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Hello again, and thanks for your reply.

If his only symptom is the protrusion of the third eyelid in both his eyes, it would be difficult to guess as to what could be bothering him, and that's why an in-person evaluation by a vet is so important at this time. You can check his temperature rectally, if he'll allow, to see if it's within normal range, and this might indicate whether or not he has any infection in his system. Normal for cats is between 100.5 and 102.5 Noses and ears are not accurate indicators of fever, but if his entire body feels much warmer than usual to you, he could have a temperature. If he does have fever, wipe him down with a damp, cool cloth (don't allow him to get a chill while his coat is damp) and place an ice pack wrapped in a towel, against his belly and under his arms for a few minutes on//a few off. Also, encourage drinking more water.

You can also carefully flush his eyes with very slightly warm plain sterile saline ophthalmic solution (eye wash), and this might help if he's gotten any foreign object/debris in his eye which is causing his current state. I do believe he would be better off inside at this time, but I understand his reaction to his companions, who he may not remember. If you can isolate him in a separate room, to watch him more closely, this would be best. Try to monitor his eating, drinking and litterbox usage, and if his condition should worsen, you'll really need to get him to a vet. The following organizations may help, if you are in a financial bind and live in the USA:

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home
" Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
http://www.angels4animals.org/
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
http://www.carecredit.com/
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who
have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Prog ram is a nonprofit 501
(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and
kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save
their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org/
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The m ission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care."

 

The brown Dog Foundation

www.browndogfoundation.org

"At Brown Dog Foundation, it is our mission to offer pet owners in temporary financial crisis an alternative to euthanasia when their pet faces a treatable life-threatening condition in order to restore the quality of life for pet and owner. Use the online form to apply for assistance."

 

 

Help-A-Pet - (XXX) XXX-XXXX
www.help-a-pet.org

"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. HelpAPet.org helps with vet bills for pets of the physically and mentally challenged, the elderly on fixed incomes, and children of the poor. Proof of income is required, and the pet owner must pay as much of the bill as they can to show the pet owner's commitment to the well being of their pet. 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to the veterinarian or medical care giver who is treating the animal. "

 

Shakespeare Animal Fund - (XXX) XXX-XXXX
www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/

Email: theshakefund@aol.com

Anyone can apply for funds, but SAF offers assistance primarily to those on fixed incomes or with annual incomes below $35,000. Exceptions are made depending on circumstances. It is always a one-time grant

 

 

Piggers' Pals
www.piggerspals.org/mission.html

Email: info@piggerspals.org

A nonprofit organization designed to assist families in need seek specialty level care for their pets. The foundation will accept applications from individuals or families that require financial assistance to provide advanced medical and/or surgical veterinary care that will extend both quantity and quality of life for their pets that would otherwise not be available to them.

 

 

The Mosby Foundation

www.themosbyfoundation.org/

Email: info@themosbyfoundation.org

The Mosby Foundation would like to help everyone who asks for aid. However, this is simply not possible. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive daily and the limited funds we have to work with, we simply cannot help everyone. Our priority for accepting an application for funding will continue to be a life-saving emergency confirmed by a licensed veterinarian either by fax or phone. To apply for a grant call XXX-XXX-XXXX or e-mail info@themosbyfoundation.org

 

Many, more organizations which may be able to help, can be found here: http://www.speakingforspot.com/helppayingforveterinarycare.html

 

Cher

Edited by Jessesmom on 10/21/2009 at 2:02 AM

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