Potentially Sick Cat. Do you think I should go to the Vet?

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Bill - 28 Aug 2003 19:47 GMT

I have a 16 YO female cat that has gotten somewhat lathargic - but not
completly so - over the last couple of days, she seems to be uninating more
and not eating, and her ears sometimes feel a little cold. The obvious thing
is to take her to the vet but I'm a little reluctant to do that for two
reasons. 1. My (only) other cat had similiar symptoms (but much worse) in May
and I brought her there. And she died there alone. In a place she hated. This
cat is even worse about going to the vet.
2. I'm guessing it is a kidney problem, though I'm not really sure, and if so
can they do anything about that and what is the point of putting her through
that?

Any suggestions?

Bill D

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Niels Peter - 28 Aug 2003 19:55 GMT

> 2. I'm guessing it is a kidney problem, though I'm not really sure,
> and if so can they do anything about that and what is the point of
> putting her through that?

Depending on how advanced the problem is, a lot can be done about kidney
problems, especially diet-wise.
But the problem can really be due to a number of different reasons
including depression (yes, cats can get that, too).
So I'm afraid you have to see the vet.

Niels Peter

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Cathy Friedmann - 28 Aug 2003 20:07 GMT

Yes, I think you should bring her to the vet. It won't do her any more good
at home if she's ill & needs treatment, than bringing her in will.

I also thought of kidney failure as a possibility, though who knows? - until
she gets examined, blood work done, etc. In case that's what it turns out
to be, here's an excellent website about kidney failure (chronic renal
failure) & treatment for it:
http://www.felinecrf.org/index.htm

Cathy

--
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("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

> I have a 16 YO female cat that has gotten somewhat lathargic - but not
> completly so - over the last couple of days, she seems to be uninating more
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> Bill D

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Betsy - 29 Aug 2003 03:20 GMT

Sorry to piggyback. I concur with Cathy.

I sympathize about losing a cat at the vet. It has happened to me too, and
the grief and the guilt are hard to bear.

So, why don't you discuss this with the vet? Ask if you can visit, ask if
they have overnight care.

And finally, if you don't have confidence in your vet, just go to another.
Get some recommendations, and get moving!

> Yes, I think you should bring her to the vet. It won't do her any more good
> at home if she's ill & needs treatment, than bringing her in will.
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Judy - 29 Aug 2003 03:21 GMT

> I have a 16 YO female cat that has gotten somewhat lathargic - but not
> completly so - over the last couple of days, she seems to be uninating more
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> Bill D

As much as you might hate to do so - take her to the vet. The vet is the
only one who can provide direction.

Judy

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IBen Getiner - 29 Aug 2003 10:40 GMT

> I have a 16 YO female cat that has gotten somewhat lathargic - but not
> completly so - over the last couple of days, she seems to be uninating more
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> Bill D

Is she also drinking more in conjunction with the excessive urination?
Could be diabetes. If she's drinking a lot as well, you'd better do
something about it quick. otherwise, you'll have a blind cat on your
hands. And that ain't too cool, especially when she thinks her rear
end is over the litter box when it ain't. Rearranging the furniture is
a no-can-do as well. (the ex had a blind cat that I made her get rid
of before we got married).

IBen

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Bill - 29 Aug 2003 19:50 GMT

Thanks for the responses.

We went to the vet today, he is pretty sure it is kidney failure. He took some
blood and we will have the results on Tues. He also gave Shelia some fluids
under the skin and we will see how it goes, but it does not look too good.

We're back home now and I'm pretty broken up.

BillD

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Saffyr - 30 Aug 2003 15:03 GMT

Good luck and Bright Blessings to you and your furry child.
Saffyr

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