There's something really wrong with my cat...please help!

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Originally Posted by sharky

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Originally Posted by mzjazz2u
Where or why would you have to leave her? I'm confused about what that means.

Sharky he means if she doesn't improve on her own without a vet then he will just have to leave her be.....to suffer....Isn't that right? Supernatural????

Thank you for the confusion but I am Sharky not mzjazz2u
Originally Posted by mzjazz2u

No, thank YOU for the confusion but I am mzjazz2u, not Sharky. (even though we are almost neighbors!)
Ooops
I'm so sorry,It was me that caused the confusion,I just saw the little red
advisor badge and just assumed it was Sharky....sorry mzJazz2u no offence,but Sharky is the only red badge I've seen

My apologies to you both

I'll read next time
 

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Still sending prayers and hugs from Mississippi for Princess, I hope she gets to the vet so they can find out what is wrong with her.

 

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I am not by ANY means, saying you are a bad owner of ANYTHING like that. But like previously stated, She needs to go to the vet ASAP. Without testing, there is no way to rule things in or out. It could be anything from a slipped disc to a pyometra (which is DEADLY without immediate treatment). Cats do hide pain VERY well. If she is choosing not to walk, there is something seriously wrong.

Sending good vibes your way!
 

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Originally Posted by Supernatural

Thank you for all your feedback, we have just found out that when we lift Princess's tail up, she can walk.
I've tried calling many vets for advice, but they all said the same thing: Bring her in so they can take a look at her. They don't give anything for free.
As much as I hate it, we have decided to wait a few days to see if she gets any better, if not we may have to leave her...theres nothing we can do. We can't afford a vet. Thanks for your help though, I am going to keep trying to figure out whats wrong with her. I really hope that she gets better, I love that cat to death!


I'm sorry everyone, but this is more than I can take.
 

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Supernatural,

I just want to say that it is possible that it may be a very simple treatment. If you can afford an office visit in a few days, then I would say assume the cost of the visit now, and see what the vet thinks. Tell them your situation. Often vets will work with you, and if they have a "best guess" they will try that route first. But, my point here was.. if it's something simple and they can tell by feeling her, or asking about symptoms.. you may be able to save her life by going now when it would have caused her to die if she waits a few days.

An example.. if she's constipated or has a blockage that can be remedied with a medicine or supplement (and this isn't any sort of diagnosis, just.. an off the wall example).. if she can't get past that constipation it will do irreparable internal damage, that she could have been saved from if she'd been seen early enough.

If you can't afford it, you can't afford it, and certainly there are many of us who have been in that situation. I have, and I had to swallow my pride and had a heck of a go around after the vet visit, but.. ultimately it worked out.

Most likely, they will not refuse you, especially if you call beforehand. And, you know, not that I think the financial responsibility should be shirked, but if you have to make payments as you can, they'll basically have to accept those payments as you can pay them. As long as they're steady and continuing, most places may gripe about it but won't take any further action against an unpaid debt to them. They will see you're making an effort. There are a very few number of vets who will refuse an animal care (especially once it's there) because the owner can't afford to pay right away. I'm not suggesting that you take advantage of the vet, but there are options, and figuring out how you're going to pay them later is one of them. It may or may not save her, but at least no matter what the outcome, you will know that you tried. If you can afford it in a few days, perhaps you can give a post-dated check for when you can afford the first payment.

Anyway, it's just something to think about. I've done things like this when I've had to help one of my babies, and have made the wrong decision to wait as well. It really stinks when it happens, but.. you're going to be really upset and kicking yourself if you lose that little girl. I'm very much afraid (as is everyone else) that you're going to lose her if she's not helped right away. It's most likely not a situation that is going to fix itself, and is only going to get worse, and it's very probably a time bomb.. the longer you wait to diffuse it, the hard it's going to be diffuse.

I hope that Princess makes it with flying colors and I'm sending lots of supportive vibes to you, no matter what decision you must make, and lots of hugs to you and the precious girl.


Please let us know how Princess does. They're all a little in an uproar but they're really good people, and they're genuinely concerned, even if they seem a little critical at the moment. We're all pulling for you and Princess.

Best of luck!
 

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Originally Posted by Supernatural

Thank you for all your feedback, we have just found out that when we lift Princess's tail up, she can walk.
I've tried calling many vets for advice, but they all said the same thing: Bring her in so they can take a look at her. They don't give anything for free.
As much as I hate it, we have decided to wait a few days to see if she gets any better, if not we may have to leave her...theres nothing we can do. We can't afford a vet. Thanks for your help though, I am going to keep trying to figure out whats wrong with her. I really hope that she gets better, I love that cat to death!
Supernaturel

here is a link to financial help if your stuck for money.
Please get in touch with them because they can help with the vets bills.

http://www.imom.org/fa/emergency/index.htm
You are in the US ??

