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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 21:14:44 GMT -5
I didn't even know about this section until I saw Bluemoose's post So my friend has this cat. He is black, longhair. Not sure of the breed. Anyway, he is appox. 14 years old. He is fed crap food ( ) So he has recently developed an extremely enlarged stomach. I'm talking huge. He is only using the litter box 2x a day He doesn't appear to be in much pain (he'll still purr, enjoys head scratches, etc) but I can't help but feel terrible for him They are supposed to be getting a vet to make a house call soon, but I'm concerned that if he requires extensive treatment they will just let the cat suffer they think euthanasia will be too expensive, an are too embarrassed to bring him to a shelter. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? I'm not sure exactly what is enlarged, but his abdomen is very firm, and very round. Feels like he swallowed a basketball
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Post by acodlin on Feb 18, 2011 21:37:11 GMT -5
Maybe worms? Is the x2 bathroom only count poo or is that pee too? have they looked at the stool? how much do they feed him? I've got one cat who has a rather round firm belly and thats just him.. hes fat =/ they eat kibble.. but I can only manage to switch one type of critter at a time and ferrets are first. Does the cat seem in pain if you palpate his belly?
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Post by sherik on Feb 18, 2011 21:47:29 GMT -5
I was going to say the same thing. Worms.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 21:49:26 GMT -5
I think 2x pee, 1x poo... But not exactly sure. They also have to carry him to his litter box because he doesn't really move His tummy was never this way before. I know he's old and stuff, but all this happened within the last month or two. He doesn't seem like he's in any pain at all.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 21:53:53 GMT -5
Also he free feeds but he isn't eating much.
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Post by Heather on Feb 18, 2011 22:13:53 GMT -5
Blockage? Renal failure? Worms? A kibble fed cat should be going at least 2x a day. Urination should be more too. Do the cat a favour, if they're not going to care for it and get medical attention please give it release. It's not fair. A cat will purr even when suffering intense pain. I treated a small cat one time who had been run over by a car. He laid in my arms purring up a storm (his femur was shattered, pelvis broken) he was in severe pain. According to the treating vet, cats purr as a nervous reaction to pain as well as a show of pleasure. If they cannot afford the euthenazia, vets will often offer this service at an arranged rate. ciao
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 23:41:01 GMT -5
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Post by Sherry on Feb 19, 2011 1:35:26 GMT -5
Unfortunately, they'll purr in any extremity, pain, fear, pleasure. Good luck with this Jackie.
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Post by joclyn on Feb 19, 2011 12:26:44 GMT -5
the problem could be crystals in the urine and the cat is blocked up. although it's a treatable condition, if not treated promptly, the cat will die.
regardless of what is the cause, the cat needs vet care immediately!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2011 16:51:14 GMT -5
Vet visit is tomorrow. I'll keep everyone posted on the outcome
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Post by Sherry on Feb 25, 2011 18:45:37 GMT -5
Poor baby. Please do keep us posted?
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Post by Heather on Feb 25, 2011 23:33:59 GMT -5
A healing candle is lit for the poor wee kitty. Please keep us posted ciao
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2011 12:25:13 GMT -5
The vet arrived and put the cat down immediately. Fluid everywhere inside. Said it was cardiac cancer or something along those lines. R.I.P Ripper the cat. You will be missed.
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Post by Heather on Mar 3, 2011 13:57:08 GMT -5
Poor sweet kitty. Thank you for the update. A travelling candle is lit for the wee one. Freedom is gained by release ciao
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Post by Sherry on Mar 4, 2011 11:06:37 GMT -5
Poor thing! At least he's at peace now, and in no pain any longer
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