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What is it like living with a cat in heat? Well...somewhat like standing inside the garage of a fire department with all the truck sirens going off at once. You'll hear, "Let MEOWT!" over and over again. When you explain that those tom cats will sweet talk, then leave her with a litter of kittens, alone, she'll reply, "I know that, but LET MEOWT! NAOW! NAOW! NAOW!" They become little Houdinis. And, in the case of one of my cats, I had to live in socks, because she would back up onto a toe until I could get her in for spaying (stray that I took in). THAT is unusual, however. You may not have to deal with any of it, due to her physical condition. That may very well suppress the heat cycles.
LORD, she is a lovely cat now. I can't wait to watch her recover, and come into her full beauty.
LORD, she is a lovely cat now. I can't wait to watch her recover, and come into her full beauty.
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Lol! Sorry to laugh but that is too funny. Thank you for the info
It sounds like quite an experience. I'll be praying that she doesn't go into heat anytime soon! I want her to recover a bit before she has surgery.
It is an experience! But you live through it. Fun factoid, many registered breeders keep a tom who has had an actual vasectomy to mate with queens who are not due for a litter in order to knock them out of heat. No kittens, and repeated heat cycles are rough on a queen's body.
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Unfortunately our little girl is not doing so great. I thought she was improving, but I woke up to her vomiting all over my bed last night. She also had diarrhea.
She drank a bunch of water afterwards but has not eaten anything yet. She skipped her breakfast. I know that you give dogs rice and hamburger meat when they are sick. Is there a similar protocol for cats?
Also, she has a lot of discharge from her nose still. Does anyone know when I should be expecting improvements with her URI? She did get an antibiotic shot at the vet.
She drank a bunch of water afterwards but has not eaten anything yet. She skipped her breakfast. I know that you give dogs rice and hamburger meat when they are sick. Is there a similar protocol for cats?
Also, she has a lot of discharge from her nose still. Does anyone know when I should be expecting improvements with her URI? She did get an antibiotic shot at the vet.
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I am so sorry to hear she is not doing so good. You could try a little tuna juice with just a little tuna? Maybe the smell will entice her appetite.Had she been eating since she came home ?
I would also call your vet and ask questions .I wish I had better advice to give you but I personally have never had a cat with a URI or bad teeth.Hopefully someone who has had experience with these issues will come along soon and offer suggestions.
I would also call your vet and ask questions .I wish I had better advice to give you but I personally have never had a cat with a URI or bad teeth.Hopefully someone who has had experience with these issues will come along soon and offer suggestions.
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a rapid change in diet CAN upset a cat's system, but...I concur with
fluffpaws
. Give the vet a call, and ask questions.
fluffpaws
. Give the vet a call, and ask questions.
Getting a proper diet after fending for herself might be too much for her digestive system, but I agree with the other posters. Call your vet and ask what they think.
Was she just given a shot at the vets, or does she have any other meds for her URI? Mine got nasal drops and eye cream, as well as extra antibiotics.
Was she just given a shot at the vets, or does she have any other meds for her URI? Mine got nasal drops and eye cream, as well as extra antibiotics.
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We just got back from the vet. They said that her intestines are swollen and they think she has lymphoma. This was the same office but a different Dr that saw her this time. She still has not eaten anything. They gave us steroids to give her for a few weeks. They said it could also be IBD. The only way to know is to get a CT scan and they do not have the machine there so they would need to send her somewhere else. It's not something that we can afford at the moment though. They also keep pushing euthanasia but I just can't do that.
I looked up the symptoms when I got home and she does seem to have all of them. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to prolong her suffering but I also don't want to give up on her if there is a chance that it could be something else. She has been sleeping on my pillow every night, she is such a sweetheart and this is so upsetting
I looked up the symptoms when I got home and she does seem to have all of them. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to prolong her suffering but I also don't want to give up on her if there is a chance that it could be something else. She has been sleeping on my pillow every night, she is such a sweetheart and this is so upsetting
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Intestinal lymphoma is often treated with prednisolone and I would definitely give that to her. I have given that to 2 of my cats who had intestinal lymphoma and both did well. The first one only received that and the second also received chlorambucil which is the standard medication for that condition, but in the case of your cat I would start with the pred and see where you get with it. IMO she is not in any condition to do invasive testing and it appears that none has been suggested, and I would not worry about doing a CT.