I'll say a lot of prayers for your girl tonight.
 

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I think if when you lift her tail and she then has use of her legs, maybe it is just a major blockage (constipation) The least you can do is get some pet laxitive and try it. If it is some other blockage (blood clot or tumor) she will need a vet. Like I said they offer Care Credit at the Vet's office, that is how I just paid $1031.93 to have my cat Smokie treated. I will just have to make small monthly payments.
 

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I actually don't think that Supernatural is coming back. She's probably feeling a little overwhelmed. I'd do my best to chip in, but I won't be able to contribute enough to cover a lot.
 

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I sympathize with Supernatural because I've been there. There are organizations that can help provide funding, one of which a link was given in this thread. I really cringe at online donations. I think this is better left to the organizations that provide this kind of help as they know how to screen people to know how best to help them with their pets.

I hope Supernatrual comes back and tells us she was able to take her kitty to a vet! I, for one, would love to help cheer her and Princess on. Once Princess had a diagnosis, folks can help by sharing their own experiences!
 

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but in order to get that funding you have to have already taken your pet and paid for a vet visit on your own, which supernatural is unable to do.
 

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Originally Posted by jaycee

but in order to get that funding you have to have already taken your pet and paid for a vet visit on your own, which supernatural is unable to do.
I think that may not be the case always. ONe of the rules (if I read it right) of the link already provided is that if you've already paid, you don't qualify.
 

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as i read it you have to have already taken your pet the vet and gotten a diagnosis and have a letter from the vet stating that your pet does require emergency treatment within 48 hours. the treatment is what they will help pay for, not the initial vet visit. you have to pay for that.

eta-- here is a quote from the site: When your veterinarian has examined your pet and determined that treatment must take place within the next 24 to 48 hours, IMOM considers it to be a life threatening emergency. These are the only conditions under which we can send you an emergency application form.
 

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Supernaturel I hope you are still reading this thread


Here is a link,You can search for a vet that does care credit and take your cat to one of them,Then you will just have to pay a liitle bit at a time,What you can afford.
In the drop down list select veterinary then anyvet or emergency and enter your Zip code.

http://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/whycc.html

Are you in the US?Please let us know where in the world you are so we can find some
financial help for you and your kitty.


I don't know if this is any help but here's another link

search here http://www.healthypet.com/hospital_search.aspx

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root/how.htm
 

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Originally Posted by Supernatural

Thank you for all your feedback, we have just found out that when we lift Princess's tail up, she can walk.
I've tried calling many vets for advice, but they all said the same thing: Bring her in so they can take a look at her. They don't give anything for free.
As much as I hate it, we have decided to wait a few days to see if she gets any better, if not we may have to leave her...theres nothing we can do. We can't afford a vet. Thanks for your help though, I am going to keep trying to figure out whats wrong with her. I really hope that she gets better, I love that cat to death!
Thank you for all your feedback. We just found out that when we lift Emily's hand up, she can walk.
I've tried calling many doctors for advice, but they all said the same thing: Bring her in so they can take a look at her. They don't give anything for free.
As much as I hate it, we have decided to wait a few days to see if she gets any better, if not we may have to leave her...there's nothing we can do. We can't afford a doctor, we don't have any health insurance. Thanks for your help though, I am going to keep trying to figure out what's wrong with her. I really hope she gets better, I love my daughter Emily to death!
 

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That was cute. I dont think she will come back because she doesnt want to get yelled at for not taking care of responsibilities. This is why I like animals better than people.
So we probably wont ever hear the outcome of this sad story....
 

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Originally Posted by bemyonlyone

Thank you for all your feedback. We just found out that when we lift Emily's hand up, she can walk.
I've tried calling many doctors for advice, but they all said the same thing: Bring her in so they can take a look at her. They don't give anything for free.
As much as I hate it, we have decided to wait a few days to see if she gets any better, if not we may have to leave her...there's nothing we can do. We can't afford a doctor, we don't have any health insurance. Thanks for your help though, I am going to keep trying to figure out what's wrong with her. I really hope she gets better, I love my daughter Emily to death!
There is at least one difference here. Hospitals can not, in most case, by law, refuse to help someone due to financial obligations.

