Can Stress Make A Cat Become Sick? Latest Update: Ziggy Is Home 6-19-09

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks Mary. Things aren't going well. I tried feeding her some of the canned food and she ate a little of it on her own. She later threw it up in one of the litter boxes and some on my carpet. I tried calling my vet but I have to call back because she's in a meeting. I hope she'll have some good advice to give me.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've decided to take the rest of the week off because we're slow at work and so I can give Ziggy the kind of care that she needs. She still won't eat anything and she threw up some more white foam which she did earlier today. I called Adobe and spoke to a vet tech and she said to not offer her any more food tonight and if she continues to vomit then I need to bring her in for some anti nausea meds. I hope it won't come to that.

My vets assistant called me back earlier today and told me to give her another appetite stimulant pill tomorrow and to try to feed her Innova Evo canned food or dry if I feel more comfortable with that. I just want her to start eating any food at this point. I hope that tomorrow is a better day. I also found out that her liver and pancreas blood work came back normal which is good but it doesn't mean that she doesn't have pancreatitis.

[rickysdad]

Did your cat also have a vaccine? Mine did just this past Monday and has been in and out of the vet since as he is not eating. He has had all he tests and they don't know why he doesn't want food. Have you heard of this reaction?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Did your cat also have a vaccine? Mine did just this past Monday and has been in and out of the vet since as he is not eating. He has had all he tests and they don't know why he doesn't want food. Have you heard of this reaction?

Hi, no she didn't have any vaccines. I don't do this any more and my vet has approved this because all of my cats are indoor only. I'm sorry to hear about your cat. I hope that your vet will find out what's causing this and that he'll start eating and get better soon. Ziggy is now in the hospital. I'll post more about it in the next post.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Ziggy wasn't doing well at home and was continuing to throw up and didn't want to eat anything. Even if she did want to eat she'd most likely be throwing it up. My vet e-mailed me back and said that she should probably be hospitalized. I went back today as an urgent care case and the vet said that she looked a bit dehydrated even though I gave her 100cc of fluids this morning. Her weight on Sun. was 14.1lbs, on Wed. 13.7lbs, and today 13.6lbs.

Since she's not doing well at home, I decided it would be best to hospitalize her. Hopefully she won't need to be there very long or else I'm going to be in even more debt than I already am. The first 24 hours is $800-1200 and then each additional day is $300-400. If my vet was doing the charging for this she'd most likely give me some kind of a discount but she's away right now. Please send some prayers and positive thoughts Ziggy's way. Thanks.

[kitten645]

Oh Ziggy Piggy..please get well. Your meowmie loves and cares for you so much. Positive thoughts and prayers going out to you. Last time I took the boys into the vet, they stressed and Calvin ended up having an allergic response to some shot and it was awful. I know Zigs didn't have any shots but it's pretty traumatic for an indoor cat to go to the V*E*T. I hope it all sorts itself out. Not badmouthing your vet, but perhaps she's too busy with her studies to be focused on her practice? You know your furkid so go with your gut.
xxxooo
Claudia

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry to hear about Ziggy. I hope they can find out what is going on and fix her up so she can be home where she belongs.

I will keep you and Ziggy in my thoughts.

(And I personally think stress can make a cat sick. I honestly think that's what is wrong with Taz.)

[RedHedd]

OMG! Tracey! How's Ziggy doing today?

[wolflady]

I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with Ziggy. Hopefully they'll be able to help her to feel better while she's in the hospital. I'm worried about that stressing her out though. Has anyone called you with a status update on how she did overnight? Healing vibes are continuing for Ziggy.

**hugs**

[Randi]

Tracey, I'm sorry I missed this earlier. I really hope Ziggy's hospital stay will clear things up and she will come home all better.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to Ziggy and big hugs to you!

[kittykatharine]

I am so sorry to hear about Ziggy having to go to the hospital. I too hope she doesnt have to stay there very long and that they can make her all better. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers...

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble with Ziggy and I really hope she starts to pick up soon. Please let us know.

[Catty1]

Prayers for wee Ziggy Stardust!

When she was a wee one:






And now, She With the Tail That Must Be Named!


From her First Birthday thread:

[Medusa]

I'll never get over those amazing eyes.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'll never get over those amazing eyes.

I know, those eyes are quite something! Prayers for Ziggy!