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H. Howard - 20 Dec 2003 14:38 GMT

Just thought I would ask some advice... cant seem to find a vet open this
weekend (Its Saturday) and my boy cat, about 5 months old, hasnt eaten in 2
or 3 days and seems to have trouble going to the bathroom (he goes outside
so not sure exactly if he has gone as he slips out quietly). I am getting
quite worried although he doesnt seem too miserable otherwise...sleeps alot
but also purrs and plays a little. But he refuses to drink or eat. Any
advice....could he just be constipated or a tummy ache? He is kind of young
for crystals forming in urinary tract isnt he? He does lick down there more
often than usual so perhaps it is irritated or blocked. Any advice would be
appreciated as I cant get to a vet until Monday!!!

-Helen in Sweden

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Laura R. - 20 Dec 2003 14:50 GMT

circa Sat, 20 Dec 2003 14:38:09 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
H. Howard (helgax@yahoo.com) said,

> Just thought I would ask some advice... cant seem to find a vet open this
> weekend (Its Saturday) and my boy cat, about 5 months old, hasnt eaten in 2
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> often than usual so perhaps it is irritated or blocked. Any advice would be
> appreciated as I cant get to a vet until Monday!!!

Is there *no* vet that you can get him into? If this is blockage, he
could be dead by Monday.

Laura

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H. Howard - 20 Dec 2003 14:55 GMT

Ive called about 4 vet offices I have found online and they are all
closed.....I am living in rural Sweden so things arent very accessible here,
and I dont speak the language but still trying to find something....

> Is there *no* vet that you can get him into? If this is blockage, he
> could be dead by Monday.
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> I am Dyslexia of Borg,
> Your a.s will be laminated.

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Laura R. - 20 Dec 2003 15:13 GMT

circa Sat, 20 Dec 2003 14:55:19 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
H. Howard (helgax@yahoo.com) said,

> Ive called about 4 vet offices I have found online and they are all
> closed.....I am living in rural Sweden so things arent very accessible here,
> and I dont speak the language but still trying to find something....

Good luck. I hope it turns out to be nothing, but if it's a blockage,
time really is of the essence. Is the kitty dehydrated? Have you seen
him even trying to urinate?

Laura

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Your a.s will be laminated.

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H. Howard - 20 Dec 2003 16:00 GMT

He doesnt seem dehydrated and in fact seems sort of normal except for not
wanting his food or water...he has had some milk today and goes out every
few hours to use the toilet but not sure if anything is coming out (he stops
when I look!). I am trying to give him stuff to lick so he wont be too
thirsty or starved.... but highly frustrating when everything seems to be
shut down around here... thanks for the replies...

> Good luck. I hope it turns out to be nothing, but if it's a blockage,
> time really is of the essence. Is the kitty dehydrated? Have you seen
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> I am Dyslexia of Borg,
> Your a.s will be laminated.

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~*SooZy*~ - 20 Dec 2003 17:00 GMT

> He doesnt seem dehydrated and in fact seems sort of normal except for not
> wanting his food or water...he has had some milk today and goes out every
> few hours to use the toilet but not sure if anything is coming out (he stops
> when I look!). I am trying to give him stuff to lick so he wont be too
> thirsty or starved.... but highly frustrating when everything seems to be
> shut down around here... thanks for the replies...

Cat milk that is I hope!

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Cathy Friedmann - 20 Dec 2003 19:21 GMT

> > He doesnt seem dehydrated and in fact seems sort of normal except for not
> > wanting his food or water...he has had some milk today and goes out every
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>
> Cat milk that is I hope!

IME, cats aren't usually allergic to (lactose-intolerant of) milk. Small
sample, but of my 4 cats, none of them have had problems drinking milk.

Also, if not too sure, one can offer some diluted milk - say 50-50 of
water-milk. Enough of the flavor to entice a cat who likes milk.

Cathy

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"Staccato signals of constant information..."
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jwr4@webtv.net - 27 Dec 2003 02:28 GMT

If by some chance you have some vitamin C around, give him about 250
mgs. This often works if there is a minor urinary tract infection. He
should still see a vet as soon as possible. Hopefully it isn't a
blockage.

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Cathy Friedmann - 20 Dec 2003 16:24 GMT

Is there perhaps a friend or neighbor who (speaks Swedish) could call for
you, to describe the problems? I have no idea about in Sweden, but here,
vets have people on call during closed office hours to handle emergencies.
IOW, if were to call the vet's while they're normally closed, an answering
service would give the on-call vet my name, ph. number, & short description
of the problem, then the vet would call me back in short order & set up an
emergency appt. if s/he thought it wise.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

> Ive called about 4 vet offices I have found online and they are all
> closed.....I am living in rural Sweden so things arent very accessible here,
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> > I am Dyslexia of Borg,
> > Your a.s will be laminated.

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H. Howard - 20 Dec 2003 16:35 GMT

Well the numbers I called didnt seem to have a 24 hour number...one number
gave another number which I called (I know a tiny bit of swedish) but that
was a dead end, most others say they are back in on Monday.... seems crazy I
know but thats Sweden (closed on weekends!)...so need to know any treatment
i can do for the cat myself.

> Is there perhaps a friend or neighbor who (speaks Swedish) could call for
> you, to describe the problems? I have no idea about in Sweden, but here,
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> > > I am Dyslexia of Borg,
> > > Your a.s will be laminated.

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~*SooZy*~ - 20 Dec 2003 16:06 GMT

> Just thought I would ask some advice... cant seem to find a vet open this
> weekend (Its Saturday) and my boy cat, about 5 months old, hasnt eaten in 2
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>
> -Helen in Sweden

Is there no way you can get him to another vet any sooner?
purring is not always a good sign, cats purr to comfort themselves when in
pain too etc. Is he eating? drinking?

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H. Howard - 20 Dec 2003 16:18 GMT

He just drinks a bit of milk every few hours....but doesnt want any food and
ive tried all his faves...

If i could find a vet that was open weekends, i would be there now!

> Is there no way you can get him to another vet any sooner?
> purring is not always a good sign, cats purr to comfort themselves when in
> pain too etc. Is he eating? drinking?

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Joan Brandt - 21 Dec 2003 08:46 GMT

Try putting out a litter box and keep him indoors. You should be able to
gauge output. This may be an off the wall suggestion but, maybe at the
grocer in the pet food section you could find someone who can give you some
info about finding help.
Good luck,
Joan

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Wendy - 26 Dec 2003 04:02 GMT

How did you make out with your kitty? Did you get him to the vet monday?
What did they say?

W

Just thought I would ask some advice... cant seem to find a vet open this
weekend (Its Saturday) and my boy cat, about 5 months old, hasnt eaten in 2
or 3 days and seems to have trouble going to the bathroom (he goes outside
so not sure exactly if he has gone as he slips out quietly). I am getting
quite worried although he doesnt seem too miserable otherwise...sleeps alot
but also purrs and plays a little. But he refuses to drink or eat. Any
advice....could he just be constipated or a tummy ache? He is kind of young
for crystals forming in urinary tract isnt he? He does lick down there more
often than usual so perhaps it is irritated or blocked. Any advice would be
appreciated as I cant get to a vet until Monday!!!

-Helen in Sweden

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