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Hi, new user here who's very interested in some advice regarding our baby's symptoms that started on Monday night. I'll make it simple by posting the facts in sequential order.
Monday night
- Fine until late on, when she suddenly went under the bed and wouldn't come out when called (unusual). She came out after a while with her tail between her legs and went for a poo (looked normal), vomit once (just food), then back to hiding. Eventually came out but spent the entire night sleeping in various spots on the floor, which again is unusual.
Tuesday
- Big improvements all around. Ate food, drank plenty of water, was interested in toys, and even spent time in the afternoon sunbathing on the bed.
- Still some moderate hiding behaviour but nothing especially concerning.
- Called vets and was advised to monitor for the day
Wednesday
- Big regression. Hiding essentially all day, unresponsive to calls, no interest in food or toys, and generally just looks depressed and unhappy.
Thursday
- Still unresponsive and depressive. Observed her tail between her legs and some excess grooming in the anal region
- Took her to the vets and she was admitted overnight. Vet stated she had a high temperature upon admittance which was main reason for overnight observation.
- Blood test completed which came out 'perfectly normal' (transcribed verbatim), with only a slight reduction in white blood cell count which she didn't seem particularly concerned about.
- Vet highly suspects an infection
Friday
- Vet said she had a decent night. Temperature stabilised but no eating. Urine sample not possible during overnight stay. Still suspects infection of some origin. We brought her home with a 7 day course of antibiotics to take twice a day and an anti-inflammatory agent to take once per day
- Immediately upon coming home she eats food and does a wee (litter tray wasn't as clean as hoped so sample contaminated unfortunately). Seems completely normal
Saturday
- Still seems good and is generally interested in treats, toys and drinking plenty of water. Administering meds is like hell on earth but otherwise straightforward. Some mild hiding behaviour returns but I'm unconvinced that she doesn't simply just enjoy the spot
Sunday (today)
- Still seems generally ok but hasn't really eaten anything substantial despite being offered many times. She's drank water several times and done a wee but has yet to do a poo since returning home. She's still mildly interested in toys and sits on my lap occasionally but otherwise seems a little lethargic.
- Not sure if these symptoms are possibly due to antibiotics being used or the infection itself still being dealt with? I'll ask the vet tomorrow when we hopefully collect and deliver a clean urine sample, but some advice would still be welcome.
I apologise for the lengthy post but I am very anxious for some advice before we can hopefully get some solid word from the vet. I'm under the impression they think an infection is a likely diagnosis, and the possibility of a urinary infection was mentioned, but we're still unclear at the moment. More pressingly I'm wondering if anyone else who's cat has been prescribed antibiotics has experienced similar lethargy and lack of appetite and whether this might be medication-related or something else.
Thank you
Monday night
- Fine until late on, when she suddenly went under the bed and wouldn't come out when called (unusual). She came out after a while with her tail between her legs and went for a poo (looked normal), vomit once (just food), then back to hiding. Eventually came out but spent the entire night sleeping in various spots on the floor, which again is unusual.
Tuesday
- Big improvements all around. Ate food, drank plenty of water, was interested in toys, and even spent time in the afternoon sunbathing on the bed.
- Still some moderate hiding behaviour but nothing especially concerning.
- Called vets and was advised to monitor for the day
Wednesday
- Big regression. Hiding essentially all day, unresponsive to calls, no interest in food or toys, and generally just looks depressed and unhappy.
Thursday
- Still unresponsive and depressive. Observed her tail between her legs and some excess grooming in the anal region
- Took her to the vets and she was admitted overnight. Vet stated she had a high temperature upon admittance which was main reason for overnight observation.
- Blood test completed which came out 'perfectly normal' (transcribed verbatim), with only a slight reduction in white blood cell count which she didn't seem particularly concerned about.
- Vet highly suspects an infection
Friday
- Vet said she had a decent night. Temperature stabilised but no eating. Urine sample not possible during overnight stay. Still suspects infection of some origin. We brought her home with a 7 day course of antibiotics to take twice a day and an anti-inflammatory agent to take once per day
- Immediately upon coming home she eats food and does a wee (litter tray wasn't as clean as hoped so sample contaminated unfortunately). Seems completely normal
Saturday
- Still seems good and is generally interested in treats, toys and drinking plenty of water. Administering meds is like hell on earth but otherwise straightforward. Some mild hiding behaviour returns but I'm unconvinced that she doesn't simply just enjoy the spot
Sunday (today)
- Still seems generally ok but hasn't really eaten anything substantial despite being offered many times. She's drank water several times and done a wee but has yet to do a poo since returning home. She's still mildly interested in toys and sits on my lap occasionally but otherwise seems a little lethargic.
- Not sure if these symptoms are possibly due to antibiotics being used or the infection itself still being dealt with? I'll ask the vet tomorrow when we hopefully collect and deliver a clean urine sample, but some advice would still be welcome.
I apologise for the lengthy post but I am very anxious for some advice before we can hopefully get some solid word from the vet. I'm under the impression they think an infection is a likely diagnosis, and the possibility of a urinary infection was mentioned, but we're still unclear at the moment. More pressingly I'm wondering if anyone else who's cat has been prescribed antibiotics has experienced similar lethargy and lack of appetite and whether this might be medication-related or something else.
Thank you