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Title: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 21:05:49 PM
Hi, had flora at the vets Friday as she started sneezing & her eye was running.
Vet gave her 2 injections, one was a anti-inflammatory, the other a 14 day anti-biotic.
This afternoon Pod was sick (he has been sick a few times this last week - something he never does)
Now he is slavering and sneezing. He is still eating and waltzing around growling at the stray which keeps
showing its face in the back garden.
Flora was not slavering at all.
Pod does not have runny eyes.

Advice much appreciated.

Tina x
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Janeyk on July 26, 2009, 21:19:36 PM
Hi Tina,

Sorry to hear both kitties aren't well, I'd probably wait and see how Pod is tomorrow and if he's still sneezing let the vet check him over too in case he's caught what Flora has, hope they are both better soon.  Let us know how they get on  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 21:23:55 PM
Hi, vet said it seemed Flora has a upper respiratory virus.

But she didnt have the stringy slavers hanging.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Bryony84 on July 26, 2009, 21:25:30 PM
I think I'd try to get Pod a vets appt tomorrow, vet should know whether its likely that he has the same thing as Flora. Either way he might need abs. Hope they are both better really soon!!
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on July 26, 2009, 21:28:11 PM
I would keep a close eye on them, 2 of my cats got this and within a week one of them was dead  :(

Not trying to scare you there just be on the look out for things like hiding away, not eating drinking ect-if they get seriously ill they will need intensive care back to health  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 21:39:43 PM
The vet has a emergency hospital. Watching his every move, his eyes seem different, like sunken in, and dull.

I am worried sick, because i lost rosie, she had picked up an infection from a stray tom. and within
3 days it killed her red blood cells & they could do nothing to help her.

There is a stray here hanging about & they dont get on. (sure he is nuetered, but has no home around here)
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 26, 2009, 22:52:47 PM
Definately get a vet check and tell him about the stray and stuff  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 23:06:27 PM
I have spoke to the vet at the emergency hospital.
They have advised me to keep an eye on him & the others.
If pod becomes lethargic during the nite i can ring them & take him straight in.

Rolo is also starting to rub at his nose and just wanting to curl up for cuddles.

They are all going to be seen by the vet.

Thing thats worrying is the stray thats hanging around, he will just keep coming back.

I have a strong feeling thats how my babies have become poorly, and my lot have come into contact
with stand offs.  Pod is worst with it, he wont back off.

I am going to need help to sort this stray, but can not bring it in the house.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 26, 2009, 23:08:46 PM
Lots of good luck vibes  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Janeyk on July 26, 2009, 23:09:42 PM
 :( Hope all is well, I agree you need to get some help to sort the stray out too, have you tried CP? (sorry if it's on another thread)  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 26, 2009, 23:12:10 PM
you are not going to get much sleep tonight, I fear ,  but it must be a relief to know there is somewhere to take him/them in an emergency :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: JackSpratt on July 26, 2009, 23:22:35 PM
Definitely take him for a check up tomorrow if you have a feeling that it's necessary.  :hug: Glad Flora seems to be perking up.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 23:27:22 PM
I feel sick with worry  :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on July 26, 2009, 23:28:16 PM
 :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 26, 2009, 23:47:50 PM
Pod's slavering are gettin worse. His eyes are dull and sunken.

Taking him to emergency vet hospital now.

He is very unsettled.

Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: pappilon on July 27, 2009, 01:00:59 AM
Sending Pod lots of good vibes, i hope its not serious and they can treat him. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Janeyk on July 27, 2009, 06:17:30 AM
Do hope Pod is ok  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: **TINA** on July 27, 2009, 06:40:32 AM
The visit to a & e ?
Come out with Synulox. His symptons are different to what Flora's were.
His Temp was.nt running high, so she didnt give him anything last nite.

This morning he is still salivating & doen not look well at all.  :'(

I am ringing my vet this morning. Rolo does not look well either this morning  :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Mark on July 27, 2009, 07:25:01 AM
Good luck at the vet today Tina. Hopefully just a bug - different cats can have different symptoms just like people. It's horrible when our pets are sick  :(

About 6 weeks ago, Kylie went off her food and huddled up in her house in the garden. I took her to the vet and she had a temperature. She was given a synolox jab and a week's antibiotics but she was a lot better within a day - lets hope it's the same for yours  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 27, 2009, 07:48:12 AM
Fingers crossed the vet has some positive news today
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 27, 2009, 11:20:09 AM
Gutted... come home without big lad pod-pod  :'( :'( :'(
They are doing blood tests etc, he is really poorly. Temp is 40 plus.

