Sick Cat

Joined: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 2

Hi everyone. I am new to the board and in need of advice regarding my female cat - Sunny. This week has been hard with her. On Monday, I took her to the vet where she was diagnosed with kidney/renal problems. Today she came home with medication to be given daily (some twice daily).

I had to fight her to get her liquid anti-biotic down, but managed to give it to her. Then I must have spent 20 minutes with her in the bathroom trying to get her to swallow a capsule. I threw in the towel and called the vet because she was fighting so much and getting stressed and the capsule was not going down. The vet gave me some good advice with the liquid and other pills that could be broken up in food. The capsules turn out not to be the most important medicine for her.

Then right before I left for work I noticed her squatting in the kitchen sink where she proceeded to deficate. When I tried to stop her, she got nasty. I know she is stressed because of the week and me trying to give her medicine didn't help. Thus I can wait it out for a few days to see if this continues. I have Oxy Cleaning stuff for pet messes and bacteria, so the sink was clean within a few minutes.

I'm really worried how all of this is going to turn out. If the medicines don't help and she continues to have problems along with elimination issues, I am fearful I may have to consider putting her down. The tests and treatment of the past five days cost me $2500 plus. If she gets better, then it was worth it. However, if she continues to have problems and is suffering with no end in sight then I have to think about what is best for her. I know I can't keep pumping money into ongoing tests and treatment. I have three other cats and don't make the greatest money. I feel so stressed about what may happen and would appreciate any feedback and advice. I know I may be projecting the worst when it may not happen, but really feel worried. She is only 9 years and 3 months old.

Thank you in advance for any feedback.

Joined: Jun 04, 2008 Posts: 3

Hi and sorry to hear of your problem. The only advice I can give- I'm no expert mind you-just a longtime cat owner- is from my own experience. ; maybe she could not make it to her litter box and that is why she went in the sink. The medicine may of given her weak bowels- I only say this because she did not go on your floor but chose to go in a somewhat contained area i.e. the sink. I once had a cat that on a normal basis went in the shower. I actually liked it-no need for a litter box-scoop in up with tissue and flush it; then spray and clen the tub. Was actually cleaner than the litter box. I know this is a different circumstance, but at least it was not on your floor. 2500 is alot of money for anyone to have to spend and if her health deterioarates then putting her down is ,sadly, your best option. If her condition causes her pain than you must do so- it is not fair to her. What dollar amount can you put on a pet? I dont think there is one. I have had this terrbile situation before and I just tell myself that until that point where that needle causes them to go to sleep forever I knew in my heart that they had had a good home and a great life. I think quality of life sometimes is much more important than it's quantity. Hope some of this helps and my prayers are with you. God Bless- Greg