rushed Nutmeg to the vet

I just got back from rushing Nutmeg to the vet. I was just finishing my dinner and I heard a cat throwing up. I assumed it was Tilly (she often has hairballs) but saw that it was Nutmeg, which is VERY unusual. She vomited about 5 times. I cleaned it up and while doing so could smell a really foul odor; I checked the litter box and there was a pile of very soft, mucousy, bloody stool. I checked it more carefully to see if the blood appeared just on the outside, but it was quite dark in colour and was throughout the stool, and the odor was overpoweringly stinky. I called the vet immediately and took her in, where they are doing bloodwork, xrays, and keeping her for at least one night of IV fluids and observation.

Please pray for Nutmeg. I can't handle another illness, and I go away on Friday for Christmas. Plus, I'm broke. This is going to cost me $1000 and I have no money and no credit cards - I'm trying to pay off my debt, not add to it. I will find a way to pay for it but please keep my Nutmeg and this situation in your prayers.

Thanks.

Prayers for dear Nutmeg.

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Vet just called with results of the xrays. She doesn't have any signs of obstruction or anything, just pockets of gas and fluid, which the vet said is normal in this circumstance. She also said that Nutmeg put up quite a fight when putting in the IV, which I think is a good sign. We are keeping our fingers crossed that she doesn't get the IV out overnight, but I wouldn't be suprised if she did manage to get it out. I just want to be able to bring her home tomorrow.

Prayers that it was a single incident, and she'll be okayed to come home!

I'm so sorry to hear about Nutmeg.:( I hope that she'll be okay and you'll be able to bring her home tomorrow. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

Kiri sends all her best thoughts for her friend- hoping this was just a one time thing.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Nutmeg.

I saw your post on FB. I do hope that Nutmeg is doing much better now.

Oh my goodness, what a scare for you! Prayers from RI that Nutmeg recovers quickly.

Sending prayers and good thoughts for both you and Nutmeg. :love:

:love: Prayers being sent for Nutmeg.. Do keep us posted ok..

Prayers for Nutmeg! I hope it was just a horrid digestive upset and she will be 100% soon!:love:

Loving prayers for Nutmeg and her meowmie (and for Tilly, too)

I'm praying for little Nutmeg. I hope it was just a one time, general tummy upset. If it makes you feel any better, Ming did this exact same thing about a month ago. He NEVER vomits, that's Mac's department. I had to go to work, but only for about four hours, so I decided if he wasn't any better when I got home he was going to the emergency vets (this was on a Saturday, Ming always gets sick on weekends!). When I got home he was much better and by that evening was playing. I hope the same thing happens for Nutmeg. I know what you mean about no money, but like you, I would have found it somewhere!

How is little Nutmeg today? Any chance of bringing her home today? I do hope so. Still praying for the little princess. :love::love::love:

Sending positive prayers that Nutmeg will be just fine and you wont have to worry and she can come home to you, before you leave. God Bless the 2 of you.

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Heard from the vet.. Nutmeg seems to be feeling better this morning. She is eating and drinking, and after two attempts has left her IV in place. The test results so far came back normal, but there is one lab he's waiting on and hopes to have the results around 3:30pm. I'm supposed to call back then and at that time he will let me know if she can come home tonight. I know it's a strange request, but let's all pray for her to have a poop at the vet - he wants to make sure that's all in working order before she goes home :P

Praying for good poops for Nutmeg! :)

Glad she is doing better.:love:

Sounding good so far..

Praying for a FABULOUS poop!

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Oh thats good news thus far! I hope you poop for the good doctor, sweetie! Never thought I would type these words :) Im praying for you to poop, Nutmeg! Your mommy needs to know you are ok in that department.

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Prayers for Nutmeg to have a normal bowel movement. Perhaps she just ate something weird.

Praying for little Nutmeg! That's no fun! :( Yes putting up a fight while putting in the IV catheters is a good sign although makes it difficult for those who are doing so, haha! But none the less a sign that he doesn't feel too terribly sick.

This is a new one, praying for poop, but I am praying for a great big, healthy one for little Nutmeg.:D

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Originally Posted by katladyd

This is a new one, praying for poop, but I am praying for a great big, healthy one for little Nutmeg.:D

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Ditto! Where is the "laughing hysterically" emoticon??? LOL

Come on, Nutmeg, show 'em all systems GO!

Dear sweet Nutmeg, it has been a couple of days so I hope that no news is good news! (((HUGS)))