Rolo has had the injections flora had on friday, his temp also 40plus. Rolo is not as lethargic as Pod.
And pod slavering was getting thicker & worse, he tummy was sort of convulting as if he wanted to be sick, but was'nt.

The vet thru the nite should of done more, my vet reckons they should of given him an injection like the others had.
But she said that she prefers to give tablets & let their immune system fight it off.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: ginge66 on July 27, 2009, 11:29:58 AM
[quote author=**.

The vet thru the nite should of done more, my vet reckons they should of given him an injection like the others had.
But she said that she prefers to give tablets & let their immune system fight it off.
[/quote]

Well that sort of comment helps no one im sure she did what she thought was right at the time. Thinking of you and sendings you lots of :hug: and get well wishes for your cats
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: clarenmax on July 27, 2009, 11:35:18 AM
Sendng lots of get well soon vibes  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Mark on July 27, 2009, 11:40:54 AM
My vet said anything over 39 is fever. I'm sure the Covenia will bring their temps down in a few hours - that's what my vet said with Kylie - Pod is in the best place right now  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: pappilon on July 27, 2009, 11:54:30 AM
Sending lots of good wishes for Pod and  :hug: for you.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 27, 2009, 12:55:59 PM
They have done blood tests. Spoke to the nurse as vet was in surgery.
All she said that his white blood cell count is high. They have given him a couple of injections (like others got)
and keeping an eye on him, and have a fan on him to keep him cool as temp still high.

Just want him back home  :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Bazsmum on July 27, 2009, 12:56:28 PM
Topping up the positive vibes~~~~hope all will be okay!  :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: JackSpratt on July 27, 2009, 12:57:25 PM
Topping up the positive vibes~~~~hope all will be okay!  :Luv: :hug:

What she said....that's pretty much what I was about to put. :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Daisymac on July 27, 2009, 13:02:55 PM
Hope all will be OK,   :hug: for you and Pod,  Flora and Rolo x
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 27, 2009, 13:07:50 PM
Sending lots of good wishes for Pod , Rolo and Flora and hope they all improve quickly  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on July 27, 2009, 13:09:35 PM
They have done blood tests. Spoke to the nurse as vet was in surgery.
All she said that his white blood cell count is high. They have given him a couple of injections (like others got)
and keeping an eye on him, and have a fan on him to keep him cool as temp still high.

Just want him back home  :'(

He's fighting the infection then if his wbc is high, poor Pod and you  :( he's in the best place Tina they'll be able to monitor him and bring his temperature down so he'll feel better, hope he's soon well  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: sheryl on July 27, 2009, 13:31:31 PM
Sending love and healing vibes for POD and all your other fur babies, it is bad enough when one fur baby is poorly, you must be at your wits end  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: wishing them all a speedy recovery xxx
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 27, 2009, 13:39:07 PM
Poor babies, sending positive vibes their way  :hug: :get well:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: ems on July 27, 2009, 13:42:09 PM
Sending lots of get well vibes from here  :hug:   :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: swampmaxmum on July 27, 2009, 15:36:31 PM
topping up with some more get well soon vibes too  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 27, 2009, 18:12:12 PM
Have got Pod back home. He is still very poorly. The medication has brought his temp down a bit.
Now just got to keep close watch and hope the dose of antibiotics works for Pod & Rolo.
Pod is the biggest & always been the most healthy, yet this has hit him the worst.

