From Blatter Infection to Seizure..

My male cat Fuzzy was walking funny last week, basically looked like he got kicked hard, or hit by a car. I didn't take him to a vet 'cause normally, my cats heal fine on their own. Well, he wasn't getting better, wasn't eating, and wasn't very mobile. So, we took him to a vet this past Monday. He said that Fuzzy had a blatter infection, started giving him some antibiotics. Then, yesterday, when we went to pick him up at 9:00am, they told us we'd hafta come back when the "doctor" was in. Fuzzy seemed fine. A little scared, but he was fine. We went in at around 12 noon to pick him up. Well, the doctor told us that Fuzzy had a seizure at 10:44am. Which is shortly after the "doctor" came in.. Doctor said he gave him a shot of Valium to 'calm him down'. Now, Fuzzy won't (or maybe can't) eat, he hasn't moved since we brought him home, and is very jumpy when go to pet him, especially his head. When my wife took Fuzzy into the vet the first day, he suggested to put him down! Because of a blatter infection?! I think the vet is a quack.. But anyway, now my cat appears to be suffering. Does anybody know what I could do to help him?

My bet is that it is not a bladder infection but a blockage of the urinary tract that is causing the problem. The behavior you described before you took him to the vet and the extreme illness fits with what we see with a blockage. These blockages can indeed be fatal if it has gone too long without treatment. However, if caught early they can usually be treated, though it may require surgery. Please clarify with your vet whether this is the problem and ask exactly what you need to do to help your cat live the remainder of his life (hopefully a long time) comfortably.

The vet said that since he had a seizure that there isn't much he could do for him. Aside from 5 tests that cost $50 each. Which we can't afford. So we brought him home, hoping he'll get better.

I do have some antibiotics that they gave us for free. Would those help with a blockage?

No they will not free him of a blockage!!!!!!!!!!

IF IT IS A BLOCKAGE - these would be small particles can cause complete obstruction with the inability to pass urine - THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION if not treated quickly - due to Uremic POISONING.

So please have him checked out by another Vet - just in case!!!!!

Originally Posted by bc102903

The vet said that since he had a seizure that there isn't much he could do for him. Aside from 5 tests that cost $50 each. Which we can't afford. So we brought him home, hoping he'll get better.

I do have some antibiotics that they gave us for free. Would those help with a blockage?

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I had a cat with a history of seizures...we treated him with an appropriate mediction and he lived a very long life. I've never heard such a thing before.

No, you don't know what is truly wrong, if it's a blockage your cat won't heal up on his own, and the antibiotics won't take care of it, and he won't live long without appropriate treatment.

If you want your cat to have a chance, go get a second opinion and find out what is really going on, and set up a payment plan if finances are an issue (most of us can truly relate to that!)

All of the above is good advice. I have two male cats with urinary problems. One has been blocked totally three times. Each time, the vet had to catherize him. Believe me, you need to find out if that is what is wrong with your cat.

Originally Posted by Bugaboo1

All of the above is good advice. I have two male cats with urinary problems. One has been blocked totally three times. Each time, the vet had to catherize him. Believe me, you need to find out if that is what is wrong with your cat.

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He doesn't seem to have many motor functions. He's constantly drooling on himself. He doesn't seem to know who I am. He seems to've forgotten how to eat. I'm beginning to think that putting him down would be best for him.

Originally Posted by bc102903

He doesn't seem to have many motor functions. He's constantly drooling on himself. He doesn't seem to know who I am. He seems to've forgotten how to eat. I'm beginning to think that putting him down would be best for him.

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Keeping him home without doing anything certainly isn't the best thing for him, that is for sure. I am sorry this is happening, it can't be easy to see a cat you care for so ill, but instead of posting here, please call a vet.

Originally Posted by bc102903

He doesn't seem to have many motor functions. He's constantly drooling on himself. He doesn't seem to know who I am. He seems to've forgotten how to eat. I'm beginning to think that putting him down would be best for him.

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Drooling is the first thing I noticed when my cat got sick. He was diagnosed with renal failure and we had to put him to sleep three days later.