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| Nushka |
 Jul 15 2007, 03:43 PM
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Hi
Quick explaination before I get into the serious questions... About 18 months ago we found a stray cat in bushland. He was tiny and in terrible shape. We took him off to the vet and he explained that he was very underweight and dehydrated and suffering from Cat Flu. The vet was going to put him down but we agreed to take him in and get treatment for him in the hope that he would improve. He did and he became the most perfect, loyal and loving little cat. Recently he started sneezing and was producing a lot of mucus from his nose and his eyes were weeping. We took him to vet and he said that it was an infection, antibiotics were given but then last night he had what seemed like a type of seizure and threw himself off the bed, his legs unable to support him. He tried to walk and his back legs dragged behind him. Straight off to the vet. He said beside Chronic cat flu which he will have on and off his whole like he thinks he may have encephalitis. He is on antibiotics for a upper respiratory infection but he cant walk, wont eat, wont drink and sleeps all day. I was hoping someone out there might have an idea of whether or not this is curable and/or what I can do, besides the antibiotics, to help him along. I lost the most beautiful cat about 2 months ago and could not bare losing this beautiful little creature. Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Thankyou. |
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| pemalt |
Jul 15 2007, 03:56 PM
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Sorry i cant help you but i will say a extra prayer for your kitty and you
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| fleabag |
Jul 15 2007, 04:39 PM
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 shuffling, shuffling ... Group: Moderator Posts: 2,431 Joined: 19-August 05 From: Evans Head ,NSW, Australia Member No.: 131 |
What has your vet suggested? Without tests to confirm or refute the diagnosis I would be thinking fluids i/v with the antibiotics. Poor baby ...talk to your vet again.
-------------------- I could be unstoppable if I could just get started.
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| scottishwhisper |
Jul 19 2007, 08:54 PM
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 scottishwhisper  Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 1-June 07 From: uk, scotland Member No.: 2,194 |
if you're vet hasnt suggested anythig ut anitbiotics,ask them for a few tests,or a check every so often, or maybe you should try getting a second opinion, from another vet. hope ure kitty gets well. xx
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| Pharaoh |
Jul 21 2007, 08:10 PM
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I would ask your vet to do some test to ascertain whether it is viral or bacterial encephalitis, because viral won't respond to antibiotics (usually). I would also consider IV fluids to reduce dehydration, and maybe IV dextrose (sugar) in low concentrations to keep his strength up if this is prolonged.
Good luck with your baby's recovery. Pharaoh and Sphinx send their best kitty wishes. -------------------- Purrs and cuddles,
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