Our male cat is 14 years old and has a heart murmur. About 2 weeks ago we noticed he was drooling a bit and suspected he had a bad tooth. Vet did blood work (called geriatic panel) and all tests came back ok. and gave him some antibiotics and recommended an ultrasound because she is worried about him under anethesitc with the murmur and wants to check the heart. Problem is we are so reluctant to take him in again because he just gets so stressed (panting quivering etc.) that we held off on scheduling the ultrasound and wanted to see how the antibiotics went. Well, first week went ok as he seemed to perk up. But 2nd week he started throwing up a bit and also having very loose stools. Now the antibiotics are over and his stool was good yesterday but loose again today. He's eating pretty well and was fine last night but seems very lethargic today and zoned out. His eyes look glassy at times. He ate his breakfast this morning but has been sleeping all day and I'm very worried about him. Other things we've noticed lately is he has a little twitch or shudder in his face and whiskers now and then. He's done that before but we notice more lately. And he also went through a few days of washing his feet alot which seemed odd but that has subsided. Does any of this point to something? Our problem now is we know the vet will want to see him or get the utlrasound done but we just know how stressful it's going to be on him and we worry what might happen. Any thoughts or sggestions would be greatly apprecited! Thanks in advance.

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