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Yes, today.I thought the lethargy was gone?
I just wrote it above under my own comment.
Yes, today.I thought the lethargy was gone?
I'd say she sleeps around about that long. When I do try to engage with her during the day she does play and run around with me.Cats/kittens DO sleep a lot, some up to 18 hours a day, and do most of their activities during the nighttime, or at sunrise, when their natural hunting instinct kicks in. But for a kitten, I would think she'd play some during the day too. When you try to engage her in play, does she play during the daytime?
Did you discuss this with the Vet? You said you were going to call, so just wonder what they said.
She does play during the night and at sunrise!Cats/kittens DO sleep a lot, some up to 18 hours a day, and do most of their activities during the nighttime, or at sunrise, when their natural hunting instinct kicks in. But for a kitten, I would think she'd play some during the day too. When you try to engage her in play, does she play during the daytime?
Did you discuss this with the Vet? You said you were going to call, so just wonder what they said.
That's the only one in my area that I can comfortably travel to and it's probably the only proper one. I tried a few others in the past with previous cats and they were much more expensive.Hi! See if you can keep her in a separate room, put some puppy pee training pads down and call your vet again - maybe they can work out something for you financially. Can you speak with a different vet, just to find out what you can do?
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So I would only have to pay for the consultation and medication right?Has he treated the cat for Giardia and or coccidia? In my experience those are often the two primary culprits. Or at least what to treat for first. My vet will normally treat a new cat of mine for those without even testing if they have diarrhea and blood in the stool. He treats for parasites, and also treats for Giardia and coccidia. If that does not fix the problem the we will look at other things. If your vet will treat for these it may help. And if he will treat without testing first, as my vet does, it will save you quite a bit. the meds them self are not that expensive.
Best of luck, and do keep us updated.
Vet said I would have to pay £30 consultation fee and any costs for treatment on top of that.You definitely are not a bad cat parent, you are trying to figure out the problem, and fix it.
Changing foods too fast, or too often can cause upset stomach in SOME cats, Sometimes. It will not mess them up permanently. And it does not bother all cats. I have 4 and i could feed them a different wet, or dry food every day for every meal, and they would not get an upset stomach, unless there was an ingredient in the food that bothers them. I do have one that if he gets much peas or potatoes will have a bit of upset. I change wet foods a lot, no problems. Use to change dry a lot, no problem. It just all depends on the cat.
My vet will let me bring in a cat with those symptoms, i do have to take it in so he can look at it. He will not make me pay for test for parasites, Giardia, or coccidia, as often they are not accurate anyway. He will treat for these things and let me know if the problem gets worse, or not better then we may need to do test. So far treating for these 3 things has always worked. I have never had to have further testing. Now i cant say your vet will be the same, or that your results will be the same, but i would think its worth a try. If your vet does not understand that not everyone can pay for a lot of tests, or he is unwilling to help then i suggest you maybe try to find a different vet. Any vet will want to see the cats before prescribing anything, they must, but some vets are easier to work with than others.
If the cats have something like this, they will not get better without medications, unfortunately.
Good luck, and do let us know how it goes.
What do you mean payments ?I am sorry, but i think the only thing that will help your kitten is a vet visit. She is obviously having some serious health issues, and she needs vet care. Many vets in our area will let us make payments. Maybe your vet will as well?
If the vet visit is more than we can afford at one time many vets in the US anyway will allow you to make payments, pay it off in installments over a few months.What do you mean payments ?
Your RIGHT... I need to get her to the vet.
I'll phone and make an appointment for her.
I'll probably take her within the next week definitely
Thank You!
Thank You !If the vet visit is more than we can afford at one time many vets in the US anyway will allow you to make payments, pay it off in installments over a few months.
do let us know how it goes. I will worry about your little girl. sending you guys good vibes!