I took my cat to the vet today because she has really rapid breathing and has been acting really funny for like 3 weeks. the vet took an xray and told me that my cats lungs are floating in fluid and there is really nothing that you can do. she is suffering because she is having problems breathing and we decided to put her to sleep tomorrow but i want to make sure i am making the right decision. i can't remember what she told me the disease was that she has. does anyone know of or heard of anything like this that can help me with what to do. i love her so much and have been crying my eyes out because she will be one year old on july 15. i dont know what to do but i can stand to see her suffering anymore. anyone know what this condition is called and if there is anything i can do to help her. please! i am so sad!!!
2007-07-09 14:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by h.b.i.c. 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Pleural effusion. Many causes, most very serious. Did he do a chest tap to remove some of the fluid? Depending on the cause, there are some treatment options available. If you want to do everything possible, get a second opinion at a local veterinary university or internal medicine specialist--your vet should be willing to refer you.
2007-07-09 14:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as I hate to say it, I think putting your cat to sleep is probably the best choice, I have cats too and I love them very much, but I really would hate to see them suffer. Don't get your hopes up but there is this website I found that might help, it is
http://www.petshealth.com/form.html . Once you are there, you go to "contact us" then under it click on "question or comment" a page will pop up and you fill that out with the pets' info and the medical question . I haven't tried it, but it's worth a try . If it doesn't help, I recommend that you spend as much time with your cat until tomorrow so it will comfort the both of you, take a picture for memories, you are doing this for your cat and obviously it doesn't understand what's going on. You are taking care of her because you love her and don't want her to suffer, just remember that this is probably what is best for her. (after all you don't want to keep her miserable, do you?)
Also, I found another website,
http://www.petmedclinic.com/emergencies.htm
read-
near the end of the page in red -emergencies
&
the list of q's to ask #1-4 -
contact the Lorain Animal Emerency Clinic call #(440) 240-1400
~hope it helps
2007-07-09 23:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by speedyG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't heard of this, but if it were one of my precious babies, I would go to another vet for a second opinion. Maybe he's wrong. If they say the same thing, then it is the most humane thing to not allow her to suffer. I just wouldn't give up so easily. Or, if you can't afford to get her into another vet, just call around to some other vets and ask this question. They are the best to answer it. There is a24 hr. clinic where I live, you could call and ask them if they are familiar with it. The # is (405)947-8387. Just ask for a vet tech.
2007-07-09 21:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by chrysta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should try at least one other opinion from a different vet, but make it soon. You don't want her to suffer any more than she has to. If it were my cat I would get another opinion. From your description it sounds like pneumonia, but I'm just guessing. I'm so sorry you're going through this, I know, I went through a tough time with my dog last year. She's so young to be so sick!
2007-07-09 21:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Starscape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could have your cats Vet say Pneumonitis which is Pneumonia in cats .
You should get a second opinion with a different Vet. I hope your cat will be ok.
2007-07-09 22:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like distemper. Unfortunately, distemper is something that you can vaccinate against but if you don't and your cat contracts it, their chances are not good.
You can always see another vet and get a second opinion if you are confident that it's time to let her go.
2007-07-09 21:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by takepaws49203 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT VET IS SO WRONG! DONT PUT HER TO SLEEP. THERE IS A WAY TO DRAIN THE FLUID OUT OF HER. TAKE HER TO A NEW VET AND ASK ABOUT IT. I CANT BELIEVE HE TOLD YOU, YOU CANT DO ANYTHING
2007-07-09 22:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry. i dont know what to do.i know how u feel thoe
2007-07-09 21:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sakura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