My daughters cat came home 1 1/2 days ago with a swollen check. No other symptoms, she's still eating and drinking water but it's still swollen. At first it was hard now it's less hard. Last night we gave her baby benadryl which was recommended by a vet. I can't tell if she's lethargic, because she's in indoor/outdoor cat. She went out this morning and returned for feeding at the usual time. She is now locked in because I don't know how to treat this. There isn't any indication of injury, it's not red, not feverish and obviously not going away. I can't tell if it's an Absess or a bee sting. I can afford an office visit and even antibiotics, but cannot afford the operation if it's an absess; I was quoted $500-$1,000 and my luck I did not qualify for care credit. I'm on unemployment, and have called several vets for a barter or payment plan with what we do have as a down payment, post dated check and nothing. I set up a gofundme account based on a friends suggestion and have a few donations but not nearly enough if she needs an operation.View media item 287746
So my question is has any cat owner successfully cured this at home and how? I don't want my daughters cat to die. My daughter has a rare disorder and her baby has been with her through all of it.
So my question is has any cat owner successfully cured this at home and how? I don't want my daughters cat to die. My daughter has a rare disorder and her baby has been with her through all of it.