View Full Version : Poorly Jerry.
smudgley
22-04-2007, 10:52 AM
Erin - I've started a new thread here as I thought people might miss it in the daily.
How is he? What did the vet say?
thanks smudgley,
jerrys a poorly boy :(
he has a temperature the vet said it was quite high for a cat 43.5,he thinks jerry may have an infection somewhere,my poor boy has had 2 injections and we have a course of anti-inflammatories and antibiotics,it going to be fun trying to get him to take 3 tablets a day when we struggle with him with 1 worming tablet :(
he has to go back tomorrow to have his temperature checked again,my poor baby,hes sleeping on the floor bless him,he wont settle on the bed :(
smudgley
22-04-2007, 11:08 AM
Oh no.
Erin that can't be right. Are you sure the vet said 43.5?
yeah thats what it said i the thermometer he said it was high,thats what the injections were for i think he said if it hasnt come down by tomorrow then they will keep him in for x-rays :( .
Poor Jerry, that is a high temperature :(
I hope the meds start working on him soon, Erin ....... if he is feeling really rough you may be able to get the tablets down him without too much of a battle;)
Poor Jerry, that is a high temperature :(
I hope the meds start working on him soon, Erin ....... if he is feeling really rough you may be able to get the tablets down him without too much of a battle;)
i hope so mags,and i hope those injections start working soon,hes lost his meow :cry:
smudgley
22-04-2007, 11:16 AM
43.5 is 110 :shock:
should he have kept him in?he was rushing as he was the only vet in today and had alot of people waiting,and he did say if there is any change in him today to ring and take him straight back down.
smudgley
22-04-2007, 11:19 AM
should he have kept him in?he was rushing as he was the only vet in today and had alot of people waiting,and he did say if there is any change in him today to ring and take him straight back down.
I think you must have got mixed up Erin.
There's no way his temp could be that high.
He'll be fine now he's got some medication. :)
just gonna ring the vets,it was defo 40 something point 5 wont be a min
sorry my mistake,41.5 is that still high?im rubbish when it come to things like this.
my excuse is just worked a night shift and not got to bed yet!
smudgley the injections he had were -
ketofen and synulox would they have been for his temp?
smudgley
22-04-2007, 11:34 AM
yes that's still very high 106.7, but the injections will bring it down.
I knew it couldn't be 110. as he'd be dead at that temp.
Synulox is a widely used, mild antibiotc
Ketofen is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-infam drug)
why would he have been given antibiotic injection and tablets?
smudgley
22-04-2007, 11:38 AM
The injection will get into his system quicker than tablets.
When does he start the tabs? tomorrow?
yeah 3 a day from tomorrow,he has been given ketofen 5mg and noroclav 50mg.
i dont want to go to sleep incase he gets worse :(
smudgley
22-04-2007, 12:08 PM
Noroclav & Synulox is the same drug. ;)
the jab would get the antibiotic into him straight away, then the tablets will give him the antibiotics he needs to fight the infection.
Go to bed for a few hours & he'll be much brighter when you wake up.
So sorry to hear that Jerry is unwell :( Those injections should bring his temperature down. Go to bed and get some rest Erin, you'll be no good to Jerry if you are exhausted. Let us know how he is later x
alexgirl73
22-04-2007, 12:55 PM
Poor Jerry (and poor you). I'm sure he'll be loads better once those injections kick in! And you'll be better after some sleep too. xx
dandysmom
22-04-2007, 04:23 PM
Awww, sorry to hear about Jerry! Hope the ABs start working and he'll feel better when you wake up. (((hugs)))
Sweet
22-04-2007, 04:32 PM
((((((hugs)))))) to you both, Get Well Soon Jerry x
They do it to worry you I am sure they do Erin, don't worry too much he's young, healthy and loved he'll be fine once the antibiotics kick in.
When you get up he'll be feeling much better they recover so fast.
Karen
Animagus
22-04-2007, 06:08 PM
Dont fret too much Eringet a good rest as the wee mite will be resting too with the meds working there magic.... let us all know how he feels later (((((((((hugs))))))) & XXXXXXXX to you both
hope jerry is ok, im thinking of you both :( :)
Hes not moved from where he was when i eventually did fall asleep but he has his meow back.ill give him a bit of food in a min
ok hes eaten his food then just flopped again on the floor,at least hes eaten though.
ive got to go to work again tonight,my little sister is on jerry duty tonight,hes lay on the floor meowing at me now bless him,he wont move to come up on the bed though.
At least he has tried eating something, that's a start. Sounds like he has some discomfort in his tummy, poor boy:(
At least he has tried eating something, that's a start. Sounds like he has some discomfort in his tummy, poor boy:(
I have to watch him now and if hes,sick or has any diarrhoea (sp) take him back to the vets,really hope he manages to keep it down bless him.This is all new to me,he's the first cat ive ever had so i havnt really got a clue,im just trusting my instincts at the moment mags and they proved me right this morning,i just hope my sis watches him closely tonight.
sarahd
22-04-2007, 07:27 PM
awww poor Jerry hope he gets well soon and try not to worry Erin although its easier said than done i'm sure.
