mrspunkysmom
11-12-2014, 01:07 AM
Update on Sam. I'm not sure how long this will stay up.
He is a little dehydrated. I gave some sub-Q fluids when I got home. First time for me. He kept trying to move and knocking the needle out. But I persevered. He wasn't obnoxious over the needle. He did bite me when I gave him the oral liquid antibiotic. I really think this is a dental issue.
I met a different vet in this practice. I didn't like her. She did list some of the issues that could cause this: infection, tumor, neuro. She didn't think we should do anything until we resolved the eye problem, stating that most people can't afford an MRI to find the cause of the dilation. And that practice doesn't have an MRI. She did not offer an x-ray, nor did she ask what I want to do. I felt like she was trying to leave it up in the air or that she gave up.
I think it is his stomatitis. If it isn't we will deal with that, but for now it is the best option. He has had blood work done this year, and it is normal. He has a history of dental problems. Resorptive teeth, broken teeth, abscesses, allergies to plaque, infections., etc.
He gets bottle water rather than tap water. I encourage them to eat wet food. He prefers dry but eats the wet lately. I may soak his favorite wet food and see if he will eat it.
What is it with vets that assume people don't try to take care of their pets? I'm guessing most don't, but I have six. This isn't just a couch cat. So I had to explain to her how I do things. SIGH
I bring the food to Sam to encourage him to eat. Tonight he is getting fresh chicken broth that he loves. They get cooked Tilapia on occasion.
Pilling Sam is difficult. The last vet and the tech with her found that out. It was nice to hear her admit that he is hard to Pill. Or give oral liquid meds too. It also took at least two days for his body to absorb the Sub-Q fluids the first time.
Other than hydrating, she didn't want me doing anything including antibiotics because cats can smell them a long way off.
My response was that something needs to be done to alleviate his symptoms. I don't think this is all emotions and jealousy on his part. I've had other kitty guests in the past. It wasn't an issue.
I scheduled a dental for the 20th, and I will insist that this person not do the surgery.
Is surgery wise at this time? I have a friend that says no. The doc didn't say no when I insisted. I will call the vet office to ask for a different vet and a better consultation.
Please let me know what you think and especially if you have any alternatives I could try to help my boy. Thanks.
He is a little dehydrated. I gave some sub-Q fluids when I got home. First time for me. He kept trying to move and knocking the needle out. But I persevered. He wasn't obnoxious over the needle. He did bite me when I gave him the oral liquid antibiotic. I really think this is a dental issue.
I met a different vet in this practice. I didn't like her. She did list some of the issues that could cause this: infection, tumor, neuro. She didn't think we should do anything until we resolved the eye problem, stating that most people can't afford an MRI to find the cause of the dilation. And that practice doesn't have an MRI. She did not offer an x-ray, nor did she ask what I want to do. I felt like she was trying to leave it up in the air or that she gave up.
I think it is his stomatitis. If it isn't we will deal with that, but for now it is the best option. He has had blood work done this year, and it is normal. He has a history of dental problems. Resorptive teeth, broken teeth, abscesses, allergies to plaque, infections., etc.
He gets bottle water rather than tap water. I encourage them to eat wet food. He prefers dry but eats the wet lately. I may soak his favorite wet food and see if he will eat it.
What is it with vets that assume people don't try to take care of their pets? I'm guessing most don't, but I have six. This isn't just a couch cat. So I had to explain to her how I do things. SIGH
I bring the food to Sam to encourage him to eat. Tonight he is getting fresh chicken broth that he loves. They get cooked Tilapia on occasion.
Pilling Sam is difficult. The last vet and the tech with her found that out. It was nice to hear her admit that he is hard to Pill. Or give oral liquid meds too. It also took at least two days for his body to absorb the Sub-Q fluids the first time.
Other than hydrating, she didn't want me doing anything including antibiotics because cats can smell them a long way off.
My response was that something needs to be done to alleviate his symptoms. I don't think this is all emotions and jealousy on his part. I've had other kitty guests in the past. It wasn't an issue.
I scheduled a dental for the 20th, and I will insist that this person not do the surgery.
Is surgery wise at this time? I have a friend that says no. The doc didn't say no when I insisted. I will call the vet office to ask for a different vet and a better consultation.
Please let me know what you think and especially if you have any alternatives I could try to help my boy. Thanks.