This weekend my 7 mth old kitten began to lose his balance. I took him to the vet today, they did xrays and everything looked fine. Called the humane society where I adopted and they failed to tell me that his mother and all the kittens in his litter have died of FIV. He was tested for FIV this morning and it was negative. The vet noticed that one of his pupils are much smaller than the other, which is causing the balance problem. He's been put on steroids and antibiotics. Seems to me that he's on borrowed time. Do you think that I should go ahead and have him put down, or do you think he may be able to recover. This is my first cat and I love him sooo much.
2006-07-10 07:21:39 · 16 answers · asked by coconut 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
well i love my cat so very much to and in the past two years she has had some problems she almost died because she had an asthma attack and luckily we got her to a vet in time to save her she has also had some other problems to but we gave her a chance and she has recovered from her problems so i would give your cat some time and if you think it is getting to bad ask your vet for advice and go with your beliefs but i would say give you and your cat another chance for your cat to recover and just in case of terrible results spend a lot of time with your cat right now i am sure this is where he/she needs you the most and i am wishing you and your cat the best of luck and pray for the best
2006-07-10 08:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Your new kitten may be able to recover. I would not have him put down until and unless the vet suggested it and then only if I were "certain sure" that it was absolutely the best thing for the kitten--that nothing more could be done. Don't give up on Kitty--hang in there. Your kitty may surprise you and come out on the other side of this thing a healthy kitten after all. It is good that he tested negative for FIV. I am not familiar with FIV being a person who has had dogs all my life but I don't think that's a good thing to have if you're a kitten. the difference in size of the pupils has me wondering if there is something going on inside your kitten's head that is causing the unequal pupil size. I don't know but something is causing that. You should have your kitty's head x-rayed if you haven't already. The x-rays will shed some light on what is causing the unequal pupil size. That is what worries me but do not have your kitten put down unless you find out that there is nothing that you can do for him and he is suffering.
2006-07-10 07:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten is very fortunate to have you to look after him. Unless the vet says he is in pain or suffering in any way, it seems then you could think about putting the kitten out of his misery. I think it is a positive sign that the Vet has him on steroids and antibiotics. This probably means the Vet thinks there's a good chance your kitten can overcome his ailment. Follow the doctor's instructions and don't give up hope.
2006-07-10 07:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is one of his pupils much smaller than the other? Didn't the vet tell you? I know that he's very young, but could be a stroke or tumor?
The vet won't tell you to put him down - they never do. But there may come a time - and YOU will know.
But I sure hope that this can be resolved so that you can go on loving your pet. If not, remember, its truly the quality of life, not how long.
Good luck and I hope for the best.
2006-07-10 07:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to not be selfish. That is so hard. I had to put my cat of fifteen years to sleep the day before Christmas because she was suffering just too much--think of my Chistmas, it was awful! If your kitten is in pain just do what you feel is best for the kitten. When I had Ebony put to sleep I held her paw and it still chokes me up to think of it. This was four years ago. I wish you all the luck.
2006-07-10 07:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alongside with checking for Giardia and different parasytical diseases, worms, etc., get that kitten into the vet ASAPTODAY for fluids - if kitty is having diarrhea and not in any respect eating, she is dehydrated and kittens "fade" rapidly without fluid of their platforms. Kittens also favor to be kept warmth - a lot of blankies, etc. Pull up slightly dermis on her back and if it continues to be up more advantageous than a million.5 seconds, kitty is in DIRE favor of subcutaneous fluids, STAT. they could bypass interior of 24 hours. i'd take her in now, even in case your vet is closed, bypass to an emergency. She'll favor a minimal of fluids. the interest pus is likely eye herpes (very complication-free in kittens) that is unquestionably dealt with with L-Lysine (I choose the gel sucked right into slightly syringe; they prefer the flavor of it). you could wipe the eyes gently with a guaze and warmth water squeezed out. Be tender now to not scratch the eyeball. She is ill, being a kitten and non-lively. She desires emergency care now.
2016-10-14 07:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree w/ most people-follow the vets advice,when ure sure he is in pain then its time-if he stops eating or drinkink then that might be a sighn!What a sad Q,i hope he get better but untill then take lots of pictures-spend every possible moment w/ him and feed him all his favorits!Good luck:((
2006-07-10 07:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give the poor cat some time to recuperate. putting him down now may be a dumb idea because you never know if it's gonna do fine with the meds its on right now
2006-07-10 07:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by PrYncEsSa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is follow the vets advice. You are doing everything you can, this is a shame. Hope it all works out for you.
2006-07-10 07:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not be too hasty to euthanize the cat. Give it a few days, and you might be surprised. I will pray for you and your kitten.
2006-07-10 07:27:30 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