems of lethargy, vomiting and has a strange sand like grit in his (Faeces /Stools). His stools are very dark greenish and tarry and his vomit is light brown and contains a similar grit-like substance. He has recently had extensive dental surgery and has been on Antirobe (antibiotic) and Metacam (Pain Killer), both have now been stopped as one or both of them appeared to worsen the situation. The Vet has now prescribed Lactulose (laxative) and Antepsin to provide a protective lining for the stomach.
Cork, who is a rescue cat, is normally quite active for his age and normally has a good appetite but now spends most of his day on his own in the bedroom and is eating very small amounts of food and has consequently lost weight.
The vet has come across gritty substances in the stomach and stools in other cases, but this is because the animal is known to have ingested something they shouldnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have. She is suggesting various tests/scans etc.to perhaps learn more.
Cork is a very proud and noble cat that gets quite upset at the very mention of the vets, so we are posting this on as many animal friendly sites that we can find, hoping that somebody somewhere may be able to help poor Cork.
Thank you for taking the time to read this…
