Crumb puking 2-3 times a day for a couple of days...

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Hey, all.

So while I've been working like a madman, apparently my poor Crumb has not been well. He is normally not a pukey guy -- he is almost 3 and I can count on both hands the times he's vomited prior to this weekend -- but for the past couple of days, he has been puking up his food. No white foam, no extra wretching, no lethargy, no lack of appetite. Just yellow creamy puke, sometimes containing whole pieces of kibble. The first time he threw up it literally looked like a pile of uneaten kibble in the floor. Since then it's been a yellow creamy consistency with some food solids in it. He tries to cover it up every time with paper and toys around him... poor guy.

Any ideas? Harvey seems to be totally fine. I'm trying to figure out if I can get out of a shift to take him to the vet, but I'm working doubles all week long right now, and I don't think we're at the point yet for the 24 hour super expensive emergency vet. :/

Thanks.
 
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My first concern would be a blockage. Can you tell if he's using the litter box normally?  Are there any strings or anything around the house he might have eaten?  Rubber bands? 

This probably calls for a quick vet visit, pronto.
 
 
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I mean, its always possible. He isnt the one who usually chews on foreign objects (Harvey digs out and chews on trash), but nothing is impossible. My boyfriend works from our home but he is on a crazy deadline right now... Crumb appears to be using the litter robot normally. I'm already out the door and working a double... I don't have a day or night off until Friday. He is still playful and bright eyed... wrestling with his brother all morning over the cat dancer.
 
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I would at least call your vet if possible to get heir take on it. Good luck!
 

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If he is puking several times a day he is probably not getting any nourishment, and that is very serious. Is he still pooping and peeing? If not, then you must get him to a vet very quickly as he almost certainly has a blockage. My daughter's cat started by vomiting and 48 hours later was in the vet hospital where she almost died from acute pancreatitis. I am not trying to alarm you, but if it continues a vet visit is essential.
 
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No puke today so far. Pooping and peeinh normally. We washed every water dish and food dish and have him extra of his favorite wet food. Will keep everyone updated.
 

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That's good news!  Maybe he had a 72 hour bug?
 
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I don't know if cats can get those! But it was my first thought. :) I also got him some cat grass and a vitamin treat (that I have to force him to eat, grr) that is supposed to encourage good digestive bacteria. My boyfriend kept telling me not to over react... my first reaction was to wrap him in a cat burrito and haul him to the evet in the middle of the night! ;)
 
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