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surferlove007 · 01-04-2007, 06:02 PM

We have a cat that is a new adult, her name is Greycie she is an American shorthair. Well this evening she has been squatting in the kitchen and blood has been discharging from her rectum along with some tissue. Unfortunately we cannot get to the vet until tomorrow, but was curious if anyone knew what was going on? My mom said something about her rectal glands collapsing or something.
We're pretty concerned.
Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated.

Lady Sage · 01-04-2007, 06:07 PM

That could be it. Are you sure its coming from her rectum and not her vaginal opening? It could be she is miscarrying?

surferlove007 · 01-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Well she is fixed, never been pregnant before. Poor kitty

genuinegirly · 01-04-2007, 06:37 PM

Sounds horrible! I hope you're able to consult a vet.

shakran · 01-04-2007, 07:27 PM

your city should have an emergency vets clinic listed in the phone book. If not, call your vet at home. If your vet doesn't have an emergency after hours plan, he's an idiot, and you need to find a new one.

sillygirl · 01-04-2007, 07:37 PM

This isn't something you want to let simmer overnight. Go to an emergency vet. Could be several causes.

ratbastid · 01-04-2007, 08:12 PM

Yeah, find a 24-hour emergency clinic.

surferlove007 · 01-04-2007, 09:27 PM

My parents don't want to go to an emergency clinic

They don't want to pay the extra fees..the blood isn't alot, its like every hour a couple times she squats, so I guess they don't think it's serious enough to go...pisses me off

I'll keep posting updates

Ch'i · 01-04-2007, 09:42 PM

I'd say your cat deserves precedent over your parents' preferences.

surferlove007 · 01-04-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ch'i

I'd say your cat deserves precedent over your parents' preferences.

I agree, unfortunately I do not have excess funds like they do.

sillygirl · 01-04-2007, 10:23 PM

Is there anything this kitty could have gotten into/eaten/drank/ ANYthing?

Most veterinarian places have additional fees anyway to see an animal as either an urgent or emergency exam. Usually comes close as far as visit fees compared to an emergency clinic anyway. Treatment itself may or may not be close in price, depending on what they need to do. Really though, if you guys aren't taking this cat in tonight, you should at least keep close track of it through the night, maybe put it in a kennel or an enclosed environment where it would feel safe.

Are your parents aware that this may be a life threatening issue?

shakran · 01-04-2007, 10:49 PM

I'm going to be blunt. If your parents are not willing to pay to have the cat treated when it needs to be treated, then they have no business having a cat. Frankly the cat should be taken to a no-kill shelter so that someone who IS willing to pay to care for it can adopt it.

there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the adults in the house not to take care of the animals that they are responsible for. In fact, in some states it's a crime. In NYC your parents would be cited with a ticket (and could be sentenced to jail) if the ASPCA found out about this.

surferlove007 · 01-04-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakran

I'm going to be blunt. If your parents are not willing to pay to have the cat treated when it needs to be treated, then they have no business having a cat. Frankly the cat should be taken to a no-kill shelter so that someone who IS willing to pay to care for it can adopt it.

there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the adults in the house not to take care of the animals that they are responsible for. In fact, in some states it's a crime. In NYC your parents would be cited with a ticket (and could be sentenced to jail) if the ASPCA found out about this.

Ouch...thats kind of harsh. The cats seem healthy otherwise, otherwise dire action would of been taken

shakran · 01-05-2007, 07:06 AM

the cats are living creatures. There is no excuse for letting them potentially suffer like that. If YOU were exhibiting these symptoms, would they wait around until they could go to the cheap doctor for you?

Yes, it was harsh, because all too often people think they can wait around for animal healthcare because they don't want to spend the money. It's OK if you don't want to have to pay for extra vet bills, but if that's the case, you shouldn't get the animal.

sillygirl · 01-05-2007, 07:36 AM

GG, what happened? Update?

surferlove007 · 01-05-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakran

the cats are living creatures. There is no excuse for letting them potentially suffer like that. If YOU were exhibiting these symptoms, would they wait around until they could go to the cheap doctor for you?
.

Actually, yes. My parents prefer us wait till we can go during normal hours instead of rush to an Emergency room. They are quite costly and we are not made of money.

We took the cat in this morning, she has a bladder infection and we recieved pills to help handle it. Thanks for the concern all

She should be alright within a couple days.

Acetylene · 01-05-2007, 02:38 PM

Cranberry is a good supplement for bladdar problems. It prevents the bacteria from adhering to the renal system. See if you can get your cat to take cranberry powder pills (you can get them at a drugstore) and continue to give them for at least a week after her medical prescription ends to prevent re-infection of damaged tissues and speed healing.

sillygirl · 01-05-2007, 06:13 PM

GG, I'm glad your kitty's okay.

