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Take the cat to vet or wait?

Discussion in 'Other Pets & Livestock' started by la dee da, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. Feb 17, 2009 #1
    la dee da

    la dee da Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My sister's cat fell off of our roof (one story) and her stomach hit the side of our garden cart. She acts like she's in pain, but not a whole lot. She's breathing like we would if we got a bruise on our stomach and are catching our breath. We do not know if we should wait a while to see if she's all right or if we should take her to the vet right away. I should say that currently the vet is not open, so we would get charged extra for after hours. We aren't rich so we don't want to pay hundreds for a simple stomach bruise. Suggestions?
     
  3. Feb 17, 2009 #2
    jersey

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    I would keep her in a secluded area such as a cat carrier or box and keep an eye out on her til morning when the vet opens up. She could be hemmohraging so watch for signs of bleeding. I had a cat fall from a tree last year and she broke her back, not great outcome. It was on a sunday we took vet to vet emergency hospital and had to lay her down. I miss her she was a great cat.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2009 #3
    redhen

    redhen Kiss My Grits... Premium Member

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    well..a cat will hide they are in pain VERY well..its their natural instinct..sooo, if it is acting like it is in pain..i would go to the vet asap!...good luck, let us know what happens! [​IMG], Wendy
     
  7. Feb 17, 2009 #4
    horsejody

    horsejody Squeaky Wheel

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    It sounds like she could have internal injuries. She needs a vet.
     
  9. Feb 17, 2009 #5
    la dee da

    la dee da Chillin' With My Peeps

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    [​IMG] Thanks guys, my sis made the decision to not take a chance and take the cat to the vet. I will update you tomarrow or later today when she gets back
     
  11. Feb 17, 2009 #6
    Katy

    Katy Flock Mistress

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    Quote:I agree if you can tell she's in pain I'd get her there ASAP!!
     
  13. Feb 17, 2009 #7
    la dee da

    la dee da Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Sis just called from the vet's and........she's fine! [​IMG]. Thanks for your support and suggestions [​IMG].
     
  15. Feb 17, 2009 #8
    mistylady

    mistylady Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Thats wonderful news!!!!!
     
  17. Feb 17, 2009 #9
    Katy

    Katy Flock Mistress

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    Glad to hear the good news.
     
  19. Feb 17, 2009 #10
    crtrlovr

    crtrlovr Still chillin' with my peeps

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    glad to hear the positive outcome, and just think of it this way: yes, it can be expensive, especially after reg. office hours to take in a pet, but what a relief to know you've done all you can, regardless of the outcome.
     
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