Harley- breathing funny.

jennyr

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I agree that stress will affect his immune systema nd make him vulnerable to any bugs going - and Bayley may have brought something in. I just ho0pe you get it sorted soon and htat he can continue to recover from all the shocks he has been through. But I am sure you did right in getting Bayley.
 

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Originally Posted by jennyranson

I agree that stress will affect his immune systema nd make him vulnerable to any bugs going - and Bayley may have brought something in. I just ho0pe you get it sorted soon and htat he can continue to recover from all the shocks he has been through. But I am sure you did right in getting Bayley.
Pixel's first herpes flare-up was after Mouse passed and after i got Java - took 2 stressors to bring it on. i'm sure Harley will be fine after you see the vet & get him some antibiotics
 

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This sounds very much what Lucy has. She was put on antibiotics to prevent secondary infection as she is a very old cat (pneumonia being the most common and dangerous one). Watch Harley's eyes because this virus can cause eye ulcers which can be very nasty and leave the cat with impaired vision or in worst case scenarios, lose the eye. Lucy had two tiny ulcers that I could only see if I was looking down from behind at her. As Lucy has very little sight left, it was easier to put the cream (Fusithalmic) in from behind her. We think she can only see shadows these days. Snowy, one of our other cats who also shares our bedroom (Lucy's feline friend) got the URI too, but being a much younger cat spent one day feeling really sorry for himself and within two or three days, apart from the odd sneeze or sniff he's fine. I'm in the same position of not having a lot of money (in fact we're pretty much broke). Our saving grace is I started a part-time job a couple of weeks ago which has paid for most of the vet bills.

Lucy didn't have a fever at all. I'd liken it to a really bad head cold in a human.

Be careful that Harley eats and drinks as otherwise he could get dehydrated. I had to syringe feed Lucy for about a week and a half, then her nose cleared enough for her to smell her food again and she started eating on her own and hasn't stopped since. About 14 months ago Lucy had cat flu and she got dehydrated very quickly. She spent 4 days hospitalised at the vets on an IV drip. It saved her life but left me severely overdrawn at the bank which I haven't recovered from financially yet. The quicker you can get Harley to the vet the better for both of you.

Sending more healing vibes to you all and hope both pussycats get better very soon.
 

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I am just seeing this thread. How is Harley doing? I hope everything is okay.
 
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You guys are so supportive


Harley is doing MUCH better today!
He ate ALL of his wet food for lunch and dinner- he's been out in the living room all day, he hasn't been sleeping in the bedroom like he was yesterday
And he's been playing with Bayley too! He was even sleeping on his usual spot on the counter like he usuall does


I'm still taking him in next week, just to get him checked out, but overall, he's much better than he was yesterday. Keep the vibes coming, I want my big guy totally healthy
 

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for Harley. I am just now readin this. Glad to know he is being his normal self again.


*Get better Harley*!!!
 

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What wonderful news! It does seem like he caught a bug Bayley brought home with him during a vulnerable time for Harley. I'm SO GLAD to hear he's doing better, eating and playing!


Continuing to send "get better soon and completely" vibes to Harley!


Laurie
 

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Thank god
! I couldn't stop thinking about him! He is probably still down
. It's ok Harley, we all love you
!
 

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I'm glad to hear that Harley is feeling better..but I'll send him lots of good vibes and hugs anyways!
 

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Im' new here, but I have to say I am soooooo happy your beautiful Harley is feeling better! Hopefully he will be playing with darling little Bayley soon.
 
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