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Yesterday (11 MAR 05) at 0800, I took all three (3) of my cats to the vet for their annual vaccinations. They received distemper, feline leukemia, and rabies, along with a dewormer since they are outside cats and had roundworm eggs in their stools.

All three cats made it home after the appointment, and they took off running for their hiding spots after being released from their pet taxis.....all but one.

Casey, my computer friend, she threw up, deficated and urinated inside of her pet taxi 20 mins after the vaccinations. I pulled her from the pet taxi (which was disgusting) and washed off her bottom in the sink. She was as limp as a wet noodle and had a high heart rate and was having breathing difficulty. I called the vet and rushed her back in at his request because he thinks she went into anaphylatic shock. She was given a cocktail of steroids, benadryl and some other kind of antihistamine (sp). She had a really hard day from 9am-midnight last night, and was not eating or drinking for 24 hours.

This morning, my vet called to me to see if she had eaten or drank any water, which she hadn't. He told me to meet him at the clinic for some intraveinous fluids and a cortizone shot. She was still limp, breathing heavily, and just plain exhausted. She urinated twice during the night, and threw up twice (not food, just bile I think).

Anyways, I just got back home from vet, who gave me the IV bag and some ultra-high calorie paste (nutrical) that I am to feed her every 8 hours. We did an xray and showed no fluid build up in the lungs or abdomen, but the blood test was less than satisfactory. Her kidney levels showed failure and liver numbers were higher than they should be. He didn't know if that was because of the vaccines, or something else, possibly something called F.I.V. some sort of wierd and hard to diagnose feline virus.

He said that she had a 25 percent chance of survival and said to give it until Mon, AM to see if she improves. He is the kind of vet that thinks that she needs a chance to see if she can pull through or not. She is 12.5 years old and weighs almost 7lbs.

I am wondering if there is any input that all the viking kitty owners or freeper vets/pet caretakers had that would help me. She crawled 4 feet out of her pet taxi a few mins ago and just collapsed, looking exhausted. I will feed and re-hydrate her sub-cutaneously (sp) at 9pm cst tonight.

Prayers for Casey and me would be appreciated as well as any advice. I have never had a sick kitty or had to bury one yet.

Thanks, Chris

1 posted on 03/12/2005 12:26:38 PM PST by DCBryan1
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2 posted on 03/12/2005 12:29:55 PM PST by ecurbh (All I've ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.)
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I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty friend being ill. I don't have any experience with something like this, but it definitely sounds like a bad reaction to a vaccine or medication. Which dewormer did they receive?

I will pray for Casey. Poor kitty, may God heal your little computer friend...


3 posted on 03/12/2005 12:30:00 PM PST by dandelion
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Sick kitty ping...


4 posted on 03/12/2005 12:34:20 PM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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Heavenly Father, we return to thank You that in Your hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. Sustain this beloved pet, O God, that she might improve with the treatment that Chris is giving her. If there is someone who can offer help in this crisis, I pray that You will bring that one forward. We thank You for the care Chris has given to all of his furry friends ... strengthen him and Casey in their time of need. Our little ones are so precious, O God ... may Your healing hand rest mightily upon Casey. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...
5 posted on 03/12/2005 12:35:26 PM PST by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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My heart goes out to you for having to watch your dear kitty suffer like that. If Casey was quite healthy prior to the vaccines, it is likely she had a serious reaction to them.

On the other hand, seven lbs is not much weight for a full grown cat.

Give the fluids, nutrition, and keep her away from the other cats in case this is a contagious problem, as well as to minimize stress for her. Follow up first thing Monday--although your worried veterinarian may call you first.

Good luck. Sick kitties can break your heart.

6 posted on 03/12/2005 12:35:51 PM PST by NautiNurse (Osama bin Laden has more tapes than Steely Dan)
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Lost one of mine of 16 years to CRF a few years back,sounds similiar.?

Prayers.

7 posted on 03/12/2005 12:41:58 PM PST by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve to keep us free)
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Look here - I think it may be the dewormer. The keep symptom is liver and kidney failure...

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1359&articleid=761

What is the name of the dewormer? I'll look it up for you...


8 posted on 03/12/2005 12:46:01 PM PST by dandelion
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Oh God, my aching heart just shatters when I read this. I lost my boy Bandit at age 13 last October. He went into lIver failure and we had to put him down. Then two weeks ago, my wife and I went out for dinner and when we returned we found our beloved Lil' Kit cold and stiff on the floor. She looked as if she'd died in mid-step. We had both cremated and placed in a resting place with our first newfoundland dog to be placed in our caskets when the time comes.

If it's renal failure, you've just got to put them down. It's very painful for the cat. And at 12 years old it may be God's timing. I learned the hard way that our little family members depend on us for this last gift of peace. Think of the quality of life and the pain. Pooping and peeing on themselves is undignified. I wouldn't want to live like that, either. Keeping them hydrated is critical.

