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Sheena | 1 year ago
Hi, Where Are You Located? My Cat Has Something Wrong With Her Esophagus, I Was Told …

Hi, where are you located? My cat has something wrong with her esophagus, I was told by the vet after I did (X-rays, blood work, urine exam and it was like $1000.00) that I have to go to a specialist and they said they need to put a camera to see what it is and that alone cost $2200.(they said that would be just to look at what is going on and does not include treatment.) I cannot afford it because I live alone. I have two cats and I’m just doing my best, (I just moved as a single young woman by myself with my 2 cats to a new state and just trying my best) if I had the money I would’ve definitely done it right now.

The vet gave me some thing to coat her esophagus(SUCRALFATE) to try to help but I don’t see a difference(she licks her food and coughs & it discourages her from eating but I know she wants to eat) and I don’t know what else to do. I feel so very helpless, I was wondering where you are located, maybe I can get her help,she really needs help right now. Her name is Penelope and I love her.

My email is sheenar2265@gmail.com

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  1. 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

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Lilith Broquard | 1 year ago
Hello, Two Weeks Ago My 2.5 Year Old Cat Was Given An Antibiotic Injection In His Back …

Hello, two weeks ago my 2.5 year old cat was given an antibiotic injection in his back for a small cut on his foot. A few days ago we noticed a lump at the injection site that seems to be about 2cm in diameter. It doesn’t seem to hurt him, and his is acting 100% normal. Could this just be a normal vaccine reaction? Should we be worried about a possible sarcoma at this point? Thanks for your input!

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,

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

  2. Lilith Broquard Post author

    They are closed tomorrow for a local holiday but I will give them a call on Wednesday. Just getting a little nervous with what I’m reading online. Thank you!

  3. Lilith Broquard Post author

    Hello, I just wanted to mention (in case this is helpful for anyone else) that the lump ended up going away on its own after about 2.5 or 3 weeks.

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Jessee | 1 year ago
I Found This In My Cat’s Water Bowl.

I have no idea what it is nor have I ever seen anything like it. It’s definitely a live worm because it’s moving. Can somebody please explain to me what the heck this is?!?

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  1. 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.

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Lisa | 1 year ago
Help Please I’m Stressing Out . Is This Going To Happen Again? He Has Been Peeing …

Help please I’m stressing out . Is this going to happen again? He has been peeing
Playing, eating but I noticed he’s only peeing 1 or twice
A day is that enough? He is drinking water I need to know how to palpatate his stomach ???? I’m not able to afford much more I cannot find a affordable vet in vero beach I’m running out of options ???? I’m going to take him back if I can’t get a solution before he blocks again. I have never dealt with this. I have had female cats .

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  1. 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.

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Lisa | 1 year ago
I Think I’m Taking Babybear Back To The Place Where I Adopted Him I Cannot …

I think I’m taking babybear back to the place where I adopted him I cannot afford to care for him and it seems everyone is telling me this will happen again and I can’t stand for that he will be where maybe he will get adopted by someone that can afford it .
So later today I will make that decision ty Krista

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  1. 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.

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Lisa | 1 year ago
Babybear Had His 2nd Blockage Which Now The Cost Is 1,600 I Live In Vero Beach Florida …

Babybear had his 2nd blockage which now the cost is 1,600 I live in Vero beach Florida and these vets are notorious for charging you as much as they can .
Unfortunately it’s gotten me to the point of having to make A difficult decision you see? I adopted baby bear from the pound and I had no idea that male cats were prone. To this urinary blockage.
I only make a little bit of money and if I don’t find Somebody that can treat him for a fair amount of Money. I will have to give him up when I first brought him in. It was 8 o’clock at night and they took a minute and they charge me. I think the first cost was like, almost $300. Just to look at, um, no, no, give me some pills and sent me home. Then at 12 midnight, he just. Started laboring and I had to bring him back. And that was another $600. Which day just put a calendar in relieved to urine? And set me home with some more pain. Medicine and an anti inflammator a month later, it happened again. And I took them to my vet. Thinking that it was going to be a lot more reasonable. Well, that’s not the case at the end of the day. She took a minute, she. You know how to know how to add it to? She, I guess relieved Tim and then church me. I think it was 760 dolland the only medication she gave me was antibiotics which I had to pay for on top of that this has become a real heartbreaking situation. I need help, I need a good vet. I live in Vero Beach, Florida. Help me, I’m baby bear.

