Merlin Vomiting

[JojoCatMama]

Hi everyone... bad news. Today Merlin vomited up his food for the 3rd time today. His previous vomit was last night, then the first was day before.

Needless to say we are taking him to the vet as soon as they open to make sure it’s not an obstruction.

Prayers please!!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Lair Prayers are sent and will be looking for your update.


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[Jeanhill72]

Sending prayers! Please keep us updated!!

 

[Lynn W]

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[JojoCatMama]

We just talked to the vet and he is getting x-rayed now. It also turned out he needs a dental cleaning and possibly ear treatment.

But the worst part is it turns out he has a heart murmur.... he could have HCM. I’m a bit devastated right now. We will have schedule a cardiologist appointment for him soon.

 

[Lynn W]

@JojoCatMama, So sorry to hear he may have HCM..praying he doesn't!! They sometimes outgrow a heart murmur so hoping for the best with that too.

 

[JojoCatMama]

Oh gosh I sure hope so! He didn’t have one last year during his annual checkup so we’ll just have to see.

 

[Jeanhill72]

@JojoCatMama hopefully it is nothing as serious as HCM. @Lynn W is correct, sometimes they do outgrow it, and sometimes it can appear (temporarily) when they are fighting an infection or stressed due to an increased heart rate.

 

[JojoCatMama]

Ok, thank you. The x-ray at least showed his heart isn’t currently enlarged but that’s all we know until he sees a cardiologist.

 

[Sheldon13]

Did they find an obstruction?


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[Toa and Ross]

Sending positive vibes to you and Merlin. What a scary day for you. Did the vet find what is causing the vomiting?

 

[JojoCatMama]

Did they find an obstruction?


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The vet is fairly confident there is a partial obstruction of cloth/fabric. To be sure, Merlin’s been given beryllium to see if that flushes it out, and also to help the obstruction show up on his x-rays tomorrow if it doesn’t leave his body.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Thanks for updating...lair prayers are sent it passes

 

[Jeanhill72]

Thanks for the updates. We are all praying and sending good vibes your way! I can imagine how scared and worried you are.

 

[JojoCatMama]

Yes very worried!! I just want to get him to vet as soon as they open tomorrow. I’m very worried he’ll have to undergo surgery.

 

[JojoCatMama]

Update: Took him to the vet this morning and Merlin does indeed have a blockage. The vet needs to operate. The risk is that his heart murmur might cause him to have an adverse reaction to the anesthesia (the vet knows “no ketamine”).

It’s a risk we have to take.

 

[Toa and Ross]

All fingers and paws crossed the surgery goes well. Merlin can do this! Sending positive vibes

 

[Sheldon13]

Update: Took him to the vet this morning and Merlin does indeed have a blockage. The vet needs to operate. The risk is that his heart murmur might cause him to have an adverse reaction to the anesthesia (the vet knows “no ketamine”).

It’s a risk we have to take.

I’m praying for you and Merlin. And the vet.


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[Beckinboots]

Everything crossed for Merlin. I hope his surgery goes well.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I will be looking for your update...and have faith in the fact Lair Prayers are powerful.

 

[JojoCatMama]

Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement! The surgery went well. Merlin is now checked in to the emergency vet for his overnight recovery stay. (He’s currently swaddled in a blanket and getting attention from all the vet techs).

It turns out he swallowed the knot of plastic on the end of a FULL bag of soiled litter. From the litter genie. What?! Merlin has never eaten plastic before... cloth and wires and cardboard, yes, but never plastic.

Anyway. Still reeling from the crazy emotions but SO HAPPY Merlin is recovering.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Just the update I was hoping for. YAY Merlin....glad he did well with the surgery. Happy healing vibes are set. Purr one brat baby girl loves plastic bags...she is so fast we are so careful...one more thing to add to your daily list of things to look out for lol. Sleep well tonight, your baby is in good hands. Will Merlin probably come home tomorrow?


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[Sheldon13]

Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement! The surgery went well. Merlin is now checked in to the emergency vet for his overnight recovery stay. (He’s currently swaddled in a blanket and getting attention from all the vet techs).

It turns out he swallowed the knot of plastic on the end of a FULL bag of soiled litter. From the litter genie. What?! Merlin has never eaten plastic before... cloth and wires and cardboard, yes, but never plastic.

Anyway. Still reeling from the crazy emotions but SO HAPPY Merlin is recovering.

So so so glad he did so well. What a strange thing for him to choose to eat! You are such a great pet parent for recognizing the problem and getting him to the vet so fast.


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[JojoCatMama]

So so so glad he did so well. What a strange thing for him to choose to eat! You are such a great pet parent for recognizing the problem and getting him to the vet so fast.


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Yes after he vomited the third time I knew he had to go in ASAP. I’m so glad he’s ok and I’m hoping the heart murmur is just from the stress of the blockage and will go away on it’s own.

 

[Toa and Ross]

@JojoCatMama so very happy to read the surgery went well. Merlin you rock!
Speedy recoveries.
And hoping with you the heart murmur was due to stress!