Hello all,
My name is Dave, I have a 3 yr. old shorthair house cat and now a stray, but the stray is having issues.
I found her outside my work trying to get inside, everyone was walking by her. I was the last one out of work and pet this little bundle of joy. She was/is all bone, no color to her skin, and very rough. But an absolute sweetie, she followed me to my car, never leaving my heel, I had to take her.
Instantly gave her a flea bath, food, water, bed, love, and warmth. Which she took to without issues. She also used her litter box right away going #1 and #2 without fail.
Took her to the vet the next day, had her tested for FIV and Feliv, negative. Doc gave me vitamins and food requirements.
Needless to say, my 3yr old chloe (my boy cat), was also fine with this. I think he understood that we are trying to help her.
Vet said she is 6yrs old, spayed, no fleas and all blood tests came back fine. Except for her anemia(maybe the reason for no fleas, no blood left to eat). He said normal blood levels are between 10-15%, and Sadie(stray) is at 0.6%. They first recommended a blood transfusion, but then called me back to say there is an 80% failure rate with that in cats. They told me she needs B-complex shots every other day at $55 per shot for the next 2-3 months!
Wow, kind of a lot of money. He also said I need to get her on kitty food.
Throughout all of this, we've had Sadie a total of 5 days. She has stopped peeing in her box and randomly goes on smooth surfaces ( mostly my hardwood floors!). She still poos in the box, but goes elsewhere to pee. She does not play much, just watches the us play, but never jumps in.
She also seems to sleep while not laying down, as if she is hiding under a car (poor baby), but she doesn't lay on her side like my Fat Chloe does.
She is depressed, lethargic, and is now slowing down on eating.
I have a screened in back porch, she seems to love to run out there and just stare. She also only jumps and seems more alert and attentive when she is outside (on the screened porch).
She is being held and loved, but I'm also making sure my boy cat gets it too. They do not hiss or growl, more like curious innocent cats living together.
I checked all classifieds, petfinder, craigslist, microchip, etc. - and nothing.
Have I ruined her by keeping her inside?
Is she fading on me?
What's making her pee anywhere she wants?
She is separated throughout the day, confined to her own room with food and litter separate.
I ordered Nutrived B-complex (liquid), hoping it helps, plus a lot less than $55/shot.
If someone had this angel, I'm sure she's lost.
But, since she is so emaciated, weak, and doesn't like when you put ur face in front of her... I can also assume someone treated her like crap.
She did jump on the dining room table once, when I went to go pick her up off the table, she cowered back, scared as hell!
I hate this neglect for such an innocent, sweet thing.
Please help if you can.
Thank you
(BTW, I am not a doctor, it's just my weird nickname online)
My name is Dave, I have a 3 yr. old shorthair house cat and now a stray, but the stray is having issues.
I found her outside my work trying to get inside, everyone was walking by her. I was the last one out of work and pet this little bundle of joy. She was/is all bone, no color to her skin, and very rough. But an absolute sweetie, she followed me to my car, never leaving my heel, I had to take her.
Instantly gave her a flea bath, food, water, bed, love, and warmth. Which she took to without issues. She also used her litter box right away going #1 and #2 without fail.
Took her to the vet the next day, had her tested for FIV and Feliv, negative. Doc gave me vitamins and food requirements.
Needless to say, my 3yr old chloe (my boy cat), was also fine with this. I think he understood that we are trying to help her.
Vet said she is 6yrs old, spayed, no fleas and all blood tests came back fine. Except for her anemia(maybe the reason for no fleas, no blood left to eat). He said normal blood levels are between 10-15%, and Sadie(stray) is at 0.6%. They first recommended a blood transfusion, but then called me back to say there is an 80% failure rate with that in cats. They told me she needs B-complex shots every other day at $55 per shot for the next 2-3 months!
Wow, kind of a lot of money. He also said I need to get her on kitty food.
Throughout all of this, we've had Sadie a total of 5 days. She has stopped peeing in her box and randomly goes on smooth surfaces ( mostly my hardwood floors!). She still poos in the box, but goes elsewhere to pee. She does not play much, just watches the us play, but never jumps in.
She also seems to sleep while not laying down, as if she is hiding under a car (poor baby), but she doesn't lay on her side like my Fat Chloe does.
She is depressed, lethargic, and is now slowing down on eating.
I have a screened in back porch, she seems to love to run out there and just stare. She also only jumps and seems more alert and attentive when she is outside (on the screened porch).
She is being held and loved, but I'm also making sure my boy cat gets it too. They do not hiss or growl, more like curious innocent cats living together.
I checked all classifieds, petfinder, craigslist, microchip, etc. - and nothing.
Have I ruined her by keeping her inside?
Is she fading on me?
What's making her pee anywhere she wants?
She is separated throughout the day, confined to her own room with food and litter separate.
I ordered Nutrived B-complex (liquid), hoping it helps, plus a lot less than $55/shot.
If someone had this angel, I'm sure she's lost.
But, since she is so emaciated, weak, and doesn't like when you put ur face in front of her... I can also assume someone treated her like crap.
She did jump on the dining room table once, when I went to go pick her up off the table, she cowered back, scared as hell!
I hate this neglect for such an innocent, sweet thing.
Please help if you can.
Thank you
(BTW, I am not a doctor, it's just my weird nickname online)
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So little guy fought from 2003 to 2010 (though was out of the danger anemic zone from 2007 on with a little setback in 2009).
