I am very unsure if any advice can be given here but am at my last option and seriously grabbing for any help possible. I have found myself stuck on a saturday at the begining of a long weekend with vets that won't answer their phones.
My himilayan cat fractured his pelvis 2 days ago. It is getting close to 72 hours now. We have taken him to the vet and comfirmed that it is fractured in three spots. The vet said that it did not look like there is any internal nerve damage and such and that the pelvis should heal on its own without surgery. He sent him home with antibiodics and pain meds. Since that time though he will not eat and has not urinated or had a bowel movement. He is drinking plenty of water and currently is not dehydrated. His pain is being managed but the fact that he is not eating and or going to the bathroom has really got me worried. I was told to call the veterinarians office today to check in and see what should be done next, but to my luck the office is closed and no emergency vet has yet to return my call.....
So the question is with the risks of the cat getting worse until I can get ahold of another vet do I continue to let him go without eating... should I begin force feeding to reduce the risks of fatty liver and keep some of his strength up...
How long can a cat go without urinating or having a bowel movement... when does this become a serious problem (time length)....
With no internal bleding or problems showing up on x rays could the lack of bowel movement be contributed to swelling... any ideas i would greatly appreciate them...
Keeping fingers crossed that one of the numerous vets i left messages for will decide to return my call...
Thank you in advance for any help...
My himilayan cat fractured his pelvis 2 days ago. It is getting close to 72 hours now. We have taken him to the vet and comfirmed that it is fractured in three spots. The vet said that it did not look like there is any internal nerve damage and such and that the pelvis should heal on its own without surgery. He sent him home with antibiodics and pain meds. Since that time though he will not eat and has not urinated or had a bowel movement. He is drinking plenty of water and currently is not dehydrated. His pain is being managed but the fact that he is not eating and or going to the bathroom has really got me worried. I was told to call the veterinarians office today to check in and see what should be done next, but to my luck the office is closed and no emergency vet has yet to return my call.....
So the question is with the risks of the cat getting worse until I can get ahold of another vet do I continue to let him go without eating... should I begin force feeding to reduce the risks of fatty liver and keep some of his strength up...
How long can a cat go without urinating or having a bowel movement... when does this become a serious problem (time length)....
With no internal bleding or problems showing up on x rays could the lack of bowel movement be contributed to swelling... any ideas i would greatly appreciate them...
Keeping fingers crossed that one of the numerous vets i left messages for will decide to return my call...
Thank you in advance for any help...