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what is wrong with my cat?

my cat is around 14-15, normally she has quite a bit of energy for a cat of her age, but around 4 days ago she went of her food, also she became very tired. I took her to the vets who couldn't find anything wrong with her, so he gave me some anti-biotics incase it was some sort of infection. after giving her the anti-biotics she started to eat again so i thought she was getting better but today she is no longer eating and has hardly walked around much. Does anyone have any advise on what to do, as i have a few more days of the anti-biotics subscrition and i dont know wether or not to keep giving them her? I think it might just be old age, but any suggestions of whats wrong with her are appreciated. she also has a pale nose if this helps, thanks for any help. If she doesnt improove by tomorrow, i will take her to the vets again. Please reply as im worried sick, thanks

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1. I would call the vet-also keep in mind the food recall-did you feed your cat any of the food-if you did take your cat to the vet asap. Hope your cat feels better. Let us know
2. nothin old age thats all...cats don't normally live past 12-14 but you say its 15 so i geuss its gonna die soon. I'm very sorry it hurts I know cause I lost cats to old age and other diseases it hurts I know. Be strong. take her to the vets' still.Ya never know. it could also be the rer-call food. here visit this site to see what I'm talkin about. www.menufoods.com
3. I think it would be a good idea to talk to the vet a.s.a.p. a cat that is not eating is not a healthy cat.Try giving her cooked chicken or fish something that is oily like sardines is a good pick me up also quite strong smelling so should encourage her to eat. Hope she gets better I know what it is like to have a cat for so many years then sudenly they are not well.
4. Keep giving the medicine. I had a cat that died of Lukemia and it happend very fast. I hope and pray that this is not the problem with your cat. It sounds like it could be if she is going off of her food. Please keep an eye on her. Cats with Lukemia usually die very fast and the vet can't do much about it except put them to sleep. My cat died at home after having seen the vet. Cats that have HIV and Lukemia can go years having it and it is never detected. All my prayers, Nicole
5. I would take her to another vet and get a secound opinion, it can possibly just be her age but also with all that is going on with the recalls on the cat foods i wouldn't take a chance. I would also suggest possibley giving her a differnt brand of food or different flavor. I hope this helps. keep me posted as to her health i hope all is well i do know how our pets are very precious
6. Wow! Your cat is a good age. I think you shoild call the vet just in case, I know its hard but it could possibly be the fact that your cat is getting on. Tell her from me to get well soon x
7. if you havnt already notified your vet that the cat has gone off her food again you should call them back. if a cat goes too long off its food it can suffer from renal failure which is not a nice way to go. (this will cause the cat to "glow" a yellow color and be verry lithargic, you can look for the yellow inside ears and mouth) your vet can also give you some moist cat food that is super high in calories to help get her back to eating if necessary.
8. I had a puddy cat that had similar symptoms at about the same age, it turned out to be her kidney function wasn't up to scratch. Your vet should be able to ask you relevant questions that may rule it out, though I ended up paying for expensive tests. Mine was salivating quite a bit as well as lethargic. I am a bit suspicious of vets prescribing stuff without having made a diagnosis? I do hope she perks up - good luck :-)
9. It sounds like she just has a case of the kitty-flu. I would cotinue with the anti-biotics,but if she is still sick when the anti-biotics run out I would take her back for a checkup
10. Here's a part of the site and the site: http://www.fabcats.org/behaviour_oldcats.html Advice to owners Given the results of this survey it is possible to offer general advice to the owners of elderly cats specifically geared to behavioural considerations, for example:- • Provide a number of warm, soft and quiet resting places for the cat to spend a significant proportion of its time. If these places are high then care should be taken to offer a number of steps up to assist arthritic joints. • Continue to stimulate the elderly cat's mental agility with gentle games. • Groom the elderly cat regularly using soft brushes and combs, particularly around the base of the spine and other areas that are no longer accessible to the cat. Take care to avoid areas where the bones are prominent. • Consider a new animal addition to the family carefully before going ahead. If an old cat appears distressed or lonely following the death of a companion allow a reasonable period to elapse before considering a replacement. This may be anxiety as a result of the change in routine rather than a genuine loneliness. • Routine is extremely important particularly at times when family members are away from the home. Friends