However he is backed up they have to remove that surgically but they cannot put him under because of his heart he is uncomfortable and I am worried because he is not eating and barely drinking and I have to wait till monday for an ultrasound on his heart
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yea
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wow looks like you might need to get a new cat..
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nnnnnnnnno
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My cat recently had to be euthenized for somewhat the same reason. I'm really sorry. I think you should just try to make him as comfortable as possible.That's what we did. It was all we could do.
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yes
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put him to sleep
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Would a Kitty enema work? I hate to say it, but it sounds like kitty may need to be euthanized if he is in incurable pain. Ask the vet for advice. I know it is sad, but whatever you do, just keep his best interests in mind and you will make the right decision. Much love
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call the taxidermy
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If he is in pain then i'm sorry i'd have to let him go, and i'm sure you really care for him and would'nt like to see him suffer any longer, but don't do what other people tell you! you'll have to be sure in your own mind. good luck and take care.
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I'm sorry to hear about your cat. I hope the heart condition is not too serious. Megacolon can be a chronic problem. Laxatone can help cats pass feces when they are blocked. You may also have to learn the technique for manually manipulating the poop out of the cat's large intestine by squeezing his body. It takes practice but it can be done.
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There are medical approaches other than surgery for the megacolon condition. They involve laxatives, psylium and cisapride. Over time, the cat develops a resistance to the medication, and the dosage has to be increased, which can lead to side effects. The older your cat is, the more viable the medication option. Good luck, as the heart disease certainly complicates matters.
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do what the vet suggests ..people are too attached to a pet to be logical about severe health problems..mine had congestive heart failure..i managed to give him one more year..but he was getting very unhappy and i had trouble getting him to eat..i had decided to take him to the vet and have him put to sleep. he was so miserable..but he saved me the trouble..when i came home from the store he had died..apparently of a heart attack. if the quality of a pets life is no longer good you owe them the mercy of a quiet and painless passing. If you have a good vet he will not suggest an expensive operation, that may not prolong the life of your cat or improve his life. especially if it is an older cat. i lost one under the knife because no one realized his heart was not a normal size.
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DMD Girl! I would call your vet, and not wait till Monday if he is not eating or barely drinking. The more dehydrated your cat becomes, the weaker he gets and surgical risks increase. I suspect that he needs IV fluids. If your vet does not have after hour services, call an Emergency ER. I had a 5 year old Siamese neuter who we treated for Megacolon for 3 years using the gold standard of megacolon treatment,cisapride, lactulose, laxatone and a stool softener that my vet prescribed ( over the counter), so I speak from several years of experience caretaking a kitty with this condition. The medications worked quite well, along with a high fiber diet ( the jury is out on this as there is controversy about high-vs low fiber) for a couple of years but ultimately he had to have a subtotal colectomy. Unfortunately we did not know about his underlying heart condition and he died several weeks after the surgery, although he was recovering beautifully from the surgery. I did join a Yahoo group that is devoted to megacolon. The group was supportive and very helpful with suggestions and information. I recommend that you join this group, as the condition is chronic and can be very emotionally draining for the human caretaker. I am sure that they would be able to give you lots of suggestions as the members are all dealing with the same issue. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline_Megacolon/ Here are some excellent resource links for Megacolon in cats. http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00118.htm http://www.parkvet.net/Feline/FelineMedical/UrinationandBowelMovements/Constipation/tabid/225/Default.aspx http://www.manhattancats.com/Articles/mega_colon.html I do hope this helps and good luck with your cat. Troublesniffer Owned by cats for over 40 years http://frequentlyfeline.blogspot.com
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