He is still salavating and very weak.  Worried sick, the fear i might loose my big lad  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on July 27, 2009, 18:45:15 PM
 lots of  :care: for Pod and your other kitties too xx
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 27, 2009, 20:32:01 PM
Just keep a good eye on him and the others and if they start to slip down get em back to the vets straight away. I hope thae abs do the trick  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: swampmaxmum on July 27, 2009, 22:23:14 PM
I agree, if you are very worried take him back. Hope the abs work fast and he is well soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 28, 2009, 08:18:28 AM
I hope he has had a good night and is much better today
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Yvonne on July 28, 2009, 08:46:31 AM
 :get well: :get well 3:    get well vibes coming this way
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: JackSpratt on July 28, 2009, 10:18:41 AM
How's Pod doing?
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 28, 2009, 13:54:38 PM
Hope he's feeling better today  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Kirst on July 28, 2009, 14:08:37 PM
Hope Pod is much better today. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 28, 2009, 19:18:01 PM
Hi, Pod still very poorly. We are watching him constantly, and making sure he has food & fluids.
I went back to work today, but mick slept on the settee & is off work to keep close eye on him.
Pod keeps going & hiding inside the litter box (clean litter) so not sure if its because he wants to be in
a dark place, so have closed the blinds to keep bright light out.
He is still slavering, and seems to be fighting his sleep. He just keeps sittin in the mud as we call it (front legs folded in)
I am just prayin for him to bounce back to his "Pod the Sod" naughtyness.

Rolo seems to have shook it off quickly, like Flora did. They both have pestered Mick all day to play out, but they are not allowed.

Keeping close eye on Splitz, but so far she is ok (fingers crossed) but if she does look unwell, the vet will see her straight away.

So please keep sending your vibes here,
Thank you XX
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 28, 2009, 19:21:49 PM
Definately sending massive good vibes for POD  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: ginge66 on July 28, 2009, 21:28:36 PM
Sending lots of vibes for POD, glad the others are feeling better :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: pappilon on July 28, 2009, 21:35:52 PM
Sending lots of good vibes for POD. :hug: :hug:
TINA could you find a cardboard box and put it some where quiet for him to go in, of course with his blanket or bedding inside but leave it side way so he doesn't need to jump, he can just go in and hide. From my experience with Phoebe some times when not well they like dark and quiet places. x
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on July 28, 2009, 23:02:02 PM
Sending lots of purrs and get well vibes for Pod and hoping the others continue to recover.  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: sheryl on July 28, 2009, 23:27:32 PM
Topping up the positive, healing vibes for POD - really hope he is feeling better xxx
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on July 28, 2009, 23:30:42 PM
Hoping your gang get back to health very soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 29, 2009, 00:58:18 AM
Sending postive vibes Pod's way  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 07:01:01 AM
How is Pod today, hope he is improving xx

Glad other kitties are getting better  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Bazsmum on July 29, 2009, 13:35:30 PM
Hoping all is okay with Pod and the other kitties!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 29, 2009, 20:26:50 PM
Thank you for all you positive vibes  :hug:

Pod has been back to the vet tonight. He has had another injection and ihe is also going to be stating the other antibiotics
as an extra boost. He was very reluctant to go back in the carrier so decided he'd draw micks blood  :naughty:
But back home he ate some chicken and had a drink of milk. He seems more relaxed and has started licking his lips and washing
his paws. Still a long way to go.

Splitz was also at the vet, she has now  :'(  She has had the treatment they all got.

BUT.... the vet got her second injetion and claws ripped into him, the vet nurse got the claws & her blood was dripping. Mick also got it,
and she decided to bite me. You just know what splitz thinks of vets.

All still under constant watch, scared to leave them in the house alone, so mick been in all the time
and still sleeping downstairs.
Thanks for all your vibes XXX
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 29, 2009, 22:31:42 PM
Sounds like POD is slowly turning round and your vet must love yours  :rofl:

I am pleased they have all now had the same treatment and does sound that the other cat has passed something on.....what does your vet say?

Lots of good vibes for all of then overnight and tomorrow  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on July 29, 2009, 22:38:00 PM
Glad things seem to be improving Tina and hopefully they will all be much better soon, what a time you've had  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 29, 2009, 23:10:26 PM
Vet said its is likely that they have picked it up from the stray.

Last time i seen the stray it looked poorly, his eyes seemed watery and dull.. I have been given a number for the local CPL,
as this cat needs to be caught.
But funny thing is, its not been back this week, and it used to be around everyday or evening.
because i would get mine in as Pod & Rolo used to chase it.