That was probably the smallest thing that I was thinking of. haha

Then again, I'm a freak when it comes to my animals.

surferlove007 · 01-05-2007, 06:19 PM

Yea me too...my older cat, who has been with me for 10 years (over half of my life) had a lump in her leg. Ironically I call her Lump-A-Lot and I totally freaked, took her to the vet asap...turned out it was a benign fat tumor. Still scared me nonetheless.

Sue · 01-06-2007, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acetylene

Cranberry is a good supplement for bladdar problems. It prevents the bacteria from adhering to the renal system. See if you can get your cat to take cranberry powder pills (you can get them at a drugstore) and continue to give them for at least a week after her medical prescription ends to prevent re-infection of damaged tissues and speed healing.

I don't know this for sure or not, but what's safe for humans may not be safe for cats. Unless you're a vet, I wouldn't offer her any medical advice on how to care for her cat.

Lady Sage · 01-06-2007, 10:15 AM

I am glad your cat is fine.

I am also sorry that some people felt the need to try to make you feel worse in your time of trial and need.

genuinegirly · 01-06-2007, 11:00 AM

It's so good to hear that Kitty is on the mend. I'm glad that you were able to take her in during regular hours. Sometimes emergency pet clinics are not available, or price-gouging. I can understand why your parents wanted to wait until regular hours. It is good that you were there with her to keep an eye on her. I'm sure that your observations helped the vet with their diagnosis.

james t kirk · 01-07-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakran

I'm going to be blunt. If your parents are not willing to pay to have the cat treated when it needs to be treated, then they have no business having a cat. Frankly the cat should be taken to a no-kill shelter so that someone who IS willing to pay to care for it can adopt it.

there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the adults in the house not to take care of the animals that they are responsible for. In fact, in some states it's a crime. In NYC your parents would be cited with a ticket (and could be sentenced to jail) if the ASPCA found out about this.

Well put.

Personally, I am wondering why an "Emergency" vet visit would cost any more than a regular vet visit. I've never heard of such gouging, and there are a few emergency vet clinics in Toronto.

sillygirl · 01-08-2007, 12:17 PM

In the clinic where I worked, you had your regular visit at like, $40. Urgent, meaning "work you in as soon as possible" was I THINK $60 or $70 and Emergency which was "OMG My dog got hit by a car" was $90, the same as the emergency clinics around here. Their reasoning behind it was that the people who had regular exams reserved their appointment, showed up, and were ready. The urgent people were worked in, which meant that other people were pushed back and had to wait, and the emergency people were seen right as they walked in the door, everyone else had to wait or reschedule.

This really did work because of the fact that very rarely would someone bring in their dog, who had been kind of sneezy that morning, and demand for them to be seen right away.. the extra 50 or so detracted them from doing that.

And people who WERE forced to wait well, if it was a long wait, they usually got a percentage or so off of their visit.

It wasn't my decision, but I see the point.

spindles · 01-31-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by james t kirk

Well put.

Personally, I am wondering why an "Emergency" vet visit would cost any more than a regular vet visit. I've never heard of such gouging, and there are a few emergency vet clinics in Toronto.

Our human doctor has an after hours number, so you can see a doctor from our usual surgery 24 hours a day. It costs extra - which makes sense to me. Why wouldn't a vet be the same?

hagatha · 02-01-2007, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakran

I'm going to be blunt. If your parents are not willing to pay to have the cat treated when it needs to be treated, then they have no business having a cat. Frankly the cat should be taken to a no-kill shelter so that someone who IS willing to pay to care for it can adopt it.

there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the adults in the house not to take care of the animals that they are responsible for. In fact, in some states it's a crime. In NYC your parents would be cited with a ticket (and could be sentenced to jail) if the ASPCA found out about this.

I'm with Shakran, its cruel to not take her to emerg and pay the extra fees.

01-04-2007, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
surferlove007 Junkie	Cat is peeing blood and tissue Help! We have a cat that is a new adult, her name is Greycie she is an American shorthair. Well this evening she has been squatting in the kitchen and blood has been discharging from her rectum along with some tissue. Unfortunately we cannot get to the vet until tomorrow, but was curious if anyone knew what was going on? My mom said something about her rectal glands collapsing or something. We're pretty concerned. Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated.

01-04-2007, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	That could be it. Are you sure its coming from her rectum and not her vaginal opening? It could be she is miscarrying? __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

01-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Sounds horrible! I hope you're able to consult a vet. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

01-04-2007, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
sillygirl Newlywed Location: at home	This isn't something you want to let simmer overnight. Go to an emergency vet. Could be several causes. __________________ Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly-Rose Franken ....absence makes me miss him more...

