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Hello, I have a cat about 12 years old. He goes through spurts where he will vommit 3 or 4 times a day and then not again for a week or more. Its not from hair balls, and I hesitate to take him to the vet. He is so traumatized in a car. He does have arthritis, and otherwise a healthy cat. I would love a response. Thank you.

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Traumatized by the car?
Is he acclimated to a cat carrier? You can do this by using treats and showing them that when they go near/in it it's a positive experience.

If he's vomiting 3-4 times a day sometimes that could be a sign of a serious problem, maybe just beginning, so I'd definately get him checked by a vet.
If it's something serious it's best to catch it as soon as possible before it progresses to something life threatening.

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Randace,first off 12yrs is senior,but not old IMO.
My cats too are traumatized by the carrier and the car,but are back to normal and really happy once they get back home,it takes hubby and me just to get my Rocky in to the carrier,no treats in the world would make him go in by himself
At 12 your cat should have his senior bloodwork done about once a year,to make sure everything is working properly.
Cats do,at least mine,vomit on occasion but if it happens like with yours a vet-visit is needed...like what was said,better nip whatever is wrong in the bud..good luck!!

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What does the vomit look like? Is it more like undigested food? Sometimes that can just be regurgitation from over eating. But ditto to everyone else... what ever it takes get him in a carrier and off to the vet, always better safe than sorry. And as for traumatizing him, cats are super resilliant, after being home a very short while after the vet visit it'll be like nothing ever happened. Hope everything turns out fine.

And lol @ Rocky...feisty one huh Chico? Fagan is the same... even though he must have been to the vets about 30 times last year...still fights like a bugger every time, then falls asleep in the carrier AND at the vets. What a weirdo.

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he needs to see a vet...

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are there any mobile vets in your area? if you can find one, that may be a good option. If not, then you'll have to brave the car because continued vomiting needs to be addressed by a vet.

My cats will NOT tolerate a carrier, and I gave up fighting w/ them about it, so I got them harnesses and leashes. It's now a family event to bring them to the vet, one person to drive, and one to hold the cats on leashes on their lap. Then each of us carries one cat. since I introduced the harnesses/leashes instead of the carrier, our vet trips have been MUCH better.

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Dahmer you bet Rocky is feisty and he howls all the way to the vet,I am sure all of Oakville can hear him
At the vet,he freezes,the vet can do anything she wants with him and after he runs in to the carrier as if saying"let's get out of here quick"

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I agree with the others....your cat needs to see a vet. Most cats are "traumatized" by the car but they get over it. His health is much more important. Good luck and post with an update.

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