Originally Posted by 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

Originally Posted by liver bird

Hi, sending a hug. We have four cats and have been here six weeks and worried sick as we're in high tick season apparently. How long as he been on the antibiotics? that may sort him out presumably vet has checked for ticks etc. Can you call a cat specialist clinic. There's a brilliant one in paddington and moutn gravatt who only specialises in cats , cant think of its name at the mo but pm me if you want it and I'll send it to you) who may be able to give you some advice or suggest something over hte phone. Wishing him and you better pm me if you need to

Originally Posted by 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

Originally Posted by canaveral

Have you checked him for ticks. Look inside his ears and mouth too. One sign of tick paraliysis is back legs going wobbly.
Check him again just to be on the safe side.

take care x

Originally Posted by KatieLilly

Will do, checked his fur already but not inside ears and mouth, although he seems to have some problems around / in his mouth as usually you can rub his chin, he loves it, but at the mo he does me not allow to do that.

Local vet reckons we don't have ticks in this area, and also they are indoor cats, but I'm not so sure about it.

Thanks,

Katie