My senior cat is in pain, vomiting, losing weight. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 15 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs
My question is about my 15 year old cat Angel she is an inverted calico Siamese mix and she is in a lot of pain in back and back Legs !!! She isn't gaining weight and is skinny !!! She is throwing up a lot and is brown liquid !!! She is eating and drinking good !!! She can no longer get in her litter box so I ha e puppy pads down for herAngAnd what food should she and my other 2 senior cats be eating so they don't throw uptake to be person at your place and said get could help me forfreemkraus
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Published on April 18th, 2020
Ange is very sick and she cannot be treated at home. I'm afraid she has something serious like cancer causing her symptoms. Please take her into a vet immediately. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Best of luck.
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Published on July 14th, 2017
Pumpkin does need to see a vet if she's in pain, as there is nothing you can do for her at home. Human pain relievers are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. The cause of her pain needs to be diagnosed so she can be treated. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends, and I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information. Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Please take her into a vet tomorrow, and avoid carrying her if it causes her pain until then. I hope one of these resources helps you afford a vet!
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Published on August 20th, 2018
Poor Snowball! Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. He needs to see a vet for this problem. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please take him into the vet. Best of luck.
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Published on January 21st, 2020
Poor Xena. If she is limping, it means she is in pain. I don't want to leave her in pain, as there are no OTC pain relievers you can give her. She is an older girl, and there is always a chance in senior girls that any lump is malignant. I'm going to give you some resources that may help you afford a vet now. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. You can also see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/
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