or professional house-sitters should be employed to care for the elderly cat in its own home to avoid the distress of a change in environment, unless the cat has always been used to frequent cattery visits. • Consider the provision of indoor litter facilities if there is any suspicion that the elderly cat is being bullied outside or appears reluctant to go out in bad weather. • For the very elderly, whose world appears to reduce in size the older they get, provide a bed, food, water and litter facilities in reasonable proximity to each other so that they are all easily accessible. (This is probably the only exception to the rule: keep toilet and eating arrangements apart). • Seek veterinary advice for harsh night-time vocalisation. There are obviously many other considerations which will depend on the individual cat. Advice of this kind can be given by veterinary practices, catteries, breeders, rescue centres and pet behaviour counsellors. I no that it's your cat, but, I found this site: http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/system/topicdetails.php?postid=5391 about a dog that also has a pale nose sometimes. Here's a part of it: Original Post Date: on 2006-12-19 I don't know if anyone has come across this, or if any of you have any veterinary knowledge. My 10 year old female mixed breed dog has pale gums off and on (her nose gets pale too - and her nose and gums feel cold when they get pale). I have had her tested for everything - cancer diseases, tick disease, had her heart tested, her feces and urine tested, and the only thing that we have 'found' is that her white blood cell count is low. She is on prednisone right now for a month to see if it will boost the cell count, but I am not optimistic. Does ANYONE know what might be causing this? Oh, I had not given her any drugs of any kind prior to this. HELP PLEASE, Lisa Reply Posted: on 2006-12-19 Well i don't know if i can throw you a bone here but i do know that when their gums get like that it means they are dehydrated, pick up her scruff and if she's ok it should fall down right away if not it'll stay up and go down slowly. Sorry i'm not extremely helpful here but good luck. Anna Reply Posted: on 2006-12-19 pale gums do not denote dehydration. Pale gums usually indicate - anemia, internal bleeding, auto immune syndrom & other things. Dehydration relates to gums, mouth & nose in that they will be very dry. As for the dogs problem, auto immune syndrom comes to mind. I suspect that is why the vet put the dog on pred as that is the normal treatment for starters. I hope this helps! Good luck! And I hope she feels better! : )
11. it sound like campalabacta iy affect the dijestive system it would should show up on the blood test if they are lookin for it the systoms are foul smelling poo and constently eating but i would take her back to the vets for an other blood test but test for campalabacta or to be on the safe side get her tesated for every thing under the sun if it is campalabacta it can not be treated hope i helped sorry if not good luck -lilt-
12. Keep giving her the antibiotics until the vet tells you otherwise. Your probably right about it being old age. It's good that your taking her back to the vet tomorrow. You may also want to consider spicing up her diet a little by giving her wet food, BUT be very careful as to what foods to try because of the pet recall.
13. awww, poor baby. I think you should continue giving her the antibiotic unless the vet tells you otherwise. It might just be that she's simply getting old. I hope she feels better soon.
14. at first i would say old age but it could be something phycological, my cat wouldn't leave the house and ate next to nothing because my dogs attacked her, after a week she was back to normal, but don't take my word for it phone up the vet if your cats still acting strange. hope your cat gets better :-)
15. Continue with the antibiotics until the vet says otherwise and book a recheck appointment with you vet sooner. Try and tempt her with warm sardines and mackerel and prawn and cooked chicken etc. All favourites with cats. Your veterinary surgeon may want to do some tests to check that her liver/kidney etc and that her blood count is ok. Keep her in a warm quiet place and give her lots of TLC. Another vet check with further diagnostic tests are the only way to find out whats wrong but Iam sure she'll perk up soon, please try not to worry.
16. you should carry on taking the antibiotics dont listen 2 nutters antibiotics do take a while to work and need to be finished. it could be that your 'bob' cat has anemmia which means that she should go 2 the vets asap as it is life threatening
17. never stop a prescription a doctor gives a cat until it is finished And the cat is old, so it is slowing down a bit. Maybe he is getting near the end. If you feel you need to have him checked out again get to the vet for blood tests. that will clear your mind for sure.
18. Did your vet do bloodwork to check the kidney, liver values, white blood counts?, how about a thyroid check? have her teeth been checked to see if she has any infection/gingivitis? I would continue the meds as directed by your veterinarian and definately bring her back for a recheck. I hope this helps, wish your kitty well.