My New Cat Is Sick

shorty14788 · Feb 25, 2007

I might have misunderstood you, but did you state that they where going to put him on oral steriods? Just so you know, that would not be a good idea. Steroids weaken the immune system and could make things ALOT worse. If it was a steroid for the eye, then thats ok, because it is only topical and will not affect the immune system.
Using a vaporizer or steaming up the bathroom and letting them sit there for about 15 minutes, 2-3 times a day, does wonders! You could also get a decongestant like chlorpheniramine which will help.
He may need a differant antibiotic. Clavamox and baytril are normally used for URIs.
GOOD LUCK

jaycee · Feb 25, 2007

Originally Posted by MNJULZ

Hi Jaycee just wondering how your kitty is doing today. Didn't mean to scare you but it could be something serious that could affect his eyesite. The herpes virus also targets the eyes and will cause blindness if not treated. Hopefully he's doing better today!

hey, thanks for checking up on him

his eyes still look clearer and he seems to be able to open them wider. his congestion is still sounding better too. his inner eyelid is still out but maybe not as much as before.
he is playful and affectionate.
this is only his 3rd day on oral meds so we still have a few days to wait and see if they help him.

jaycee · Feb 25, 2007

Originally Posted by Shorty14788

I might have misunderstood you, but did you state that they where going to put him on oral steriods? Just so you know, that would not be a good idea. Steroids weaken the immune system and could make things ALOT worse. If it was a steroid for the eye, then thats ok, because it is only topical and will not affect the immune system.
Using a vaporizer or steaming up the bathroom and letting them sit there for about 15 minutes, 2-3 times a day, does wonders! You could also get a decongestant like chlorpheniramine which will help.
He may need a differant antibiotic. Clavamox and baytril are normally used for URIs.
GOOD LUCK

Thank you Shorty, for the info

jaycee · Feb 26, 2007

Kevin is going to the vet tomorrow afternoon, ill let you guys know how it turns out

sharky · Feb 26, 2007

I hope all gets better for little Kevin

lsulover · Feb 26, 2007

Still sending prayers and hugs from Mississippi, please let us know what the vet says.

jaycee · Feb 27, 2007

kevin is back from the vet. his foster mom came and picked us both up and took us to her vet. he weighed in at 4 1/2 pounds. he tested negative for aids and leukemia and worms. he also got his first round of vaccines. he is being switched from amoxicillin to clavamox. and we hafta wait seven days to find out if its herpes. the doctor thinks its either herpes or just a nasty uri that will take more than the usual amount of antibiotics to get rid of. he has a nasty batch of earmites which i will be treating him for, and the other cat and dog as well in case they have them now too. the whole thing came to a total of $344.00 which his foster mom paid for with care credit.

please keep the prayers coming!

jean44 · Feb 27, 2007

It's good that Kevin has seen the vet. I hope the Clavamox works on his URI. More hugs and get well vibes for Kevin.

cheylink · Feb 28, 2007

Great to hear the vet visit, ear mites are nasty! Treating and ridding of them will help so much! The money is well spent, look at the love you get back from this little guy!

jaycee · Feb 28, 2007

Originally Posted by cheylink

Great to hear the vet visit, ear mites are nasty! Treating and ridding of them will help so much! The money is well spent, look at the love you get back from this little guy!

he hates me now

twice a day i have to wrap him up in a towel, pour cleaner in one ear, massage it, pour cleaner in the other ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in one ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in the other ear, massage it, give him oral meds, put eye stuff in each eye, wipe out the ears with cotton swabs, clean his head of with a baby wipe cause all that makes a mess. i have to do this two times every day for 10 days.
he absolutely hates it and he hates me, he wont even let me hold him anymore

sharky · Feb 28, 2007

Kevin will come around....

silentnate · Feb 28, 2007

Originally Posted by jaycee

he hates me now

twice a day i have to wrap him up in a towel, pour cleaner in one ear, massage it, pour cleaner in the other ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in one ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in the other ear, massage it, give him oral meds, put eye stuff in each eye, wipe out the ears with cotton swabs, clean his head of with a baby wipe cause all that makes a mess. i have to do this two times every day for 10 days.
he absolutely hates it and he hates me, he wont even let me hold him anymore

I've had to give treatment to Radar for conjunctivitis on two occasions and I wouldn't worry as I'm sure your cat won't stay mad at you for long

jaycee · Feb 28, 2007

he always forgave me for the eye and oral meds but the ear stuff reallllly gets to him

cheylink · Feb 28, 2007

Originally Posted by jaycee

he hates me now

twice a day i have to wrap him up in a towel, pour cleaner in one ear, massage it, pour cleaner in the other ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in one ear, massage it, put ear mite medicine in the other ear, massage it, give him oral meds, put eye stuff in each eye, wipe out the ears with cotton swabs, clean his head of with a baby wipe cause all that makes a mess. i have to do this two times every day for 10 days.
he absolutely hates it and he hates me, he wont even let me hold him anymore

He doesn't hate you, he hates the ear mites!

jaycee · Feb 28, 2007

does anyone know of an extra special extraordinarily tasty yummy cat treat? i really need some to give kevin after these horrible sessions. hes so depressed afterward

he gets a healthy food and vitamins so im not worried about how healthy or unhealthy this treat is!! it just needs to help him get through this horrible next 10 days!

laureen227 · Feb 28, 2007

Originally Posted by jaycee

does anyone know of an extra special extraordinarily tasty yummy cat treat? i really need some to give kevin after these horrible sessions. hes so depressed afterward

he gets a healthy food and vitamins so im not worried about how healthy or unhealthy this treat is!! it just needs to help him get through this horrible next 10 days!

wildside salmon, kitty kaviar [shaved dried tuna] & meat baby food are all quite popular at my house

lnbandcats · Feb 28, 2007

Glad to hear that Kevin seems to be on the road to good health! The poor baby deserves some after all he has been through...lucky for both of you that you found each other!

cheylink · Feb 28, 2007

Every kitty is different....some may be a food treat after treatment, some soothing music, or complete silence in a snuggly safety zone....ears are sensitive, think what you would like after wards.......

mnjulz · Feb 28, 2007

For a treat I feed mine canned chicken of the sea chicken (in water). They love it. Please let us know about the herpes thing and how he's feeling.

jaycee · Feb 28, 2007

yep, ill for sure let you know when the herpes test comes back.

hes not feeling any better yet, but this was his first whole day on the new antibiotic.

i got the moist friskies treats that someone recommended but he wouldnt touch them:/ i would think its just cause hes not feeling well if his appetite wasnt so great.

he supposedly loved all treats at his old house though so i dont get it, none of my dogs or cats ever like treats

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