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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2004More purrs, please!
Something just isn't right about this cat. Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of vaccinations and wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating well, and see if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about this. I would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. I am also downright angry. They were supposed to groom her, and I told them to do it with as little trauma to the cat as possible, i.e. I didn't care what it looked like, but the matts had to come out because they were so severe..Her entire stomache and sides and chest were one big huge nasty matt. She looks awful. They shaved her to the skin except for her back. That's okay, but they didn't bathe her! She still is nasty dirty. But the *worst* part is, I was horrified to find a 1" cut on her side that had been stitched up!! I did call and let them know. The secretary explained that the vet tech "nicked" her side and they were supposed to have told me but forgot. I really tried to be gracious about the whole thing but man-o-mister it was hard. She also explained that they were having plumbing problems and were unable to bathe her. Not to get picky, but I did pay for a full grooming. Anyway. Just venting I guess. Sherry Sherry said: > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think > he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of > vaccinations and wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating > well, and see if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about > this. I would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. I will keep the cats purring for her, and offer my best wishes myself. I would as you say wait a day or so. She could be feeling a little out of sorts because of the vaccinations, and worming. Not to mention the trauma of what was done to her. > I am also downright angry. They were supposed to groom her, and I told them to > do it with as little trauma to the cat as possible, i.e. I didn't care what it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > but they didn't bathe her! She still is nasty dirty. But the *worst* part is, I > was horrified to find a 1" cut on her side that had been stitched up!! I will grow back, and she will be a pretty cat again. But the cut is kinda bad. But they stitched it up at least. Just keep an eye on it . I'm sure she will be fine. > I did call and let them know. The secretary explained that the vet tech > "nicked" her side and they were supposed to have told me but forgot. I really > tried to be gracious about the whole thing but man-o-mister it was hard. She > also explained that they were having plumbing problems and were unable to bathe > her. Not to get picky, but I did pay for a full grooming. Did they offer to bathe her later free of charge? if not they should. Again best wishes. rrb Maybe it all - shots, worming, shaving, sutures in side.....strangers doing these things to her.....just wore the kitty out. To me the #1 evidence of how they feel is *eating*. She's eating well, so maybe she just needs to recover from all that unpleasantness at TED's. : Sherry said: : > Something just isn't right about this cat. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] : : rrb > Something just isn't right about this cat. Even though the vet pronounced > her in relatively good shape, I just don't think he's right. She is too > mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of vaccinations and > wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating well, and see > if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about this. I > would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. If they nicked her and stitched the cut, they must have anaethetised her after all despite what they said - so as the others said, that + vaccs + trauma in general may have knocked her for six. Perhaps she's one of these cats that reacts badly to vaccs. As you say, give it a day or two to see if she improves. Purrs coming for her to cheer up quickly. Deb.  Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield She could be a bit depressed after all she's gone through. Nanny > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sherry Sounds as if she's been under anaesthetic/sedated. If her matts were that bad, she'd probably need to be. As for the pricing - they really should refund you part of the cost - you are not being picky. Cheers, helen s (p.s. give the less-furred one some gentle earscritches from me) --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove dependency on fame & fortune h*$el*$$e**nd***$o$ts***i*$*$m**m$$o*n**s@$*$a$$o**l.c**$*$om$$ Purrs on the way. I'm sorry they didn't do a good job grooming her. Demand to speak to the manager and ask for a refund or a voucher for a future grooming. That's unacceptable customer service! SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Sherry continued purrs on the way the little one. I hope she perks up quickly. That is awful about the cut and and that they didn't bathe her, you may not want to take your cats there for grooming again. Is it possible she's mopey from the vaccines? Purrs, Fuga > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think > he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of > vaccinations and wormed her, .... She > also explained that they were having plumbing problems and were unable to bathe > her. Not to get picky, but I did pay for a full grooming. ...