Belle had surgery today . A wad is thin string was removed from her large intestine .
It was low in the intestines and was trying to push it's way out but stopped.
Fortunately the intestines did not need removal .
Learned a valuable lesson here.
A) string is a very serious thing for cats
B)...
I appreciate the long post and thatnk-you for sharing your stories. It make me feel better about my situation.
Belle was doing much better for several days, but today I am sorry to report we are returning to the vets. She is sluggish, not eating and vomiting on occasion.
I have been trying to...
I just wanted to thank every one of you for your suggestions, and help during a distressing time.
Today she started eating her hard food again on her own, and she pooped,
That in itself is not exciting to most people but when you are worried about a blockage it is reason to celebrate.
She...
UPDATE on Belle.
I took your suggestions and am at this time trying to feed her to regain some strength.
Visited Walmart last night and bought Pedialyte ,babyfood and a syringe.
I fed her evey ten mintues for an hour, and repeated the same process this morning.
She is still not 100% but...
Since my post I spoke to the vet, and he discussed Ultra sound with me. He told me this surgery is very risky. I would like to rule out everything before I opt for surgery, but don't want to wait too long as this can become deadly quickly.
I agree that this is a good option.
I was going to try...
Thanks you for your reply!
No there have not been any xrays done, and she was sent home yesterday. She is still not eating or drinking unless I rub it on her gums.
It was a thin white string that was removed by hand yesterday morning but the doctor was not 100 percent sure he got it all. Her...
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My Belle was throwing up over the weekend and I asumed she was having issues with the new food.
It was not until the next day I realized that there was something seriously wrong. She was not eating and continuing to throw up clear liquid.
I looked in her mouth for discolored...