We've been down this road recently. I told you that Ed, our obstreperous black cat, duked it out about two weeks ago, and came home battered. The Doc gave him the once over and sent us to the pharmacy for antibiotics. Unfortunately, the dingbat of a pharmacist used a FRUIT flavored liquid antibiotic overlaid with the WORST tuna flavor, to make the most wretched concoction I've ever smelled. Ed must have thought so, too, because we got less than half the meds down his throat.
I know. I should have called the vet to report what was going on.
The last two or three days, Ed has not been eating right. Sometimes he has not been eating at all, and this is quite a departure in behavior for our 15 pound cat. Last night it was apparent that he had lost weight.
Since he is still going outside, jumping up on my computer table, asking for food (just not whatever we offered before, thank you), and generally being social, I think it's safe to wait to see the vet tomorrow night, but I don't think I'd care to wait any longer.
If I had to make a guess....the worst of the wounds he received may have abscessed. I'm praying this cat has a few more years in him, because he is likely to be my last pet. Both Fred and I are allergic to animal dander.
Tomorrow, we'll see if she can tell what's going on. I think of her as my miracle worker. Here's hoping!
Comments (6)
Good luck to Ed and to you.
Posted by Cop Car | March 16, 2005 8:17 PM
Posted on March 16, 2005 20:17
Thanks, Cop Car. He sees the vet in just a few hours. I'm hoping for the best.
Posted by Buffy | March 17, 2005 12:55 PM
Posted on March 17, 2005 12:55
How did Ed fare with the vet, Buffy?
Posted by Cop Car | March 18, 2005 7:26 AM
Posted on March 18, 2005 07:26
I'm hoping the vet set everything to rights with ED!
Posted by bogie | March 19, 2005 6:35 AM
Posted on March 19, 2005 06:35
Things are not good, ladies. He's had x-rays, blood work and an ultrasound. (He's not speaking to me at the moment....they shaved his belly).
The vet says there is nothing showing up on any of the tests so far. We have one more to wait out.....a blood test for a disease that outdoor cats tend to pick up. We won't know until Friday of next week.
THe vet is incredible. She came in on her day off to do the test, and gave me her personal phone and cell phone numbers. We talked, and are agreed that exploratory surgery is just too much.
So, it's a wait and see thing. Thanks for your support.
Posted by Buffy | March 19, 2005 4:08 PM
Posted on March 19, 2005 16:08
Bogie probably knows what those diseases might be. It's infuriating not to be able to read our furry little creatures's minds!
Posted by Cop Car | March 20, 2005 10:38 AM
Posted on March 20, 2005 10:38