Not sure if Bonnie is sick, or has a hairball, or what :-(

**tricollie4me** · 06-26-2006, 02:17 PM

My little Bonnie lass has been vomiting since last night (we found evidence she'd vomited up some of her supper overnight). Today she's vomiting repeatedly (I've seen her do it at least six times myself) and bringing up clear/white foam. She refused her brekkie this morning and except for coming to see me once around midday, she's been hiding out upstairs under the kids' beds. I haven't seen her have any water today, either. Yesterday she was acting normally -- not sure if I should call the vet today, or watch and wait.

I've found hairballs in the house before but they were likely Levi and/or Charity's due to fur color...you never know, though! If this is a hairball that Bonnie's trying to bring up, how long does it take?

Anyone have any ideas for me? I'm a little worried about her

but I'm not panicked (yet!).

Thanks.

**Catty1** · 06-26-2006, 02:22 PM

Call vet. Take her in.

hugs
Catty1

**Lizzie** · 06-26-2006, 02:47 PM

I agree with Catty1. The combination of frequent vomitting, no appetite and hiding away points to a cat with a medical problem. The clear fluid she is throwing up could mean she hasn't eaten in over 24 hours. Taking her to the vet now could save you a lot of money in not having to take her in to urgent care if her health continues to decline. She must be dehydrated by now also.

**Donnaj4962** · 06-26-2006, 02:59 PM

I agree that a vet visit is necessary. My girls sometimes will throw up a small amount of clear liquid... but that is JUST before a hairball. Keep us posted.

Prayers from Indiana that Bonnie is well again soon.

**tricollie4me** · 06-26-2006, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the feedback -- will call now and let you know what the vet says about our little Bon-Bon.

**Kater** · 06-26-2006, 04:14 PM

Let us know how it goes!

We recently had a similar case at the clinic (but of course vomiting as a symptom can be almost anything). Anyway, this cat just needed a few enemas so he could pass a big hairball/plant material mass. Sometimes they just need help passing something like big that. I hope it is something fairly simple in your girl's case! Bonnie is in my thoughts.

**Kater** · 06-30-2006, 07:35 PM

Any news? How is Bonnie doing?

**GreyhoundGirl** · 06-30-2006, 07:41 PM

Is she losing wieght?

**tricollie4me** · 07-02-2006, 08:16 AM

I really appreciate your feedback and concern everyone, it really helped.

Bonnie is (thankfully!) back to her old self. The vet felt she was probably just "under the weather" a bit because she checked out nicely for her exam. We had to coach her somewhat to get her back on track with eating her meals, but now she's joining the others with their little anticipatory dance as I prepare their bowls and eating normally again. She's spending her days her favorite ways once more: watching the birds, diving under bedcovers, and coming up to me for some love -- always on her terms, of course

(my silly girl!). I'm so glad she's well! None of my kitties had ever gone off their food for three straight days, so this was a new experience for me!

Thanks again! It's nice to know I have a place to go for support and advice. Here's my girl, long and lean!

**catnapper** · 07-02-2006, 08:29 AM

I'm sorry I mised this earlier!

Pouncer did exactly the same thing as you described, but luckily I saaw WHY -- he had eaten a bug that didn't agree with him. But boy oh boy was I freaking out when I saw the white foam appearing!

Glad to hear she's a-ok. I hate to hear someone's baby is sick