Sky Will Be Going To The Vet On Fri. Unless He Gets Worse

[krazyaboutkatz]

Well I'm pretty sure it's allergies because even though I've given him 2 doses of his pills, he was still sneezing a little bit this morning and I can also hear him breathing. It sounds like he's snoring. I bet he's allergic to my very old ugly carpet.

I really want to get new carpet but I've been putting it off because of Starr's diarrhea problems and then I was also having peeing problems. Maybe sometime in 2008 if all continues to go well, I'll finally get it replaced. I'd love to get hard wood floors or some other kind of hard floors but I can't because I live on the 2nd floor in a condo complex and in our home owners rules I can't have any hard floors except in my kitchen and bathrooms.

[Felicia's Mom]

I just saw this thread. I hope Sky contiinues to improve.

[Catty1]

kk - what is under the carpet? Could you at least remove it and get a large factory carpet section to use as an 'area rug' til you can get real carpeting done?

A factory second would probably cost as much as a few vet visits...might wanna think about that. I hope you come to some solution!

[krazyaboutkatz]

[QUOTE=Catty1]kk - what is under the carpet? Could you at least remove it and get a large factory carpet section to use as an 'area rug' til you can get real carpeting done?

The floor under the carpet is a type of concrete. I forgot the specific term for it. I have this carpet running throughout my condo except in my 2 bathrooms and kitchen so removing a small portion wouldn't really be an option. The carpet was here when I moved in which was back in March 1989 so it's very old but it's a very good quality carpet because it has worn very well except for areas where my cats have clawed it to death.

[Catty1]

OK...just one more idea then I will shut up!

How about renting a steam rug cleaner from the grocery store, and use VERY little soap (and rinse well). It might get enough allergic stuff out of the rug to help Sky. Maybe there is a 'green' soap you can use as well.

Hope Sky feels better soon!