I'm going to join the world of cat owners!!!!

Revel

rustyboy21 wrote: »

BTW I have just found out she says Hello ! when she walks in after being out, if I say Hello to her, she makes a miaow which just sounds like it ! ( in my head anyway ) lol

One of my cats also says hello. My OH thinks I'm mad

martin2345uk

Derek's just puked up what looks like a whole pouch of cat food... How worried should I be???

scaredy_cat

has he literally just eaten?

martin2345uk

Not long ago certainly....

scaredy_cat

i wouldn't be too worried, as long as there isn't any blood in it.

if he does it a few more times after eating or drinking, and he seems lethargic, or not his usual self quite rapidly, it might be worth giving the vet call.

martin2345uk

scaredy_cat wrote: »

i wouldn't be too worried, as long as there isn't any blood in it.

if he does it a few more times after eating or drinking, and he seems lethargic, or not his usual self quite rapidly, it might be worth giving the vet call.

Okay, thanks... no blood in it; it barely looked chewed :-/

He was rolling around playing with his toy duck just after he threw up, I'm hoping that's a good sign... now he's having a snooze on the sofa... Could he have eaten something dodgy on his travels today? Should I keep him in for a bit?

scaredy_cat

they eat grass which makes them throw up - i think for hairballs

there is always a chance he could eat something dodgy, even poisonous like slug/snail bait, so if you notice his behavior change from his usual, call the vet, they will advise on the phone if he should be brought in.

you know Derek and his usual behavior and character now, so i think you'll notice when something is wrong.

Revel

One of mine deposited all her breakfast outside our front door a couple of days ago. In it was a large fur ball, so that accounted for the sick. I hate clearing up cat sick
Cats sometime appear to be sick for no reason, then get on with life as if nothing has occurred. As scaredy_cat says, if he seems normal don't be too worried.

martin2345uk

Thanks guys, dunno what I'd do without the supporting words from this board!!

KxMx

Cats eat grass to aid digestion, it doesn't automatically make them sick

Lily eats grass and plant shoots all the time and it rarely results in vomit.