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  1. Autumn

    Hello,
    I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Unfortunately, once a kitty has a blockage, we typically see it reoccur in some cases. I would highly suggest that you talk to your vet about a PU surgery (Perineal urethrostomy). It is a surgical method for alleviating a urethral obstruction. We also always recommend switching your cat to a veterinary recommended Urinary diet for the rest of your kitty friends life.
    Hope this helps some!

  2. Autumn

    To add to my original response, I would talk to your vet about fluids and pain meds to do at home. Also, if your kitty will eat wet food, We highly suggest it over dry.

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Lisa | 1 year ago
Have Him On Science Diet Dry He Will Not Eat Wet Food Got Him Back After …

have him on science diet dry he will not eat wet food got him back after they unblocked him could not afford 2days for iv they want to charge me 2000$ to 3000 for that I paid 800$ first time it happened and 760$ this time he’s on antibiotics for 15 days and gabapentin at night I live in southeast Florida I cannot find anyone that is not out of control with cost either I fly to you for PU I know you in jerettville MD I called your office yesterday to see if can set up a consultation over the phone please I love him I don’t want take him back to rescue I work at CVS low income but I will spend my savings to get this done .
When I found you on utube I was relieved somebody arm and leg and compassion please call I work mon I’m off today and tomorrow anytime mon before 1pm hopefully he will not block again.

He’s a sweet boy
I have never had a male when I rescued him if I were to know a out this problem .
Please help I don’t want to take him back.

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  1. 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

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Lisa | 1 year ago
I Have A Male Tuxedo, His Name Is Baby Boy. I’ve Had Him For 3 Months, …

I have a male tuxedo, his name is babybear. I’ve had him for 3 months, and in the 2 months hes had 2 blockages. I’m beside myself. I adopted him and now I think I might have to take him back to the pound. Because the vets in my area wanna charge me. $6000 for PU surgery. Please help me Christie, I’m willing to fly him to you. I only make $16 an hour. But I know you don’t charge as much as these bets. So please help help me and baby bear. I did call your office, so please get back to me. My name is Lisa

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  1. 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.

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David | 1 year ago
My Female Cat Is Healthy But Around 12 Years Old. She Is Going To Need Surgery To …

My female cat is healthy but around 12 years old. She is going to need surgery to remove one (or more) nasophyarngeal polyps. I called your facility and they said that I was out of your reach area to bring her to you.
I live in Snellville, Ga, and this area has only 1 or 2 vets that do this procedure, and since they are a monopoly, they have prices for this upwards of 5-6 thousand dollars.
I was very intrigued and also happy to see your procedure on Youtube and your fairness was overwhelming compared to what I have to go thru here.

They said that you might be able to recommend a close place to Atlanta that I could contact to do this procedure, and not break my pocket. Please let me know. If you need to call my number is 770-979-5362. I would be willing to travel a bit out of Atlanta if I need to for this. Best, David Eicher

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,

    In cats this age it has been my experience that these are not polyps. It is more likely that this is either chronic rhinitis or a nasal mass.

    I don’t know enough about your cat to provide much guidance but if you are concerned about a polyp I recommend that you go to a university vet school for help if you don’t feel confident in your local vets abilities.

    Oropharyngeal polyps in my experience can be visualized after the patient is placed under general anesthesia as demonstrated in the video you refer to. Please call your local rescues and shelters to see if they can recommend someone locally to look for it and remove it if found.

    I’m sorry I do not know anyone local to you.

    I hope this helps. Don’t give up on your kitty. There are vets our there who will help. Use social media. Keep calling and asking local friends and family and reach out to rescues, feline practitioners and local vet schools.

    Good luck.
    Krista.

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Aiyana | 1 year ago
Good Morning My 15 Year Old Domestic Short Hair Cat (Oreo) Has Been Very Lethargic, Not Eating …

Good morning my 15 year old domestic short hair cat (Oreo) has been very lethargic, not eating or drinking for the past 3 days . I have taken him to the clinic and to the ER within these 3 days. Either place was able to give me some real insight as to what may be the problem. He does have mild azotemia. His creatine number is about 2.7! His red blood cells ate also a little in the low side. Both the clinic and ER have taken blood work. And then told me to just take him home and monitor him, but he is not showing any improvement. I’ve attached a video of him walking and his blood work for reference! What do you think could be causing this. What should be my next steps? I’ve had my cat since I was 15 I am now 30. I’m not ready for him to go. Please Help!

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I am not able to diagnose online. But I do think that it would be helpful to find a feline specialist. I would also talk about adding sq fluids to be done daily at home and an appetite stimulant while you try to figure out what is going on. In some cases I also recommend in clinic iv fluids to help diurese the kidneys.

    I hope this helps.

    Very best of luck.