Does this sound like an emergency? Should I try and get my cat to a vet tonight?

Does this sound like an emergency? Should I try and get my cat to a vet tonight?
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answer:I would not be the one to make a decision for you on whether to take your pet to the vet, but…you may want to try this. If you have any Vaseline, put a little bit on the tip of her nose. She will instinctively lick it off, and if it is just a bad hairball, the Vaseline will help to condense it and bring it up. Best wishes…I hope your cat is okay.
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