This is one of those mystery cases. We have, in Tasha, a cat that is apparently sick but whose problem doesn't show up in $500 worth of blood tests, x-rays, and physical exams. Tasha's puke sessions continued after our bed time so, worried at 2:30 AM, we headed out the door and through the night to the Akron Veterinary Emergency Center. Great staff and wonderful to have such a facility available but it's just one of those problems. It may be gastroenteritis (inflammation of the intestines). As I write this Tasha is resting comfortably on my lap. From her viewpoint the only problem right now is that I'm not to give her food or water until 3:00 or 4:00 this afternoon. The vet said this would give her a chance to settle her insides from all that vomiting. Then we're to reintroduce water and, if that stays down, she can have some "bland" food. Tasha may feel fine now but I'm wasted… no more than about an hour of light sleep. I'm thinking about staying home from work today but I'm too groggy to make a decision. Uggghh!

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Tasha from above

Tasha. She's our eight-year-old (mostly) Russian blue cat. She's overweight and a real sweetie, very energetic. Beginning some time this afternoon, though, and ever since she has been vomiting frequently. Can't keep water or food down. It's like she's trying to clear something from her stomach or throat. Symptoms, so far, don't warrant a quick trip to the veterinary emergency clinic, but it's very worrisome. We'll see how she is tomorrow morning and go from there. Our home life right now seems dominated by two small animals and I guess it is. We value their welfare and quality of life and care deeply for them so when they have trouble we aren't inclined to simply "put them out of our misery." Here's hoping Tasha is feeling better by morning.

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