All of a sudden two of my cats (who are outside cats) have started acting really weird - like they're drunk. They can't walk straight and it doesn't seem like they can see straight either. This just happened out of the blue - they were both fine the day before. It's been a couple of days and they are still no better... Can't afford a big vet bill - what should I do?
2006-07-30 04:40:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
check the weeds around your home. They tend to eat grass and weeds, could have gotten into a natural cat nip type of weed.
2006-07-30 04:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by bustyboots 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They may also have gotten into some anti-freeze. During the time they are showing symptoms is the time to get them to a vet. Once they seem to be getting better, it's too late to save them, so as hard as it may be on your budget, a visit to the vet is mandatory to find out what may be going on. If both cats are acting the same way, the vet should be able to test just one and save you some money, but treatment will need to be started on both if that's the problem. Good luck to you!
2006-07-30 11:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by Christine R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you say it sounds like they may have nerve damage. This can be caused by chemicals used in pest and weed control substances. which may have been used in your area.
It could also be a form of rabies.
In both cases the cats should be taken to a vet! ASAP!!! they are suffering, and vet bills are part of the territory if you want to keep animals.
2006-07-30 11:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kismet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are kittens an adult cat flea collar can make them act that way. A cat under 12 weeks can not wear an adult flea collar. Also I made a mistake and picked up a dog flea collar and put it on my cat. That can make them act that way too. If this is not the case they may have gotten into some outside chemicals and which one is the real mystery. I am a cat lover and hope your babies are alright.
2006-07-30 11:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have lillies around you? Tiger lillies or any kind of lillies? Cats sometimes chew on the leaves and this is very poisonous to cats. KEEP THE CATS INSIDE if this is the case and yes, get them to a vet.
2006-07-30 12:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by Molly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That definitely sounds like anti-freeze poisoning to me. Anti-freeze tastes very good to cats and dogs, and because of this, if it's left out where they can get it, they will drink it.
It depends on the exact situation...but they may have to be put down. Get them to a vet immediately to find out.
2006-07-31 12:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cats need a vet Now not later money problems or not. More then likely they have eaten something toxic.Being outside cats who knows what they have eaten.
2006-07-30 19:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with She bandit77!
If you can not afford vet bills, contact your local shelter and see if you can make an arrangement whereby you pay a donation or there maybe a minimal payment.
Its worth a shot as they sound quite ill!
Good luck!
2006-07-30 11:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Angie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the vet! You have an emergency on your hands.
If you love your cats you will take them to the vet. Vet bill or not!
2006-07-30 11:43:28 · answer #9 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope for the best and prepare for the worst, honeslty I have no idea what would cause that in an animal, I know my sisters cat licked up some anti freeze and it died from that, I don't know what the effects would be if it weren't enough to kill them though, I wish I could help more
2006-07-30 11:45:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