Hair in Stool, urinating more

[MyCatPaulie]

Catsmeow, I'm so nervous. do you think it was just from the piece of hair. He is acting fine

[CatsMeow]

Catsmeow, I'm so nervous. do you think it was just from the piece of hair. He is acting fine

Well, there is another thing, he could have digested hair. But hair in stool IS a sign of digestive problems.

[MyCatPaulie]

I don't know what to do. I called the emergency vet by my house and they said unless he's throwing up he should be fine. Are all other vets closed on the holiday?

[Catty1]

All I can think is to keep him hydrated. Gently lift the skin on the back of his neck and let go. If it settles into place, he is ok for hydration. If it stays in position, or resettles slowly, get water into him, even if it takes a syringe or turkey baster to do it.

He MAY have swallowed a piece of string or even human hair that caused the soft stool.

You'd have to call around. Do you have a regular vet? They should have an answering service or an emergency # to call. Please try that.

[MyCatPaulie]

Thanks for your help! I do have a regular vet and there answering machine instructs you to call the emergency vet I tried, I don't know if I should look up other ER vets and call them even if I have to drive far or wait and see how he does. It looked like a human hair for sure so I'm hoping it just came out with the stool but I don't know why he would urinate twice in such short time.

[Karen]

You can always try Angell Memorial, they are in Boston, but have people available 24 hours a day. (617) 522-7282

[MyCatPaulie]

Thanks so much Karen! Is it ok if I call them just to ask a question?

[Karen]

Thanks so much Karen! Is it ok if I call them just to ask a question?

Yes. That's what they are there for.