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jack_&_charli 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:25pm |
my furbaby 'kitty' is almost 14 and lately she's not looking so flash. she's got very 'sunken in' in her back end and her bones are sticking out.............she's not off her food, but is drinking alot of water, doesn't go outside much (not even to poo  ) and her poo is very runny
i'd love to take her to the vet, but we really can't afford it at the moment and i'm aware they may probably tell me it's just that she's old and may not last too much longer
so...does anyone here have any animal knowledge? 
i don't know what i'm going to do without my baby.......she's been with me through the hard times and sleeps IN my bed every night 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:47pm |
My 14 year old cat is also named "Kitty"...she isn't sick or anything, but the last time I took her to the vet I mentioned how she seems to drink heaps these days and was told it's quite common for older cats to develop kidney issues which makes them thirsty. He gave her some sort of vitamin injection which perked her up so much. She wasn't as lethargic.
Sorry to point out the obvious, but at the end of the day you really should take her to the vet if you think she is sick. Maybe you could call the vet and ask about a financial arrangement before you take her in?
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 4:09pm |
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A lot of old fashioned family vets will do a payment arrangement....
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 4:49pm |
Hi there, if she is eating fine but losing weight it *could* be a thyroid problem which is common in older cats.
I know it's expensive to take her to the vet but the longer you wait the sicker she might get, and yes, a lot of vets will help out with a payment plan. But a sicker cat will mean more medication etc and more money so sooner is much better than later. (and would you notice the money gone in 6 months time?)
I also agree that drinking more can be a sign of liver or kidney issues.
The problem could be fixed with a special diet but you will still need to get vet advice.
A vet will not tell you that she is old and needs to be put down. It doesn't matter what age she is, a vet will want to help her feel better. I know how you feel, I am expecting them to say that everytime I take my old dog in. But your cat is eating well and that's a fantastic sign!
Please take her in, it would be horrible to regret it later.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 5:17pm |
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Could you not afford just to take her in for a consult? Like just to get an opinion on whats wrong with her (no treatment) and go from there. Then at least you can find out if you are dealing with a simple or serious problem
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 5:38pm |
I agree with the others, it sounds like she is ill and really needs a vet assessment. At least a consult will let you know where you stand and then you can find out what your options. And as has been said...the longer you leave it the worse the situation could get both healthwise for your cat and money wise for you.
Good luck. 
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jack_&_charli
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 6:33pm |
thanks ladies.......i think i had already made my mind up to take her in, just for a consult if nothing else......she's already on a special diet because she has stomach issues.
i'm just worried about what they might say i suppose......she had me in tears over the weekend because she looked terrible. she's perked up abit since then though
will try and get an appt for tomorrow 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 6:44pm |
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Best of luck for tomorrow, I hope it's something really simple (and cheap) to fix!
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 9:24pm |
I really recommend taking her in.
Our cat was 9 and recently died (about 3 months ago, 1 month after her best friend the dog died). she started losing weight, not eating or being really fussy, drinking heaps, meowing funny and becoming really lethargic. It didn't take her long to pass away, maybe 3 weeks?
Mum and Dad never took her to the vet as the trip, even though down the road, probably would have killed her so they preferred to keep her as happy as possible. We like to think she died simply of a broken heart and is now buried right next to our dog.
Anyway, if you can get your cat there I would. It may be something simple or you may just have to wait for the inevitable. But hey we had a cat that last till 19 so anythings possible! 
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Posted: 01 October 2008 at 4:56pm |
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Good luck babe. I really hope that it is something that is easily sorted.
I understand the fear of not knowing what the vet will say. I had to take our oldest boy rabbit in on the weekend and I was sure we would lose him, he was that cold and unresponsive. After 72 hours of me nursing him though he is now back to normal.
The point is, things may not be that bad, especially if you catch it now. Good luck hun.
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anyone here a vet?
