My 9-year-old cat got scared and hissed at another cat in our house, which made our border collie come over to check things out. I think the cat and dog might’ve had a bit of a scuffle, but I couldn’t see them since they were on the other side of the dining room. I separated them and put my cat in a bathroom with a litter box to calm down and checked for any injuries (couldn’t find anything, no saliva on his coat either).
About an hour later, I gave him his usual wet food that he normally devours in seconds, but my husband just checked on him and he threw up the little he ate. He’s still not interested in food or water but is walking around and meowing. There’s no blood in the vomit, but I’m still worried. The whole incident happened about 3 hours ago.
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That sounds stressful, but from what you’ve described, it doesn’t seem like an emergency. Since he’s still walking around and meowing, that’s a good sign. One instance of vomiting, especially after something stressful, isn’t too unusual, but it’s a good idea to keep an eye on him.
Here’s what to watch for:
- If he starts limping or hiding a lot, he might be hurt, even if you didn’t notice any injuries.
- Skipping a meal can happen, but if he doesn’t eat or drink in the next 8 to 12 hours, I’d suggest checking with the vet.
- If he vomits again or can’t keep water down, that’s a reason to call the vet.
- Keep an eye on his breathing to make sure it’s not rapid or labored.
For now, let him relax and keep him separate from other pets. Hopefully, it’s just stress, but if he doesn’t improve or seems uncomfortable, a vet visit would be a good idea.
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I’ll probably keep him in the bathroom, with the litter box, food, and water. We’ve had to quarantine him there before, so it shouldn’t be too stressful for him. (He developed hyperthyroidism and received radiation treatment around three months ago). I’ll keep an eye out for changes. Thanks for your FEEDBACK 
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I recommend locking him inside the room where all of you are present. Keep a close watch on him. Monitoring his mood and such is highly important.
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So, you punished your cat by shutting her in the bathroom. You may not believe you did that, but that is how he perceives it. Cats dislike closed doors, being locked up, and having their routine interrupted. So, he was attacked by a violent dog and then punished by being imprisoned in the bathroom. Your cat is distressed and under duress. You should lock the dog in the bedroom or something and let her to come out. Be gentle with her so that she feels safe around the house, in her usual routine, and in familiar surroundings. If she exhibits any signs of medical difficulty after a day or so, take her to the veterinarian.