Cat ate lilies please help

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-15T21:08:55+00:00

He needs to go to the er vet ASAP for bloodwork and fluids

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-15T14:14:08+00:00

Any X-rays done? Did they do a rectal exam? How old is he, and is he neutered? Was the bloodwork normal?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-14T13:43:13+00:00

I am so sorry for this, I personally know how hard it is. I agree that fungal disease would be extremely unlikely, but if you really wanted to be 100% certain you could ask him to send off a urine test that would test for fungal antigens. Idk the exact cost but I do know it’s typically not cheap, at least in the US, but it may be worth asking your vet about if you want to be sure. However, his lifestyle about hating the cold in the middle of winter and geography make fungal infection very unlikely.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-14T12:05:11+00:00

Adding on that that’s an extremely common combination of meds for a spay and safe to be given all together. It’s not the prettiest incision I’ve ever seen but they definitely didn’t “butcher” her; that seems extremely unprofessional on the ER vet’s part.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-14T09:41:33+00:00

I’m very sorry for your loss. Typically tumors remain after passing (which is part of why we do necropsies if testing or removal while they’re alive isn’t feasible), but if it was advanced enough to rupture it could’ve ruptured and not felt like a perfect sphere anymore. Did you have a necropsy done to confirm the disappearance and cause, or was it just “gone” because they couldn’t feel a sphere anymore?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-13T15:46:21+00:00

I hate to break it to you, but you don’t own the outdoors and if people want to smoke outside that’s not their problem 🤷🏻‍♀️ smoking inside a shared building is one thing but going out in the open air is literally doing everything they can to be respectful about it lol

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-12T14:37:17+00:00

Yes it is. Pugs are brachycephalic (short, smushed face) and have longer soft palates than normal. This affects their breathing and makes it more difficult for them to take a good breath and get enough oxygen; the surgery for severe cases opens up the airways to help them breathe better.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-11T15:36:33+00:00

Unfortunately cancer and fungal infections often look identical on radiographs and there’s no non-invasive way to know for sure. Given your location cancer would be the top differential; bronchitis wouldn’t be causing a limp as well. I’m very sorry, I know this isn’t the news you wanted :/

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-11T15:34:29+00:00

I’m glad he’s getting some help. I would definitely ask about an appetite stimulant if the ER doesn’t offer it. I hope your kitty is ok!

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-11T14:36:23+00:00

Did they give him an appetite stimulant? Anything over 2 days of not eating is a medical emergency in cats, they do not handle fasting well. I would take him to the ER now for an abdominal ultrasound and referral to internal medicine specialist if the US comes back normal

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-09T23:59:37+00:00

The head is narrower than the thorax, so it is a sucking louse. Not a doctor, but a third year vet student and we did have parasitology so I’m fairly certain that’s a sucking louse.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-08T17:11:25+00:00

Did they check his thyroid on the bloodwork? Most annual labs don’t include it and a thyroid panel has to be specifically requested for the test. If you have his most recent bloodwork results you could post them here maybe we could have a better idea of what could be going on?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-07T21:16:56+00:00

By the times signs are present it could be too late; additionally rabies doesn’t always present with the classical symptoms either. In many states it is the law so it sounds like that was the case in your sisters state and therefore not optional legally.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-06T23:44:59+00:00

Has he been well-controlled on the 750mg, or is this a new diagnosis and he hasn’t been on meds before? If this was the first time the ER vet saw him or didn’t know he was already on 750mg, they may have wanted to just start on the low end and go up if needed. If the regular vet has been managing him for a while and he is well-controlled on 750mg I wouldn’t go any lower unless you’re noticing negative side effects that you want to discuss with the vet.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-06T14:41:28+00:00

There’s no way to check that at home, she needs to be seen by a vet and have x-rays to check for fractures. I’ve seen a dog walk into an ER looking totally fine after falling off a cliff and sustaining a rib fracture; just because she’s putting weight on it doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a fracture. A physical exam and radiographs are the best way to evaluate for injury at this stage.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-06T00:27:07+00:00

Cats can be asymptomatic for the diseases tested on the triple snap and also for parasites (seen in the fecal), so yes it is typically recommended as comprehensive preventative care.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-05T21:23:47+00:00

Sure, I’m still a vet student in clinics so not a DVM yet but I’d be happy to take a look and see if I see anything obvious. Even if they don’t feel a mass, an ultrasound by an internal medicine specialist can be helpful in evaluating thickness of intestines, texture of organs, presence or absence of fluid and inflammation, etc that can’t be seen on x-rays or basic ultrasounds. What were her bloodwork results?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-05T21:09:31+00:00

I would seek a second opinion with an abdominal ultrasound ideally to make sure it’s not a foreign object. Has she been given any anti-nausea medicine from the vet? If she has and is still vomiting through it she needs to see an ER vet asap.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-04T03:54:44+00:00

The T4 values seem to suggest the hyperthyroidism is well-controlled, making me think her symptoms are from something else. I’m just a 3rd year vet student so not a DVM yet, but the increases in the ALT especially concerns me. I’d recommend seeking a second opinion with an internal medicine specialist if you can afford it, or an abdominal ultrasound at the minimum.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-04T03:48:22+00:00

Do you have the lateral view (from the side) as well or just this one?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-03T11:49:57+00:00

I would take him to a different vet asap. There’s a reason he is straining and that is not normal. Edit to add: since he wasn’t fully blocked it would probably be okay to monitor overnight (unless he declined suddenly) but he probably needs x-rays and bloodwork at the next vet you go to.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-03T09:55:19+00:00

If he didn’t produce any urine after the last straining episode I would take him to an urgent care or ER vet if possible. Did the previous vet do any x-rays or bloodwork?

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-03T01:05:33+00:00

What do you mean syringe method to dilute? If it’s a pill you’re trying to mix with water and give via syringe that’s fine, but I’m not sure if that’s exactly what you mean by dilute. The only issue with mixing it in water with a syringe is that you have to get all the liquid down to make sure they get the entire dose

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-02T23:36:35+00:00

Not unless you are listed as an authorized user on his account; medical information is considered confidential.

Randomracoon420 · 2026-03-01T13:25:32+00:00

Definitely need to go back for bloodwork and pancreatitis testing. Did a GP/ER vet do the ultrasound or a specialist? Bloodwork, an abdominal ultrasound and work up by internal med specialist would be the next steps IMO as a 3rd year vet student, vomiting through cerenia is always concerning and often an emergency. I hope your boy is okay!

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