I found an old robe with a fold down collar at the neck makes the best cat burrito.lol. I love my homemade tortillas. Of course, I kinda failed at the kitten burrito.
I found an old robe with a fold down collar at the neck makes the best cat burrito.lol. I love my homemade tortillas. Of course, I kinda failed at the kitten burrito.
there was no 'bump', or pocket under her skin containing the fluids, when you gave Naomi the sub-q's?
We're home from the vet, . Let me say, fist, that she was looking better today. she ate some this morning, and when I entered the cattery she was nursing kittens. I fed them, and I when I went upstairs to get her antibiotics, she was nursing again when I got back downstairs. When I got home from Co-op, she was waiting for some food!
So, i got the same um, "young" vet. She walked in and said, Oh! She's still looking so bright! And I'm like, well not really. She's perked up some, but she was NOT "bright" this weekend. Bottom line: She is exhausted, (that I knew) and has "some sort of infection" .
Seriously? I kinda figured that. I did notice that she was licking her vulva a bit yesterday, and they vet looked at it really closely- so I said it outright- Does she have a uterine infection? She never answered me directly. "Well, it can certainly be related to the hard time she had birthing and having that late, dead kitten"
OH< the one I called you about and you told me NOT to worry about? grr.
She has no fever. No discharge. No smell. I know she's tired. The big babies are eating real food now, and ONE OF THEM POOPED IN THE LITTER TRAY! So we are working on taking over the brunt of feeding them so they can feed the littles.
The vet said Naomi was dehydrated, and so she said she would do the sub-q fluids. 2 things- when I got her- there was no "bump" under her skin, and she was all wet and the bottom of her crate was wet. What do you think that mean? Do you think it all leaked out?
She also gave her a shot of Convenia- an antibiotic, and sent home some probiotic powder.
Sorry I'm so disjointed- I'm glad that Naomi is getting better, but annoyed that this same vet makes me feel like an idiot- I'm exactly an inexperienced cat owner.
Yes I expressly forbade my vet. Whom I think is gold to use this antibiotic after the dental if there were any extractions. Not because I'm sure it's bad I just felt there was enough antidotal evidence to make me question it's use. Especially when there are safer alternatives.I don't want to frighten you, you have enough to deal with, but Convenia is normally used for skin infections, and can provoke some very adverse reactions. It stays in the body for up to two months, unlike most antibiotics. If you notice any further lethargy, or diarrhea or anything unusual, get back to the vet (a different one) fast.
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Yes I expressly forbade my vet. Whom I think is gold to use this antibiotic after the dental if there were any extractions. Not because I'm sure it's bad I just felt there was enough antidotal evidence to make me question it's use. Especially when there are safer alternatives.
all of the symptoms of some antibitoics but since its not in the cat's system you can't simply stop giving it.
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The issue with this drug is it stays in the body for an extended period of time. So you have little control over an adverse effect.
Deep breath and remember that side-effects are the oddity, not the norm. That said, watch her carefully and RELAX! You don't want to make her tense with your worry. You are doing a stellar job. IF she has any adverse reaction, then get her back in ASAP, and demand the "other" vet sees her. So far, so good.
The fact of the matter is, EVERY KNOWN DRUG has possible adverse reactions. Take a look at the warnings on some of the human ones. You'll think twice before taking a vitamin tablet.
Yes, I asked if it was safe for the babies. She said it hasn't been tested.I'm glad she's doing better. BTW keep an eye on the nursing kittens as well, some medications can be passed to them through the milk.
Yes, 6 of my 7 cats were given Convenia shots with their spay/neuter surgeries and none of them had any bad reactions. None of them were nursing moms, obviously. With the first 4, I didn't know the dangers but trusted my vet. With the last 2 I actually chose the shot because they both have horrible reactions (immediate and violent vomiting) to Clavamox. Your vet might even be right about this being easier on Naomi's stomach. Just watch her but don't worry!Has anyone every had their cat been given the drug?