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Just to let you know that we took the cat to the vets today at 10am and she diagnosed cystitis as the cause of the bleeding. The vomiting she thought was due to her kidneys which warranted a blood test so she took the cat away. When they didn't come back within a little while I just knew that something bad had happened.

My poor little cat had suddenly froze, collapsed and turned blue. When we were able to see her she was breathing rapidly, the vet had given her oxygen and was about to give her valium. We were allowed to stay with her but no amount of coaxing would bring her round so eventually we were told to go home, she would be kept in a darkened room and they would monitor her and ring me later in the day.

At about 2 o'clock the vet rang to say there was no improvement and she had her in an oxygen tent and was rehydrating her. I rang at 3 o'clock thinking she wasn't going to make it and I wanted to see her one last time but miraculously she had started to improve and we were able to collect her at around 5.30pm.

When we went to get her we were told that her blood pressure was very high when they had tried to take the blood (which was due to the stress) but had dropped way below normal after she collapsed and that was why she was taking so long to recover. They do not know if all the trauma of today will have any long term affects and that we should get in touch asap she should collapse again or stop breathing.

The vet said that occasionally they come across the problem of cats collapsing in this way but they always come round between 5-10 mins, she said that what happened today to my cat is unheard of before. She will never be allowed another blood test and this will be firmly noted on her records.

At the moment she is still very sleepy and isn't interested in even a sip of water so we are keeping her quiet and just delighted to have her back.

Thankyou all for your concern, it is very much appreciated Smilerxxx

PS It's not only cats who have 9 lives 'cos we certainly lost a few ourselves today x

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She's just had a few sips of water and I think her throat must be sore because she struggled but it gave her the strength to get up, lick her back leg and turn around before lying down again.

I really think the problem happened because she was taken away from us as she isn't used to leaving the house let alone being with total strangers but I can understand why vets do that as it will be very distressing for owners to see their pet struggle while they are shaved before having a needle inserted into their neck.
BBaddict
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Originally posted by Blue Diamond:
I am so glad your cat is getting better, poor little thing. Frowner Hug

What is cystitis, I have never heard of it before?


Oh you know Smiliey! Cystitis is when you are getting boned by your internet lover too much and get all sore. Or it is a urinary tract infection, which I am guessing they told you at nursey school Thumbs Up
ED
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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:
If your poor little cat is struggling to drink, ask at your chemist for a syringe and pop the syringe in his or her mouth and see if you can get the liquid down him or her that way.


I think she is going to be ok as she took quite a few sips about 20 mins ago and I will keep offering it to her during the evening. I have a syringe here and will use it if she starts to refuse to drink herself.

Thank you and everyone else so much for all your support and good advice Hugxxx
BBaddict
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Originally posted by BBaddict:
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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:
If your poor little cat is struggling to drink, ask at your chemist for a syringe and pop the syringe in his or her mouth and see if you can get the liquid down him or her that way.


I think she is going to be ok as she took quite a few sips about 20 mins ago and I will keep offering it to her during the evening. I have a syringe here and will use it if she starts to refuse to drink herself.

Thank you and everyone else so much for all your support and good advice Hugxxx


If you do use the syringe only apply it to the corner of her mouth and gently.
Glad she seems to be on the mend, lots of love and cuddles, the antibiotics could make her sleepy.
Thank goodness you took her to the vets.
Heartache

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