EMERGENCY - need cat help NOW!?

Question

Our newly adopted (2 days ago) cat of ten years (Siamese) is having some kind of fits. I need websites for cat health please.
I've already called all the local numbers and no one can do anything until morning... I dont know if she'll make it till morning!
HELP!

She's rolling around, tensing up all her muscles, eyes are dilated....
She's meowing loudly (and she's usually very quiet), the sound is heartwrenching.
She lost bladder control once.
She's panting.
She's looking blank in the eyes.

I think she might be dieing.

Since we got her she hasn't been eating right, but I figured a lot of that was just her adjusting, and none the less I've been giving her a shmorgous board of choices...
That's kind of beside the pont right NOW though.

The old owners are ignoring me basically, saying dismissively that she's never been like that before.

I just don't know...

I wouldn't be messing around posting stuff to the internet if I had a 24 hour vet option.
I'm in a small town... the only one that would be available would cost me $250 for an emergency call... meaning I wouldn't have money for rent... so no, it's NOT an option.
I appreciate all the feedback.
I've checked some recommended sites, nothing matches exactly..
I think it's some kind of seizure... or perhaps some kind of vital organ shut down that's causing her to spaz... -_-

Someone from the Humane society has finally offered me some help.
The humane society will pay the bill for the checkup tomorrow morning...
after the checkup it is to be decided whether she can stay with us or if she needs to go to the humane society (who can afford, sort of at least, to medicate animals in need).
So far, she's making it through the night. It's 4am now.
The Vet's office opens at 9am, and I'm pretty sure they'll see her right away.
Thank you all for your help...
any more ideas/suggestions wil still be noted, and I will update the question tomorrow after seeing the vet.

We saw the vet today.
It was Kidny failure causing toxin-overload seisures.
She's been turned over to the humane society.
I doubt the humane society will (or is even going to try to) find her a home.
She almost died in the night, I feel at this point, one way or another, she'll pass on within a day or so... if she hasn't already.
Thanks all for the advice and help.
By the way... the vet said she was 15, not 10 as we were told, and that at her last checkup the vet had told the old owners that Kidney shutdown was comming... they didn't say anything like that to us.

Answer 1

Hi there again...most vets have an after hour service line if you ring them. Here's Parkside Veterinary Hospital (Dr L P Elorza) contact info in Kitimat: 587 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2K6 Telephone : [phone]. Local shelters usually can provide referrals as well:
http://www.geocastle.com/kitimat/humane_society.htm
After Hours Emergencies, call 250-639-6397


Here are a few cat health websites:
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/pethealth/feline.asp
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/

Answer 2

I'm not a vet, but I used to have 5 cats. It sounds like your cat is having a seizure. Most cities have an animal emergency room that is open all night. You need to get your cat there a.s.a.p. If she makes it, have them test her for Diabetes. There are also other things that would make a cat go into a seizure, but you need an expert. I hope she will be ok. Also, if she comes out of the seizure, try seeing if she'll take something sweet. That may perk her up. You could try a tiny bit of orange juice or honey watered down and probably the best would be Pedialyte, like for kids.

Answer 3

It does sound like it's some kind of seizure or she has been poisoned or is in some type of pain. Sometimes cats can have reactions to fleas which initially look like seizures and the bite themsleves but quickly recover and typically don't lose control of bodily functions. She must see a vet as soon as possible. If you cannot afford one you may have to choose to relinquish her to the care of the human society where she can recieve veterinary care. You might try taking her to the pet emergency and see if they'll work out a payment plan with you.

Answer 4

try this website:
http://www.petplace.com/cat-medical-library.aspx

Does your cat go outside? Could it have been poisoned?
It happened to my brother's cat and it died after having seizures.
What are the symptoms of your cat? Is it avoiding you or can you make it comfortable? Do you see any signs of injury like being hit by a car or attacked by a dog?
Whatever you do don't give your cat aspirin, aspirin will kill cats just like chocolate kills dogs. Have you checked for an emergency vet in your area. They are open 24 hours a day.
Check the phone book or online directory for vets.

Answer 5

Hi Apple, Iam really sorry your cat is so ill. It sounds like your cat is having seizes.The best thing to do is take her to an emergency animal clinic.You need to get her seizures under control.She can hurt herself alot if not taken care of.The people you got her from,should of told you of her seizures.Their saying that she never had any problems before,they are big liers.Take her A.S.A.P. TO THE Clinic.. A Friend..

Clowmy

Answer 6

Get the yellow pages out and look for an emergency vet hospital. Most cities have them.

If not look for a vet that lists an emergency pone number, they will treat after hours.

A web site will not help with this.

Answer 7

What exactly is she doing?? it sounds like shes having seizures. My cat has been doing the same thing for months. as soon as you can take her to the vet. they'll do some blood tests and possibly give her some medication to stop them. My kitty is on Phenobarbitol now and her seizures have stopped. Good luck!!!

Answer 8

Eukanuba isnt the only cat foodstuff. in basic terms pass and purchase yet another kind that wont certainly poison your cat- this develop into an exceptionally frightening experience, all those detrimental animals, besides im optimistic you will locate some thing to slot your cats flavor, good success!

Answer 9

I am no expert on cats and not a vet, but it sounds like seizures. Is there an emergency clinic near you?? Like you said, she may not make it until morning. I hope she will be okay!

Answer 10

if you live in a city, your city should have a 24 hour emergency vet. I have had to take my cat there a few times. It depends on what kind of fits your cat is having....knowing that would be of help.....