ok i think my cat has hurt itself somehow or someone has hurt him.you cant touch his breast bone to pick him up with out him letting out a loud meow like it hurts him.i was feeling around to see if he was bleeding but no blood.and i was bearly touching him and he acted like it hurt him.when i pick him up i have to grad his back legs and keck area(where it dont hurt)cause i am afraid that he might have something wrong with his bone and im afraid i will make it worse.is there anything i can do because i dont have the money to take him to the vets.they are really expensive around here.and with no job that makes it worse and i cant convince my mom to take him cause she just thinks that he got in a fight.he might have but i dont think it should be hurting like that.please help.
2007-06-21 06:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
how much is a forth of a baby asprin?the vet told me to give my cat a forth of a baby asprin for pain and she said he is just probly bruised especially if he got in a fight.i told her all his symptoms and they didnt start showing untill my lilttle brother picked him up yesterday so i think my little brothyer picked him up wrong cause it wasnt hurting him untill he did pick him up so she said he is probly bruised but i am always open for more answeres thanks for helping out so far guys.
2007-06-21 07:02:51 · update #1
1. You can wrap the area in an ace brandage.
2. 1/4 , get a pill cutter, can get one at walmart, target, drug store. cut the pill in half and then cut that half in half, crush it and place in food. Or get liquid form and measure it with the dropper included in with it.
2007-06-27 11:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by mysticmary 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call around to some of the vets in your area and explain your situation. You sound really upset about your kitty - and if you can plead your case they may be able to work something out for you.
Are there any animal shelters in your area? You might want to give them a call and see if they can recommend anything.
Even if the kitty is not acting upset or hurt - except when you pick him up - there could be serious internal injuries. It sounds like someone intentionally injured the kitty - based on the description because usually in a fight they come back with cuts etc.
I high encourage to make some additional calls, plead with your mom...do something. The kitty is hurting - and that's not fair to the animal.
Good Luck!
2007-06-21 13:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by klmmlk27 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet. Talk to the veterinarian himself. Tell his staff it really is important. Describe the symptoms. Tell him your circumstances, and ask him for advice.
Ask: 1) What the differential diagnosis is (that is, how bad could it be)? 2) What you can do to help your cat (if he is in pain, what can you do to relieve the pain -- and DO NOT give the cat anything for pain unless the vet tells you it is okay, as some human pain medications can kill cats); 3) Is there someplace or someone or some organization that can help you out by examining your cat or giving you some free care? 4) If, in the veterinarian's judgment, the situation is potentially serious enough to REQUIRE veterinary care, would he speak to your mother and encourage her to let you bring the animal in? or 5) (I have actually done this when I could not afford a vet) If you brought your cat in, would he let you pay him by cleaning cages in his office and helping out for a week? (You said you don't have a job. Well, this could lead to a good one.)
Good luck. And thank you for being so caring and responsible.
2007-06-21 13:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mercy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an animal shelter in your area. They usually have a vet there - call first, but your cat definitely sounds like it has gotten hurt. He needs to see someone who can help him. If he's bruised, there may be bleeding internally.
Explain to the person you speak with at the shelter that you don't have alot of money, and maybe if they only charge a small fee that you can afford, it may work, but take him to see someone.
2007-06-21 13:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take him or her to the vet he is always your best source . Beg your mom to please take him to the vet . I dont understand parents who let their kids have animals and then dont want to take them to the vets . I think you should have your vet talk to your mom and let her know that animals do need vets . I dont understand ppl sometimes . but do beg your mom to take the cat to the vet . Or maybe you should call a rescue and have them come take the cat because that would be the kindest thing cause mom does not have the money to take care of animals . good luck .
2007-06-21 13:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would say get him some help asap beg ur mom call your local humane society and see if they'll help you but your cat needs someone to look at him right away
he could be bleeding internally you gotta get him some help
i know hun i have a cat he's doing fine but i know the emotional investment they are
they are your best friends
the humane society may be able to do a lot for you but ya gotta call them to see
I sympathize
Good luck if ya wanna talk message me
2007-06-21 13:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by rebel_angel031 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Petco.com. They have a lot of rememdies online. It says do not give your cat aspirin. might call a vet and ask what to give for pain. Baby motrin or something.
2007-06-28 21:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by tday 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me cat Cleo did do that, she had an abnorality in her. I think your cat MIGHT have a broken bone though.
2007-06-26 09:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by S81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him to a humane society or animal shelter, they can do an exray and treat him for free if needed.
2007-06-21 13:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anon omus 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