Vet Said But Didn't Say Why

[queenofmean]

My cat Max (see AV) was a bit poorly today and after a not so pleasant trip to the litter box I called the Vet and he said I should starve him overnight but didn't really say why and that I need to take him in in the morning. Does anyone know why I have to starve him - he hasn't asked for food today anyways

[ummmm]

In case he has an upset stomach.

[TheHangman]

Might be to see if there is an internal blockage undigested food would interfere with the examination.

[queenofmean]

Duh, feel really silly now thanks guys, it didn't help that the phone line was quite dodgy so he possibly did say and I never heard. Thanks again :)

[TheHangman]

No worries pets do that too you (Vets too).

[lankeela]

Also if for any reason the vet needed to put the cat out (say he had a blockage or needed to do an X ray) he would need him to have no food in his stomach or else he could choke whilst under anaesthetic.