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Cat had ear infedtion which was treated. After that ...


Sent to Pet Experts April 28 5:01 p.m.
Cat had ear infedtion which was treated. After that she became very listles. Probem escalated to being unable to get around and ultimatly loss of motor funtions. I began to feed her by hand. Some improvements were noted. Continual feedings led to her being able to raise her head and eventually feed on her own. She urinated quite well but have not seen any sold fecal matter. Improvement seemed slow and was medicated with meds used for resportory ailment. (She had that too) Meds were stopped after ten days. She continues to be btright eyed and perrs when petted. Any ideas?

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: Mixed Cat

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cephalexin
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Status: Closed   Value: $15   
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April 28 5:06 p.m. (4 minutes and 4 seconds later)

How old is she?

How was the ear infection treated?

Do her eyes dart back and forth?

Is she able to walk?

What meds has she taken?

Thanks,

Terri



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Sent April 28 5:12 p.m. (6 minutes and 1 second later)
She is a bit over 1 year old.
With cephalexin suspension.
Eyes look around and she is aware of any attention.
Not normally.She does take a notion now and then to move about rolling and pulling herself along with paws.
Only meds given were for the ear infection as we did not know for sure what her ailment was.
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April 28 5:22 p.m. (10 minutes and 7 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Dear friend,

I am really concerned about this baby.It sounds like she has some neurolgical damage.

She could have had a stroke,Vestibular disorder, a deprivation of oxygen or a reaction to medication:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_vestibular_disease.html

I am glad she is improving but I feel she needs to be seen by a veterinary neurologist.

Your vet can try steroids first.

Here are agencies that will pay for her care:

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/
" Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
http://www.angels4animals.org/
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
http://www.carecredit.com/
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org/
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The m ission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."
They also keep a list of local and national help resources here
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=163

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who
have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501
(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and
kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save
their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

Please let me know how she is doing. I will be praying for her.

Sincerest best wishes,

Terri



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