Well, a while back I posted about my cats urinary problem (he wasn't peeing in his box) everyone suggested taking him to the vet, well I did and they said to isolate him and basically retrain him, and they gave him a cortizone shot (he was itching himself raw in spots) and he was fine a few days after, now he won't move, he hasn't eaten in three days, he hasn't pooped (obviously), and his breathing is really fast, he used to run to the door when i came home, now he just lays in the corner and sleeps...so basically does anyone know if a cortizone shot (or Frontline flea medicine, 'cause i put that on the back of his neck too) can have an adverse affect?? Help!!
2006-11-27 15:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by smcelvoy 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
For all of those who thought i was stupid for not taking my cat to the vet, well I'm not, I was planning on taking him, I was merely trying to see if anyone else had the same experiences with frontline or a cortizone shot, but to let you all know, i took him to the vet and he had fluid in his lungs and they took care of him and he's on medicine now.
2006-11-28 15:05:43 · update #1
Yes, I have heard bad things about Frontline - mostly that it makes cats lethargic and weird for a few days. Are you sure you used the proper doseage?
Is he still drinking water? If not, get him to the vet ASAP. Actually, get him there no matter what. This isn't normal. How old is he?
2006-11-27 15:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about giving a pet a cortizone shot. I cant even understand for the life of me why they would do that. But I know it is EXTREMELY painful even for humans. Plus, it is very very bad when they dont eat. I would suggest bringing him to a vet, but a different one. Just like with people, it is always a good idea to get more than one dr's opinion about something. Please, definitely dont wait on this. If he is having trouble breathing, he could be having an allergic reaction to the shot. To be honest, I would strongly suggest looking for a 24 hour vet hospital, and taking him. And maybe just pull off the flea collar while you are at it, ya never know..it could be part of the problem. Poor lil one...good luck, I truly hope it works out!!!
2006-11-27 23:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by maya920 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would immediately suspect adverse (very adverse) reaction to the Frontline. This is an EMERGENCY situation. You need to take your cat to the vet right away. I did hear that other people who had applied flea med to their cat bathed the entire application area with soap and water when their cat showed definite signs of adverse reaction. BUT I am not sure of the protocol - BEST contact your vet ASAP.
2006-11-27 23:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You need to get your cat to a vet ASAP. This is not a normal side effect of the cortisone shot. He could have a urinary blockage or kidney failure.
2006-11-27 23:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by NHDDVM 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok....as soon as a cat stops eating that is a bad sign and you have to take him to the vet to get checked out. If he's not pooping it could be because he hasn't eated.... OR it could be a bowel problem and he dons't feel well enough to eat. You need to make a vet apt for him!
2006-11-27 23:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by Helen 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
maybe he got a bad reaction from the shot;;take him in the morn tue back to the vet and ask him 'why your cat got ill after the shot;;;if he wants to give more shots get a second appinion,,,,good-luck my prayers are with you and your cat,,,,,let us on answers know how your cats doin......i hope better god-bless
2006-11-27 23:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get him to the vet at once. this is serious.....i do not know what is wrong with the cat, but something is....do not let this go on one more minute...call the vet now.
2006-11-28 00:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by intelligentbooklady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck but I dont like the cats chances.
2006-11-27 23:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drive to the vet today [asap] and get him checked out. fast!
2006-11-27 23:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by victoria b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Vet!! asap!!!!
2006-11-27 23:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