Comments on: my cat made gagging/choking noises earlier tonight and since then has been drinking lots of water - is he ok?

By: JoeyBug

JoeyBug — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:48:59 +0000

It could be any number of things, from a stuck fur ball to him swallowing something to him having eaten too much dry food and being dehydrated. The best thing to do is to take him to the vet as if he has swallowed something he shoudln’t have it could be stuck around something important.

Good Luck and I hope this helps

Joey
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By: john s

john s — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:30:59 +0000

probably a fur ball if it looks like he,s been sick and what he,s brought up is wet fur its mainly because they lick themselves constantly if thats all it is its nothing to worry about if not see your vet
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By: Trixie Bordello

Trixie Bordello — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:23:59 +0000

If your kitten is weeing and pooping normally, then that is evidence that things are moving as usual and there is no blockage or anything untoward. Gagging and some vomiting is pretty normal behaviour in cats; it’s what they do. If at all concerned though, then seek professional advice from a vet. Better to err on the side of caution where kittens are concerned.
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By: ann113599

ann113599 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:58:59 +0000

Sounds like he may have either some of the suffering or a fur ball stuck, if he still doing it now take him to the vets as they will be able to get it out for him.
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By: quackpack

quackpack — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:39:59 +0000

Just a hairball don’t worry
lol
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By: punk_rawk_grrl

punk_rawk_grrl — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:09:59 +0000

EXCUSE ME PEOPLE - please don’t say "nothing to worry about" when we have NO way of knowing if this kitten is OK or not. Get that kitten to a VET. It very well could have eaten some of that polystyrene which could cause a blockage in its intestine to lead to DEATH.

How can you ask this on here? We’re NOT VETS nor can we see your kitten. Please be responsible and GET IT TO A VET!
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By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:25:59 +0000

Apply a little vaseline petroleum jelly to your cuts nose. The cat will lick off the jelly , lubricating any hair or obstraction in it’s stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.
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By: hey

hey — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:19:59 +0000

we’re no vet
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By: Precious Gem

Precious Gem — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:37:59 +0000

My guess is he has a fur ball and is trying to get rid of it. I feed my cat nothing but dry food. Switch to
Purina Kitten Chow. It is smaller in size and
easier to digest. Cats usually will not swallow any thing made of metal of cotton stuffing. It doesn’t taste good. If you have a yard let your kitten eat
some grass. This will help her with digestion and even help her dislodge a fur ball. It is natures way
for settling upset tummies in animals. If your kitty starts to become lethargic and acts like it is in pain then call a vet asap.
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By: T G

T G — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:59 +0000

Sounds like he is trying to get something out of his throat. You might take him to a vet. Keep a close eye on him till you can atleast call a Vet and ask. Good luck
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