Worried Cat Owner.. Looking For Advice.

[FurMonster]

Hi, i have an 18 month old furry bundle of joy. Who recently gave me cause for concern. Im a major worrier.. And unsure if im completely over-reacting! Looking for a bit of reassurance.

On monday 31st december i took my little man to the vets because he'd hurt his paw, and it kept weeping.. I believe it was an absess. The morning before i was due to take him i noticed a rather large pile of vomit waiting for me when i got up. Ive never known him to be sick before, but he does have a tendancy to gobble his food down.. When we got to the vet i mentioned about the vomit as well as treating his paw.. She gave him an antibiotic jab as well as a 'spot on' worming solution incase thats what caused him to vomit.. Not long after we got home he vomited again, this time it was a thick clear mucus like substance. The nextday he seemed rather lathargic and wouldnt touch his food which is not like him at all.. So i managed to tempt him with chicken.. And slowly built up to his regular food again.. Now hes eating normal and goes out occasionally but not as much as he use to.. (use to be all the time) and he hardly purs anymore.. Its only been 4 days since the shot.. Is this normal? The vet did say the antibiotic lasts about 14 days..

So basically, hes eating, and going out(just not as much) still happy to play when i tease him with his ropes.. Has no problem jumping around and running upstairs.. But hes not purring as much and still seems a little down..

Just need to know if im just being extremely paranoid or if i should see the vet again.. Cos my little fur monster means the world to me and i cant stand the thought of him being in pain.. But i cant go to the vet with every little thing i notice because its expensive!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

[FurMonster]

Sorry i read that wrong.. I dont need to check it?? I think in the last 6 months hes only used it for a wizz..

[ladybirder]

Fur you haven't answered my question as to whether he has been 'done' or not. If he hasn't, getting him neutered will stop most of the fighting. OK it will cost you but it will probably save you more money in the long term than paying to get all his injuries fixed.

[FurMonster]

Yes, hes been 'done'.. It barely effected his fighting..

[furrypusscat]

The worming pill will possibly make him feel slightly off as well as the antibiotic. My cat always seems a bit subdued after a worming pill for a few days but if your cat is eating and still playing with you then I am sure he will be on the mend. Watch him over the next few days.

[boxtops]

Being done didn't affect our cats' fighting instincts either - they fight other cats who come into our patch, or they fight each other. Not much you can do about it, but having him done is a good idea anyway.

[ladybirder]

My male was a big wuss, would run away rather than fight. His sister had to fight his battles for him. Now she's 20 I have to fight them for her. Woe betide any cat with an attitude that bothers my poor old lady on the odd occasion she ventures outside.

[FurMonster]

Took him to the vets today.. I couldnt stand worrying any longer.. The vet says its just me being crazy basically.. Seems like a rather healthy kitty :)

[ladybirder]

Best thing to do when you are worried FM. Glad your mind is at rest - or is it? I see you've started another thread:-)