Wade, a very affectionate, big orange tabby came into the ER at Colorado Vet Specialists/Animal ER in Littleton, Colorado. He had been vomiting and not eating well. An abdominal ultrasound revealed pancreatitis and he was treated in the hospital. Wade was such a trooper in the hospital, making “biscuits” and burrowing in his blankets. He began to feel better and was eating after 2 days.
However, that night, Wade began vomiting again. A second look into his belly with the ultrasound showed that there was likely a piece of foreign material caught in his small intestine! Now, although Wade is a sweetheart, he does have a naughty streak and likes to chew on yoga mats. Emergency surgery was performed and a piece of rubber/plastic was found caught in his intestines. The reason this material was not seen on the original ultrasound is because it was floating in the stomach, not causing any obstruction at that time. Since Wade had been in the hospital prior to his surgery, his medical bill’s were quite high.
We are happy to report that Wade is currently doing great! Eating on his own, and back to making “biscuits” at home.