[DCBryan1]

FreeRepublic is such a great place. When I face a problem, I know I can always count on freepers to help. What makes this case so sad is that she is my lap cat who just loves to give me company when I am on the computer. I have a bird feeder right by the computer that she enjoys.

Anyways, she was given Drontal dewormer. I don't know how many mg's but it is a tad smaller than a normal size aspirin pill.

Vet wants me to keep her hydrated and to force feed, but not to stress her out. She said that I should not be suprised if she passes away this weekend. (Fingers crossed)

[dandelion]

Drontal aka praziquantel

Praziquantal fact sheet"

---SNIP--- An increased incidence of adverse effects have been reported after using the injectable product. In dogs, pain at the injection site, vomiting, drowsiness and/or a staggering gait were reported from field trials with the drug. Some cats (9.4%) showed symptoms of diar­rhea, weakness, vomiting, salivation, sleepiness, transient anorexia and/or pain at the in­jection site. ---SNIP---

Drontal is metabolized through the liver. Side effects from overtoxicity can present as shock, which would explain the renal/hepatic failure.

It's not common at all in cats, but if she had any predisposition to liver/kidney problems, there are contraindications for this drug. It's about the only thing I can think of that would cause such a reaction in combination to the other drugs. Call your vet and tell him you think it's the drontal - see if he knows of a way to remedy overtoxicity with this drug...

[Aliska]

I don't want to give you false hope, but don't give up. I nearly lost mine 3 years ago now. She is very old and frail, but I have had more time with her than I expected then. I was too selfish and stubborn to have her put down.

I didn't know you could rehydrate at home. I kept having to run to the vet.

Poor kitty. You and your cat are in my prayers.

[lakey]

God bless you and Casey. Losing a good pet companion is so sad.

[Texas Chrystal]

The same thing happened to my kitty, Mason. His vet was no help (would not return our emergency calls after hours)so we took him to the Emergency Animal Hospital on I-20 in Arlington, TX and this is what they gave him:

Level 2 ICU (24 hour monitoring)
IV Catheter
IV Fluids (Normosol R)
Reglan Injection
KCL Injection
Dexamethasone
Benadryl
Buprenorphine (he got 2 of these)
Ketoprofen
Propofol Injection

Metronidazole Tabs and Baytril Tabs for 2 weeks

He spent 24 hours in the ICU but then came home and has been fine.
I would get your kitty to the best emergency animal care facility in your area as fast as possible. I hope this helps.