my cat need surgery

ladycat · Apr 11, 2007

life is just one big disaster right now. Well nuit so called bladder infection turns out she has a giant stone (looked like the size of a marble) in her bladder. I'm not sure what to do anymore. Her behavior (personality) is not related the vet said. I was hoping. Though she has been somewhat tolerant of the cats, she is still miserable and I really don't know if it's worth it, then there is the whole lack of job and most of my settlement money has all ready gone to moving expenses and I haven't even gotten myself fixed up. I'm so sad and don't know what to do.

mooficat · Apr 11, 2007

Oh my, I am sorry to read this, can you pay by installments ? or are there vet places thats offers reduced costs for people unemployed / low income

its worth asking about. I am sorry I dont know your situation and I am sure this is the last thing you needed

How did the vet know that this doesnt effect her personality, I'm not an expert but if she is in pain, which by the sounds of it she probably is, then she is gonna be a tad grumpy

aww bless her, I'd sure be fed up too........

heres hoping you can sort something out to keep her

ladycat · Apr 11, 2007

they do offer payment plans, but i am that broke. Now when I took all my cats in I had a well paying job , it's not like i took in more cats knowing i couldn't care for them. She just hasn't been happy since before she was sick. (she moved with us in december), She's just gone down hill since she moved out of her original home. Is it possibly to stress yourself to death? I feel like that's what's happening with her. the Vet said she's not really in pain, it's in very early stages

I just don't know. I feel like i went through so much to rescue her and try and give her a good home and she just doesn't want it to work, I really really (I'm gonna use the hate word) HATE her previous owner, as she was so happy but the lady rid of her cuz her boyfriend was allergic.....

larussa · Apr 11, 2007

I am so sorry to hear this. I went thru a period of going downhill money wise and my family was able to help me out. Now I am retired and living on a fixed income, it certainly does help since I am now retired. Do you have any family who may be able to help you out? I hope you will find a way out of this.

swampwitch · Apr 11, 2007

I'm sorry to hear that things are so difficult for you right now. There is such a thing as "Failure to Thrive."

Nobody knows what causes it.

When I was a poor working student, my kitty Moon-Pie needed surgery. With the help of two friends, we organized a benefit for Moon-Pie.

We made invitations (using her cutest, most "please help me" picture on the front), and gave them to all my friends, fellow students that I knew, and co-workers. Since I had time and very little money, I cooked for two days, making things like banana bread, cookies, and lots of vegetarian appetizers.

When the time came, we had a good turnout; everyone contributed what they could, some people brought beer or wine, and we ended up having a nice little party! One of my friends was the designated money-collector, to keep things on the up-and-up. We raised the money needed for the surgery!

As a thank-you, I gave everyone a little booklet with the recipes from the party. My boyfriend (husband now) drew a picture of Moon-Pie with crutches and bandages (and a smile) for the front cover.

I don't know if you are up for something like that, but it's a good way to ask friends to help and give them something in return. Sending this with good wishes.

jaffacake · Apr 11, 2007

Awww. I`m sorry your feeling so bad. I don`t know what to suggest that hasn`t been said already.
I hope you find a way of getting her her operation.

carolpetunia · Apr 11, 2007

SW, that was absolutely BRILLIANT! I just love that idea! By making a party of it, you avoided the uncomfortable feeling of "begging," and I'm sure all the people who contributed felt just great about helping the kitty, too. Well done!

oregon · Apr 11, 2007

There is program that gives credit strictly for vet issues. I'll check at work tomorrow and reply back at about 6:30/7 pacific time.
It might help you if you gaves us the amount that you need?

I do symphatize. The stray cat I adopted gimpoche wiped out my credit card for his healt problems.
Daniela

ladycat · Apr 11, 2007

actually I only know a handful of people in this area and they are almost just as broke. We are gonna talk to a few people tomorrow though. everyone is telling me once I get this surgery taken care of maybe i should rehome her as maybe some of this is stress with all the other cats. I do have some hope now that the day is coming along. I think i will manage. I need to find a job, i just want my little girl to be ok.

catsrnmom · Apr 11, 2007

I am sending Nuit many feel better <<vibes>>. I hope all goes well..

beandip · Apr 13, 2007

This thread is a few days old now...but I just found it and wanted to add something.

