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Are there any possible treatments to help my cat?? ANSWERS ARE URGENT!!?
My cat Cindy is 17 and has been experiencing some strange symptoms lately. She has been spinning in really fast circles, is really skinny, isn't eating much, walks sideways, and has some dried saliva on the side of her face. My mom wants to just put her down, but I think that that's a bit to drastic. Are there any other possible treatments to help her???
We have already seen a vet before, but, we have found that they have over looked many of the possible outcomes.
We have already seen a vet before, but, we have found that they have over looked many of the possible outcomes.
Answerer 0 2012-02-07 02:39:55 +0000
You need to take her to the vet asap!!
Sounds like she is diabetic!! Get some honey and rub on her gums asap!!
A simple blood test will prove it and is inexpensive!!
If your cat is diabetic it is cheap to maintain. WE had a cat who was diabetic for several years. Insulin is $30 and last over half a year, and insulin needles are only $12 for a.box of 100.
Diabeties is a horrible death if left untreated and will kill her!! Get her help now!!!!
You need to take her to the vet asap!!
Sounds like she is diabetic!! Get some honey and rub on her gums asap!!
A simple blood test will prove it and is inexpensive!!
If your cat is diabetic it is cheap to maintain. WE had a cat who was diabetic for several years. Insulin is $30 and last over half a year, and insulin needles are only $12 for a.box of 100.
Diabeties is a horrible death if left untreated and will kill her!! Get her help now!!!!
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vet tech, have 2 cats.
Answerer 1 2012-02-07 03:05:58 +0000
I hate to sound insensitive but your cat is dying.
Ive been there before ive seen a lot of old (16+ years) cats die of old age.
Its not pretty, but its how it goes. Her body is slowly shutting down and things are beginning to not work properly. Weight loss in an older cat is a large indicate that they wont be with you much longer. They have a much harder time digesting becaue of age and lack of energy. Slowly each of their organs begin to fail and the cat becomes very weak and slowly passes away.
I personally suggest you take her to the vet and have her put down, she seems like she is beginning to have neurological problems and ive seen that lead to seizures and strokes in older felines. Thats not fun for you or the cat.
Just think about quality of life.
Does she look like she is having fun right now??
Do you think shes feeling well?
Do you think shes enjoying being alive?
If you find out what is wrong with her and find treatment do you think her life will be any better having to take pills daily?
Nothing is going to make her magically better:(
It seems like she has had a very good life full of love and happiness But i think its time to let the poor girl go.
Shes obvioulsy suffering and you need to think about whats best for her. Not how much you will miss her.
Its a painful thing to do, especially with an animal youve spent so much time with but you need to make a chioce because its only going to get more painful for both of you.
The best thing you can do for her is hold her in her last momets because you love her.
Good luck and im sorry you have to go through it. its not a fun experience:(
I hate to sound insensitive but your cat is dying.
Ive been there before ive seen a lot of old (16+ years) cats die of old age.
Its not pretty, but its how it goes. Her body is slowly shutting down and things are beginning to not work properly. Weight loss in an older cat is a large indicate that they wont be with you much longer. They have a much harder time digesting becaue of age and lack of energy. Slowly each of their organs begin to fail and the cat becomes very weak and slowly passes away.
I personally suggest you take her to the vet and have her put down, she seems like she is beginning to have neurological problems and ive seen that lead to seizures and strokes in older felines. Thats not fun for you or the cat.
Just think about quality of life.
Does she look like she is having fun right now??
Do you think shes feeling well?
Do you think shes enjoying being alive?
If you find out what is wrong with her and find treatment do you think her life will be any better having to take pills daily?
Nothing is going to make her magically better:(
It seems like she has had a very good life full of love and happiness But i think its time to let the poor girl go.
Shes obvioulsy suffering and you need to think about whats best for her. Not how much you will miss her.
Its a painful thing to do, especially with an animal youve spent so much time with but you need to make a chioce because its only going to get more painful for both of you.
The best thing you can do for her is hold her in her last momets because you love her.
Good luck and im sorry you have to go through it. its not a fun experience:(
Answerer 2 2012-02-07 02:55:55 +0000
I am sorry you have to face what is happening to your cat. She is old and her body may be telling her it is time to go to a better place. This is never easy and never will be. But as we are the ones who can decide to let them go or keep them around, we have control over if they suffer in pain or not. (Remember cats hide pain very well.)
