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My cat died on March 6 and we couldn't save him. He had two massive wounds on his back and on stomach probably caused by razor wire. Could he get poisoned there? He started vomited food (coffee ground color) and then blood, digested blood? on 3rd. He didn't eat anything at all after the injury. Even drinking water made him vomited blood. I've searched about it he couldn't eat or drink cuz of the blood inside his stomach. So what might caused his death? Rat poison or laceration on the stomach.
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on March 7th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on August 28th, 2017
So sorry this happened! It sounds like a toxicity of some sort. He probably ate something he shouldn't have (something poisonous or toxic to cats). The only way you will know for sure is to have a necropsy (autopsy) done by your vet but even then, many toxicities are hard to prove. A necropsy can rule out a problem with the heart or lungs which are also possible or some type of trauma he may have sustained.
Again, sorry this happened. Hope this answered your question. If you have more, please feel free to post again.
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