New Member

Posts: 1
From:Daly City, CA, USA
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 09-12-2003 08:40 AM            

---

My 1 yr. old cat has a cold. I have been unemployed going on 6 months, needless to say I am short on funds. Can I give my cat and even my pup of 8 months any over the counter medication?

Any info. would help!

------------------
Andrea

IP: Logged

Member

Posts: 49
From:
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 09-12-2003 08:47 AM            

---

If it's just a little cold, it might just clear up on its own. I would call the vet and ask if there's anything you can give them. Watch them closely and if they get worse or have dangerous signs (listlessness, not eating for more than a couple days, not going to the bathroom, not drinking water, pain, etc) then you'll need to bite the bullet and bring them in to the vet. Are there any vet schools near you? Sometimes that is a lower cost alternative.

Jamiya

IP: Logged

Member

Posts: 31
From:Ottawa, Ontario
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 09-13-2003 01:45 PM         

---

I suggest getting a job .. animals need care. And not just when they are sick.

IP: Logged

Member

Posts: 55
From:Nova Scotia, Canada
Registered: May 2003

posted 09-13-2003 04:54 PM         

---

Hi

May I suggest taking a look at the post "What antibiotics can I give my cat" Or something to that effect. There have been a slew of answers there. But also, talk to your vet as Jamiya mentioned before giving a cat anything in case it is poisonous. Cat's colds usually clear up on their own after a week or two. However, keep an eye out for their breathing (i.e. a raspy noise, esp. during purring) which may indicate fluid/mucous in the lungs which could indicate something more serious.

A message for Illflower: I'm sure Andreadk knows that animals need care and that a job will provide such financial means to do so. However without knowing what kind of situation he/she is in, I don't think you are in any position to be giving out job advice. In case you haen't noticed, the economic situation isn't exactly booming and plenty of people are out activly looking for work without success. May I suggest to you that you keep your advice to what this message board is meant for - cats.

IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)