cat surgery

My 7 year old female cat has been throwing up everyday and has some blood in her urine, took her to vet and there's a possible stomach tumor. Has anybody ever experienced this before? How much was the surgery?

In the meantime are there any home remedies I can do to make her feel more comfortable while we wait for the scheduled surgery. 

Hi
I'm so sorry you and your girl are going through this. How soon is the surgery scheduled for? When you take her in bring some of her food with her so they can offer what she likes after surgery.

Do not give her any human Meds without a vets advice. I'm not aware of any home remedies that can help in this situation except perhaps rescue remedy which can help calm her down if she is stressed. A few drops in her water bowl.

Good luck and keep us updated.
Stephen

Blood in the urine sounds more like a urinary tract infection, although that wouldn't normally cause vomiting.  How did they discover the possible stomach tumor?  Could they feel it, or did they do an ultrasound?  Could she have a blockage rather than a tumor?  That could definitely cause vomiting.  When is she scheduled to have the surgery?   Is she able to keep ANY food down? 

Slippery Elm Bark syrup is good for upset stomachs, depending on what the issue is.  It can help with both vomiting and/or constipation.  You can purchase SEB at most health food stores, then make a syrup a few different ways, just don't give it in dry form.  Just Google "slippery elm bark syrup" and you'll get all kinds of hits on it.

that all goes well and she recovers quickly

mrsgreenjeens said:

Blood in the urine sounds more like a urinary tract infection, although that wouldn't normally cause vomiting.  How did they discover the possible stomach tumor?  Could they feel it, or did they do an ultrasound?  Could she have a blockage rather than a tumor?  That could definitely cause vomiting.  When is she scheduled to have the surgery?   Is she able to keep ANY food down? 

Slippery Elm Bark syrup is good for upset stomachs, depending on what the issue is.  It can help with both vomiting and/or constipation.  You can purchase SEB at most health food stores, then make a syrup a few different ways, just don't give it in dry form.  Just Google "slippery elm bark syrup" and you'll get all kinds of hits on it.

that all goes well and she recovers quickly

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. No she cannot hold any food down, she throws up every time, with a lot of bike. I've taken her to two vets and they both have felt this tumor near intestines. My poor girl is suppose to weigh 8 pounds and is only 4 pounds. There is a great chance she will not make it through surgery being so tiny and weak now. Now making the dreadful decision on whether or not euthanasia is something I should consider.

I am so sorry your cat is not well.
It is important for cats to eat daily because they cannot fast like dogs or humans can. Not eating for a couple days can cause liver damage and be life threatening. Did either vet offer any advice on feeding?

The vet may be able to prescribe something to help with nausea and stomach acid, although with a tumor, it may not be very helpful. It is worth a shot, though. Since they have already seen her, you might be able to call the office and explain the situation without having to take her back in. Although, she may be dehydrated and need fluids, so if her last vet visit was a few days ago, it would probably be a good idea to take her in so they can check. There are also high calorie, nutrient pastes that are sometimes used as a temporary supplement for sick cats. I would call the vet for advice before trying to using one, because they are only meant to be supplements, not a replacement for food.

Trust your instincts and your heart and you will choose what is best for your baby, no matter which decision you ultimately make. It is very hard to make such an important decision, especially when you are not 100% sure of the outcome. I will say a prayer for you and your kitty.

happybird said:

The vet may be able to prescribe something to help with nausea and stomach acid, although with a tumor, it may not be very helpful. It is worth a shot, though. Since they have already seen her, you might be able to call the office and explain the situation without having to take her back in. Although, she may be dehydrated and need fluids, so if her last vet visit was a few days ago, it would probably be a good idea to take her in so they can check. There are also high calorie, nutrient pastes that are sometimes used as a temporary supplement for sick cats. I would call the vet for advice before trying to using one, because they are only meant to be supplements, not a replacement for food.
 

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My post does not address the tumour issue.

My cat has an inoperable tumour on or beside its liver. She also had severe constipation issues. One of the meds we are giving her is for excess stomach acid. This, I think, was the medicine that turned her around -- for now. She went from not eating and dangerously under 5 pounds to 6.6 pounds and eating like a horse in a very short time. Her normal weight was 6.7 pounds. Since you are dealing with a possible stomach tumour, I suggest you ask your vet about appropriate stomach acid and nausea drugs. You don't want to self-medicate with something that might exacerbate the stomach tumour issue. And if it allows the cat to get some weight on her before surgery ...

Preventing dehydration is also important. The vet will be able to tell and if necessary show you how to hydrate the cat properly.

I am so sorry.    Obviously something needs to be done, and quickly.   Have they given her anything for the nausea?  What are the Vet's recommending?  Have they even done an xray or ultrasound or anything like that just to rule out a blockage?  I guess a tumor could cause a blockage, but so could a foreign object. 

Again, more vibes for your furbaby. 

if she has lost 1/2 her weight I would imagine she needs pain meds at the very least.