FIV IIRC is AIDS for cats. It is not communicable to people but is I think very contagious to other cats! I also think it is not curable and lethal. I'll send a prayer up for the kitty and for you for peace and courage.

It may help to think of the Rainbow Bridge:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing--they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...

10 posted on 03/12/2005 12:54:53 PM PST by ExSoldier ( "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child might have peace." ~~ Thomas Paine)
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DCBryan1, My prayers go up for you and your Kitty. God's healing hand over your precious pet. Lord, please heal Casey. Give her strength to overcome her illness. Comfort her human. In Jesus' precious name. Amen

Pegita - thank you for the ping.

Blessings,
trussell

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11 posted on 03/12/2005 1:14:58 PM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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12 posted on 03/12/2005 1:20:32 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please Answer our prayers)
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The only thing I can offer are my hopes and good thoughts for you and the kitty. I so hope she gets better. I have 2 indoor cats but Victor is pretty wiley and often tries to sneak out. I glanced out of the window one morning and saw a little grey and white body in the street and almost threw up. It was NOT Victor. I know how worried you are.


13 posted on 03/12/2005 1:24:38 PM PST by Bahbah
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Prayers for your kitty and you. I had a dog that had a reaction to vaccines. He swelled up on the way home from the vets. I rushed him back and they gave the meds your kitty got and he got over it.

I am going thru something similar with my 1 1/2 yr old Jack Russell. Something toxic she ate in the yard not vaccines. Her liver numbers are horrible but it has been 2 weeks now we have been going thru this. She has been at deaths door several times and we still don't know if she can pull out of it.

I pray that your kitty can survive this.
15 posted on 03/12/2005 1:36:52 PM PST by Ditter
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It certainly sounds like a severe allergic reaction to something. Has she had those specific shots before? Although my RN daughter says you can develop an allergic reaction to anything at any time. I know how awful it can be to care for and watch a pet who is sick. You feel so helpless. May God give you peace and strength and watch over your kitty and restore her to health, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

17 posted on 03/12/2005 2:33:40 PM PST by CDHart (The world has become a lunatic asylum and the lunatics are in charge.)
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Prayers for Casey and me would be appreciated

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Done. Please keep us posted on Casey's progress.

18 posted on 03/12/2005 2:43:27 PM PST by trisham
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Prayers for your tiny kitty going up. Every time I have my oldest cat vaccinated, he gets sick, has a fever and hides under the bed for at least three days. I call the vet each time and am told that it has nothing to do with the vaccines, although, I've never been sure. Please let us know how the kitty is doing, hugs to you.


21 posted on 03/12/2005 3:02:34 PM PST by Gewittermädchen (The best minds are not in government...Ronald Reagan)
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22 posted on 03/12/2005 3:02:51 PM PST by Slings and Arrows ("I live in Michigan, but even if I lived in Kuala Lumpur I'd still think you were an idiot.")
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I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. Our "cat" is 7 years old and 20 lbs. Ditto had a bad bladder problem a few years back and fortunately the vet on call that day was excellent. Prayers going up for you and your kitty


24 posted on 03/12/2005 3:24:47 PM PST by CoolChange
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Oh, no. I hope for both of your sake's that it is not FIV. I lost cats to FIV when I was young, so I no longer let my cats outside (which I miss greatly).

I am so sorry, and will keep the both of you in mind, and send good thoughts.

My heart aches for you.

25 posted on 03/12/2005 3:27:00 PM PST by Finger Monkey (H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act - do the research, contact your legislators, get this puppy passed.)
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Prayers up from BellStar, Boomer & Stinker.
I told them about your poor kitty and I think those two understood something sad was up.
27 posted on 03/12/2005 3:35:07 PM PST by BellStar (Pray for our heroes...)
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I am so sorry about your kitty. Could your little 'girl' be eating something that is making her ill? Our cat (Norbert who is 12.5 years old) was extremely sick late last year with similar symptoms. Blood/urine tests came back with high liver numbers and "huge platelets". He was listless and staggering etc. The vet told us to prepare for the worst case... We had to take him in several times because he was so dehydrated etc. He threw up a lot of bile etc. and lost his bowels a few times. Anyway, it turned out he was eating a plant I had brought home from my sister's place,and that was making him sick. We had a lot of plants in the house for years with NO problems, until Norbert decided he liked the long stringy leaves on this particular plant. We took the plant out of the house and he's been better ever since. One thing we tried to hydrate Norbert was to feed him pedialyte with a dropper. It seemed to help him a bit. Prayers for your kitty! I hope she gets better soon. Keep us posted.


28 posted on 03/12/2005 3:43:35 PM PST by PilloryHillary (I lead a simple, heteronormative existence.)
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