Hi Everyone,
I am new to the site and am also a new cat owner, so I thought you may be able to help me out~
My Cat Sadie - is 3yrs old, indoor cat, spayed, usually fairly active, eats, has normal activity in her litter box etc. I adopted her from a friend at 2...
Problem - When I arrived home from work last night I noticed some rather abnormal behavior, she did not greet me, didn't come as called for her normal treat and feeding. So I went to find her and noticed she vomited twice, and was abnormally tired. She is not an overly affectionate cat, but will come and cuddle when she is feeling needy. She was not really responsive to my touch or calls. She seemed very lethargic, with her ears pointed down, pupil's dilated, and a overall "sick" look. So I examined the vomit and noticed a piece of plastic (looked like packing tape folded over). Earlier that morning I noticed garbage on the kitchen floor (bag fell over). I had made chicken the night before and placed the empty package in the garbage. The "liner" from the chicken package was on the floor away from the other pile that had fallen out. So I thought she may have gotten into the chicken package some how. She is not responsive to water, food or generally moving from where she is perched. She seems almost comatose with heavy breathing....
I am super worried for her because she hasn't been to a vet since I have had her (about 10months or so). I know I should bring her in, but what else should I look for before I take her to a vet? Could she have salmonella or something? or been poisoned from plastic somehow?
Any help is appreciated...
I am new to the site and am also a new cat owner, so I thought you may be able to help me out~
My Cat Sadie - is 3yrs old, indoor cat, spayed, usually fairly active, eats, has normal activity in her litter box etc. I adopted her from a friend at 2...
Problem - When I arrived home from work last night I noticed some rather abnormal behavior, she did not greet me, didn't come as called for her normal treat and feeding. So I went to find her and noticed she vomited twice, and was abnormally tired. She is not an overly affectionate cat, but will come and cuddle when she is feeling needy. She was not really responsive to my touch or calls. She seemed very lethargic, with her ears pointed down, pupil's dilated, and a overall "sick" look. So I examined the vomit and noticed a piece of plastic (looked like packing tape folded over). Earlier that morning I noticed garbage on the kitchen floor (bag fell over). I had made chicken the night before and placed the empty package in the garbage. The "liner" from the chicken package was on the floor away from the other pile that had fallen out. So I thought she may have gotten into the chicken package some how. She is not responsive to water, food or generally moving from where she is perched. She seems almost comatose with heavy breathing....
I am super worried for her because she hasn't been to a vet since I have had her (about 10months or so). I know I should bring her in, but what else should I look for before I take her to a vet? Could she have salmonella or something? or been poisoned from plastic somehow?
Any help is appreciated...
