My cat isnt eating and clavamox didnt work?

Question

My cat has trouble eating as its very painful. He has a big appetite so thats nto the problem. We went to the vet with him a while ago and they said there was soemthing wrong with his kidneys if clavamox didnt work. To get him back and give him a full check up is and vaccines is over $600 so I was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what it may be, what i can do, and things i might be able to feed him.Please help!

To answer your questions i didnt go to the vet with him, my mom did and she doesn't speak English very well. they said they need the vaccines or else they can't try too many things as he may have rabies or some other diseases. He had this problem for a long time but I'm afraid he might die by now or something.

Answer 1

So many times I've seen this...

Did the vet x-ray the cat for blockage?

If the cat is blocked, no medication will help. This is probably the most often misdiagnosed condition in veterinary medicine.

Answer 2

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES give vaccines to a sick cat. If your vet doesn't know not to do this then you need another vet. Did the vet tell you why the clavamox was given? How did they diagnose "something wrong" with his kidneys? Did they do a blood panel? That's around $100 and can tell a vet about kidney function, whether the cat has a systemic infection, whether the cat is anemic, whether the thyroid is functioning properly.

X-rays can be another hundred and most vets can tell by a "feely" exam if there is a lot of stuff in the intestines.

So I think for a blood work analysis and a regular exam you might be looking at $160 tops. Do that if nothing else.

You can feed your cat stage one Gerber baby meat - chicken or turkey would be good choices. Those do not have any onion or garlic powder (toxic to cats). Vet offices also have a food called a/d which is excellent for a sick cat and they like it too. Feed your cat a little from your fingertips to get through at least a jar of baby food a day. If you get a can of the a/d empty it into a glass jar (pyrex dish is easiest), plastic container next best. It gets an "off" taste if left in the can after it is opened.

Answer 3

Ok assuming you followed the medications directions and the problem hasn't resolved it sounds as though your veterinarian was treating a kidney infection. If your cat is experiencing difficulty eating he may have some other issues as well--for example: viral disease, kidney failure, ulceration of the mouth from toxin or harsh food. Your vet will want to do most likely a CBC and Blood Chemistry to check his cellular levels and organ function. A urinalysis will probably also be necessary because that helps to interpret if his infection has cleared and if this is a new problem. A urine culture would be more helpful if he hadn't been on antibiotics already they can alter the results, but a sensitivity of the organism may be helpful if your cat still has an infection. He may need to be hospitalized if he is dehydrated or not eating well, he may also need hospitalization if the infection is only responsive to certain drugs which work best by intravenous adminstration. Your cat should not receive vaccines during a stressful or ill time as it predisposes him to more illnesses you can refuse these services if your vet is insisting on them. The only vaccine required even if you pet is ill is Rabies and that is federally mandated by law required for all pets! Good luck and take you cat back to the doctor if not the same one go to someone else for second opinion and treatment there is no herbal or at home antibiotic for your cat he needs licensed medical care!

Answer 4

I don't understand that if its his kidneys what that would have to do with him eatting. I have alot of experience in the medical field with animals and I have never heard of this. First off his vaccines have nothing to do with whats going on now. Second..all the vet needs to do is a urine culture, which IS NOT $600...You might want to think about calling another vet. This one sounds like he wants Money...Try giving him things like: scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, things like that, that are real soft. I am at [e-mail] if there is anything else I can do to help. I am a real cat lover, I have right now about 45, which half of them live in the house. They have there own private bedrooms that is for them and no body else. And yes every one of them is spoiled badly. I do have other animals,also. I am a farm owner.Good Luck to kitty

Answer 5

What hurts him when he eats?Is it his teeth or gums?There is a condition called Feline stomatitis in which the cat's gums,throat and tongue become inflamed.It is very painful for them to eat and they will cry and claw at their mouths.I have three cats with this condition,all elderly,and they take prednisolone,Clindamycin or Metronidazole,fish oil and a soft diet(canned food,baby food meat,milk-my cats have no problems with milk-and Nutri-Cal,a supplement you can get from your vet).When it's bad ,they go on a cycle of amoxicillin as well.Why does your vet think it is his kidneys?

Answer 6

i dont think its anything to worry about, i had my cat on clavamox, and she lost her appetite too. what you could do is dont give it to him in the morning so that maybe you can see if he'll eat, make sure that they do eat before taking the clavamox though because of the fact of loss of appetite. just keep your eye on him, if he becomes lethargic (wont take more than 4 steps without collapsing basically, wont eat, wont drink, and wont go to the bathroom/ has trouble going to the bathroom) bring him to the vets immediately. i hope your kitty feels better, i know what that is like to go through, if you have any questions just give me a email at [e-mail]

good luck!

Answer 7

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