> Sherry Hi Sherry, The cat has been traumatized by being abandoned and cold, the vet visit, the grooming that included being cut enough to need stitches (not a "nick" in my book), as well as receiving a full load of vaccinations and worming. No wonder she seems mopey and lethargic. I think you are right to give her time. She may have some underlying problem, but most likely you are seeing her reaction to all of the above and she is perfectly healthy and just needs to adjust. I'm not sure if she should be bathed or not with a fresh cut. Also, will she need to go back to have the stitches out? If it is O.K. to bathe her, now that she is shaved, do you think you could do it? You are so sweet to take this cat in and care so much about her. I think that given time, things will work out O.K. You should demand your money back for the work that was not done, though. We'll be sending soothing purrs to the kitty and hugs to you. Annie, accompanied by Cinder and Rosie >Hi Sherry, >The cat has been traumatized by being abandoned and cold, the vet visit, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >We'll be sending soothing purrs to the kitty and hugs to you. >Annie, accompanied by Cinder and Rosie I think you're right. Hindsight is always clear, but I should have never let him start the vaccinations. There's no risk that she's going to catch any disease isolated in the house. I should have waited till she was more built up physically. Note to self, never do that again. I'm going to bathe her myself,but not now. The matts had to come out, that was the most important thing. They were so bad she had sores on her belly. I'll take the stitches out myself, no more vet trips unless absolutely necessary. She's maybe a little bit perked up this morning, but not much. She is eating like a horse though, annd I think that's a very good sign. From the cats I've seen before, the ones who are piggish eaters seem to be the ones with the strongest "will to live." Thank you all. Sherry > She's maybe a little bit perked up this morning, but not much. She is eating > like a horse though, annd I think that's a very good sign. From the cats I've > seen before, the ones who are piggish eaters seem to be the ones with the > strongest "will to live." That's some good news, at least. Purrsthat she continues perking up and that she was only a bit under the weather from everything that happened to her. I think you are doing a wonderful thing for this pretty little kitty, Sherry. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki >>Hi Sherry, >>The cat has been traumatized by being abandoned and cold, the vet visit, [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > >Sherry Perhaps in a few days, you could "pet" her with a warm washcloth. That might be less stressful after all she has been through. We send purrs for her return to good health. Purrs for you too! MLB > I think you are right to give her time. She may have some underlying > problem, but most likely you are seeing her reaction to all of the above and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > If it is O.K. to bathe her, now that she is shaved, do you think you could > do it? Might she not simply attend to that little detail, herself, now the mats are gone and she can get her tongue down to the skin? (In which case, you might want to make sure she doesn't remove those stiches herself!) > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think > he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of > vaccinations and wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating > well, and see if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about > this. I would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. Oh, the poor dear! We definitely will keep sending restorative purrs. It does sound like she's recovering from sedation and from the trauma of the experience. I'd suggest making sure she has a nice, quiet, comfortable place to nap and feel safe, with access to a litter box, fresh water, and some nice, smelly canned food. Give her a day or two to hide away and rest up, stopping in to pet and cuddle her as often as you can, and after that day or two I suspect you'll find that she's nicely recovered. When I captured my Sammy kitten back in July he was pretty sick. He spent three days at the vet, and even then when I brought him home he was very mopy and lethargic and had to receive antibiotics twice a day for two weeks. But after medicating him for a couple of days and keeping him isolated in the bathroom with a nice, comfortable bed and the amenities mentioned above he was like a new kitten. Dan > I am also downright angry. They were supposed to groom her, and I told them to > do it with as little trauma to the cat as possible, i.e. I didn't care what it [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Sherry > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think > he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of > vaccinations and wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating > well, and see if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about > this. I would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. I will send you both soothing purrs. Poor kitty has been through a lot and may just need time to rest and recuperate. When we got Chester home from the shelter, he was mopey and sick as a dog. He's now a lustrous big fluffy ball of angelic love. We will purr and purr for you. Susan M Otis and Chester > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Sherry I will say, it is hard to shave close under bad matts, but it sure seems they could have bathed her!! More purrs will come. I'm sure she's lethargic because she has had a very tough time and vacs can sure make them loggy. I hope you are able to get her cleaned up. They sure should have