What Vet web sigt do you depend on?

[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.