Why is my cat not eating and vomiting after urinary block treatment?

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My cat went to the vet yesterday and was eating fine before hand. He was treated for a urinary block and given medication he was passing a little urine. He hasn't eaten since we came home and has been sick a few times. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 5 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Nox! Not eating and vomiting are both very common signs of a urinary blockage, so I would be concerned that he may be blocked again. Unfortunately, it's quite common for this to recur in the first 24-48 hours after coming home from the vet's office. Another possibility is that he isn't tolerating his medication well, which can also cause nausea and vomiting - but regardless, I would recommend having him rechecked by your vet right away because if he's blocked again, this is a life-threatening emergency. If it does turn out that he has another urinary blockage, the recommended treatment at that point is often surgery to widen the urethral opening - this may be something you want to speak to your vet about, if it's determined that this is the problem again.

Why is my cat not eating and vomiting after urinary block treatment?

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