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My cat has GI issues. Should I wait for the vet or go to ER?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 9.5 lbs

I asked about my cat's symptoms earlier and based on what i said it's possible that there may be an infection or parasite in my cat's GI tract. My local vet is closed until monday, is this something that should be treated as an emergency? Or could it wait to be seen a couple of days?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Bobbi Musgrove, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2017

That's a good question. If she continues to eat and drink with no signs of vomiting, acting lethargic or very tired, then you can likely wait until Monday. If you see signs of blood in the stool or she starts straining defecate without passing any stool, then I would take her to an emergency veterinarian.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on October 14th, 2017
Your poor kitty! As long as she is able to keep down the water she is drinking, is eating, isn't vomiting her food, and isn't very lethargic, then it's fine to wait until Monday. Should she start vomiting water, refusing to eat, vomiting her food, or becomes very lethargic, then I would take her into an ER vet. I hope this helps!
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 12th, 2017
If she is still eating normally and not vomiting you can definitely wait a couple day to see if her bowel movements start to go back to normal, but if she is very lethargic or start vomiting i would recommend taking her to the vet ASAP.
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