What possible outcomes have the vets missed? What do you think they have missed since you brought it up.
Old age in a cat is not easy on the cat nor the ones who love it. Good luck in finding what is wrong and hope there is a cure for it. I have 2 cats that are 16 and I know their time will be coming one day and I don't like it any more than you do.
R P CAT
I am sorry you have to face what is happening to your cat. She is old and her body may be telling her it is time to go to a better place. This is never easy and never will be. But as we are the ones who can decide to let them go or keep them around, we have control over if they suffer in pain or not. (Remember cats hide pain very well.)
What possible outcomes have the vets missed? What do you think they have missed since you brought it up.
Old age in a cat is not easy on the cat nor the ones who love it. Good luck in finding what is wrong and hope there is a cure for it. I have 2 cats that are 16 and I know their time will be coming one day and I don't like it any more than you do.
R P CAT
Answerer 3 2012-02-07 02:30:44 +0000
Maby but first see a vet
Maby but first see a vet
Answerer 4 2012-02-07 04:02:08 +0000
If she isn't hyperthyroid , It almost sound more neurological, the spinning, drooling( I assume due to dry saliva) Could she be in renal failure? Low potassium level?
Take her and her test results(you have the right to them) to another vet tomorrow for a 2nd opinion. Your vet sounds like he/she doesn't really car to find out because your cat is older.
If she isn't hyperthyroid , It almost sound more neurological, the spinning, drooling( I assume due to dry saliva) Could she be in renal failure? Low potassium level?
Take her and her test results(you have the right to them) to another vet tomorrow for a 2nd opinion. Your vet sounds like he/she doesn't really car to find out because your cat is older.
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25+yrs multi cat home
Answerer 5 2012-02-07 02:38:52 +0000
I know this may be hard. But you might just have to put her down. She seems like she loosing her senses, like older people do when they get old. You should take her to the vet. That's what I'd do, the vet will give you the best advice. I love my cat and I'd hate to the thought of putting my cat down. So I know it'd be hard for you but as I said, ask your vet!
Okay just saw that you've seen a vet. I'd say to get a second opinion from another vet, to get more than just one opinion. Find a popular vet among people in your community, one that is trusted!
I know this may be hard. But you might just have to put her down. She seems like she loosing her senses, like older people do when they get old. You should take her to the vet. That's what I'd do, the vet will give you the best advice. I love my cat and I'd hate to the thought of putting my cat down. So I know it'd be hard for you but as I said, ask your vet!
Okay just saw that you've seen a vet. I'd say to get a second opinion from another vet, to get more than just one opinion. Find a popular vet among people in your community, one that is trusted!
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Fellow cat owner
Answerer 6 2012-02-07 02:54:08 +0000
Cindy is 17 years old. That's a long life! An old cat that I had started doing strange things like paddling all the water out of his bowl. He was dehydrated and was going into kidney failure. Toxins were building up in him. My vet gave him fluids under his skin, and that helped; but only for a day or two. It was hard to say goodbye, but it was his time. It's possible that Cindy has had a stroke, since she is walking sideways and has saliva on her face. Sometimes the kindest thing that you can do is to let go. For the night, keep her in a small area so she won't bump into things and hurt herself. Tell her what a wonderful companion she's been. Call your vet in the morning.
Cindy is 17 years old. That's a long life! An old cat that I had started doing strange things like paddling all the water out of his bowl. He was dehydrated and was going into kidney failure. Toxins were building up in him. My vet gave him fluids under his skin, and that helped; but only for a day or two. It was hard to say goodbye, but it was his time. It's possible that Cindy has had a stroke, since she is walking sideways and has saliva on her face. Sometimes the kindest thing that you can do is to let go. For the night, keep her in a small area so she won't bump into things and hurt herself. Tell her what a wonderful companion she's been. Call your vet in the morning.
Answerer 7 2012-02-07 02:33:27 +0000
She may have been bitten by something, check for wounds. If you notice one call vet immediately. May be rabid according to those symptoms. She's not that old, not old enough to be put down if there is a solution! It's vet time.
She may have been bitten by something, check for wounds. If you notice one call vet immediately. May be rabid according to those symptoms. She's not that old, not old enough to be put down if there is a solution! It's vet time.
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