please advise me on sick cat...?

Question

my 4 year old house cat has had intermittant seizures, drooping on one side of his face and seems really spaced out. He hasn't done this in a year or so, but now his inner eyelid thingys are covering his eyes, he is sneezing, and sort of listless. He doesn't even have the energy to give attitude, and trust me he's usually full of cattitude... I'm too broke for the vet right now and wonder if anyone can give me some insight?????

Answer 1

Get kitty to a vet!

Here are some possible sources of financial assistance:

AAHA Helping Pets Fund
AAHA-accredited veterinary practice applies for a grant on behalf of the pet in need. For veterinary practices, assistance is limited to $700 per calendar year. Each pet and family is limited to $500 per calendar year. Owners must be able to document their financial hardship by being on food stamps, unemployment, SSI, Medicaid or TANF or similar, if in Canada. In certain situations, if the vet signs a letter stating the owner has financial hardship, the grant may also be approved. They will only pay for needed medical care for sick pets.
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root

Care Credit
CareCredit, offers no fee, interest free loan plans (for periods up to 36 months) with a low monthly payment for Veterinary Medicine. These plans can be very helpful and are much lower in costs than credit cards, bank loans, etc. They also offer loans for longer periods at a rate of 9.9% interest.
http://www.carecredit.com/

Cats In Crisis Nine Lives Emergency Fund
This organization offers $150-$200 for cats with illnesses not covered under their other funds to pay for vet bills, treatments, etc. to individuals who are unemployed, receiving government assistance, on Medicare/Medicaid or have other reasons for needing financial help.
http://www.catsincrisis.org/nineLivesFund.html

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance
Provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
http://www.fveap.org/

Help-A-Pet
A nonprofit organization which provides financial assistance for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense. If your income is less than $20,000 (individual) or $40,000 (family), you may qualify for up to $500.
http://www.help-a-pet.org/

In Memory of Magic (IMOM)
Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Four different funds.
http://www.imom.org/

LifeLine/LifeLine Rescue by United Animal Nations
Aids companion animals in times of life-threatening emergencies when their caregivers, with low or no incomes, are unable to afford the entire cost of treatment
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html

New Jersey Veterinary Foundation
The New Jersey Veterinary Foundation will introduce an animal welfare program called "Healing Hands for Needy Paws" to provide medical care to pets whose owners' salaries permit them to receive government assistance. Participating practices can receive up to $1,000 per year for the program. Under the fund, payments will be granted on a cost-only basis without compensation for veterinary labor or profit. To qualify for the program, the animal must be domestic, owned, sick, injured, or in need of emergency care. The owner will pay a one-time fee of $30 to the organization. Consult with your local veterinarian to see if they are participating.
http://www.njvma.org/public/foundation

New York Save
NY S.A.V.E, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the aid and assistance of low-income pet owners residing in one of the five boroughs of New York City, whose pet is in need of emergency veterinary care.
http://nysave.org/

PDSA (Great Britain and Northern Island)
The PDSA provides free veterinary care to anyone in the UK who is receiving financial help for housing from the Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit. You must live close to one of their practices and not all costs are covered. Read more at this link and either call or use their email enquiry form to receive more information.
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pages/page01_3.cf

Pets Are Loving Support
Located in Sonoma, CA, and assisting people with AIDS, this not for profit arranges discounted veterinary services for its clients' animals, and provide an interest free loan and payment plan for clients with financial needs.
http://www.sonic.net/~pals/index.html

The Pet Fund
Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care. The "triage" system for deciding which cases to fund is based on the stated financial need of the animal owner, the opinion of the treating veterinarian as to the medical necessity and urgency of the treatment needed, and the demonstrated capability of the animal owners to be responsible for their animals. Owners need to complete an application and funding agreement and provide proof of income. Vets will have to sign a waiver and provide an estimate of treatment costs. They advise you to call first [phone]. Grants are capped at $500.

Answer 2

The third eye lid showing is a sign of a sick cat.And the sneezing would make me guess your cat has a upper respitatory infection that requires a vets care. Beg ,Borrow what ever find the money to go to the vets. You have internet to be online then you can have money to take care of your cat!

Answer 3

Like I tell everyone else, get the cat to a vet, and let the vet check the cat out. In California, there is financing for your sick cat and you can pay the money monthly.

Answer 4

I would really try to borrow money from a friend to get to the vet. Is he eating? Make sure he is and that he keeps eating. Feed him anything he'll eat. Keep his nose clear of any dried mucous so he can still smell. He sounds very sick. Please hurry and take him in. Call around and find out your payment options some times they will let you make payments.

Answer 5

Sorry to say, but the only way you can solve this problem is by going to a vet. Your cat needs meds and an exam and possibly hospitalization.

Answer 6

You need to get your cat to the vet IMMEDIATELY.
Pets are like children, and should be treated accordingly.
If you can't afford to care for your cat then you shouldn't have one.
Your cat could be suffering and needs medical attention!!!!

Answer 7

If he were a human, I would think he was having a stroke. Call the vet and explain your situation: Many will try to work with you.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Sounds like your cat has been poisoned! He needs immediate veterinary attention. Go now!

What you put out in the world in love (even money) will come back to you in the future.

Answer 9

what he has now doesnt sound like seizures it sounds like what my cat penut had a upper respitory infection.just put a warm cloth on his chest to loosen up the mucus .Is he Weezing?

Answer 10

i dont what to say that is sad though