said something AND given you a break on the price. Karen oh dear. Bring her back and have them bathe her free when the nick has healed. Poor baby. We will keep purring and praying for the little thing. Jazz & his mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we came, to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sherry Purrs, and healing prayers on the way as well as headbutts for you, Sherry for taking in this poor baby. Hobbes, Selena, Lacey and Julie >Something just isn't right about this cat. >Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think >he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. He did give her the first round of >vaccinations and wormed her, so I'm going to wait a bit, since she is eating >well, and see if she rebounds next day or two. I just don't feel right about >this. I would truly appreciate your continued purrs if you get a chance. Purrs for Biskit to be well soon. Although none of mine have ever had any problems, I've heard of some who get a little sick from the shots, so am hoping this is all that's going on. Of course being half-starved and out in the weather as she was probably would make an adverse reaction more likely. >I am also downright angry. They were supposed to groom her, and I told them to >do it with as little trauma to the cat as possible, i.e. I didn't care what it [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >also explained that they were having plumbing problems and were unable to bathe >her. Not to get picky, but I did pay for a full grooming. Sounds like a botched job - level of care just not up to snuff. I suppose it would be understandable that the person who delivered her to you to be taken home may not know about the cut, but you'd think they would have stuck a note or something on the carrier so they could have made some effort to explain. Hey, if they were having plumbing problems and couldn't perform a full grooming you'd think they should have told you up front. At the very least I'd expect some discount on the price since they didn't really do the job. >Anyway. Just venting I guess. I expect to hear that everyone here understands just how upsetting this would be - and I would have expected the staff at the clinic to understand as well. >Sherry BTW, my vet sends out a birthday postcard offering to give them a free bath every year. Unfortunately for Little Bit, she was the first one who recieved an offer for a bath, so she's the only one of mine who I ever took in for a bath. She got so stressed by the experience that I decided it just wasn't worth it, 'course mine are all short haired and don't get the mats like a long hair might. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Poor baby -- purrs going out that she will be fine. I'd start thinking about looking for another vet, though! Ginger-lyn >Something just isn't right about this cat. >Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >Sherry > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > also explained that they were having plumbing problems and were unable to bathe > her. Not to get picky, but I did pay for a full grooming. If it were me, I'd change vets! Of course, I don't know where you live, so that may not be an easy option for you. Here in greater Los Angeles, there seem to be veterinary hospitals every few blocks in any remotely commercial/residential area, so it's easy to simply keep trying until you find one to your liking. Lots of purrs and best wishes for the kitty, and calming hugs for you, Sherry, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think > he's right. She is too mopey, too lethargic. <snip Suggest u go elsewhere with your kitty. http://community.webtv.net/MindBender1949/BratCats > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sherry vent away - and we'll keep purring for the little sweetie. Brenda <snip> >Anyway. Just venting I guess. > >Sherry That's what friends are for!! Vent all you need to. Purrs are on the way that she just needs food and rest. As for that vet, is there another vet in the area? It doesn't sound like such a good establishment.... --Kim and Lucy >That's what friends are for!! Vent all you need to. Purrs are on the >way that she just needs food and rest. As for that vet, is there >another vet in the area? It doesn't sound like such a good >establishment.... > >--Kim and Lucy Thanks, Kim. It wasn't my regular vet I went to--another mistake. The vet I use is in the city, and the news had said the roads were icy there. (it's a 110 mile round trip). I was afraid to drive it alone in my stupid car. So I took her to a vet that the Humane Society uses here, and I thought he was okay with cats. It's obvious he is not. I won't be going back and am also going to speak to the shelter director and ask her if she's had any negative experiences with him. I saw a couple more things there that just didn't set right with me also. It's so hard to find a vet who is good with cats here. They all seem to be more concerned with cattle & horses. It really stinks having to transport a cat two & half hours round trip just to get to a decent vet. But I guess I'll have to keep doing it. Sherry. > >That's what friends are for!! Vent all you need to. Purrs are on the > >way that she just needs food and rest. As for that vet, is there [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > & half hours round trip just to get to a decent vet. But I guess I'll have to > keep doing it. I have a friend in Minnesota's "North Woods" country who has the same problem. Most of the local vets are mainly large animal practice, unless she wants to drive into the closest city - about the same distance as yours, I think - and icy roads are a factor for her, too. I'm so sorry to hear the good vet is so far away from your home. The journey must be stressful for the kitty as well as for you. Best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip>It really stinks having to transport a cat two > & half hours round trip just to get to a decent vet. But I guess I'll have to > keep doing it. > > Sherry. Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to another vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? And if they are good, maybe don't go back to this first vet. Sending purrs and headbutts from Thailand, -- Britta Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sherry >Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to another >vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? Oh, I think you're absolutely right. Since she has perked up some, I'm going to wait a couple of weeks, then start over. Ask the vet for an overall health evaluation. Poor thing. I really screwed this one up. Sherry > >Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to another > >vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? > > Oh, I think you're absolutely right. Since she has perked up some, I'm going to > wait a couple of weeks, then start over. Ask the vet for an overall health > evaluation. Poor thing. I really screwed this one up. Oh Sherry, don't beat yourself up about it. I just read your other post where you mentioned that your regular vet is 2.5 hours away. I would have done the same thing in your situation, taking a stressed cat on a 2.5 hour car ride would just add to the stress. I hope she continues to improve, she sure is a pretty one! -- Britta Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album Sherry, I can relate to your lack of vets good with cats locally because a close high-school chum of mine became a vet (her childhood dream) eventually and I long ago lost touch with her.....she disappeared deep into "cheese country" - some tiny rural place in Wisconsiin - specializing in small pets, cats and dogs; last I heard from mutual friends years ago was that since all surrounding vets only worked on cows and horses she and vet hubby were overwhelmed with business as they had provided a real accomodation to the community's small pet owners there, and all were making good profits as none were a threat to the others. : > >Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to : another [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] : Check out pictures of Vino at: : http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album >> Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to >> another vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry You didn't screw it up, she's better off now than before she came to you. SignatureAdrian A house is not a home, without a cat. >>Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to another >>vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Sherry Sherry - Nope, you didn't screw up *at all*. You're trying to give that cat the care she needs, but you can't do that if *you're* not safe, and driving 110 miles on icy roads isn't exactly the safest thing to do. Besides, that long a drive might have been as traumatic to the cat (and you) as the trip to the less than desirable vet. You couldn't know what was going to happen, and made the best choices you could. If she's perking up, then you're still making the best choices you can, and you're doing a wonderful thing for that kitty. The Fairfax felines and I are purring and sending good thoughts that she recovers quickly, and bravo purrs to you for doing such a good thing. Chris, Tripper, Katie, and Hazard > >>Sherry, that's terrible about your vet. Can you maybe take her to another > >>vet? For a second opinion on what may be wrong with her? [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > that she recovers quickly, and bravo purrs to you for doing such a > good thing. What Chris said! And added purrs & prayers and waggy-ness from over here. If she hasn't fully recovered once the roads have de-iced, then you may want to make the trip to your usual vet. But even with the cut and the lack of bath, Biskit was still far better off seeing a less-than-desirable vet than no vet at all. You are doing 100% the right thing. Yowie > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Sherry I'm not surprised she's lethargic after all she's been through the last few days. Purrs that she'll pick up soon, I'm sure she will when she realizes she's home and safe. SignatureAdrian A house is not a home, without a cat. Sorry to hearof your problems with your * no name* cat Sherry is it a home brand? forgive me just having a bit of fun, hope she is feeling better soon Purrrrs for you both Jean P. > Something just isn't right about this cat. > Even though the vet pronounced her in relatively good shape, I just don't think [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Sherry >Sorry to hearof your problems with your * no name* cat Sherry >is it a home brand? forgive me just having a bit of fun, hope >she is feeling better soon Purrrrs for you both Jean P. Thanks, Jean. The cat actually didn't *have* a name when I wrote that post! Her name is Biskit now. She's really improved since that post. Thinking about letting her out of the bedroom and see how she does with the others pretty soon. Sherry Glad to hear of her improvement, thats a cute name hope she goes well with the others ,I'm sure she will Jean. > >Sorry to hearof your problems with your * no name* cat Sherry > >is it a home brand? forgive me just having a bit of fun, hope [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Sherry |
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