My cat keeps vomiting, meds aren't working, and vet bills are high.

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My cat has a bacterial infection, Dr gave me 2 differant meds, never worked, he doesn't throw up everyday but the dr wanted to now say it was behavioral issue whic iis wrong, so i said i wanted him uthenized , i cant afford anymore money, what to do? I think he wanted to get more money. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

There can be many different reasons for a cat to be vomiting, infection is certainly one, but likewise it could be an issue with the stomach itself, liver kidneys or hormones. There are many other reasons besides. In an animal that hasnt responded to treatment and has nothing obvious on exam I would run full bloods to check orhan function, and I would usually do an abdomen scan to lool at the organs. To get to the bottom of this issue there really is no way around spending more money. Vets can only go on what they see in front of them, and often we have to perform various tests to diagnise the condition. However it sounds like you have an issue with your vet so it may be better to go to another. I'm sure your vet is trying to help and likely is not after more money, but you have to trust them. Of course if you feel that you do not wish to pursue the condition, and that it is effecting Kingston's quality of life, then the only options would be to consider euthanasia to avoid suffereing or you may be able to surrender him to a charity who could potentially investigate the condition then rehome him. Neither are great options to be honest, hopefully you will be able to find veterinary care that gets to the bottom of the issue.

My cat keeps vomiting, meds aren't working, and vet bills are high.

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