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I am wondering why my cat has eye discharge i took him to the vet they never told me what it was all they did was give me eye drops which never helped and now he is acting like he wants to throw up a hair ball but cant and he has been doin it for a few days what is it and what can i do?
Hi Sarah,
First off I would call your vet back and ask them what he has. Then I would tell them about the cough. Sounds like it could be an upper respiratory infection or herpes. You need to know. Call them back. And the next thing you need to do is take him back. He should be rechecked.
Also, if you are not happy with the way they are treating your cat, change your vet. Here's a good link that should help you figure out if you have a good vet.
http://www.2ndchance.info/goodvet2.htm
If he has an upper respiratory infection then he needs more than eye drops. The same thing goes if he has herpes. Get him rechecked. This is the best thing you can do for him. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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