My kitten (unfortunately I have forgotten its DOB) has had major issues. It started yesterday evening when he was in his bed. I went over to fuss it and I noticed a horrible, frothy drool. Just a few minutes after it started growling and meowing (as if in pain) and running in circles. He then proceeded to have a fit and started rolling on the floor twitching. He has vomited once and seems to be partially blind. His hearing has increased immensely and he heard me sneeze upstairs, making him go into another fit. It has not eaten anything and his mother also attempted to kill him (which is unlike her). His eyes are completely dilated and even picking him up and putting him near the light the pupil stays the same size. I linked up these symptoms to find poisoning. He may have gotten into the kitchen cupboard. I already know he will not survive for long and putting him to sleep seems my only option (I hate to see animals in pain), but is there anyway to make him feel better?

Our vet says: Your kitten needs urgent attention, call your vet and ask for an appointment. While you are waiting to see your vet keep your kitten quiet and warm.

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Treatment of facial bone cancer in cats

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 02-Jul-09 11:02AM | viewed 76661 times

astir78 asks about tatum (cat - GingerTabby, F) :

Hi, my cat has just been diagnosed with bone cancer, this has affected the bones on the left side of her face. The cancer may have started in the upper palette or upper jaw. I would like to know if there are any curative treatments for this. Is radiotherapy an option in this area of the cat? What is the prognosis for this treatment if it is possible? Thanks

Our vet says: I am sorry to hear about your cat. Unfortunately I am not a veterinary oncologist and I am not sure what the best treatment options would be in this situation. Treatment such as radiotherapy is usually carried out at specialist veterinary hospitals. The questions you are asking would be best answered by your own vet who will be able to access more specific information for you. This is obviously a serious condition and you will need to keep in close contact with your vet throughout any treatment. Speak to your vet who will be much better placed to answer all the questions you may have since he or she knows your cat and the individual circumstances of the case. Sorry I cannot help further.

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On Thursday 6th August 2009 at 14:22 Jane added the following:

Hi, There is a vet who specialises in treatments for cancer. I have seen him a few years ago with one of my cats. His name is Ron Lowe and he is in Knaresborough, near Harrogate West Yorkshire. You can have a look at his website which is Petcancervet. I hope this helps. Jane.

Loss of strength in back legs

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 31-May-09 01:15PM | viewed 103543 times

Donna asks about george (cat - none, M) :

My cat has just been out all night which is not usual. When he returned he was dragging himself by his front legs only. He is still doing this 1 hour later and seems in pain. He has normal colouring in his mouth and has eaten. His back legs seem hot.

Our vet says: George needs to be seen by a vet. It sounds as though he might have been hit by a car or he could have other serious problems such as a blood clot preventing blood reaching his legs. Please get him to your vet as soon as you can.

Skin, eye and lip problems in my cat

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 20-May-09 07:35PM | viewed 116831 times

Clare asks about Piglet (cat) :

My cat Piglet is 3 years old. Since we got him 2 years ago he has suffered intermittently from a skin irritation whereby he chews and sucks his fur until he is left with raw weeping skin, and rodent ulcers on his upper lips, sometimes both at the same time. He has had a number of courses of steroids over the 2 years (injection and tablets) as well as antibiotics, and after an allergy test 3 months ago (which didn't pick up a food allergy but said he was allergic to house dust mites) he was put on a vet prescribed hypoallergenic diet. His ulcers have now come back with a vengeance, and he has started to chew his fur again. Now, his eyes have partially turned brown (whereas normally they are a vivid green), and I'm wondering if this is a sign of another problem. I actually recall his eyes changing colour last year too, but at the time I didn't think too much of it and it eventually disappeared (which could have been the result of one of his courses of medicine). I'm at my wits end, as I don't want to continue to give him steroids if I can avoid it, but I don't want him to suffer either. Can you suggest any alternative treatments that I could try for the skin and lip problems. Can you shed any light on what's causing the eye issue please?

Our vet says: Without actually being able to see your cat's eyes it is impossible to tell you exactly what could be wrong, but it does sound as though you should get your cat checked by your vet again. There is a condition called uveitis which could be causing the signs you have seen. This is basically an inflammation of the internal parts of the eye such as the iris (coloured part of the eye). This condition can potentially lead to further complications and is likely to be causing your cat discomfort even if he is not showing any signs of pain.
The skin problem may benefit from alternative or complementary therapies but exactly what to choose would be best advised by an holistic vet who is able to examine your cat. You could try Skoosh household spray to help with the house-dust mite problem.

Oval wound on cat

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 19-May-09 09:45PM | viewed 116829 times

Jade asks about Phrenic (cat - Long hair medium build, F) :

My cat got into a dog fight about 3 days ago. Today I noticed she has a huge oval bulge on her left side if you're looking down at her. It's just above her leg. I may not have noticed it before because she is very furry. She really didn't like me petting her for a while after, but now I pushed on it and she didn't seem to be in any pain. She should be fixed, but I'm not positive. What could it be?

Our vet says: If your cat was in a fight you should get this lump checked in case it is an abscess. Abscesses can often follow a deep bite wound and will need treatment.

Stroke in a cat

Species: cat | Category: medical-surgical | Submitted: 17-May-09 07:34PM | viewed 65319 times

Julie asks:

My 19 year old cat does not generally leave the house now, but when I returned from shopping the other day she was in the garden. She seemed very disoriented and her head was swaying from side to side and her eyes seemed clouded over. She also had problems walking and crawled about and hid in the corner behind the T.V. However, she did not seem in pain and ate normally. I stayed up with her until the early hours and was going to take her to the vet the following morning, however, she now seems fine and is eating and drinking normally. Is it possible that she had a stroke?

Our vet says: It is possible that this was a stroke, however in a cat of this age it would be worth taking her to your local vet even if she seems fine now. Your vet will be able to check for signs which you may not notice yourself and will be able to take blood samples and investigate further if necessary.


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