My cat is at the vet’s

[Dmmetler]

Due to a likely urinary blockage. They’re keeping him overnight.  They are only taking emergency cases right now. I’m worried, both for him, and that they’re going to shut stuff down and I won’t be able to go back for him. And that this will be More than DD can handle-she’s already very stressed, and this is the cat she found as a kitten and brought home. He’s a sweet, cuddly lump and is great at reducing human stress. 

[Terabith]

Even in places where things have been shut down, like the Bay area, exceptions are allowed for pet care.  Pretty sure getting him would be allowed.  

I'm sorry he's so sick.  Praying for him and all of y'all.  

[Selkie]

My vet just told me earlier today that vet care is considered essential and will not be closed down.

I hope your kitty is back home soon.

[stephanier.1765]

We have a stray mama cat and her kittens at our house right now. I went to the low cost vet this morning to get them checked out, ask questions about their care (we have no idea what we are doing), and to find out when we can get her fixed, only to find the place shuttered. She refuses to stay in the house. We just happened to get lucky enough that it was cold the night the kittens were born so she wanted to stay in doors. We are petrified she will get pregnant again before we can get her fixed.

 

[mommyoffive]

Sending good thoughts to you.  

[Terabith]

1 minute ago, stephanier.1765 said:

We have a stray mama cat and her kittens at our house right now. I went to the low cost vet this morning to get them checked out, ask questions about their care (we have no idea what we are doing), and to find out when we can get her fixed, only to find the place shuttered. She refuses to stay in the house. We just happened to get lucky enough that it was cold the night the kittens were born so she wanted to stay in doors. We are petrified she will get pregnant again before we can get her fixed.

 

Can you just not let her out, if she and the kittens are indoors?  I would call the vet.  A lot of them aren't open in general but will take emergencies.  This might qualify.

[Terabith]

16 hours ago, dmmetler said:

Due to a likely urinary blockage. They’re keeping him overnight.  They are only taking emergency cases right now. I’m worried, both for him, and that they’re going to shut stuff down and I won’t be able to go back for him. And that this will be More than DD can handle-she’s already very stressed, and this is the cat she found as a kitten and brought home. He’s a sweet, cuddly lump and is great at reducing human stress. 

Any update?

[stephanier.1765]

8 minutes ago, Terabith said:

Can you just not let her out, if she and the kittens are indoors?  I would call the vet.  A lot of them aren't open in general but will take emergencies.  This might qualify.

I hadn't thought of this being an emergency even though it feels like one to us. She refuses to stay inside and either won't use a litter box or doesn't know how. 😞 She's still partly feral. It took a long time to get her to trust us and she still won't let anyone else near her.

[Terabith]

Are the kittens in your house?

[stephanier.1765]

3 minutes ago, Terabith said:

Are the kittens in your house?

They are, thank goodness. We have hostages. 😆

 

[Guest]

He did manage to go overnight and they got a sample. Running tests now. Our other young cat is definitely upset at not having his buddy around. The two senior ones seem to be appreciating the break....

[happi duck]

2 hours ago, stephanier.1765 said:

I hadn't thought of this being an emergency even though it feels like one to us. She refuses to stay inside and either won't use a litter box or doesn't know how. 😞 She's still partly feral. It took a long time to get her to trust us and she still won't let anyone else near her.

If you have a space that'll work you can try putting them in a space with just enough room for litter, food, bed.  We did this in a shower with doors to teach a stray how to use a litter box.  The idea is they won't soil their food or bed area.

If she does keep going in and out she might start taking the kittens out so keep an eye on that.

You might get good info from a shelter regarding how soon she can be fixed and how to get it done at this time.

[Guest]

He’s back home. The diagnosis, at this point, is inflammatory cystitis. He’s on a urinary care diet and meds to reduce pain, and we’re supposed to encourage fluids.