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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have Been Agonizing Over This For 2 Days Now. Last Monday I Took My…

I have been agonizing over this for 2 days now. Last Monday I took my 14 year old cat to the vet because he had stopped eating and drinking. X-Ray showed what the vet thinks is abdominal cancer. After talking to my vet decided that surgery/chemo would not be an option for me and she prescribed steroids which may help and gave him fluids. He perked up a tad after fluids and would eat maybe a quarter to half a can of wet food a day. Since Friday though I have not been able to get him to eat anything (he did come out and lick the food yesterday but would not eat) and all he does is lay under the computer chair. He will not sleep in the bed with me which is something he has done his whole life. I plan to call the vet first thing tomorrow morning, but was wondering if anyone had any thoughts.

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  1. Michael Hamilton

    you might try some tuna packed in water to get your cat to eat, I know what your going thru three months ago i had to put my 19 year old down and 2 months later i had to put my other cat down. both of mine had kidney faluer  it,s a hard choice. but try the tuna packed in water, and best of luck.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Is Having A Skin Problem. Does Anyone Know What Is It?

My cat is having a skin problem. Does anyone know what is it?

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  1. David Naglič

    I was also thinking that could be it. We will call the vet in the morning and I hope for the best. Thank for your help.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Can Neosporin Ophthalmic For Humans Be Used For Cats?

Can Neosporin ophthalmic for humans be used for cats?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    No, do not use or give human medicine to any animal unless instructed to by your vet.

  2. debra yuhasz

    I wouldn’t chance it. Human meds are usually stronger than pet meds and can do more harm than good. It’s not wise to give any meds unless instructed by a vet. A lot of human meds are toxic to animals.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
3yr Old Don Sphynx Has Really Bad URI, Vet Gave 2 Weeks Of Synulox (amoxicilin…

3yr old Don Sphynx has really bad URI, vet gave 2 weeks of synulox (amoxicilin) with no improvement, so conuclide it mus be viral. Just started l lysine, for a few days and his symptoms appear to be getting worse. his eyes are clear but hes deeply congested and sneezing considerably more mucus everywhere, and sneezing frequently. does the l lysine make things initially appear to be getting worse? As in, loosening the mucus that’s there? Or will he need other treatment? he hasn’t had any booster jabs for a long time since a kitten.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Is It Safe To Give My Cat Curam457 For Treatment Of Her Bronchitis?and Also His…

is it safe to give my cat curam457 for treatment of her bronchitis?and also his left eye have infection what should I do please help me.

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  1. Anonymous

    do not give human medicines without a vet’s instruction!  your cat needs a vet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Overweight Calico Cat, Her Name Is Raja, Has Some Kind Of Sickly-sweet Smelling Dark…

My overweight calico cat, her name is Raja, has some kind of sickly-sweet smelling dark discharge coming out of her butt, i can’t tell if it’s her anus or vagina. The skin around the base of the tail and lower back is also super sensitive. She has just today started showing signs of pain but the discharge has been there for weeks. What’s going on?

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  1. Briana Precord

    She is spayed, about 6 years ago. She is 7. I know I need to bring her to a vet, I just haven’t had the money, but ill have enough soon. I just wanted to know what it might be and if there’s anything I can do in the meantime. I’ve tried to see where it’s coming from but it’s very hard to tell and she is finicky when I try to look. If I had to guess though I would say her anus.

  2. Briana Precord

    She is spayed, about 6 years ago. She is 7. I know I need to bring her to a vet, I just haven’t had the money, but ill have enough soon. I just wanted to know what it might be and if there’s anything I can do in the meantime. I’ve tried to see where it’s coming from but it’s very hard to tell and she is finicky when I try to look. If I had to guess though I would say her anus.

  3. Briana Precord

    I was thinking along the lines of anal sacs issues too, but nothing I looked up described what’s going on. Ill just have to wait until our vet sees her. But anyways, thank you for helping me out, I appreciate it!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Is 4 Years Old . I Am A Student. Cat Is A Female…

My cat is 4 years old . I am a student. Cat is a female nudered domestic cat.
Im a student cannot afford to go to vet now.
she started eating from litter.. not the poop or pee, just the litter sand. I dont know why. Can you tell me a natural remedy that might help? I really cant afford a vet right now.
Thanks

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Is Indoor-only, Not Spayed, Has All Her Claws, And Has Only Been Around Other…

She is indoor-only, not spayed, has all her claws, and has only been around other female cats.

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  1. Anonymous

    first: spay her.  this will PROBABLY help to cut down on aggression issues with the  new cat.

    second: go younger.  older cats seem to accept younger/smaller cats better.

    third: i would wait until after the move, just because bringing home a new cat prior to a move is a LOT of change for that cat to handle, and you’ll want introductions to be slow (at least a couple weeks of no-contact aside from sniffing under a shut door).  

    in the interim, research methods of bringing a second cat into the home.  there’s a lot of info out there, and doing it right can mean the difference between getting along and wanting to kill each other.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Has Dried Blood At The Edges Of His Nose. Why? He Hand His…

My cat has dried blood at the edges of his nose. Why? He hand his sister were given to us as kittens and she does not have this. They have their first felvshot as well as one other shot, no boosters and no other shots as we became unable to afford the bills of the only vet in the area. Otherwise they are both eating and drinking well, playing and active. They are 1 and 1/2 years old. He has no other health issues we know of just this cake black stuff at the edges of his nose that looks like dried blood. What should I do? And we have no money for an expensive vet bill. We have asked about a payment plan but they will not do that for us, and they are the only vet clinic around. We do not have a car.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Has Dried Blood At The Edges Of His Nose. Or What We Think…

My cat has dried blood at the edges of his nose. Or what we think is dried blood. Why? He hand his sister were given to us as kittens and she does not have this. They have their first felv shot as well as one other shot, no boosters and no other shots as we became unable to afford the bills of the only vet in the area. Otherwise they are both eating and drinking well, playing and active. They are 1 and 1/2 years old. He has no other health issues we know of just this cake black stuff at the edges of his nose that looks like dried blood. They are both fixed. What should I do? And we have no money for an expensive vet bill. We have asked about a payment plan but they will not do that for us, and they are the only vet clinic around. We do not have a car.

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  1. Anonymous

    is it possible this is just dust?  my cat will end up with black gunk around his nose when we’ve kicked up dust in the house.

    does he have any other symptoms that might indicate an issue?