Pod has had a better sleep tonight, splitz is on our bed, will be keepin close eye on her.
Her age is worrying bein so poorly, she's 14  :'( cant get her to eat or drink since she has come back from the vet.
But keep wetting her lips so she licks them.

Thank you all again for all your vibes  :grouphug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 29, 2009, 23:53:20 PM
The poor stray maybe very ill somewhere  :(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 29, 2009, 23:55:56 PM
I'm afraid that seems very likely  :(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: bunglycat on July 29, 2009, 23:57:00 PM
Glad Pod is getting better -hope they all pick up now with the vet treatment - guess the vet and vet nurse also needed treatment  :rofl:
I hope the poor stray is ok though -he really needs catching and taking to a vet too - poor boy  :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on July 30, 2009, 18:22:45 PM
My babies seem to be a little bit more lively, but still a long way to go.

If i could get the stray i would take it to a vets, but i cant take the chance bringing it in the house.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 18:41:14 PM
Glad they seem a little bit better  :hug:

I would ask the CP to loan you a trap for a week or 2, have you asked?
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on August 01, 2009, 10:13:14 AM
Cant get answer from local cpl.

Pod has perked up a little more, he still sleeping alot tho.
Spoke to vet yesterday, and he has told me use he synulox (by dosage for each one)
As they have all gone chesty.

Gotta to call the vet this afternoon to with an update of how they are doing, as Rolo & Splitz have turned poorly again  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 01, 2009, 11:59:09 AM
Sending lots of love to your three  :hug: :hug:

Has the vet said what it is......cat Flu??

Keep on at CP, have you tried finding their Branch online and emailing them too?
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on August 01, 2009, 12:42:41 PM
He said he is sure its cat flu, as they all have upper respiratory infections.
And nothing bad come back from Pods blood tests, just the count of white cells were high indicating he was fighting a bad infection.
He has been lucky to pull a bit strength back because he was going to be put on a drip.
Splitz is back at the vet today at 4.10pm as really worried as she looking like she is going back down hill, and she refuses to eat or drink now.

I am worried sick, she is an old girl now & doesnt seem to be fighting it like the others.

What ever it takes, i will give it a go, to pull them all back to strengh.

They are our whole world  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2009, 12:51:55 PM
 :hug: tons of get well wishes for all your cats, what a worry for you  :(

It's important the cat is caught so do keep at them to help
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on August 01, 2009, 13:05:31 PM
Glad to hear they are starting to pick up  :) I know what its like when your cats have flu, the worry is never ending  :hug:  Hoping they regain 100% health  :)
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 01, 2009, 15:48:04 PM
Sending positive vibes Splitz's way for the vet visit  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on August 01, 2009, 18:45:40 PM
Poor old Splitz, she has had another 2 injections   :(
She is going back tomorrow for another one, as one of them only lasts 24hrs.
She wasnt so naughty today, mick held her, so he got the claws & bitten  :naughty:
and the poor nurse still had her finger bandaged up off her the last time.

Others have tablets twice a day to keep fighting the infection, but have problems giving Splitz tablets.



Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 01, 2009, 22:10:48 PM
Come on Spitz eat em to bits  :shify: :shify:  I hope she starts to feel better soon  :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: sheryl on August 01, 2009, 22:51:59 PM
I hope that Spitz feels better soon and that all your other babies continue to improve  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: bonnielass on August 01, 2009, 23:32:28 PM
Im glad to hear that your babes are responding to treatment  and am sending tons of positive healing vibes for all especially Spitz, hope she starts eating soon :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 17:04:42 PM
Positive vibes being sent for Spitz~~~~~C'mon girl you can do it!  :Luv: :hug:
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: **TINA** on August 02, 2009, 22:48:57 PM
Thank you all for your vibes.

Seems to be a slow process.
Splitz still very unwell  :'(
A positive thing tho, we took them all to bed last nite so they snuggled up with me n mick  :Luv2:
Rolo still very chesty aswell  :'( but they are all still taking antibiotics.
Title: Re: Please Help Advice wanted POD IS IN VET HOSPITAL. GUTTED
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 02, 2009, 23:30:12 PM
Slowly but surely and I am sure Spitz will get there  :hug: :hug: