HELP PLEASE
2007-07-14 18:21:02 · 15 answers · asked by joymira c 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Call the vet ASAP!!!!!!!!!! It could be really horrible. Then again, better safe than sorry huh!? Most vets will do emergency visits and calls during the night for a few extra dollars. The question is do you love your cat enough to pay out a little more green? I would do anything for mine, and we have had our fair share of emergency vet calls. Good luck. Hope she's alright!
2007-07-14 18:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by spinningthroughlife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is what I would call a vet emergency, no question about it.
She could have eaten something toxic, been hit by a car, attacked by an animal, any number of things. You can't second guess this, a vet has to look at her because only a cat in extreme pain or shock will be shivering like that. She's got a fever if she's hot to the touch, which makes things worse. Don't wait.
2007-07-15 13:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some kind of bottle, put water in it, and in very small proportions, trickle some water in her mouth, if she is lying down, then prop her head up so that she doesn't choke on it, if she just spits it out, then wait a bit, and try again, at least to keep her mouth moist, Then, if you can not afford to go get wet food, which cats will almost always eat, then take some of your dry foood, and put a little bit of water on it, take either yoqurt or cottage cheese, and mix it in with the food and water, then microwave it for about 30 secs, or 1 min. then make sure it is not to hot when you feed it to her. Then, it will be pretty soft and mushy, because it will have sucked up the moisture, and it will have the extra good taste of human food. Also, keep her comfortable, and pet her. Also, if you can't afford a vet checkup, then just call a vet, and talk to them, it is free if you make the call short, they will tell you what you need to do.
Good luck.
2007-07-14 19:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is how the cat that I had growing up was right before she passed away. She was 20 some years old, not sure how old your cat is. I don't want to scare you. My cat growing up never went to the vet, my mom didn't have the money. She only had one set of shots when we got her and that was it. But she lived a long time. Anyways, before she passed away she was sitting in the bathroom on the floor as limp as can me. She didn't want to eat or drink. She was so tired that she didn't even try to move. Anyways, I went to wal-mart and got her anything and everything I could find. I got a baby bottle (for kittens) and used it to give her water. I tried to get her to eat wet food but she didn't want it. I did the best to keep her feeling good. She died in the middle of the night laying next to me in bed. I wish I would of done a few things differently, I wish I would of gotten kitten milk and gave that to her, maybe that would of put some life back into her. So try something like that to keep her eating, if she is old it might just be her time to go. If she is still a little thing she might just be sick.
To make her conformable until you can get to the the vet on Monday, try using a heating pad under a towel. That way it will keep her warm and she wont shiver. Also, try to get a kitten feeding bottle and give her some sort of food that is for baby kittens (I'm not sure if the have it, but I'm sure there is some sort of food in a can that can be given to kittens). If you can find anything just put some milk and maybe yogurt together, or buy some of that meal replacement stuff in a can. I'm sure that will give her something that she is lacking. Try to get her to take some water if anything. Then let her sleep till you can get to the vet on Monday. I'm sure she will be ok. Just keep a close eye on her, let her sleep next to you at night.
2007-07-14 19:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by dohm84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the only part of there body that has no hairs/fur on it. so you feel the heat much faster. there the same temperature all over, it's just that when you touch them you dont feel it because of there fur. if you put the cat on your lap and leave it there for long enough you will see how hot they get. lol, as there temperature is higher then ours. (that's why to take a cats temp they put the thermometer in the butt. lol)
2016-05-18 00:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your cat to a vet and get some bloodwork done on her! ASAP! Meanwhile try to force feed her some wet food. Just mix it with with some water and pull it up with a syringe and give it to her, only about 3 CC per hour.
2007-07-14 19:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet IMMEDIATELY or take the cat to an emergency vet. Do not give the cat any medication intended for people without checking with the vet first.
2007-07-14 18:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like she may be having kidney failure. I would force feed her pedilyte asap. Try to get as much down her as possible. Rub alchol on the pads of her feet, inside the ears and on her stomach, she may have internal fever. I would get her to a emergency room asap. They usually need antibiotics and iv. Have you checked to make sure she has not ate any of the recalled food because that is all the symptoms related to it. I hope this helps and god bless you.
2007-07-14 18:29:26 · answer #8 · answered by cartman 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had a cat that did this. I took her to the vet and she had some type of toxic infection. She was an indoor outdoor cat , so we figure she got into some anti-freeze. She had to have IV antibiotics for a week. Take her to the vet. DON"T GIVE A CAT TYLENOL IT WILL KILL THEM !!!!
2007-07-14 18:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by justcurious 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Get on the phone to your vet right now, and ask his advice - don't give the animal ANYTHING UNTIL THEN.
2007-07-14 18:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