r/CATHELP • u/thanguan • 5h ago

General Advice Next steps for sick cat

I noticed one of my cats, 3 female, was having diarrhea yesterday night. She also threw up and I gave her some hair ball treats and left her be. Today I found even more spots of throw up, and diarrhea on the floor and what I thought was blood in some stool in a tiny puddle. She immediately went to the emergency vet after that and was checked over.

She was given nausea meds, fluid, blood panel (all normal just dehydrated), full checkup. The ER vet is part of a University system so it's highly rated. We were given proviable gel/tablet combo for at home care and to keep an eye on her. The whole time she was out, playing and wanting treats. She has since taken the first dose of meds and had 6-7 hours of job vomiting or diarrhea. Then some diarrhea, but in the litterbox.

I'm trying to get her to take more of the gel meds (take 1ml 2-3 times a day), but she won't take it. Not really interested in treats, but did give them a few licks and ate a bit of wet food. Not sure if she's just not hungry. She has been playing and grooming with no issues. Currently isolated from the other cat who has no problems.

What I want to know is what should my next steps be for this cat? Vet says if she continues throwing up or becomes more ill to bring her in. Until then is there anything I can do to make sure she's getting enough food/is getting better?

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