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I know our vet will want xrays etc and cost us 500 dollars to hear she is fine and to just give it time. Any suggestions?
My kitten is now about 12 weeks old now and I’m thinking about getting him neutered before I go on vacation in 2 weeks and he will be with his catsitters for a week, will he fully recover by then?
Quickly. A couple days. When mine were neutered they went home with pain meds for two days and it knocked them out on the couch only getting up to eat and back to sleep. By day 3 they were eating playing and being normal. Just need to make sure they don’t lick the stitched up area and make it so they are stress free. No kids playing with them and no parties. Quiet stress free..
I meant spayed. . They were female.. but the same advice for the males..
Most cats recover very quickly from neutering. As long as there are no complications he should be fine.
She is putting little to no pressure on her right hind leg help
Put her on full crate rest for 24 hours. This means she’s only allowed out to toilet, and that should be on leash. When she’s done, she goes right back in the crate.
If, after 24 hours, she shows no improvement? To the vet.
I agree with Laura! Keep her calm and quiet for 24 hours if she is still limping take her to the vet.
Probably just a strain, pulled muscle, or brused the area. I’ve had cats and dogs that didn’t use limbs for weeks and they came to recover fully and I swore they were broke. However they can injure their spinal cord as well so keep an eye on other body parts and like the others said keep it calm and confined. In 48 hours if he doesn’t improve he needs to be seen by a vet. This should cost more than an office visit and maybe an xray. If he acts like it’s in bad pain then go to the vet now. If he stops eating and going to the bathroom. Vet…
Could he have an ear infection or ear mites?
Guinea pigs tend to be very stoic. So my recommendation is to take him to the vet for an exam. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Is it safe to give my 2 month old kitten cooked carrots? If yes how much should I feed him?
Cats are obligate carnivores. They do not need and cannot digest plant matter. Don’t give him carrots.
Seriously. Don’t.
Why would you want to give your kitten carrots? I agree with Laura don’t feed him carrots!
I know that he underwent neutering on 7/7 so 5 days ago, he seemed to have some discharge coming from his incision site. I asked the woman at the desk about it and she said it was ok but he seems lethargic and its still leaking, he doesn’t lick or bite it since he is always sleeping. I’ve kept him with me from the moment I got him because I’m worried for him.
Does anybody have any advice?
Has he been to your vet yet? If not – all new dogs and cats NEED to be seen by YOUR vet for an introductory visit. Get that done before the end of the week and ask that vet.
I plan to take him to the vet asap. I had just adopted him yesterday and I was so worried but this morning he is active and trying to explore. He seems to be doing better. He isn’t leaking anymore and he was definitely interested in his water again. I called my closest emergency vet last night and they gave me some peace of mind and told me the only real red flag is his disinterest in food but that could be the change in environment since his discharge was clear and he Seems to have no problem in the potty department.
Ahh, I understand your worry. 🙂 I’m sure he’s fine.
Thank Yu, its always Nice to get other furbabies parents opinions since I’m aware I’m am over worrier lol
I’ve just got home to find my mum has bathed my cats wound with diluted dettol. After reading everything online, what should I do???
I didn’t read too far into it, but it sounds like it’s toxic if ingested. I would thoroughly wash the wound again and put a cone on your cat to prevent it from licking the wound.
Thank you! I’ve throughly washed him, although he hates me now. And making sure he’s drinking plenty. Still being his annoying self, so I think he’s ok!
How know if your boxer dog is dream or have seizures when my dog sleeping he run in his sleep
Most dogs are dreaming when things like running and twitching happens. It’s a normal part of their sleep pattern. What makes you believe this might be seizures?
Seizures are very different, even scary. Normally they happen when the dog is initially awake and the dog can not be aroused from a seizure but can be from a dream.
If you think it may be a seizure, try to wake the dog (call by name,not by touch so you don’t get bitten). Try getting a video to show to your vet.
I was just wondering, how can you tell wether a cat has a sprain or a broken leg?
This would require a vet visit for x-rays and experienced hands on the cat. In the interim, I would keep the cat confined to a dog crate to keep him quiet.
No vet in our town only visiting next month but i am nervous it is important. He is getting fixed next month. I have a video
Because of the breed, I’d be worried about a luxating patella.
Hi, i am worried about it as well. Kniw i have to wait until next month for a vet and i dknt know what to do
Crate rest for 24 hours. This means she isn’t allowed out except to toilet, and that should be on leash. If, after 24 hours, you see no improvement, then you know to go to the vet.