Hello,
I am sorry your kitty is not feeling well.
How old is she?
Is she still salivating?
Are you seeing any vomiting or diarrhea?
Has she lost weight?
Does she go outside?
Is she spayed?
How is her activity level?
Let me know and I will try to help....
Tanny anny is about 11 years old
She still salvates, I think becuase sometimes I can see a tear sized amoutn of liquid from her mouth
No vomiting, no diarea
She is the same weight now for about a year. She looks healthy not skinny
She does go outside, and chooses that over her c/box in the house.
and is spaded
She used to be alot more active but seems like she is older and more mellow. She can hop from chair to chair, if she chooses and even hopped up on the mantle, which surprised me as that was a big leap. I do not notice less activity because it is cold and she likes the fire and to curl up next to it or the heater vent.
She can be frisky at times running about the house or from me when we play
I just worry cause she seems to have lost her Youth............and is needy and dependant now which is fine, or a pain, depending upon when she needs attention
And is there anything I can do to make her more compfortable.
She looks sad
ok, I understand
Do you have an idea of average cost in Tacoma Wa for the procedure you talk about
And do you know if their is a conservative way to handle the visit to have the Vet know specifically to check or will they all know what you have been telling me about...
Can you reccamend a conservitive cost vet in this area.
The vet I have been to, took 3 visits for us to diagnoe the Ear might/ allergy of my cats ears last year?
Aso, do you reccamend that I hold off on the insecticide treatment for the flea issues effecting cats. I know it is over do but so far it is still cold here
I cannot provide you costs for your area, but can give you general prices. If you tell your vet the symptoms your kitty is experiencing, they will likely knwo what to test for. Make sure you tell them you are concerned about diabetes, kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. If the flea preventative you use is something safe like advantage, frontline or revolution, go ahead and continue using it. Otherwise, if it is not one of those three, stop using it.
Typical exam costs between $35-$50
Urinalysis between $30-$55
Full blood panel between $125-$200
Thyroid screening between $85 and $150
X-rays between $100 and $200
Ultrasound between $100 and $300
These prices are ranges and may or may not apply to your area of the country. You can ask for an estimate of costs, and your vet needs your approval before they spend your money. Be sure to take the time to ask them ALL questions that occur to you so that you can understand what is going on. I do not know the vets in your area, but you can call your local humane society or spca and ask about low cost animal hospitals in your area. These hospitals typically have lower costs for the same services that any vet would offer, and may be very helpful in these tough economic times.
Some illnesses are hard to diagnose, and there are not specific tests for each problem. Allergies can be hard to identify (as you found out last year with your kitty). Medicine is frustrating because of this. The three illnesses above have specific tests which yoru vet will know to run. Best of luck with your kitty.
This will probably be our last chat
I have been watching Tanny anny because I was not sure I have been able to identify (describe) her symptoms and behaivor best.
When observing her she will skake her head as if trying to dislodge something from her mouth. It is apparent then that she paws at her face....so this makes me assume it is peridontal or inner mouth infection or trouble.
Do you conqeer and have you heard of these type symtroms
Emergency Critical Care Nurse
16+ years of veterinary experience