problem with wilbur

jcat · Jan 5, 2009

That really is a relief. There's also a malt-flavored hairball remedy in paste form (I think Hartz makes it in the U.S.; Gimpet is the best-known brand here), but not all cats like the flavor. You could also start growing cat grass now. Don't bother with the "kits", as it's cheaper in the long run to buy some seeds, potting soil and a medium-sized pot that isn't easily tipped. WalMart carries cat grass seeds in a little packet.

mews2much · Jan 5, 2009

Coco takes lax' aire and it works fine.
All I do is put the paste on her paw.
She licks it off with no problem.

fastnoc · Jan 5, 2009

Here's the deal. Just to be safe. I got a call today from that E-Vet i called yesterday that was on call. I exploained my situation but didin't tell her I took him somewhere. She said she would see him for free tomorrow. So i'm taking him there too

februa · Jan 5, 2009

I gave laxatone to Manytoes under a similar situation. No way my cat would eat a teaspoon of it at a time (which was his initial dose for 3 days) but I mixed it in with his wet food and he didnt seem to notice. Heres hopin for even better news tomorrow!

lovesmycats · Jan 5, 2009

JT, I've been keeping up with you and your kitties since when you had to give Tinker and Wilbur over to the rescue group. I just wanted to say that you are such a great daddy. The kitties are so blessed to have you.

I'm so happy to hear that Wilbur doesn't have anything in his stomach. I agree that his throat could've been irritated from the vomiting and that may have been where the pink-tinged vomit came from. You may want to try giving him a little butter. That has always worked for my cats.

laureen227 · Jan 5, 2009

JT, be aware that hairball paste can give them soft/runny stools.
glad to hear it was nothing too serious - Pixel upchucked some pinkish stuff once [but only once] & like to scared the ---- out of me!

nance · Jan 5, 2009

Good news....glad to hear it...well here's hoping thats it for now!

Nancy

fastnoc · Jan 6, 2009

I'm so relieved today is here. I know the last vet said that he should be fine. but man, yesterday poor wilbur just laid there all day, asleep. when he did get up he was lethargic and 'creaky'. Poor tinker kept wanting to love on him and clean him and he kept getting up and shifting positions so she couldn't. lol.

He didn't throw up much today, one little spot and there was definitely no blood. it was light brown.

last night i went ahead and went to sleep (boy do i need some of that) and the little guy did something he's never done before. he crawled over me, I lay on my right side facing out side the bed. he came up under my right side, snuggled up as close as he could get, stuck his paws under my chin, and started suckleing his paws. after a couple minutes he gave up and just laid his head under my chin and wen to sleep. totally smashed up against me. I think he was scared.

So today at 10:15 (about 3 hours) i'll take him in to this vet. hopefully she'll pick up on something. but honestly, I think he's going to be OK. today he is extremely playful. Although he is trying to have sex with Tinker again

. Please reassure me there's no way she can get pregnant if he's nuetered over a month ago. She is not in heat either.

I'm going to take her in to be spayed 'again' monday finances permitting.

wingss2fly · Jan 6, 2009

SOMETIMES...your local SPCA will take care of a pet that has no way to pay......maybe you can volenteer for a while at the place. Other then that I guess you just wait and see and hope he gets better. I totaly understand about not having any cash.........sucks huh.

ut0pia · Jan 6, 2009

What?? Neutered males can get a female pregnant?? Then what's the point of neutering???

addiebee · Jan 6, 2009

Originally Posted by ut0pia

What?? Neutered males can get a female pregnant?? Then what's the point of neutering???

The ..um.... ability remains for about 6 weeks after... there is um... residual...as I understand it. Then after that... fixed male is just that.

addiebee · Jan 6, 2009

Originally Posted by fastnoc

I'm so relieved today is here. I know the last vet said that he should be fine. but man, yesterday poor wilbur just laid there all day, asleep. when he did get up he was lethargic and 'creaky'. Poor tinker kept wanting to love on him and clean him and he kept getting up and shifting positions so she couldn't. lol.

He didn't throw up much today, one little spot and there was definitely no blood. it was light brown.

last night i went ahead and went to sleep (boy do i need some of that) and the little guy did something he's never done before. he crawled over me, I lay on my right side facing out side the bed. he came up under my right side, snuggled up as close as he could get, stuck his paws under my chin, and started suckleing his paws. after a couple minutes he gave up and just laid his head under my chin and wen to sleep. totally smashed up against me. I think he was scared.

So today at 10:15 (about 3 hours) i'll take him in to this vet. hopefully she'll pick up on something. but honestly, I think he's going to be OK. today he is extremely playful. Although he is trying to have sex with Tinker again

. Please reassure me there's no way she can get pregnant if he's nuetered over a month ago. She is not in heat either.

I'm going to take her in to be spayed 'again' monday finances permitting.

Glad you are keeping the appt with the other vet. A second opinion never hurts.

twstychik · Jan 6, 2009

I'm just seeing this and am so relieved that he is doing better and getting a second opinion today. As for Tink getting pregnant again... if it's only been a month I think there is a slight chance but he would have to send her into heat first I think. I hope this Dr. gives a positive diganosis too.

And that Wilbur isn't sucessful in his mating attempts.

fastnoc · Jan 6, 2009

yeah I'm pretty sure he's going to be OK. what a relief!

rosiemac · Jan 6, 2009

Originally Posted by fastnoc

Although he is trying to have sex with Tinker again

. Please reassure me there's no way she can get pregnant if he's nuetered over a month ago. She is not in heat either.

Please tell me you have them seperated now just incase?!

natalie_ca · Jan 6, 2009

Originally Posted by fastnoc

So i am going to get some hairball stuff later today. any suggestions? She wrote down Laxâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]aire and said the goal is to lubricate his tummy so that the hairball will pass. if i get this i have to give him high doses for 3 to 5 days. I had no idea it took that long.

I just use plain ordinary Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. It's cheap and it's nontoxic.

It's found in a large number of lip balms, and it's used as a lip moisturize in hospitals, which wouldn't be the case if it was not safe to consume.

pami · Jan 6, 2009

He can get her pregnant and him just being around Tinker can put her in heat. All heats are not created equal. Sometimes they are loud, sometimes you wouldnt even know. If Tinker became pregnant again, after just giving birth, well you just need to read about it, its really bad for her and for the kittens. They without a doubt need to be separated, dont take the risk with her life.

fastnoc · Jan 6, 2009

oh they're separated alright. poor wilbur is locked in the tiny bathroom.

I'm taking tinker for her spay monday I believe.

fastnoc · Jan 7, 2009

Man what a difference vets make.

I took wilbur in today. He has a urinary tract infection.

His white blood cell was +2, and he has a 1 degree elevated temp. His temp is 103.5

So i got some clavamox. but could only afford to get enough to last to Friday. Hopefully that will get him better.

psjauntie · Jan 7, 2009

Good thing you got a second opinion

I hope he will start feeling better soon. Which vet is doing Tink's spay? Is she still scheduled for Monday?

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