KatieLilly

Having a real crappy day. One of my two cats is sick and doesn't eat anymore, just came back from the vet (who had no power and no roof, as we had a bad storm a week ago) who couldn't tell what's wrong, just gave him some antibiotics. Problem is we are very much in the outback and have no possibility to get the cat checked out properly. I'm worried sick at the moment, which triggers me also getting homesick (only been here three months).

Sorry about whinging here, but needed to get it off my chest, hope I can pick myself up soon.

Katie

LouiseD

Hi Katie - can't offer any advice on your cat at all but hope you (and him) will feel better soon. I'm sure that most people get off days and homesick, especially when you can't go and have a bit of a moan to your best mate round the corner.

steandleigh

Wherabouts in the 'outback' are you? Sorry you're down in the dumps.

pasty legs

Sorry to hear that you are having a bad time at the moment. Is it not possible that you could make the journey to Townsville to get the cat looked at?

Please feel free to pm me if you want a chat.

Sara

KatieLilly

Halfway between Townsville and Mt. Isa

lollyno1

hi

sorry cant offer any advice on your cat, just hope you are feeling more positive today.

regards

lolly

Clippy

Oh dear Katie - how is your cat today? How you feeling?

Bexie

Thinking of you!

sassycat

Hope things are looking up a bit today

Keep us posted and we will offer you all our support

Love SC x-x-x-x

steandleigh

Puts a whole new spin on things when you're down in the dumps and facing crisis...

What are you doing out there? Hows the cat?

egghead4

[QUOTE=KatieLilly]Having a real crappy day. One of my two cats is sick and doesn't eat anymore, just came back from the vet (who had no power and no roof, as we had a bad storm a week ago) who couldn't tell what's wrong, just gave him some antibiotics.

sorry to hear this!
my cat sometimes gets like this, as she gets fur balls caught in her throat. she doesn't eat until she coughs it up. although I would think that your vet would have noticed this. try not to worry too much, cats do like to self medicate; he could probably do with muching on some grass to dislodge anything that is lurking in his throat maybe.
hope he gets better soon
let us know how he is
bec and egg

canaveral

Oh you poor thing!

I hope you and your cat feel abit better today.
Have you checked your cat for ticks?

take care x

KatieLilly

Thanks for all your support. I feel, despite being isolated, I'm not alone.

Cat and I are not feeling much better today, although not worse either.
As it stands now, if he hasn't started to eat by tomorrow morning, I'll take him to Townsville to a vet clinic, as he is really starting to get wobbly, probably due not eating and the weight loss, and get him thoroughly checked there. Only wanted to go to Townsville end of next week for our Xmas break, but luckily I am not working at the moment and can go earlier (hubby needs to keep working until end of next week though )

Katie

sunbather

In know that there are pet forums like this Australian one. Have you thought about finding one of those and asking any advice on there?

Is you cat drinking ok? The most important thing is to make sure he has fluids. Perhaps you could even spoon feed him some water or something if he's not. He's more likely to become weak through dehydration than lack of food.

Sorry I can't be much help

Best of luck to you and your cat.

SB x

Clippy

Oh dear Hope you get it sorted soon and that you both perk up.