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Krista Magnifico

Hello.

I’m sure this isn’t what you are hoping for.. but my advice is:
I strongly recommend that you have your cat spayed now. If she suffered a pelvic fracture she may not be able to deliver the kittens and they will die inside her which will kill her.
She also needs to be in a cage 24/7 no exception. If she is rested in a cage for 8 weeks the bones should heal. (I have never had a young cat heal), but I am serious about the cage rest and the spay. I know you are worried about finances but your cat needs to be spayed anyway so let’s try to avoid a bigger problem and more devastating sequela.

Dr Magnifico

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,

I would call your vet and discuss this with them. I suspect the diarrhea is causing constant straining and this is causing the prolapse. So I would ask about something for pain and get the diarrhea under control.

At my clinic I would talk about trying gabapentin or a steroid and adding a probiotic. Or ask for a second opinion from a feline specialist. Also ask about diagnostics available. Like a fecal or maldigestion profile.

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
I do not have an endoscope. These are typically only found at a specialty office.
Has your vet taken an X-ray? At my clinic we sue them and forward them to a radiologist. They are often able to give a diagnosis.

We are in northern Maryland. Jarrettsville Veterinary Center

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,

I’m so sorry to hear about this.
I totally understand your predicament. I would struggle too.
From a legal and personal indifference standpoint your husband should go get medical care at a medical facility which will set a few things into motion. The note will be followed up by the appropriate authorities. From the emotional standpoint (and I am not going to lie I live here), it is hard to feel responsible for the actions of animal control intervention. With that the next person might be a child and this is hard to live with.

I guess just follow your heart. And I wish you the best of luck.

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,

Yes it might be related to the vaccine.. is there anyway to contact the veterinarian who gave it to ask them?

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

It looks like it might be a tapeworm? You can bring it to your vets office and they can help identify it. Also.
There is a lot of information about them online. I tell my clients to treat for fleas.

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
It sounds like he is doing well now. And while I realize that you are stressed I don’t think returning him while he is well is in his best interest. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent and prepare for any future episodes. You could find an online group to help educate and support you. Or ask to volunteer or work at a cat clinic to help understand how to monitor and care for your cat. Also reach out to your vet for advice.
Stressing out and surrendering him don’t help you or his situation. Will a shelter take care of him if he blocks? Have you asked them for help?I have offered to help but surrendering him to me is not the answer either..
Life is full of challenges. It is in these moments that we decide who we are and who we want to be remembered as. I was once a very poor very young and very desperate cat mom. When I had no one to help me when these kinds of situations happened. I decided I would never be in that position again as I loved my pets more than anything. so I worked for decades to get myself as much animal experience from as many people and places as possible. It took me almost 20 years to become a veterinarian. It was cases like this that made me who I am. I never give up and I never feel like I didn’t have options. I also help everyone I can.
I wish you both luck and health.
Sincerely
Krista.

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Are you sure they will take him back and treat him if he does block? And can you ask them to help if he does and wait to see if that happens before you surrender him?

Further I have repeatedly said that I will help you. This would be much easier if you were located closer.

I wish him the very best.

I can say that I know it is very hard to surrender. But I would rather see him have every chance possible than to be euthanized due to cost.

Good luck to both of you.
Krista.

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
Your cat and this issue are not uncommon. I hear about cases like yours all the time.
As we try to figure out a plan for you and your kitty I will need your help in providing as much information as possible on what was done, where and how much it cost.
There is a storyline section where all of this can be added. My hope is to find a way to help everyone in your predicament. And I cannot possibly do every cat and every pu surgery.
So let’s start with the immediate. Your cat needs fluids. And we need to try to figure out how to get your cat off dry food. You can do rhis by gradually adding wet food under or around dry food. And if you are struggling with getting wet food in go to a prescription urinary diet.
Also ask your vet (and you really need a good vet) to show you how to give sq fluids at home. I have my cleints do it daily for days or weeks. The hope is that we flush the bladder with them.
I also lean heavily on pain meds. Ask your vet about gabapentin or buprinex. I use Pred for weeks.
Ask for help on social media to find someone locally who can do a pu surgery affordably. You can try the vet school also.
When I started out I had clients go through the rescue so I was doing the surgery for the rescue and not the client. It allowed me to cut costs and get these cats treated with minimal liability and expense.
My point is that I don’t give up. I hope you don’t either. I will help but we have to figure this out for cats everywhere.
Krista

1 year ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty.
I don’t know where you are but if I can help I will. I think that for these cats a few things might help.
One learn how to palpate your cats bladder
Monitor the litter box really closely. Keep it very clean
Use a prescription urinary food that your vet recommends. If you cannot afford one use a high quality canned food and add water. Try to remove all dry food
Ask for a steroid to help inflammation and pain
Have you cat stay on iv fluids in the hospital for as long as possible. For my clinic I advocate for theee days.
Ask anyone and everyone locally (rescue and shelters) to see if anyone locally does a PU surgery affordably.
You can find me on social media and DM me

Good luck
Krista.

1 year ago

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