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mrswask
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How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
She throws up a lot - but it seems more than usual. She also hasn't really been going #2 When should I take her to the vet?
Update - Took the Pook to the vet this afternoon. Came home $500 poorer!! They did a whole round of tests - bloodwork, urinalysis, x-rays $$$. Looks like she prob has UTI (PH in urine was high and there was protein) and she was a little dehydrated. You can see in the x-ray that she has some waste inside of her - but vet said that's ok.
So - until we get labs back - we're starting her on antibiotic injections.
Thanks for asking guys
My little one is so wiped out from the tests and she hates being in the carrier - she was crying so loud!
Message edited 7/6/2006 4:48:22 PM.
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Posted 7/5/06 12:05 PM |
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Kathy116
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
I'd take her now....not pooping can be a sign of an obstruction (which can be deadly)...and throwing up is no good either.
When in doubt, call your vet's office and see if they feel your cat should come in based on the symptoms...but not going to the bathroom is never good.
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Posted 7/5/06 12:19 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Thanks Kathy. I'm going to watch her a little more right now. I'm not used to being home with her during the day (I'm on summer break) so I'm not sure of her regular schedule, etc.
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Posted 7/5/06 12:29 PM |
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Aga
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
that happened to my speedy in January... as it turned out her small intestines were obstructed and she had to have an operation (she had a big hairball)... she is fine now thankfully... but dont risk it and go to the vet!!!
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Posted 7/5/06 12:54 PM |
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reggie
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Take her asap
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Posted 7/5/06 1:19 PM |
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baghag
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Let us know what happens.
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Posted 7/5/06 1:26 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Posted by Kathy116
I'd take her now....not pooping can be a sign of an obstruction (which can be deadly)...and throwing up is no good either.
When in doubt, call your vet's office and see if they feel your cat should come in based on the symptoms...but not going to the bathroom is never good.
Exactly what I would have said.
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Posted 7/5/06 2:57 PM |
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
any updates?
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Posted 7/5/06 8:54 PM |
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Suezboss
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Take her to the vet!!!
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Posted 7/6/06 12:01 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
My cats go # 2 about 2 x a day. Iw ould say uf you havent noticed it in at least one day she should go. Let us know!!!!!!!!
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Posted 7/6/06 6:50 AM |
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baghag
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick?
Michal- any news?
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Posted 7/6/06 8:29 AM |
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mrswask
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
BUmp for update!
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Posted 7/6/06 4:57 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Hugs & kisses to Pookie! I hope she is all better in no time
My Mia gives an extra special smootch to your Pookster
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Posted 7/6/06 5:20 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Aww - thanks Mia!!!
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Posted 7/6/06 5:37 PM |
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
awww poor kitty... Speedy is joining in well wishing especially since she knows how it feels
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Posted 7/6/06 11:13 PM |
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baghag
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Aw, I hope your kitty gets better soon!
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Posted 7/7/06 10:36 AM |
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Kathy116
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
I'm glad a thorough work-up was done...hope she's feeling like her old self asap!
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Posted 7/7/06 2:38 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
I hope she gets better soon. Hopefully the antibiotics will get her back on track.
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Posted 7/7/06 3:22 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Again - that's for all the get well wishes. I went to the beach this afternoon and when I came back, a lot of activity had gone on in the litter box, so I feel better.
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Posted 7/7/06 7:41 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Posted by mrswask
Again - that's for all the get well wishes. I went to the beach this afternoon and when I came back, a lot of activity had gone on in the litter box, so I feel better.
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Posted 7/7/06 7:46 PM |
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Aga
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
hooray for poop
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Posted 7/7/06 9:07 PM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: How do I know if my cat is sick? - Update - 7/6/06
Glad to hear that Pook is doing better!
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Posted 7/8/06 12:20 AM |
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