Help...I'm worried

pebbles_ks · Jun 19, 2004

Hepl..My male cat (Rambo) is 3 years old is not acting like himself. He was sitting on a table and fell of and started to shake. When he came out of that he walks around like he is new to the house. This is the 2nd time this has happened today. He was also "slobbering" He just isn't himself. I tried to call his vet but can't get ahold of him. Any idea what might be wrong with him? If anyone reads this Please, Please respond to me.

Thanks! Penny

jillian · Jun 19, 2004

I have no clue what's wrong with the little fella, but FIND AN ER VET AND GET RAMBO THERE NOW!!!

feralwhisperer · Jun 19, 2004

Originally Posted by Jillian

I have no clue what's wrong with the little fella, but FIND AN ER VET AND GET RAMBO THERE NOW!!!

I totally agree. It could be something as simple as an ear infection or as serious as neurological problem. Please see a Vet and let us know the outcome

hissy · Jun 19, 2004

If you can't find a vet there are vets who do phone consults over the internet, though I am reasonably sure they will tell you to get this cat in to been seen quickly

http://www.meowhoo.com/Cat_Health/Ve...eb_/index.html

pat · Jun 19, 2004

Please post a follow-up and let us know how Rambo is doing..I agree with the others, he needs to have a vet evaluation asap.

dawnofsierra · Jun 20, 2004

I so hope Rambo is doing better, Penny! Please let us know!

cilla · Jun 20, 2004

Sending good vibes over for Rambo. Have you managed to get to a vet Penny?

pebbles_ks · Jun 20, 2004

I finally got Rambo in the vet last night. He asked me if I have put any flee drops on him lately and I told him yes about a week ago. He thinks that he has injested it and is having a bad reaction to it. He gave him two different shots and gave me some valium for him in case he has any more seizures. He hasn't had any more seizures since last night. He is sleeping all the time now.
Hopefully this will all pass and everything will turn out great. Thanks for all of your postings and concerns.

Penny (Rambo's mom)

pat · Jun 20, 2004

Penny,

Thank you for posting an update. Wishing Rambo a quick and full recovery!

spotz · Jun 20, 2004

Originally Posted by Pebbles_Ks

I finally got Rambo in the vet last night. He asked me if I have put any flee drops on him lately and I told him yes about a week ago. He thinks that he has injested it and is having a bad reaction to it. He gave him two different shots and gave me some valium for him in case he has any more seizures. He hasn't had any more seizures since last night. He is sleeping all the time now.
Hopefully this will all pass and everything will turn out great. Thanks for all of your postings and concerns.

Penny (Rambo's mom)

What did you use?

Spotz

pebbles_ks · Jun 20, 2004

He gave him: Diazipam & Atropine. Are you familiar with these?

spotz · Jun 20, 2004

Sorry for the confusion, I meant what did you use for the flea control product.

Spotz

spotz · Jun 20, 2004

The Diazipam (Valium) will make him sleepy...I would get him off of that as soon as reasonable. Long term effects are not good in cats, but short term use is well regarded as safe. Follow your vets advice.

The Atropine has a few functions, mainly it reduces mucosal secretions. Basically will make him stop slobbering etc.

Spotz

pebbles_ks · Jun 20, 2004

I made a big mistake and bought an over the counter product: Heartz I think. He finally came out from under the bed and is sitting on the bed right behind me. He still doesn't have an appetite though.

spotz · Jun 20, 2004

Sadly, common mistake, no harm intended, no foul.

I would strongly reccomend getting the product from the veterinarian.

Frontline Plus is my product of choice.
Advantage and Revolution are also good products.

Never had a problem with any of them.

His appetite should improve, Valium generally has a negative effect on appetite. Glad to hear that he is up and about though.

Please keep us updated on this kitty.

Spotz

pebbles_ks · Jun 20, 2004

Yes, before I took him in to the vet he was slobbering. He has only had one shot of the valium since he hasn't had any seizures since his shot last night

feralwhisperer · Jun 20, 2004

Hartz flea products have be known to be toxic to cats
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/hartzq_a.htm
http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/c...inalrecord=14/
http://www.hartzvictims.org/
http://www.all-creatures.org/aip/nl-...003-hartz.html

feralwhisperer · Jun 20, 2004

This is a news report about Hartz flea products

http://kcal9.com/investigative/local...322194215.html

hissy · Jun 20, 2004

I am sorry to learn that you used over-the-counter products, I suspected as much. It is a common mistake and how were you to know that something so readily available and labled for pet use, could be toxic to your cat. You didn't know.

I hope your cat will recover fully from this experience, and please don't beat yourself up about it, as I said, how were you to know?

dawnofsierra · Jun 20, 2004

Thank you for Rambo's update. I am so happy he is recovering so well because you quickly took action to get him the appropriate care! You did a wonderful job observing his symptoms!

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