A Nightmare Has Begun

[K & L]

Lisa, just remember that the antibiotics you are giving DO NOT cure the (viral) URI nor do they lessen the symptoms, all they do is prevent a further bacterial infection from setting in while the cat is compromised. The reason I bring this up is so you do not feel guilty if you cannot give the medicine to any particular cat. Whether they get the pills or not, the URI MUST run its course.

As Kim says, just watch their eating/drinking. And remember that an adult (normally healthy) cat CAN go a few days without food.

Good luck, this too shall pass.

Thanks Jen! Bentley seems better today, but poor Barney is having a tough time of it. I'll keep you all posted.

[mruffruff]

Boy, do I feel for you.

I had 12 of 14 go through URI a month ago. Most of mine are semi-feral so medicating was almost impossible. I got some Orbax from my vet and got half a tablet into the friendlier ones, but most went without. It took a couple of weeks but it finally went away.

I think the ouside cats actually have a better chance to avoid/get over it because they can breathe uncontaminated air. Those of mine that like to be in the cat run got better faster than the ones who stayed inside all day.

With 30 cats, you may have a longer period to live through. Not all cats will get it at the same time; kinda the domino effect.

A drink every night might help! Can't hurt.

[catmandu]

I have a room that is set aside for Cats who need to be isolated, like Precious who has her Ouchy Ear.
We are adding Our Prayers to your Cats, and hope that All Are Well very soon.

[Russian Blue]

I'm sorry to hear that Lisa. Sending many 'get well' vibes to your crew.

[ramanth]

Oh my. Many healing vibes sent to your kitty crew. *hugs*

[Catsnclay]

Do you think it has any relation to the wierd weather we have been having lately?


Last week we broke a "high" record of 89 degrees, and today our "high" will only be 55! I think we skipped the 70 & 60 degree weather all together!!

I know everyone I've been talking to has the sniffles, bet the cats can catch it too!

I know this doesn't help you in any way, but just a thought.

[kimlovescats]

Jen is right. The antibiotics do nothing for the virus itself. Also, they can go without eating a few days. The main thing is to look for signs of dehydration.