the vet also said he may have heart problems and did some tests and we have to call on monday, I am so scared he will die.
2006-09-01 08:47:56 · 7 answers · asked by Christine K 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes it will help him. I've never heard of that medicine, but I just found it's a type of furosemide...which is commonly used for that type of problem in pets and humans. Don't listen to the people telling you these tests are not needed. They are GENERALLY needed (there are some vets that run too many tests) to fully diagnose your pet. With fluid on his lungs, he's not in the best shape. There is generally a good chance though that they will pull through, and be comfortable for quite some time yet. I will suggest that you prepare yourself for bad news...sometimes this will kill a cat, or will cause them to suffer. I hope if he is suffering, you will find it in your heart to help him pass. Because this problem was caught, I am optimistic that your cat will pull through, and you will give him lots of love in the time he has left.
I found this about furosemide...
Furosemide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
Until you talk to the vet, stay positive, and give your kitty lots of love :) I'll be pulling for him.
2006-09-01 09:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tape worms or round worms? Probably tape worms - evidenced by little white 'rice' bits around the rear, and in sleeping areas, etc. Round worms are usually not seen in adult cats. Tape worm medicine would have a second dose a week or more from the first dose. I think the answer about the digestive flora is probably correct. One way to help with restabilizing this would be to get a temperature stable probiotic. Yogurt with live cultures can also help - goat milk yogurt is best tolerated by cats. But small doses of cow yogurt usually doesn't hurt.
2016-03-27 03:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet may do allsorts of tests that aren't really needed. Start taking ur cat 2 the RSPCA. They only ask for a donation as the service is free. You'll be surprised
2006-09-01 08:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this medication is a diuretic, it will help take the fluid away. the vet will be testing his heart in case of fluid also.Dont be scared the vet will do everything he can for your cat
2006-09-01 08:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by pebs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let the vet do his/her job, it's what their trained to do and after looking online furotese appears to be used in the treatment of hydrothorax in people, so why shouldn't it work on cats? Good luck, hope *Mau get's well soon!
ttfn ;o)
* is the pet name I give to all cats, means cat in Egyptian
2006-09-01 09:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Pan_24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is similar to the medication we give humans called furosemide, its a diuretic which means your cat will pass more urine, which decreases the fluid on the lungs , so yes it should help your cat, if you want to know exactly how it works then look up furosemide pharmacology...hope your cat gets better xx
2006-09-01 08:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by sadie 69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course it will help him..you think the vet wants to bump your cat off..his job is to help it....
2006-09-01 08:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by hondanut 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