Last edited by Celista; 2019-04-04 at 08:56 PM.
" If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.." - Abraham Lincoln
“ The Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to - prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms..” - Samuel Adams
It must be extremely painful, I can only imagine how I would feel if I had to go through this with either of my cats. Condolences.
Animals are family, i will say a little prayer for your cat.
good luck, cat
You're getting exactly what you deserve.
He's a year and a half. Posted about it in another thread but he developed an abscess from an infection and he had to undergo a round of antibiotics, wound debriding and stitches. Looks like the antibiotics weren't strong enough and the infection might have spread. Second issue is that his bladder is blocked due to crystals, which is unusual for a cat his age, they think he might have had some some undiagnosed kidney disorder and there's a possibility of kidney failure.
They told me that if I hadn't brought him in within the hour he would have died. I fully believe this based on how he was acting.
" If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.." - Abraham Lincoln
“ The Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to - prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms..” - Samuel Adams
Some people may think we are going overboard, but we filter even the dog's water they drink. And we have a spring. But with any city water, we absolutely would ether not use it, or filter it thru a good charcoal filter. And like people, some animals can be more sensitive to some stuff.
" If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.." - Abraham Lincoln
“ The Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to - prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms..” - Samuel Adams
Sorry to hear about your cat, hope he pulls though.
I had to have my cat for 12 years put down last year. She developed diabeties, and was so sick and lost so much weight by the end. She was my best friend, and miss her every day
Hope yours pulls through
#boycottchina
Thoughts and prayers do nothing.
" If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.." - Abraham Lincoln
“ The Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to - prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms..” - Samuel Adams
Celista, I'm so very sorry to hear about your cat. We have three and they're our kids -it's terrifying when they're ill. I'll be sending healing thoughts and positive energy your furbaby's way!
The rest is nothing to fuss over until your cat has been stabilized. I wish you and your furbaby the very best! /hug
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As to the crystals, do you feed canned or dry? Vets won't generally tell you this, but domesticated cats are meant to get moisture from the food they eat, which means they lack an adequate thirst drive. Kibble should at most be a side dish. They're also obligate carnivores, which means their bodies aren't designed to process non-meat food products.
WHEN your furbaby recovers(!), if he's on a dry diet, I strongly suggest you convert him to a quality, grain-free canned food. Even better would be a quality, species appropriate raw food diet if you have the time and resources to do it right (no shame if you don't).
My kitty, Oreo, got blocked a few times when he was young (around 4), we wound up getting PU* surgery for him. Sounds awful, but he recovered quickly, never blocked again, and lived to be 17 years old. The research I did online for him is what taught me to ignore all the foods the vets push (garbage, mostly kibbles, that they get kickbacks on), and I've never had a cat with urinary tract problems since I abandoned their advice, and kibble as a primary food source.
Just be very wary if the vet wants to put him on prescription diet foods. Ingredients are generally pure junk and loaded with fillers and low quality proteins, nvm the ridiculousness of putting a cat with urinary troubles on kibble (which is generally what they push)!
*https://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvet...up_at_pu-26843
https://www.wildernesscat.com/5-best...rinary-health/
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[QUOTE=Josuke;51027092]This fucking sucks. I'm currently having to decide whether I remove my cats eye or increase her risk of cancer. (I cant afford the surgery at all)[QUOTE]
Posts with info on organizations that can help people with financial assistance for veterinary care (although at least one fund is now defunct, sadly):
http://www.paws4acure.org/helpfulresources.php
https://www.aaha.org/pet_owner/lifes...can-help!.aspx
Good luck!!!
when I had to have my cat put down, I was so down I had to miss work for several days to get myself together. When I got back I had to fill out an absence form, based on emotional distress, and amazingly even my very bitter and reserved manager expressed to me his apologies saying they are like family. Even someone like him said this.
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no its really just being a dick for being a dicks sake. I'm atheist but even I wouldn't stoop to that level.
#boycottchina
Having a family member, one that cannot speak and easily point you to its issues at that, is fraught with anxiety and overwhelming emotions.
I send some hope and well wishes your way. <3