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Any tips on making a cat more comfortable while we wait for a likely euthanasia appointment tomorrow?
Last night we took our 10 year old male cat to the emergency vet because he hadn't been eating or drinking for a day, was lethargic, and he threw up a little. Long story short, the vet said it's likely the beginning renal failure. They gave him sub-Q fluids, meds to stop vomiting, and sent him home with hopes that he's perk up.
We've been home about 12 hours now and he's still not eating or drinking, still lethargic, and I know I'm not going to be able to get him to drink. Luckily he hasn't vomited again, and he's peed in his litter twice (but not pooped). His pupils are dilated. Going back to the ER vet tonight isn't an option because I have no child care tonight. My child is 16-months old so taking her for a long wait at the vet is not possible (I was there 5 hours last night). Family helped last night but are unable to do so again tonight.
I do have an appointment at the regular vet for tomorrow at 11am, but that's a long time without fluids still. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable in the mean time? He's in a quiet room right now, with his favorite blanket, water, litter, and food available. My heart breaks.
Last night we took our 10 year old male cat to the emergency vet because he hadn't been eating or drinking for a day, was lethargic, and he threw up a little. Long story short, the vet said it's likely the beginning renal failure. They gave him sub-Q fluids, meds to stop vomiting, and sent him home with hopes that he's perk up.
We've been home about 12 hours now and he's still not eating or drinking, still lethargic, and I know I'm not going to be able to get him to drink. Luckily he hasn't vomited again, and he's peed in his litter twice (but not pooped). His pupils are dilated. Going back to the ER vet tonight isn't an option because I have no child care tonight. My child is 16-months old so taking her for a long wait at the vet is not possible (I was there 5 hours last night). Family helped last night but are unable to do so again tonight.
I do have an appointment at the regular vet for tomorrow at 11am, but that's a long time without fluids still. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable in the mean time? He's in a quiet room right now, with his favorite blanket, water, litter, and food available. My heart breaks.