Vets can refuse, do refuse, and there's a big difference between having to provide finances in advance, not knowing what the total is going to be, and having to be able to say, we'll pay it right now when you absolutely do not have the credit, savings, or income to do it.

Most of these posts were meant to be constructive, and to encourage someone to take their pet to the vet. No one is saying that a cat or animals life is not as important as a human child's, certainly not me. However, if the onus of taking a cat to the vet is going to be laid at the owner's feet, *any* owner's feet, it also needs to be laid at the feet of the vets who make it darned near impossible for you to take care of a pet unless you have emergency back up funds available. It is completely unfair to lay it at any pet owners feet when it is made extremely difficult for anyone who doesn't have steller credit (available), back up funding sources, or a particularly good vet who will work with you.

She came here for help, not judgement. And getting judged is not going to help her or as it appears to be most important, Princess.
 

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Originally Posted by CatsAreBetter

There is at least one difference here. Hospitals can not, in most case, by law, refuse to help someone due to financial obligations.

Vets can refuse, do refuse, and there's a big difference between having to provide finances in advance, not knowing what the total is going to be, and having to be able to say, we'll pay it right now when you absolutely do not have the credit, savings, or income to do it.

Most of these posts were meant to be constructive, and to encourage someone to take their pet to the vet. No one is saying that a cat or animals life is not as important as a human child's, certainly not me. However, if the onus of taking a cat to the vet is going to be laid at the owner's feet, *any* owner's feet, it also needs to be laid at the feet of the vets who make it darned near impossible for you to take care of a pet unless you have emergency back up funds available. It is completely unfair to lay it at any pet owners feet when it is made extremely difficult for anyone who doesn't have steller credit (available), back up funding sources, or a particularly good vet who will work with you.

She came here for help, not judgement. And getting judged is not going to help her or as it appears to be most important, Princess.
I totally agree with you on that point, but being in cat rescue, I have talked to people that just "dont get it". I was mad that she was just going to leave her. I said take her to a no kill shelter that will at least make sure she is not in pain. If she loves her cat, I think she would even give her to someone if she cant afford to care for it.
And yes she came here for advice and everyone here gave her advice and then she basically said thanks, but Im not taking it.
 

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Originally Posted by lukin28

I totally agree with you on that point, but being in cat rescue, I have talked to people that just "dont get it". I was mad that she was just going to leave her. I said take her to a no kill shelter that will at least make sure she is not in pain. If she loves her cat, I think she would even give her to someone if she cant afford to care for it.
And yes she came here for advice and everyone here gave her advice and then she basically said thanks, but Im not taking it.
I understand what you're saying, and for the most part agree that cats or any animal should be taken to the vet when they're in jeopardy. I learned that the hard way, and am fortunately now in a position to take care of them financially.. at least to a certain degree. All of mine are on health plans, and we spend quite a bit of money on them... however.. I have not always been in a position to take care of them.

I think she may have been misunderstood when she said she'd have to leave her.. it came across as she'd abandon the cat, but she may have meant leave the cat with a rescue agency as you are suggesting. That's a really ambiguous statement. I would back what you are saying 100 percent if I knew for certain that's what she meant.

I do agree that she should take the cat to the vet. I also think that she probably came here to seek advice because she knew she was unable to afford the vet care, and hoped that someone with more knowledge would be able to assist. The problem is, she's gotten a lot of great advice about vet care assistance, but probably hasn't read it because.. the thread turned negative toward her. It doesn't matter how much advice, good or bad... and *a lot* of the advice on where to get financial help has been awesome.. if she's not around to read it because she's getting bashed.

We're not helping that cat by being negative.
The advice given was right. The cat needs to go to the vet, as do they all when they're sick. This has been good advice all around, and I got as upset as everyone else at the thought that the cat might be abandoned, but the only way to get that kitty help is to provide her owner with an alternate avenue.

Honestly, she may be willing to take her to the shelter, or perhaps find some other method, but I doubt that we're going to hear how it turns out.


By the way, I do think the majority of the posts here have been extremely informative, and have offered superb links. Way to go on the knowledge guys!
 

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I really hope this cat has been taken to a vet by now. Supernatural - if you're still reading please let us have an update. No-one's trying to be nasty to you but your cat's welfare is paramount here. If you can't take her to a vet then please do as someone earlier advised and take her to a no kill shelter where they can give her the treatment she needs. It may well be something simple and relatively easy (and inexpensive) to treat, but she really does need to be seen by a vet with the symptoms you described.
 
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