Sarah
x
Erin - sorry to be reading that Jerry's so unwell. I would say err on the side of caution. Even if you think you might be over-reacting, if your gut instinct says to get him back down the vet then do so.
However, I hope the food intake is a positive step and that his medication starts to work pronto.
Hugs to you both.
Animagus
22-04-2007, 08:10 PM
Its good to hear he has eaten something Erin... the meds must be working but he may take a day or 2 to get back to his old self.... if you dont think he is getting better then do take him back to the vet... it does sound like he is on the mend though xxxxxx
Hope Jerry picks up soon.....
I'm glad Jerry has managed to eat something. I hope that he starts to pick up soon Erin x
dandysmom
22-04-2007, 08:42 PM
I'm delighted to hear that he's eaten something...always a good sign! Hope he's much more himself when you get home from work.
Elaine
22-04-2007, 09:33 PM
Poor Jerry, hope he feels better tomorrow xxx
Just a quick up date,ive jst rang home and jerry has been having loves of my little sister,hes got very vocal so sounds like hes getting better.im soooo tired!only another 9 hours to go!
dandysmom
22-04-2007, 10:01 PM
Thanks for the update; sounds as if he's beginning to feel much better, bless him!
Hopefully Jerry will be feeling a lot better by the time you get home Erin!;)
alexgirl73
22-04-2007, 10:25 PM
hope he's covering you with kisses when you get home erin!
smudgley
23-04-2007, 07:02 AM
Great news, he's picking up.
Are you home yet?
Or maybe you finish at 7am?
just got back from work to find jerry waiting in the window for me,i had loads of hugs and kisses off him :)
he was that hungry he didnt even notice the 2 tablets in his food bowl!!!!
so now im waiting for him to go to the toilet so i can check its all ok.hes a lot happier today bless him :)
smudgley
23-04-2007, 07:49 AM
He's on the mend - thank goodness for that. :cool:
Great news Erin :D sounds like he is well on the mend now!
he certainly is,hes not been to the toilet yet hes having far to much fun attacking my feet!
i give up waiting for him to go to the toilet,i cant fight it anymore!!!night,have a good day all
Hope you manage a good sleep Erin, chat later!
Elaine
23-04-2007, 12:00 PM
Pleased to hear Jerry is feeling better. Sleep well xxx
So pleased that Jerry's on the mend. Boy you've had your fill of it haven't you? Poor thing.
Hope you get a good days sleep. Night night.
Brilliant news Erin!! Remember Jerry hasn't eaten for a couple of days so it will take a while for today's food to go through him ;)
Hope you've had a more restful sleep today:cool:
borderdawn
23-04-2007, 01:49 PM
Great news, good to hear.
dawn.
I'm so relieved to read this Erin. Excellent news :D
dandysmom
23-04-2007, 04:20 PM
Sleep well, and a hug to Jerry!
mable1718
23-04-2007, 06:50 PM
poor jerry i hope he gets better soon
Sweet
23-04-2007, 07:45 PM
Glad to read he seems to be getting back to his old self x
Im sorry for the delay everyone,Ive only just got up :shock: ,the last week of nights and broken sleep finally caught up with me!bang goes my sleep tonight though:roll:
Luckily OH was here to take Jerry back to the vets,i slept right through my alarm and its not quiet.
Anyway Vet is pleased with jerry,his temperature has returned to normal :) ,oh asked if she could give him a worming tablet while he was there after the disaster with the one we tried to give him last week :roll: .
she just asked to check when he goes to the toilet that its all ok.im still waiting for him to go from this morning!
Sweet
23-04-2007, 08:16 PM
Excellent news :) x
Animagus
23-04-2007, 08:18 PM
Well so glad to hear Jerry is so much more himself and that everything is going back to normal he should be pooping by tomorrow lol
whiskey
23-04-2007, 08:38 PM
i glad to here that jerry is starting to feel much more like himself:)
So pleased that Jerry is on the mend Erin :D
dandysmom
23-04-2007, 09:05 PM
Eating as little as he was, he probably won't go for a bit; glad he's so much better!
They soon bounce back don't they :D
hey all,
jerry is even better today :)my furry alarm clack was back on form this morning :roll: :lol:
i just wandered how long i should leave it before i start worrying that he hasnt been to the toilet :? ,he was fed at 8 this morning ans still hasnt been,he didnt go at all yesterday or the day before.
So glad Jerry is back to normal :D As long as he is weeing normally, I wouldn't worry too much at this point, keep an eye on him, I'm sure he'll 'delight' you sometime soon :roll: :-D
lol fran i though he would have gone by now especially after having the worming tablet yesterday,i think hes just saving it all up so it makes one big mess.......his way of getting me back for the vets,injections and nasty tablets :lol:.
hes weeing normally so im not too worried yet!
he just been to the toilet and it was very runny :(
could this just be because he hasnt been for 3 days?
More likely the worming tablet I would think. See how he goes Erin...
yeah i didnt think of the worming tablet got in to much of a stress without thinking properly of what it could be!!!!
dandysmom
24-04-2007, 04:34 PM
Think Fran's nailed it. As long as he's weeing and eating OK and being his normal lively self I wouldn't be too concerned.
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