This might be kind of long, so I apologize. We have a 9 mo. old kitten, Rezzie, who is a garbage disposal. Last week I caught him trying to eat string, took it away from him and found a feather wand next to our bed...wand & feather there, but no string. I've not seen any string in the box, so hopefully he just hid it really well somewhere. Last night, he brings a spring to the bedroom. We heard the 'ching' when he dropped it. I immediately took it away from him and threw it away. Tonight, he's acting odd and he cries when his stomach is pressed. He's eaten a couple of bites of kibble, but I've not seen him go to the box or drink water. He's acting lethargic too. I also picked him up & placed him on my chest earlier & he was extremely warm, but his temp was 102 (normal? -temp taken with an ear therm). He's also breathing a bit faster than normal & swallowing a lot.
So I freak, call my regular vet whom I've been faithful too ever since he's been here - about 10 years maybe. Anyway, he said that since Rezzie's not vomiting and doesn't seem to be dehydrated that he should be ok until morning but if I want to bring him in for emergency, I could. I really didn't know what to do & told the vet that. He repeated that he would see him tonight if I wanted. I told the vet that I'd like to go ahead & bring him in because if I don't, I won't sleep any tonight. My vet then sighs and says, 'I'll be there in about 40 minutes. I just walked in the door and I'd really like to eat.' Granted, he may have had a bad, long day, but the sigh & tone he used was irritating. I may be over reacting wanting Rezzie seen tonight, but he would be getting paid. So, after his tone of voice, I said that I would just watch Rezzie tonight and bring him in the morning. I'm really irritated at the tone used with me. Am I over reacting with that as well?
Rezzie is still on the bed sleeping and doesn't act right. I just know that something is wrong. I called another vet, but I'm not sure if he checks his messages in the evening. Should I call another vet? Am I nuts?
You know, it's a good thing that I don't have human children. I'd drive everyone nuts, including myself.
So I freak, call my regular vet whom I've been faithful too ever since he's been here - about 10 years maybe. Anyway, he said that since Rezzie's not vomiting and doesn't seem to be dehydrated that he should be ok until morning but if I want to bring him in for emergency, I could. I really didn't know what to do & told the vet that. He repeated that he would see him tonight if I wanted. I told the vet that I'd like to go ahead & bring him in because if I don't, I won't sleep any tonight. My vet then sighs and says, 'I'll be there in about 40 minutes. I just walked in the door and I'd really like to eat.' Granted, he may have had a bad, long day, but the sigh & tone he used was irritating. I may be over reacting wanting Rezzie seen tonight, but he would be getting paid. So, after his tone of voice, I said that I would just watch Rezzie tonight and bring him in the morning. I'm really irritated at the tone used with me. Am I over reacting with that as well?
Rezzie is still on the bed sleeping and doesn't act right. I just know that something is wrong. I called another vet, but I'm not sure if he checks his messages in the evening. Should I call another vet? Am I nuts?
You know, it's a good thing that I don't have human children. I'd drive everyone nuts, including myself.