TrickyCat is approx 16-18 years old. In excellent health until Wednesday, when I got back from work I noticed he was more lethargic and hadn't eaten much. Assumed due to heat etc. Thursday kept a close eye on him, he seemed lethargic but did eat small amounts of chicken when hand fed. Due to age made appointment Friday morning for vet to check over.
Vet said he didnt' look ill (he didn't then!) and gave thorough check over. He is malting excessively and does get regular (as in 3-4 times a week) hairballs. So first line of treatment was to treat a potential blocked hairball, as I said it has been a few days since he has passed one. I accepted this as was elated vet thought it was minor issues,....... but nagging feeling pesisted it's something more than that.
Yesterday barely ate anything, but did drink some cat milk. Gave the malt for hair balls.
This morning I rang vets again, concerned about the not eating. I have an appointment at 11am tomorrow to check him over tomorrow. He DID do a long wee in litter tray which receptionist assured me means he won't be dehydrated (assume cat milk).
This afternoon he has done 2 v small but v runny poos in his litter tray. No fur in them. Inclined to stop the furball medicine as he isn't going anywhere near drink or food today and looks even more lethargic.
I am watching his every step. Have 2 hours till vet closes today, do I ring or accept appointment tomorrow? But car boiling hot and traffic will be busy at this time. If appointment tomorrow insist they take him in and do bloods/give fluids etc?
Sorry for rambled post. I just feel I've been fobbed off a bit and am panicking. He's our world.
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SpicedGingerTea · 30/06/2018 14:52
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