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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

My mom's cat I really sick and she can't afford to take him to the vet?

he's 8 years old and it looks like he has an upper respiratory infection. we can't afford the vet and she loves this cat and I hate seeing her upset, like she thinks he's gonna die since we can't give him any care. any suggestions?

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sadiesmomma: 10 months ago via iPhone

Do you have a vaporizer or humidifier? If not take it in the bathroom, turn on the shower to hot and sit there holding the cat. The steam will help it breathe better. If you have the vaporizer be sure not to put it over the steam directly but keep it real close. I hope it helps and gets better. Also, I used to give my cat a small dose of children's cough syrup. It helped it a lot!!

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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

Thanks so much! My mom says she can hear congestion when he breathes. So that sounds like it should help. :)

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sadiesmomma: 10 months ago via iPhone

Great! You're very welcome. Give it a tiny dose of decongestion syrup. Very small and do the vaporizer. I hope it helps:) tell your mom it'll be okay. Lemme know if it gets better. I'm a huge animal lover

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doublerainbowx: 10 months ago

You can put him in a rescue center like the ASPCA. I think they have a re-homing fee but atleast you know your cat is going to be in good hands :)

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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

My mom would never do that... It's her cat she's not gonna give him up. But thanks for the answer

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doublerainbowx: 10 months ago

Sorry D: i know i wouldn't either. Hope your cat gets better!

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Kuckleburg: 10 months ago

A cold usually takes care of itself. An upper respiratory infection is a fancy way to say a cold.

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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

Lol blonde moment! Thanks for the answer. My mom is so worried

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paul1951: 10 months ago via iPhone

Call around to local vets. Some will set up payment plans, so your mom could get care for her cat and pay back the bill with a few dollars each month.

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Smile_Simple: 10 months ago

My vet sometimes gives me a free consultation if it's an emergency. Earn the money try doing things for people, sell clothes. Good luck!

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GlazgowSmile: 10 months ago

Not much you can do besides making sure that the cat is cleaned (wiping the gook from its eyes and keeping its fur clean). Also, I would recommend instead of normal cat food, baby food (small gerber cans). This will help the cat keep eating even with a loss of appetite. Sorry to hear about this. I love cats. Poor lil dude..

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Oven49: 10 months ago via Android | Last edited at 8:59PM on 7/30/2012

If its been a loved pet for 8 yrs it depends On you to help it out in its old age. PLEASE do the right thing go to the Vet ASAP...

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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

Its not my cat, or my choice to take him to the vet. It's my moms. And she can't afford the vet, so.

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advicegirl13: 10 months ago

If it is an upper respiratory infection, it's like a human cold! My cat had it but it went away by itself... My cat is 14 years old and he got rid of it in about 5 days it usually lasts up to 7-10 days in total! Hope your cat gets better! :)

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ilovebiggie17: 10 months ago

Thanks so much :)

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advicegirl13: 10 months ago

No problem :)

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