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ladyvamp77 · Oct 31, 2009, 06:54 AM

Hi, my kitten is 5 months old and is normally a very bouncey happy moggie, however since this morning she has just wanted to sleep. I would normally just take her straight to the vets and I know this sounds awful but I haven't got any money.

She just doesn't seem interested in anything and just wants to sleep, she hasn't had her jabs as I haven't been able to afford them yet but she doesn't go out because of this.

I am just hoping that she hasn't caught anything nasty

JudyKayTee · Oct 31, 2009, 07:03 AM

What is your question? What's wrong with her?

At 5 months she hasn't had any shots?

There is no way to know if she's caught anything - only a Vet can diagnose her.

shazamataz · Oct 31, 2009, 08:03 AM

Never, ever buy or accept an animal as a gift if you do not have the money to care for it

And no excuses like "I only just lost my job" or "I just got a big bill" because this kitten should have been vaccinated when you got it.

Work out a payment plan with your vet, it's only around $50 for a consultation.

JudyKayTee · Oct 31, 2009, 11:15 AM

I notice from another post that there are two cats involved - when there is no money to pay for a Vet for either.

shazamataz · Oct 31, 2009, 07:34 PM

Yes I just found that as well.
I hope the older cat is up to date with his vaccinations otherwise he may get sick as well, the symptoms would just take longer to appear in an older cat as opposed to a kitten.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 1, 2009, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by shazamataz

Never, ever buy or accept an animal as a gift if you do not have the money to care for it

And no excuses like "I only just lost my job" or "I just got a big bill" because this kitten should have been vaccinated when you got it.

Work out a payment plan with your vet, it's only around $50 for a consultation.

Uk is in a recession at the moment, please do not be rude. Our vets do not allow payment plans, and because I DO NOT receive any benefit I cannot get help, at the time of getting the little one I was on the understanding that she was vaccinated, nly now I find out she's not

shazamataz · Nov 1, 2009, 03:24 AM

I was not being rude, I was merely saying that if you can't afford to care for an animal then you need to find some way to do so.

Get in contact with the person you bought the kitten from and see if they can organise a visit to the vet, if they are responsible they will help you out, if they aren't, well, you are on your own.

I know you want to keep the kitten but if it really is sick then you have no other option than to give it away if you can't afford to go to the vet.
What if it got hit by a car, or eat something poisonous?
You have to be prepared financially to handle emergencies when they pop up when it comes to pets.

JudyKayTee · Nov 1, 2009, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by ladyvamp77

uk is in a recession at the moment, please do not be rude. our vets do not allow payment plans, and because i DO NOT recieve any benefit i cannot get help, at the time of getting the little one i was on the understanding that she was vaccinated, nly now i find out shes not

The whole World is in a recession right now.

If you were mislead by the person who sold you/gave you the kitten, contact that person, tell them the kitten is sick and needs its vaccinations and ask them for the money.

You are responsible for that animal's life.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 1, 2009, 07:02 AM

Have vets appointment for tomorrow morning, kitten is doing a lot better has eaten and drunk, she is sleeping again now but all will be sorted, ty for your advice, I would like to add that I was only asking for advise if someone else had had a sim ilar situation, I didn't need telling how to look after my cats. I have been in tears most of the night because I feel responsible so I really didn't need abuse online when all I wanted was a little help

J_9 · Nov 1, 2009, 07:07 AM

The thing is, LV, that we cannot diagnose people or animals over the internet. It is a doctor (human or animal) that does the diagnosing based on a physical exam.

I have 4 dogs... my husband lost his job... one of the dogs is sick... my family (includes 2 young children) and I are eating leftovers (better than throwing food away) because we had to take that dog to the vet and pay for it up front.

Look at it this way... if your newborn baby, human baby, were sick, would you look for advice over the internet from strangers? I would hope not.

JudyKayTee · Nov 1, 2009, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by ladyvamp77

have vets appointment for tomorrow morning, kitten is doin alot better has eaten and drunk, she is sleeping again now but all will be sorted, ty for your advice, I would like to add that i was only asking for advise if someone else had had a sim ilar situation, i didnt need telling how to look after my cats. I have been in tears most of the night because i feel responsible so i really didnt need abuse online when all i wanted was a little help

Why do you think none of us have been in a similar situation? I'll follow J9 - when I got divorced I worked 3 jobs. One of those jobs (part time) paid for NOTHING but Vet care for my German Shepherd who was elderly and sick. The easier course would have been to have him put down or simply ignore his problems. I did neither. There were times when I begged the Vet to allow me to make payments - we had a long standing history and he did. It was a rough time (needless to say) for me and for my dogs.

So don't assume that no one has ever been in your shoes.

When that GSD died, guess whether I got another dog? No, I did not. Know why? Because I would not have been able to afford the "start up" costs for another dog. My dogs have all been rescues, some of them sick when I got them, some of them sick for a lifetime due to abuse they suffered.