Pred will often stimulate the appetite. There are appetite stimulants such as Mirataz, but if she is vomiting simply making her hungry will only take you in a circle.
Many people here have used S Boulardii which is a probiotic which often helps with diarrhea.
Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS 5 Billion CFU | Jarrow Formulas
Sometimes plain canned pumpkin will help. Not pumpkin pie filling.
I would not put her to sleep at this point. You, of course, are there with her and can see if her quality of life is declining, but I would definitely start the pred and stay in touch with the vet.
Pred will often stimulate the appetite. There are appetite stimulants such as Mirataz, but if she is vomiting simply making her hungry will only take you in a circle.
Many people here have used S Boulardii which is a probiotic which often helps with diarrhea.
Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS 5 Billion CFU | Jarrow Formulas
Sometimes plain canned pumpkin will help. Not pumpkin pie filling.
I would not put her to sleep at this point. You, of course, are there with her and can see if her quality of life is declining, but I would definitely start the pred and stay in touch with the vet.
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Thank you for the helpful information! She will be starting the pred tonight. She is not a fan of having her mouth or nose touched so it might be a struggle to get her to take it. Any suggestions for that?
Also, how concerned should I be that she won't eat? It's been 24 hours. The vet did not seem too concerned but she is skin and bones already and I worry that she won't survive without food very long.
I'll get her the probiotics for sure. Hopefully they will calm her tummy down a bit.
I would be concerned if she does not start to eat. Keep the vet posted on that. She is your cat, and as such you have a right to ask for help with her care. The vet does not have to agree with what you are doing and you don't have to agree with the vet.
How To Get Your Cat To Start Eating Again - TheCatSite
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Most suggestions are listed in #2-3.
How Can I Give A Pill To My Cat? [Stress-Free Techniques] - TheCatSite
I assume that this is a pill? Pred can be split or crushed although it may make her food less appealing. If you can crush it, you can try to give her small amounts of wet food or a pill pocket or pill masker with it. It is not ideal to crush medication as the dose becomes uncertain, but in your case I think it is more important that she be given the pred as best you can.
How To Get Your Cat To Start Eating Again - TheCatSite
Any Good Tips To Get Your Cats To Eat? Share Them Here!
Most suggestions are listed in #2-3.
How Can I Give A Pill To My Cat? [Stress-Free Techniques] - TheCatSite
I assume that this is a pill? Pred can be split or crushed although it may make her food less appealing. If you can crush it, you can try to give her small amounts of wet food or a pill pocket or pill masker with it. It is not ideal to crush medication as the dose becomes uncertain, but in your case I think it is more important that she be given the pred as best you can.
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Thank you! I'm going to give some of those tips a shot. Fingers crossed
Do I remember you saying something about a stuffy nose? That could keep her from eating. Try going in the bathroom with her, and running the shower full hot for several minutes, as the two of you sit OUTSIDE the shower. The steam can work wonders.
Also, if you crush the pill and mix it with wet food (something YUMMY), then smear a bit on her lips, she will almost certainly lick it off. It will take a good while, but she'll get the meds. It may also trigger her to eat.
Also, if you crush the pill and mix it with wet food (something YUMMY), then smear a bit on her lips, she will almost certainly lick it off. It will take a good while, but she'll get the meds. It may also trigger her to eat.
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I took her into the bathroom with me while I showered last night and had my husband do the same! It seemed to help her nose a lot!
She just will NOT eat. I even put some food in her mouth and she spit it out. She is much weaker already. I'm going to try a few more tricks to try to get her to eat anything at all and then I am at a loss. The vet isn't much of a help right now.
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I know that desperate feeling when a cat just will not eat. Is she drinking water? I would try some Churu or any squeeze up treat, or the delectable stews, You may have to syringe her food, just a little bit at a time.I really wish your vet had done this for you and given her the first steroid dose.
Did either vet tell you how old she is ?
Did either vet tell you how old she is ?
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Very helpful instructional site in general, kitten or not.
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How to syringe feed
Very helpful instructional site in general, kitten or not.
Syringe Feeding — Kitten Lady
How to syringe feed
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She is drinking water. No food at all though. I even put some wet food in her mouth and she spit it out. I can try to syringe feed her a bit but i'm not sure she will even swallow it. I just gave her the first steroid dose. I'm praying it will make her eat.
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Happy to hear she is drinking water ,all paws crossed she gets her appetite back
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