My cat is having trouble swallowing and drooling, sometimes shaking his head?

Question

I took him to the vet 2 weeks ago, all the blood work was normal, he is 12 years old, two weeks ago he was vomitting clear thick mucus and really swallowing hard, and could not meow the vet tried him on anti-biotics but it made him vomit SO bad! It was like it set off a reflex, so I stopped the meds and he got better, now he is drooling again and is not himself, lethargic. any suggestions?

Answer 1

that could be bad give him water and if not helping take to vet

srry about ur cat

your welcome

Answer 2

  Did the Vet check his mouth for a bad or loose tooth?  Something is definitely not right take him back to the vet but also tell him you stopped the meds and why. Has his ears been checked for ear mites, with the head shaking. Hope the vet finds the problem ASAP

Answer 3

Poor kitty:(

i feel bad for him

sorry i can't really help u out i'm sure someone on yahoo answer will GIVE you the right answer:)

Answer 4

He needs to go back to the Vet.  He was never really cured of the problem. It's not a good idea to stop meds with out telling the Vet.  The sickness could get worse.  And you should remember that he is 12 years old- that's pretty old and there may not be much the Vet can do for him.

Answer 5

The vet said there was nothing wrong with him? He could have some kind of throat infection or parasite and in which case you should take him back to the vet right away. He also may have swallowed something he shouldn't have; something poisonous. Sometimes you can't tell what's wrong through blood work. I hope your cat is okay. You should ask for an xray of your cat's stomach. Again, if he swallowed something he shouldn't have, it may not show up on any blood tests.  

Answer 6

My cat had those symptoms too. My first vet couldn't find anything wrong, so I went to another and they discovered mouth sores by careful examination. She was in pain, that's why she was drooling and pawing at the mouth and l*****g her lips. I am not saying that this is the problem with your cat, only that something is definitely wrong with the cat and another vet may find the problem.

Answer 7

It's time for a second opinion. Take him to another vet if you can - see if you can get recommendations from friends for a good vet in town.

I'm really sorry for the poor little guy/kittie.