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Sooo, Masquerade has started puking. Usually multiple times a day, and usually not that much. Just an annoying amount that id REALLY prefer my nephew or son to go play with. His food has been the same since long before this started. And my other cat isn't having any problems (other than gas when she gets scared) would this have to do with the fact he is fixed yet? He isn't marking anything, jst....puking.

Also... the poo. They both poop like small cows, which is fine, I don't have to clean it. And the vet said its fine. They're both FULL of energy. But... there are poop marks...on the floor and the walls...and the side of the tub.... and litter....everywhere..... we even purchased the covered cat litter boxes. And litter catcher mat.... if anything its gotten worse. Not sure how to fix this problem....
 

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Do they have runny poop? I'm guessing it is, because there's no reason poop should be flung everywhere if it's a normal consistency. How big is the litterbox? How deep is the litter? How often is it scooped/changed?

I'd definitely recommend having him neutered before he starts spraying (if he gets in the habit it's going to be super hard to get him to stop), but being intact doesn't cause puking. I'd get him to the vet; puking and runny poop could be parasites or some other issue that needs meds.
 
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Its not so much runny as... a lot. The indoor litter box is a pretty good size and the litter is usually on the deep side. They've both gotten into the habit of not burying their waste...

they've seen a vet, and they told me they are perfectly healthy, if I'm concerned i should watch for lethargy.

Now that I think on it, the odd poo with the male started shortly after he he has some severe constipation and a fever. He got an enema as soon as the vet could see him (a week later) and was fine the next day, even though the vet said he probably wouldn't make it.
 

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What-do-you-feed?

What-exactly-tests,did-the-vet-do,that-he/she-feels,they-are-perfectly-healthy?

What-you-are-describing,is-not-normal,and-there-is,something-wrong.Kinda-like,if-you-were-throwing-up,and-diarea,and-your--doctor-said-you-were-healthy.

 

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Its not so much runny as... a lot. The indoor litter box is a pretty good size and the litter is usually on the deep side. They've both gotten into the habit of not burying their waste...

they've seen a vet, and they told me they are perfectly healthy, if I'm concerned i should watch for lethargy.

Now that I think on it, the odd poo with the male started shortly after he he has some severe constipation and a fever. He got an enema as soon as the vet could see him (a week later) and was fine the next day, even though the vet said he probably wouldn't make it.
I'm very confused. There are poop marks on the walls, floors and tub and the vet said they are perfectly healthy? I've never heard of anything like this with a healthy cat.

How much time was between the vet saying he didn't think the cat would make it and saying they are perfectly healthy?

I would make them an appointment asap with a new vet, especially because now she is throwing up in addition GI issues, and recent fever and severe constipation.

Good luck and I hope your kitties are feeling better soon.

 
 

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Agreed. If one is puking and both have soft poop and LOTS of it, they are definitely not healthy; something is going on here.
I would take them to a different vet for a second opinion.
 
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It is dietary. I trust my vet, and my own experiance with these two cats-they're also the only vet around here and for just a chheck up they run as many tests as my bank account allows.

They had a recent diet change from a crappy cheap food brand to a good one, they're just not adjusting well. I do wholly belive that to be the cause of the poop. they arnt the first cats I've had that react that way to new foods.

And the puking is only the one cat, the male, and I THINK it might be from him eating the crab grass that grows up under my porch, or jst over eating in general, he is a little overweight and eats like a pig. A starving pig. Its also whole chunks of kibble so i,m pretty sure its directly after he eats.

They're. Current on all shots, see the vet regularly, eat very well. There is no food aversion, no fleas. Both recently treated for worms, just to be safe after my boy got very ill, tested for heartworms, etc etc etc. I've yet to be given a reason to worry about their health. If anything they're more playful and vocal than usual.
 

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I've yet to be given a reason to worry about their health. If anything they're more playful and vocal than usual.
I'll say it again: If one is puking and both have tons of smelly poop, then you've got a reason to worry.
Being playful and vocal is not enough reason to not be worried. Cats hide pain and discomfort by instinct. I can't tell you how many times I've heard about kittens with GI issues that were life threatening, but the owner also mentioned that the kitten otherwise played and acted like normal.

When did you change their food? Did you transition? What was the old food and new food?
 
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They went from eating special kitty, to 9lives, to purina indoor. In a matter of less than 3 months. No, I wasn't the one wo switced ot the food.
I don't know what tests were done, well more that I don't remember. I know he had an ultra sound and a flushing done. They were also given a fair amount of milkk when they stayed with my sister. There poop has been solidifying slowly and the male hasn't puked since I stopped letting him outside. I really, really don't ave the money to take them to the vet every second right now, I'm quite a ways into my pregnancy and I don't even have a crib yet.
I really do belive I know what's wrong with them and it is being taken care of, these are far from my first cats, and I do trust my:rbheart: vet. I'm looking for in the meantime help because I really don't have the money for a carpet cleaner either...
 

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The-culprit,for-the-real-stinky-poopies,is-9-lives,the-culprit-for-diarea,is-purina-and-9-lives,which-is-also-made-by-purina.They-are-full-of-grains-and-glutens,which-cause-tummy-upset.The-milk-didn't-help-either,milk-causes-diarea-too.

Don't-know-what-else-to-say.Best-of-luck.
 

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Actually, 9 Lives is made by Del Monte ;).

I'd recommend a probiotic. They aren't very expensive and can really help tummy troubles. A good human-grade kind would be better---the kind sold for pets are generally not so great.
 
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Well, thanks, but that really didn't help with whhat I was trying to ask for help with. =/
 
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