I'm not familiar with the history of Nuit, but a couple things come to mind...

Bladder problems DO cause behavioral problems...anxiety, aggression, hiding, general grumpiness...etc. I speak from experience.

When my vet and I figured out just the right thing to treat my bladder-problem boy, he turned back into his old self in a matter of weeks. Your mileage may vary, but my cat's transformation was truly amazing. I'm still in shock.

Whenever I hear of a cat being re-homed that soon after that was diagnosed with a bladder problem....red flags go up for me. It *may* be true that the BF turned out to be allergic, but personally I think a cat in that situation was peeing innappropriately, or had other health related behavior problems, and was re-homed because of that, in reality.

Sorry if I'm asking repeat questions, but how old is Nuit? Did the vet put her on a special diet?

bella713 · Apr 13, 2007

Many vibes for you and for Nuit

ladycat · Apr 13, 2007

Nuit is 7, She hadn't had the bladder thing when we got her and never lived with other cats before. My problem with her behavior is more to do with how she is with the cats and attacks my little cat, she growls if one sneezes from across the room, let alone gets close to her(I will admit she has gotten better from when we first took her in and she seems happy here & there but I feel she could & should be happier, ya know?). this has been going through my head since before the bladder thing, but once this is taken care of I feel she may turn into a whole other cat just being an only cat. I don't want to find her a home and I've been going back in fourth with this beating myself up over it.

ladycat · Apr 13, 2007

Also when she went on meds & inflamation stuff, she did go back to her normal self, as she was doing the other things described for a couple days & that's how i knew she was feeling better. though I'm still looking into various payment options & help.

beandip · Apr 13, 2007

Originally Posted by ladycat

Also when she went on meds & inflamation stuff, she did go back to her normal self, as she was doing the other things described for a couple days & that's how i knew she was feeling better. though I'm still looking into various payment options & help.

Just want to be sure I understand...when she went on meds (for her bladder?) her behavior was better, or still bad?

Did the vet put her on a special diet? ...if so, which food?

ladycat · Apr 13, 2007

well she went back to her regular bitchy self (which is sadly how we new she was feeling better), she layed there when she was in pain and was actually probly nicer come to think of it right befoer the meds and the first couple days. yes the meds were for her bladder and they put her on the hills, she wouldn't touch the royal canin one.

beandip · Apr 13, 2007

Ok...Hills s/d ? c/d? or x/d?

trixie23 · Apr 13, 2007

I am so sorry for all of your frustration and heartache! This is a tough decision you have ahead of you and definitley one with a pricey cost! hang in there, I will stand by you no matter what you decide to do! Poor Nuit!

ladycat · Apr 13, 2007

c/d, vet wanted to keep her on this till they know what type of stone she had

trixie23 · Apr 13, 2007

Originally Posted by SwampWitch

I'm sorry to hear that things are so difficult for you right now. There is such a thing as "Failure to Thrive."

Nobody knows what causes it.

When I was a poor working student, my kitty Moon-Pie needed surgery. With the help of two friends, we organized a benefit for Moon-Pie.

We made invitations (using her cutest, most "please help me" picture on the front), and gave them to all my friends, fellow students that I knew, and co-workers. Since I had time and very little money, I cooked for two days, making things like banana bread, cookies, and lots of vegetarian appetizers.

When the time came, we had a good turnout; everyone contributed what they could, some people brought beer or wine, and we ended up having a nice little party! One of my friends was the designated money-collector, to keep things on the up-and-up. We raised the money needed for the surgery!

As a thank-you, I gave everyone a little booklet with the recipes from the party. My boyfriend (husband now) drew a picture of Moon-Pie with crutches and bandages (and a smile) for the front cover.

I don't know if you are up for something like that, but it's a good way to ask friends to help and give them something in return. Sending this with good wishes.

That is an excellent story and a great idea! I would definitley give it a shot in a time of need!

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