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My 7 year old male long haired cat began 1 week ago with a honking sound and increased grooming. I brought him to regular vet for exam and they suggested upper respiratory infection, despite no fever/discharge and gave convenia. After 2 days snorting sound is worsening and he was making frequent trips (6/hr) to litter box to urinate without production of urine. I brought him to emergency vet, vitals are normal, bladder was empty, it was suggested cystitis from stress, and sound may be possible naso -pharyngeal polyp, nsaid provided. He has been on nsaid for 3 days, honking sounds have gotten worse and now has whistling sound through nose with breathing. I consulted with Dr Hahn office: east end veterinary hospital in Riverhead and they quoted me $6,000 for CT and scope to diagnose whether polyp or inhaled foreign body in nasal passage without guarantee. My cat is currently eating, drinking and producing urine and bowel movements but honking sounds when grooming, eating food and playing with toys. Over the last 24 hours he has begun frequently scratching his right ear. I have already been to my primary vet and emergency care and invested almost $1k and still don’t have a definitive diagnosis. I watched Dr Krista Magnifico video on YouTube and was wondering if you have a recommendation for treatment or evaluation here on Long Island that is more reasonable? Would nasal foreign body cause similar honking sound to polyp? In your opinion what is the best way to move forward with treatment?
I just noticed this on my dog’s ear while I was cleaning it. Not sure what it is or if I should be concerned. Thank for your help in advance 🙏🏽
My 6 year old cat my have swallowed some ribbon from a birthday bag what the what should I do
Hello
Cats and linear foreign bodies are a real concern. In some cases the material is broken down by either chewing into small enough pieces that it passes without incident, but in other cases it can cause tearing in the intestines which can be fatal. Depending on many factors the best advice is to have your vet examine your cat and then either take an xray, ultrasound or monitor closely.
Hello Krista M! I often help as much as I can with raising donations to Enas Rescue on facebook, HowsPaws youtube with cases, she is based in Egypt! I will upload a photo of her question as both I and her have nobody to turn to in helping a kitten. I kindly ask for your time and care to give us insight into this case THANK YOU Krista M for allowing us this platform and opportunity. The image linked is Enas in her own words The photo in my question is information on the kitten the lady shared with me directly. Thank you
Hello,
It looks like a small scab. It also looks like it might be healing? I would keep an eye on it and see your vet if it isn’t resolving, or is causing your pet any discomfort.