Looking for advice regarding cat I suspect may have IBD (kittens, vomiting)
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Hey all, I'm looking for some advice regarding a cat I suspect may have IBD.
First some background info: Our 4 cats: Rocky, Carly, Teddy and Faith, were cats that my parents and I adopted when a pregnant female stray showed up on our doorstep during my senior year of high school. My parents took her in when she began giving birth on our front porch. Her 4 kittens were the cutest things. We couldn't part with any of them, so we had them all spayed/neutered and vaccinated.
The next year, I went off to college. The year after I graduated from college, the mother cat, Sissy, became very ill and the vet recommended having her put to sleep. That was 2 years ago.
Up until recently, all of the cats have been healthy and happy. However, in the last couple of months I've noticed some health concerns in Rocky, who is now 7 years old. It started with vomiting every 3 days or so and loose stools. This week, my dad noticed that Rocky's stools now contain blood. My instinct would be to take him to the vet, but at the moment I have absolutely no money. I had left the job that I had up until recently because it was a horrible fit for me, and then the business annouced it was closing not long after. When I quit, I had a few thousand dollars in savings but that money was depleted paying on my student loans. I guess I thought finding a job as a straight A college graduate would be easier than it is. Anyway, without any income, I'm not sure what to do. I've researched the symptoms and potential causes and every site I've looked at has said that having veterinarinary exams, blood samples, urine samples, fecal samples, ultrasounds, etc... are vital. This is the ideal thing to do, but are their options for someone with no income? I'm trying to figure what the best course of action is for him while I'm looking for work.
The cat NEEDS veterinary attention. Ask your regular vet if they will just check out a stool sample without bringing the cat in. Explain the situation. Any vet that cares about the animals will work with you.
You can apply for a deferment/forebearance on your students loans until you get another job. I have to do this with mine, and it's not a problem. Call the company that financed them, and explain your situation. They will tell you which forms to download and send in. This will take the crunch off of you, and you'll be able to take your cat to the vet.
Hey all, I'm looking for some advice regarding a cat I suspect may have IBD.
Up until recently, all of the cats have been healthy and happy. However, in the last couple of months I've noticed some health concerns in Rocky, who is now 7 years old. It started with vomiting every 3 days or so and loose stools. This week, my dad noticed that Rocky's stools now contain blood.
Your dad refuses to help financially where the cat is concerned? Knowing you have no money? It appears you're still living at home. I find that hard to believe.
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My instinct would be to take him to the vet, but at the moment I have absolutely no money.
And I'm sure your family knows this. Are they willing to let this cat get sicker and die because you are out of money and a job?
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Anyway, without any income, I'm not sure what to do. I've researched the symptoms and potential causes and every site I've looked at has said that having veterinarinary exams, blood samples, urine samples, fecal samples, ultrasounds, etc... are vital. This is the ideal thing to do, but are their options for someone with no income? I'm trying to figure what the best course of action is for him while I'm looking for work.
He needs to see a vet. There are no other options. Ask your dad to loan you money until you find a job. Maybe another relative or friend will take pity on the cat. Make him/them understand the cat can die without veterinary help.
OP,
Hope the suggestions from Moved and/or Racelady are ones that you can use... and quick!
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Dad unwilling.........?
