What Vet web sigt do you depend on?

[janelle]

I forgot to say the vet did give him a steroid shot. What does that do?

I am thinkiing of taking him to a pet hospital but they may want to charge more.

[Medusa]

I would find another vet immediately. My vet's rule of thumb is if one of my cats throws up once, not to worry but if s/he throws up again, I should call him. Your cat may have something as simple as food allergies but it could be something more serious and time may not be on your side, if it's a more serious illness. Tuna is ok to get a cat over the hump and eating again but it's human food and doesn't have all the nutrients that a cat needs, especially the amino acid taurine; otherwise a cat can go blind w/out it. Please find another vet. For your cat to vomit every day is absolutely unacceptable. Imagine how miserable you would be if it was you retching every day. And if he drinks a lot of water, he could be diabetic or a host of other things. To answer your question, a steroid can be administered for inflammation, allergies, etc., a variety of reasons. Didn't you ask your vet why he was giving your cat the shot? Go to another vet, ask a lot of questions and if money is a concern, usually vets will accept payments if you make arrangements before treatment. Get going! And please update us. I hope your kitty is going to be alright.

[jennielynn1970]

As the others said, NEW VET. ASAP.

It doesn't take long for a cat to go into liver failure due to excessive loss of weight over a short period of time.

[janelle]

Well I talked to my hubby and he says give the vet some more time. He did get the shot and we are monitering his food. I won't let him go long without eating. I just wonder how much is staying down and what nourishment he is getting from it.

The vet said to come back in three weeks but it will be sooner if he doesn't perk up.

[shepgirl]

I would be in another vet's office right now. It's unheard of for an animal to vomit repeatedly for no apparent reason and your vet should have looked into the cause.

[jennielynn1970]

Well I talked to my hubby and he says give the vet some more time. He did get the shot and we are monitering his food. I won't let him go long without eating. I just wonder how much is staying down and what nourishment he is getting from it.

The vet said to come back in three weeks but it will be sooner if he doesn't perk up.

You're going to wait 3 weeks?

Seriously, I wouldn't wait even 2 more days. Get him to another vet, no matter what hubby says. How would he like to be in that poor cat's "shoes"?!

Like I said, liver failure is quick.

[Catlady711]

A steroid shot may cause excessive thirst. However I mostly agree with the above comments if the cat's health doesn't improve, either find a different vet for a second opinon, let this vet have a chance at doing some of the lab work or x-rays to find out what is causing the problem. Also as said above, tuna is ok for short term, but not long term feeding.

Hope things improve for your kitty.

[Freedom]

I would also be in to another vet like a shot. Why on earth would you wait 3 weeks, when this has been going on so long already? As someone already said, time is usually NOT on your side.

Prayers for Simon. And some chin rubs; please deliver.

[Medusa]

Well I talked to my hubby and he says give the vet some more time. He did get the shot and we are monitering his food. I won't let him go long without eating. I just wonder how much is staying down and what nourishment he is getting from it.

The vet said to come back in three weeks but it will be sooner if he doesn't perk up.

Your vet doesn't need more time. Your cat needs immediate attention. You are obviously not satisfied w/the level of care that your vet has given your cat or you wouldn't have posted here. How would you like it if you were vomiting every day and feeling miserable and your doctor said to come back in 3 weeks? In that period of time, your cat can become seriously dehydrated, his liver can fail, so can his kidneys. Please find another vet who will truly listen to what you're telling him/her. Time is of the essence.

[kittykatharine]

I would seek the opinion of another vet. I had to switch vets three times before I was happy when my cat Sydney was diagnosed with cancer. You can always do research yourself, but you are going to need a vet's help.

A website I used for research when my turtle and cats have become sick is:

http://pet.justanswer.com/


You type in your concern/question (use as much detail as you can) and then for a small price a veterinarian will answer your quesiton. You dont pay them untill you are satisfied with the answer. You basically go back and forth as much as you want. I was given some helpful information on my turtle.