Tag: Cat Emergency

Cystitis or Bladder Inflammation and Your Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 22, 2016
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My Russian Blue cat Catrenia had Cystitis. I had Catrenia for about four years before she got Cystitis. She was not as active as usual. Catrenia started sleeping a lot. I noticed her using the litter box quite often. Every time Catrenia used her litter box, she did not have much urine output. I took her to my vet, and he said she had Cystitis. My vet gave her antibiotics, some medicine, and exceptional cat food that helped with Cystitis.

My vet had told me he would like to have Catrenia if I ever wanted to part with her. My vet told me this about four years ago. I told my vet then I did not want to part with her. I was told by two of my vets that she would get a flare-up of Cystitis for the rest of her life now and then.

I have two other house cats, and buying expensive cat food for Cystitis for all three of my cats to eat was not an option that would work. I knew I would miss Catrenia terribly, but I thought her best option would be to live with my vet, who always wanted to have her. I called my vet and asked him if he would still like Catrenia, and he said he would still love to have her. Catrenia lived in the vet’s office for some time and recovered entirely by eating her exceptional cat food for Cystitis. She could get a flare-up again, but now she lives with a vet that can treat her every need. I visited Catrenia at my vet’s office at least once every two weeks. I could see that she was healthy and very contented living there.

Catrenia now lives in my vet’s house along with one other house cat that my vet has. Catrenia can now get all the care that her condition calls for 24/7.

Tags Cat Emergency, Signs of a Sick Cat, What Should I be Feeding My Cat ?, Whats Upsetting My Cat ?

Curiousity Can Kill Your Cat

Curiosity Can Kill Your Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 14, 2015
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Cats have been trapped behind walls during remodeling. Kittens have fallen in wells. The kitten’s owner tied a towel on the end of a fishing pole and managed to get the kitten out of the well by the kitten grabbing onto the towel and reeling the kitten up out of the well. One party lit a candle in their kitchen, and their cat knocked it over and burned most of their house.

A tenant of mine did not know that her cat had gotten in her clothes dryer. The cat tumbled around in the clothes dryer for at least 20 minutes. When my tenant opened the dryer door, her cat stumbled out and had blood coming from her mouth. Luckily her cat made a full recovery. Another person told me her cat had gotten into her washing machine. She was washing her clothes on a gentle cycle. When she opened the lid to the washing machine, her cat was furious and upset. Her cat made a full recovery.

Cats love to sit on car motors and tires when the weather gets colder. Look at your car tires to ensure you do not run over your outdoor cats. Put used motor oil and anti-freeze in a container your cat cannot get into. Anti-freeze has a sweet taste that cats like, and they will die from drinking it. Keep all of your poisons and chemicals out of kitties’ reach.

We once had a cat that got in our grain auger and survived his ordeal. He rode in the grain wagon to the elevator. When the wagon was dumped at the elevator, he staggered out. They put him back in the empty wagon, and we let him out at home. He was fine and lived to be an old cat. I think he used up at least one of his nine lives.

Cats are interested, which is a sign of intelligence. They can get into trouble in a hurry by their trinket’s nature. Always ensure your cat is accounted for when working on different projects in your home and outdoors. Your cat’s life may depend on it.

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Picking Out a Veterinarian

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 30, 2015
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I have several vets that I can choose from. I like all of my vets equally. I have three different vets that I can take my cats to.

I want a vet that genuinely loves and cares for all pets. I can depend on my vet for a nighttime emergency. My cat Kohl broke his leg at 8:00 PM one evening. My vet put a cast on his leg that evening. He was very concerned about my cat’s pain and immediately gave him a pain pill.

My vets send reminder cards of when my cats are due for distemper or rabies shots. When I have taken a cat home after being spayed or neutered, they call me to ensure my cat is OK.

Pick out a vet that will answer your questions quickly and accurately. I need a vet that is on call 24/7. Our pets can get very sick in the middle of the night. I do not want to go to a vet in the middle of the night unfamiliar to my cat.

If you are boarding your cat, give them your vet’s contact information, or they will take your pet to their vet on call.

Some of my vets are large and small animal vets. My other vets specialize in small animals only. They will trim my cat’s claws free of charge if I visit them regularly.

My vets are polite, helpful, compassionate, and concerned about my cat’s well-being. They treat my cats gently and always give them a complete checkup when needed.

I hope this helps you pick out a vet for your cat.

Tags Cat Emergency, Whats Upsetting My Cat ?

Signs of a Sick Cat

A healthy cat should have bright and shiny fur. They should have bright clear eyes. The ears should be clean and free of ear mites. A healthy cat will want to play and be outgoing. A healthy cat will eat the food you generally put out for him. Their tail should be straight up or slightly down.

If you notice a sudden change in your cat’s behavior,r he may be sick. A cat that quits using his litter box could have a bladder problem or diarrhea. A cat that starts sneezing or coughing could have something more severe or distemper. If your cat displays an odd behavior you have never noticed, watch him, as he may be ill.

The sick cats that I have had displayed their symptoms of sickness slowly. Kittens have started with a sneeze that has turned into a distemper. If your cat starts sleeping most of the day away in an area away from you, it could be a sign of illness. Sleeping in the bathtub could mean he has a bladder problem or kidney failure. They sleep in your tub to cool down from a fever. If your cat seems to be straining or howling in pain at the litter box and is a male, he may have a blockage as far as being able to pass his urine. Take him to your vet ASAP. A condition such as this can be life-threatening quickly. When cleaning your cat’s litter box, if you notice blood in their bowel movement, have your vet give him a blood test to determine the cause. If you see worms in the litter box, have your cat dewormed. Worms will cause weight loss and a lack of luster to their fur.

I discovered one of my cats had terrible teeth by scratching under her chin. She winced in pain. My vet pulled the bad teeth, and she was fine.

If your cat vomits for three days, take him to your vet ASAP. He could have a severe condition. He could have a blockage in his intestines.

If your cat fails to clean himself or the tail hangs down, he is not feeling well. Another sign of bad health is runny or dirty eyes.

Make sure your cat has his shots up to date. Take your cat in for his annual physical, as this will prevent many health problems. I hope you and your cat stay healthy.

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