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Hi! I have 3 cats that visit your facility and we absolutely love your clinic. Our 3 cats are our entire world and we have recently installed screening underneath our deck area so they can safely sit outside with us on the patio without getting out. Think of essentially a giant catio, lol. They are indoor kitties but enjoy sitting by the screen door so we know they would like the fresh air. Anyway, I feed songbirds all year round and I started to get a little spooked with the bird flu and my cats having the potential to actually be “outdoors” even if it’s in a patio area there is a very busy bird feeder in the same yard about a school bus lengths away and wasn’t sure if it’s recommended to take it down or if the risk of my cats getting it is very unlikely? I just wanted an expert opinion. Thanks!! (I’m in Harford county Md if that helps)
My Lulu Purrl – female 2 yo Siberian – threw up her whole dinner last night and hasn’t eaten since. She disappeared under a bed until this morning. This kitty lives to eat! Won’t take anything today. I found a clear liquid thick puddle on the floor this am. She is lying on the floor. Not moving. And I don’t know if I should bring her to vets. We go to Jarrettsville. Could she possibly have a blockage? I have caught her chewing plastic in the past. But I don’t think she does it often. I have only once found a chewed piece of plastic.
Thanks, Krista 😢
Hello,
These aren’t specific signs for anyone to offer a diagnosis. In some cases it can be a transient condition from a virus, a bad piece of kibble or even an unknown stressful event.
In others it certainly can be something more concerning like a blockage or organ/systemic condition like pancreatitis.
If your cat isn’t better call the clinic asap to try to be seen, or consider the ER for help.
Good luck.
Needing help with a blocked kitty! My baby Latte, 8 months old, by all appearances, seems to have a blockage. She has been vomiting it’s all just been clear or pale yellow with white foam no blood no worms. We don’t know if what she ate is passable, and it’s been 2 days since she’s eaten anything but a lick of food. She isn’t drinking much water either, and she hasn’t gone #2 since this all started to boot. We have an appointment tomorrow t have her x-rayed but I have no idea how much it will cost. I’m really nervous I won’t be able to avoid surgery if it’s a blockage. What are my chances it’s just really bad constipation, or if they can remove blockage without surgery? Or if surgery is needed how can I get financial help for it?
Hello
Until you have a diagnosis it’s hard to speculate the rest of it you are concerned about cost I would recommend seeing a veterinarian who is in a privately owned practice and not a vet practice owned by a corporation. They are often more affordable and might offer payment options.
You can also ask for multiple treatment plans. If they examine your cat and then only offer one treatment plan option that you cannot afford ask for others. Tell them you are on a budget and ask for treatment options that are affordable. Ask them to provide everything in writing. You can also look into starting a crowd funding campaign like waggle.org.
If your cat is blocked you can ask for at home conservative options like pain meds antibiotics and sq fluids.
I have also allowed people to monitor their cat at home with a urinary catheter in place for days to help relieve the obstruction and inflammation.
Ask lots of questions and remain steadfast on finding help that works for you and your cat.
It is possible to find affordable help. You just have to not give up.
Good luck. Keep us updated
Hello,
Thank you for the very kind words. I understand your concerns but I think it is very unlikely that your cats are at risk.
While transmission of disease is possible between species it is very rare.
I hope your cats enjoy their new patio space.
Take care
Dr Magnifico