My cat is panting, throwing up, and hiding. Is he very sick?

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Max just started panting, and he threw up bile twice. He whas meowing like he was in paun and he us now laying in a corner. Any ideas on whats wrong? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Those are very concerning signs - panting in a cat is always worrisome, because it normally indicates either difficulty breathing, or extreme pain or stress. Vomiting, crying, and acting lethargic are all signs that he is very sick. I would be concerned about a serious problem such as an intestinal obstruction, liver or kidney failure, exposure to something toxic, or even a bladder obstruction - this is unfortunately a very common problem in neutered male cats, and can cause the symptoms you describe. I would recommend having Max seen by an emergency vet tonight - he/she can palpate his abdomen to check for any abnormalities, and will probably also do blood work and x-rays to help determine the problem.

My cat is panting, throwing up, and hiding. Is he very sick?

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