hi there, this is my first post, so hello to all ! i joined as i am looking for some help/information regarding my cat. he is almost 5 and black and white shorthair. i noticed maybe 5 days ago that his coat wasnt looking too good and when i went to clap him a lot was matted together, in small patches although i hadnt felt anything the night before. i though with this heat he just hasnt been grooming himself aswell and shedding extra so over a few days i got all the clumps of hair away by combing him. there was a lot of hair coming away and his dandruff is awful(he normally has a wee bit due to lying in the sun). he has been quieter the last day or so aswell but when he didnt eat his dinner last night i knew something was wrong! i phoned the vets this morning for an app and she had a good feel and checked his temp which was fine. she couldnt find/see anything physically wrong with him except the excess shedding but gave him an steroid and anti-inflam inj so help boost his appetite and for any pain, and if he hasnt perked up hes to go in for a blood test on wed. he does seem slightly brighter and has had a wee bit of sardines (i got the one in sunflower oil to help with his coat aswell). does anybody know of anything that could be wrong with him? thanks for any help!
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7/26/10 at 4:27pm
. i'm not too sure about how much hes been drinking as i have my mums cat here at the moment aswell but he has been wee-ing in his tray. i will get a pic up soon. i've booked him in for the blood test tomorrow as im not that pleased with his progress and i go back to work on thursday so i wouldnt be able to get him to the vets until monday.
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7/29/10 at 6:29am
he is in a critical condition and is receiving agressive treatment at the vets and one of them has taken him home tonight. he seems to be responding ok but he has a slim chance of recovering. i will let you know how he is when i hear in the morning. its not fair he is too young he should have plenty of years left infront of him to laze about as an old man cat
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