He came home one day and I noticed that he just stayed in the corner where he lays his head (right side) against the wall. His eyes are swollen, totally unresponsive, not eating, not drinking. He's not even lying down because I think he's incapable so he just stands with his head against the wall but his body is kind of syawed on the other side. He walks in circle again and again and looses his balance. He can't even turn his head when he wants to scratch his lower neck no matter how hard he tries. The thing is I'm not sure if he's sick, got infected, or got injured that might have affected his brain. I honestly need your ideas as to why this might be happening to my cat. Any remedies are greatly appreciated since I can't afford a vet. Please help me. It really breaks my heart.
2006-08-04 16:55:03 · 22 answers · asked by ---- 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Probably the summer heat has made him lethargic.
2006-08-04 16:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the swollen eyes and the unresponsive demeanor, I would say you cat has a concussion. You say "he came home," which indicates that your outdoor cat is not under adequate supervision, and runs wild. This is a good indication that something severe has happened to him. While a car would probably have killed him, something a little less lethal might have gotten a piece of him. Your prime suspect is another person, maybe kicking your cat. Dogs, if you are in the city, and other animals (wild animals, cows, etc) if you are in a rural area.
As others have suggested, take your cat to the vet. I am positive that after the vet looks at the eyes, the first thing he'll suggest is an x-ray or cat-scan (no pun intended). At this point, if you do not take the correct action, regardless of your rationale, and your cat dies, you will be the only one to blame, as you could have given him a chance by bringing him in right away.
2006-08-04 17:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seriously take him to the vet. u'll regret it if u don't. my cat came home injured and a month a two later we had to bury him. we kept an eye on him and we thought he was on the mend. but unfortunately we were wrong. talk with the vet and ask if u can pay installments. or perhaps try and get pet insurance. hope ur cat gets better. i miss my cat gizmo so much and i still shed tears for him. he was born on november 1 2004 and died july 3 2006
2006-08-04 17:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet. Sounds like he ingested antifreeze. Some people hate animals and they mix the antifreeze in with hamburg and feed it to the dogs and cats. Sometimes it is just on the ground - like when a radiator overheats or has a leak. It is sweet so the animals do eat it. Causes neurological problems and death. VET is only way to determine if this is the problem. And only way to save him, which may already be too late.
2006-08-04 17:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand not affording a vet right now. My kitten is sick, and I can not afford a vet either. If I could find one to look at her for free, I would take her. But your cat could have possible been nicked by a car.
2006-08-04 17:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your friends which Vet they use and call and see if you can take that poor Kitty Kat to him and pay him off in installments. I have no idea what happened to him but he needs medical care! If you don't want to do that take him to your local Humane Society - they will probably make you sign surrender papers and then he will probably be put down. Please try the first suggestion first. I know my Vet has let me pay him in installments when I had a high bill.
2006-08-04 17:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by CindyB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!!!! send him too the vet or send him to SPCA sounds really horrible right now all u have to do is take care of him if he wont eat open his mouth and put the food in cus if u don't do that she/he she/he might......DIE!!!! and give her/him some water do the same OK and don't shower her go out to the pet store and buy some eye drops for cats and buy some vitamins for her/him OK and one more thing don't put hard food in his/her mouth put wet food in OK
i hope she gets better :) tell her/him i said get well soon
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2006-08-04 17:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by dark_star1548 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is very sick. I know you can't afford it but he needs a vet or he will die. I am so sorry I love my cats too. At least take him to the shelter so they can put him to sleep in a merciful way. Once again I am so sorry and hope I am wrong.
2006-08-04 17:00:46 · answer #8 · answered by aggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he urinating? He may be "blocked." My cat had similar symptoms a couple years ago and I had to rush him to the vet. He was blocked, which is crystalization in his bladder that "blocks" his uninary flow. I didn't know the signs back then, and it ended up where he was immobile. Feel on his blatter. If he cries/squeals/etc, he may be blocked. Traces of blood is an indicator as well. It cost me $600!
2006-08-04 18:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by sexy law chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means see if there is any animal or pet organizations in your area with free medical aid for your cat. Call animal shelters, pet clinics, and vets! He needs attention fast! Its very hard to be able to pin point the problem, but he certainly needs medical attention now!
2006-08-04 17:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your cat to a Vet! That's always a smart choice for pet owners.
2006-08-04 16:59:39 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