hey guys, I found a stray not so long ago and began feeding her. Although she will let me pet her and even pick her up for about 30 - 45 seconds, she is still inatly feral. For the last few days she has been sneezing and coughing and has watery eyes. Right now I am dealing with some very serious medical problems of my own (potentially life threatening) and unfortunately just cannot afford vet care for her right now. I wondered if there might be a vet or vet tech that could give me some ideas of what I might be able to do to relieve these symptoms, bring down a fever and help her be a little more comfy. I've done all I can with a nice soft bed, good quality food, water and lots of TLC. Please don't yell at me, it won't help her and that's all I want to do.
Oh yes, I'm afraid if I take her to a shelter they'll just take on look and euthanize her so don't ask me to do that.
2007-03-09 21:41:12 · 3 answers · asked by fishergirl 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
You could give her Baytril, an antibiotic that you can buy at the pet store, one pill 15mg per day should be fine-don't give more, it could be an overdose. But you should hope she has no other medical problem that the drug could aggravate (like FIV, liver or kidney problem).Normally, she should first have tests at the vet's but if you can't afford that, just give her Baytril for a week and hope for the best.
2007-03-09 22:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears like your cat could desire to be affected by tom cat bigger respiratory syndrome. Antibiotics are the only thank you to handle stepped forward circumstances, yet you prefer an precise diagnosis and basically a radical scientific examination can try this. over-the-counter meds could be deadly to cats simply by fact their digestive device isn't like ours and there are ingredients which the tom cat abdomen purely won't be able to wreck down. in case your vet won't be able to help you, attempt the community animal safeguard. they often have a vet on group and that they are experienced in dealing with ferals. you would be able to additionally attempt a vet who practices in a rural section. those vets oftentimes have barn cats as sufferers and so are used to offended tom cat clients.
2016-10-18 00:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are ill and are unable to take the cat to the vet, call the humane society and explain your situation and that of the cat. They will be able to guide you. I do not know why you think they will euthanize her. It is not what the humane society does. And, I hope you get well! My prayers are out to you!
2007-03-10 08:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by ladygwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