My cat is injuried don't know if his temporarily paralyze. His nails are all scratched up. His belly is swollen. I am a first time cat own. I took him to the vet and the vet gave him a shot of steroids along with a prescription of prednisone. I do not know what the prescription it is for. The vet wanted to run some test & take X-rays. If i had the money it would have came up to about $300. I am on a fixed income with four children we live in a very small community. It was hard for me not to let the vet do his job. Can someone who has been through the same experiment PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
2006-10-25 19:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by eddie m 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would recommend you give the cat to a friend or a shelter. If you can not provide for him- is it really fair? Would you deny medical care to one of your children?
I'm not a huge animal activist or anything. I just think if you have pets, you need to be able to tend to whatever medical needs they have. They can't tell you what hurts- like ppl can. So you need to be able to rely and PAY the vets to figure it out.
2006-10-25 19:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is your cat letting out any sounds other than the normal?
If so then he is in pain, and thats his way of letting you know.
Sinse the vet gave him steroids & prednisone, give it a week, if you dont see any changes with your cat, thats a decision your gonna have to make in getting kitty well, either if its talking to your vet about a payment plan, or finding another home for him.
You also have to beware of some vets too just as in MD's, they want to run all sorts of test for $$$$
2006-10-25 20:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by KittyMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is a steroid used most often for inflammation or swelling. Did the vet say at all what he thought might be wrong or was he unable to make any diagnosis without further tests? Sometimes they will let you make payments. Did you ask if they would do that? If not consult other vets to see if they will work with you. Please don't let the cat suffer.
2006-10-25 19:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he has water and food nearby in case he feels like eating. Keep him warm and don't handle him except to pet easily and talk to him.If there is a shelter you can give it to they will either take care of it or if it is really bad they will put it out of misery. Don't just let him suffer too long. The vet must have thought he had a chance if he didn't say the cat may die. Best wishes and let your kids know that part of life is death and injury. It is as natural as breathing and has to take place.Take care of them if he dies.Their feelings are hurt so easily and they love animals so much and with all of their being that it is hard to give one up.
2006-10-25 20:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your SPCA and ask if there are any low cost or income based clinics you can take him to. If they don't, ask the vet if you can pay him on installments. Explain that you are on a fixed income, but you are willing to work with the vet if he is willing to.
If the cat gets through this, consider buying insurance for him. It's generally low cost and can help pay for when these surprise problems arise. Make sure you keep him up to date on his shots and get him fixed.
2006-10-25 19:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Yumicho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch. Your cat decided to climb inside of a car to get warm. I have seen it too many times. When the cars owner started it up your cat was injured. I would give him about a week to get better using the steroids. If it does not seem to be improving after that I would suggest taking it to your local SPCA. They will help you to the best of their ability. They also offer low cost services or will allow you to clean cages and such to cover costs.
2006-10-25 20:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by joseph g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if there is a "Friends of the Animals" organization in your area or an organization similar to it. They might be able to assist you. Call groomers' or vets' offices and ask if they know of such an organization.
2006-10-25 19:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by jom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye on him, borrow money from a friend, if you can, to get the x-rays. That is all I can offer. My heart goes out to you and your cat.
2006-10-25 19:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you have some animal clinics in America, same as the UK free of charge!
I've even seen them on sky tv, check into that!!
2006-10-25 19:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet for consultation
2006-10-25 19:04:59 · answer #10 · answered by Signor Lam Vacitu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