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sick old cat
I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few
days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? |
"Moosh:]" wrote in message ... I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. BillD |
"Moosh:]" wrote in message ... I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. BillD |
Take her to the vet. She needs help ASAP.
Gail "Moosh:]" wrote in message ... I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? |
Take her to the vet. She needs help ASAP.
Gail "Moosh:]" wrote in message ... I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? |
On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:18:24 GMT, "Bill" wrote:
"Moosh:]" wrote in message .. . I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. No vets nearby, no transport, and no money, I'm afraid. She seems quite comfortable just sleeping. Maybe her time has come. Taking her to the vet would panic her considerably, as she never was a good traveller. Nearly 18 is a reasonable innings for a cat isn't it? |
On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:18:24 GMT, "Bill" wrote:
"Moosh:]" wrote in message .. . I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. No vets nearby, no transport, and no money, I'm afraid. She seems quite comfortable just sleeping. Maybe her time has come. Taking her to the vet would panic her considerably, as she never was a good traveller. Nearly 18 is a reasonable innings for a cat isn't it? |
"Moosh:]" wrote in message
... On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:18:24 GMT, "Bill" wrote: "Moosh:]" wrote in message .. . I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. No vets nearby, no transport, and no money, I'm afraid. She seems quite comfortable just sleeping. Maybe her time has come. Taking her to the vet would panic her considerably, as she never was a good traveller. Nearly 18 is a reasonable innings for a cat isn't it? maybe her time has come, but at least PLEASE give her a chance you should of always made sure money put aside for vet bills, home visits or cabs fare! can't you sell your computer to raise the cash????? -- Luv'n'Stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk |
"Moosh:]" wrote in message
... On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 09:18:24 GMT, "Bill" wrote: "Moosh:]" wrote in message .. . I have a seventeen year old cat who has been fine until the last few days. She has gone off her food, seems weak and feeble, and rather emaciated (although she has been getting scrawnier for a while now -- we just put it down to old age). She just likes to sleep in the Sun in the day, and on the lounge at night. She even refuses her favourite food, raw beaten egg. She has a black discharge in the corners of her eyes, and when you pick her up, you can feel the bottom of her rib cage seeming to curl outwards, so you feel a protruding ridge. Does this ring any bells for anyone? I think you should bring her to a vet ASAP. It could be a kidney or other problem. No vets nearby, no transport, and no money, I'm afraid. She seems quite comfortable just sleeping. Maybe her time has come. Taking her to the vet would panic her considerably, as she never was a good traveller. Nearly 18 is a reasonable innings for a cat isn't it? maybe her time has come, but at least PLEASE give her a chance you should of always made sure money put aside for vet bills, home visits or cabs fare! can't you sell your computer to raise the cash????? -- Luv'n'Stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk |
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