My kitty is sick

Jenn12261 · 11-14-2009, 12:22 PM

My 3yr old kitty seems to be sick-she is lethargic, sneezing, unactive (she normally runs around 24hrs a day), and her eyes are running. I think she has the H1N1....does she need antibiotics or will she get better on her own? If you know any "real" information on this can you please respond back...I have been reading the same info over and over, and nothing can give me a direct answer to whether or not she needs meds and/or how expensive they are.......thank you

SamIam · 11-14-2009, 11:31 AM

Take her into the vet, Jenn. She could have any number of conditions. H1N1 could just be one of them. And good luck with your baby. Is she still drinking water? That's very important.

Shawnee123 · 11-14-2009, 12:48 PM

Heehee.

Welcome Jenn.

Has kitty had shots for all other possibilities (like distemper, feline leukemia?) I would take kitty to the doc right away. 3 is very young and she'll probably be fine, but if nothing else transpires maybe they can give her something to make her feel better?

When my cats have been sick, it may end up costing 50 to 150 bucks, but usually they are feeling better right away or very soon, and so am I because they are, and I don't have to worry anymore.

Juniper · 11-14-2009, 01:30 PM

Has your cat been tested for Feline Leukemia? That's what would worry me. I had a cat once with that exact presentation, and found out he was dying.

If so it's not necessarily a death sentence, it just means you have to take extra special good care of him, keep him separate from unvaccinated kitties, and be aware that he might not have a "normal" life span. And be relatively expensive.

But chances are your kitty just has a cold. Three of mine have been sick recently, eyes watering, sniffling and sneezing. If she's still eating and drinking fairly well I wouldn't worry so much, but if not, take her in for antibiotics.

Pie · 11-14-2009, 01:46 PM

And, just to add to the pile, if it's H1N1 or another viral illness, antibiotics will do no good and might do harm (allergies, side effects and breeding resistant superbugs).

Just like people, y'all.

skysidhe · 11-14-2009, 02:02 PM

Radar · 11-14-2009, 04:09 PM

Man, when I saw "My kitty is sick", I thought you were going to say you have a yeast infection.

DanaC · 11-14-2009, 04:13 PM

He'll be here all week, ladies and germs.

Shawnee123 · 11-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Try the veal.

Then again, it might be feline leukemia.

Radar · 11-14-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

He'll be here all week, ladies and germs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Try the veal.

Nice.

Urbane Guerrilla · 11-17-2009, 07:41 PM

But the chicken parmigiana platter, antipasto, garlic bread -- that's virtuous.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-18-2009, 01:37 PM

How's she doing, Sam?

SamIam · 11-18-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

How's she doing, Sam?

Actually, I was responding to Jenn's post. I don't know how our posts got transposed that way.

But my own kitty is doing very nice-0000000000000 (Kitten on the keys!). Ahem, very nicely. Thank you for asking.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-18-2009, 02:37 PM

Oh right.

I do know, and still got confused.

Oh well, glad to hear your "kitty" is well.

Shawnee123 · 11-18-2009, 02:38 PM

heheheeee

I wonder how Jenn's kitty is?

11-14-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
Jenn12261 Kinda New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	My kitty is sick My 3yr old kitty seems to be sick-she is lethargic, sneezing, unactive (she normally runs around 24hrs a day), and her eyes are running. I think she has the H1N1....does she need antibiotics or will she get better on her own? If you know any "real" information on this can you please respond back...I have been reading the same info over and over, and nothing can give me a direct answer to whether or not she needs meds and/or how expensive they are.......thank you

11-14-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	My kitty is sick Take her into the vet, Jenn. She could have any number of conditions. H1N1 could just be one of them. And good luck with your baby. Is she still drinking water? That's very important.

11-14-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Heehee. Welcome Jenn. Has kitty had shots for all other possibilities (like distemper, feline leukemia?) I would take kitty to the doc right away. 3 is very young and she'll probably be fine, but if nothing else transpires maybe they can give her something to make her feel better? When my cats have been sick, it may end up costing 50 to 150 bucks, but usually they are feeling better right away or very soon, and so am I because they are, and I don't have to worry anymore. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-14-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	And, just to add to the pile, if it's H1N1 or another viral illness, antibiotics will do no good and might do harm (allergies, side effects and breeding resistant superbugs). Just like people, y'all. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-14-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Man, when I saw "My kitty is sick", I thought you were going to say you have a yeast infection. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

11-14-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Has your cat been tested for Feline Leukemia? That's what would worry me. I had a cat once with that exact presentation, and found out he was dying. If so it's not necessarily a death sentence, it just means you have to take extra special good care of him, keep him separate from unvaccinated kitties, and be aware that he might not have a "normal" life span. And be relatively expensive. But chances are your kitty just has a cold. Three of mine have been sick recently, eyes watering, sniffling and sneezing. If she's still eating and drinking fairly well I wouldn't worry so much, but if not, take her in for antibiotics.

11-14-2009, 02:02 PM	#6
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11-14-2009, 06:57 PM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Try the veal. Then again, it might be feline leukemia. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-17-2009, 07:41 PM	#11
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	But the chicken parmigiana platter, antipasto, garlic bread -- that's virtuous. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

11-18-2009, 01:37 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	How's she doing, Sam? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-18-2009, 02:37 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oh right. I do know, and still got confused. Oh well, glad to hear your "kitty" is well. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-18-2009, 02:38 PM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	heheheeee I wonder how Jenn's kitty is? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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