01-04-2007, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
sillygirl Newlywed Location: at home	Is there anything this kitty could have gotten into/eaten/drank/ ANYthing? Most veterinarian places have additional fees anyway to see an animal as either an urgent or emergency exam. Usually comes close as far as visit fees compared to an emergency clinic anyway. Treatment itself may or may not be close in price, depending on what they need to do. Really though, if you guys aren't taking this cat in tonight, you should at least keep close track of it through the night, maybe put it in a kennel or an enclosed environment where it would feel safe. Are your parents aware that this may be a life threatening issue? __________________ Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly-Rose Franken ....absence makes me miss him more...

01-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
surferlove007 Junkie	Well she is fixed, never been pregnant before. Poor kitty

01-04-2007, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	your city should have an emergency vets clinic listed in the phone book. If not, call your vet at home. If your vet doesn't have an emergency after hours plan, he's an idiot, and you need to find a new one.

01-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	Yeah, find a 24-hour emergency clinic.

01-04-2007, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
surferlove007 Junkie	My parents don't want to go to an emergency clinic They don't want to pay the extra fees..the blood isn't alot, its like every hour a couple times she squats, so I guess they don't think it's serious enough to go...pisses me off I'll keep posting updates

01-04-2007, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ch'i Artist of Life	I'd say your cat deserves precedent over your parents' preferences.

01-04-2007, 10:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	I'm going to be blunt. If your parents are not willing to pay to have the cat treated when it needs to be treated, then they have no business having a cat. Frankly the cat should be taken to a no-kill shelter so that someone who IS willing to pay to care for it can adopt it. there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the adults in the house not to take care of the animals that they are responsible for. In fact, in some states it's a crime. In NYC your parents would be cited with a ticket (and could be sentenced to jail) if the ASPCA found out about this.

01-05-2007, 07:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	the cats are living creatures. There is no excuse for letting them potentially suffer like that. If YOU were exhibiting these symptoms, would they wait around until they could go to the cheap doctor for you? Yes, it was harsh, because all too often people think they can wait around for animal healthcare because they don't want to spend the money. It's OK if you don't want to have to pay for extra vet bills, but if that's the case, you shouldn't get the animal.

01-05-2007, 07:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
sillygirl Newlywed Location: at home	GG, what happened? Update? __________________ Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly-Rose Franken ....absence makes me miss him more...

01-05-2007, 02:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
Acetylene Addict Location: under a rock	Cranberry is a good supplement for bladdar problems. It prevents the bacteria from adhering to the renal system. See if you can get your cat to take cranberry powder pills (you can get them at a drugstore) and continue to give them for at least a week after her medical prescription ends to prevent re-infection of damaged tissues and speed healing. __________________ There's no justice. There's just us.

01-05-2007, 06:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
sillygirl Newlywed Location: at home	GG, I'm glad your kitty's okay. That was probably the smallest thing that I was thinking of. haha Then again, I'm a freak when it comes to my animals. __________________ Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly-Rose Franken ....absence makes me miss him more...

01-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
surferlove007 Junkie	Yea me too...my older cat, who has been with me for 10 years (over half of my life) had a lump in her leg. Ironically I call her Lump-A-Lot and I totally freaked, took her to the vet asap...turned out it was a benign fat tumor. Still scared me nonetheless.

01-06-2007, 10:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	I am glad your cat is fine. I am also sorry that some people felt the need to try to make you feel worse in your time of trial and need. __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

01-06-2007, 11:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	It's so good to hear that Kitty is on the mend. I'm glad that you were able to take her in during regular hours. Sometimes emergency pet clinics are not available, or price-gouging. I can understand why your parents wanted to wait until regular hours. It is good that you were there with her to keep an eye on her. I'm sure that your observations helped the vet with their diagnosis. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

01-08-2007, 12:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
sillygirl Newlywed Location: at home	In the clinic where I worked, you had your regular visit at like, $40. Urgent, meaning "work you in as soon as possible" was I THINK $60 or $70 and Emergency which was "OMG My dog got hit by a car" was $90, the same as the emergency clinics around here. Their reasoning behind it was that the people who had regular exams reserved their appointment, showed up, and were ready. The urgent people were worked in, which meant that other people were pushed back and had to wait, and the emergency people were seen right as they walked in the door, everyone else had to wait or reschedule. This really did work because of the fact that very rarely would someone bring in their dog, who had been kind of sneezy that morning, and demand for them to be seen right away.. the extra 50 or so detracted them from doing that. And people who WERE forced to wait well, if it was a long wait, they usually got a percentage or so off of their visit. It wasn't my decision, but I see the point. __________________ Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly-Rose Franken ....absence makes me miss him more...