Heaven has been drooling and the vet says her tounge is swolen 3 times the size that it should be.I think that when she cleans herself she is licking her paws and thats making her sick. She always sleeps with me on my bed and sice the day she came home with her paws black she has been sleeping on the floor. She is 11 years old and I have had her since I was 3. If anyone knows why please let me know. The vet gave her pain medicine and medicine to make her the swelling go down. The vet also gave us extra soft cat food that I have to mix with water so she can drink it up and also gave her a vitamin supplement that is liquid. She also drinks milk, and goats milk formula for extra vitamins. She is not able to eat normal cat food. My mom says she thinks it's tar on her feet because our road was recently repaved. We had to shave her paws, chin, and cheeks because soap did not take it off. It was too thick to scrub off. If anyone has any info that could be useful please let me know!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-20 09:39:58 · 13 answers · asked by Moriah <3 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If she tried to lick the stuff off her paws and the stuff was toxic or corrosive, it could have badly burned her mouth and tongue. It may just need time to heal. Did he run bloodwork on her to make sure there is no kidney or liver problems? I've seen bad mouth ulcers and infections from kidney disease. Just some thoughts. Good luck with her.
2007-09-20 09:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to scrub the tar off, you may have to request the vet to put her under anesthesia (providing she's well enough) while you do this so you can really go for it. If she doesn't mind water, try running an inch or so of body temperature water (make sure it's slightly lower than body temperature though, but not as low as lukewarm if you see what I mean) in the bath and make her stand in it for as long as she will stay there. This could help 'melt' the tar slightly which should help. Also, think about making her wear 'cat booties' (small dog booties would work fine) if it's just her paws, or a head cone until she gets over her initial illness.
As well as the soft cat food and antibiotics, when the swelling goes down a little, try giving her creamy vanilla ice cream. Sounds bizarre, but my cat loves it and it'll soothe her tongue.
Not sure what else to suggest really, other than make sure she doesn't lick anymore tar until she's better, and then deal with the tar on her afterwards.
2007-09-20 10:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by pinhead_hey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that. If the black stuff is now gone and has not returned, I would think Heaven would start to improve as the stuff works it's way out of the cat's system. If it's not improving, could the black stuff not be the issue? Have you made any changes around the house that could be doing it? Like maybe a change in cleaning chemicals or laundry detergent or something that the cat could still be introducing to her system? New house plants?
Just some ideas. I hope Heaven is back on the bed soon.
2007-09-20 09:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by listen68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because cats lick their feet so much and then use their feet to wash the rest of their body, if she got something that is toxic to her on her paws, the pads or the tops of them, she is ingesting it when she licks her paws, and, cats can absorb some chemicals through their paws. I am sorry I have not had this happen before and do not have advice but to observe her round the clock if you can and talk to your vet about wrapping her feet so she at least won't get anymore in her mouth. But wrapping an animal's foot can be very dangerous as it may tighten over time, so please ask your vet first. Good luck!!
2007-09-20 09:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by UpsideDownGirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousins cat was drooling it was like a tap dripping, she took her cat to the vet and the vet told her it was one of two things, it was something to do with her kidneys or she had been bitten by a spider, the drooling stopped within a day and her labs came back all clear for her kidneys so they believe it was a spider bite. If your cat is still sick I would have the vet check its kidneys. Sorry your cat is sick and I hope it is nothing more serious than a spider bite too. Good Luck.
2007-09-20 09:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by nomo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try peanut butter to get the tar off. It's like getting bubble gum in your hair and usuing the oils in the peanut butter to cut through. Keep your cat indoors until the tar on the road has had time to cure and will not bother kitty any more. Good luck!
2007-09-20 09:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise seeing another vet and get a second opinion. I had to do that with my dog recently and got a whole different diagnoses which worked. Vets vary a great deal and some are better than others just like any occupation. Good luck with your kitty.
2007-09-20 09:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her inside from now on. It sounds like its the tar on her feet that is making her ill. She tried to clean it off herself and had some kind of reaction to it. Just keep following the vets instructions and don't let her go outside anymore and she should be just fine.
2007-09-20 09:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 02:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry your cat is ill. The best thing is to NEVER allow a cat to go outside. There are too many things for them to get into.
If you can find a veterinarian who is into naturopathic healing, he or she may be able to prescribe something to detoxify her system. Do an internet search for your area and I hope you can find someone who can help. Good luck and I will be thinking of you.
2007-09-20 09:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