Trust me, I've been there -

You weren't abused. You were told the truth about loving and caring for pets. Apparently you DO need advice because it wasn't clear to you that the animal needed Vet care.

At any rate - hopefully you will come back and let us know how this turns out.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 1, 2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

The thing is, LV, that we cannot diagnose people or animals over the internet. It is a doctor (human or animal) that does the diagnosing based on a physical exam.

I have 4 dogs...my husband lost his job...one of the dogs is sick...my family (includes 2 young children) and I are eating leftovers (better than throwing food away) because we had to take that dog to the vet and pay for it up front.

Look at it this way...if your newborn baby, human baby, were sick, would you look for advice over the internet from strangers? I would hope not.

She is my baby and as I said her apt is booked for tomorrow, she has perked up a lot and if you knew my situation I am very sure you would understand, I have not slept as I was caring for her over night, like a I would a baby. I also have 2 young children and yes I have asked for certain advise on my mums net group. I have always had pets since I was tiny and I do get very attached I never had the intention of taking her to the vets, I just honestly cannot afford emergency costs at weekend. That may sound nasty too you but this is not my intention at all I love her as one for my own, dif being, to take my baby son to hospital is not going to stop my daughter having lunch at school next week.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 2, 2009, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by ladyvamp77

she is my baby and as i said her apt is booked for tomorrow, she has perked up alot and if you knew my situation I am very sure you would understand, I have not slept as i was caring for her over night, like a i would a baby. I also have 2 young children and yes i have asked for certain advise on my mums net group. I have always had pets since i was tiny and i do get very attached I never had the intention of taking her to the vets, I just honestly cannot afford emergency costs at weekend. that may sound nasty too you but this is not my intention at all I love her as one fo my own, dif being, to take my baby son to hospital is not going to stop my daughter having lunch at school next week.

I meant to say I never not had the intention of taking her to the vets. Her apt is at half 8 this morning, she is bouncing around as we speak so I am pretty sure she is over the worst, but I know not to actually ask for advise on here anymore, because I obviously managed to sort the issue myself with your help

JudyKayTee · Nov 2, 2009, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by ladyvamp77

I meant to say i never not had the intention of taking her to the vets. her apt is at half 8 this morning, she is bouncing around as we speak so i am pretty sure she is over the worst, but i know not to actually ask for advise on here anymore, because I obviously managed to sort the issue myself with your help

You sorted out absolutely nothing - the kitten either got better or is now tolerating whatever is wrong.

It had nothing to do with you.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 2, 2009, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

You sorted out absolutely nothing - the kitten either got better or is now tolerating whatever is wrong.

It had nothing to do with you.

You are very rude, and when I arrived at the vets this morning, my kitten got clean bill of health it turned out she had scratched the back of her throat on a fish bone, no lasting damage and I done the right thing, the vet actually commended me on my over night vigil giving her water with a syringe. I used to work at an animal shelter, so am quite capable of looking after a sick animal. So in effect I did do something and the kitten wasn't tolerating anything, she just scoffed her tea on Friday evening

JudyKayTee · Nov 2, 2009, 10:24 AM

Very often when the truth is spoken a person is accused of being rude so I'm not surprised.

Notice you're in the minority here?

JudyKayTee · Nov 2, 2009, 12:20 PM

Very often when the truth is spoken a person is accused of being rude so I'm not surprised.

While it's unfortunate that you feel the way you do about the situation and the advice you've been given no one here is going to retract anything that has been said - if you cannot afford a pet, don't get one.

If you can't afford both pets and children, get rid of one or the other (preferably the pet). If it's a choice between Vet treatment and lunch for your child because you got "one more" pet, then you need to look at your priorities.

Animals suffer, too.

ladyvamp77 · Nov 2, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

Very often when the truth is spoken a person is accused of being rude so I'm not surprised.

While it's unfortunate that you feel the way you do about the situation and the advice you've been given no one here is going to retract anything that has been said - if you cannot afford a pet, don't get one.

If you can't afford both pets and children, get rid of one or the other (preferably the pet). If it's a choice between Vet treatment and lunch for your child because you got "one more" pet, then you need to look at your priorities.

Animals suffer, too.

I can afford my kids and my cats. My kitten was treated by a vet this morning, I just could not afford emergency treatment I did consult the vet on Saturday evening, and followed instructions, I then took her this morning, I do understand where you are coming from. But I personally have gone without food for both my children and my animals as they are most important. My kitten did not suffer and is back to being her normal bouncy self, she is a healthy 5 months old kitten with a bit of a sore throat. Nobody has the right to judge the type of person someone is by a message online. I don't expect anyone to retract and would like to thank you all for your advise. I do understand each of your points of view. I am against animal cruelty and had to make the heartbreaking decision in may to have my 18 year old moggie smudge put to sleep and was devistated but I couldn't see him suffer.

I am a very animal loving, kind person and really didn't expect to be made to feel like an ogre.

Kindest regards Lorrainne

shazamataz · Nov 2, 2009, 05:51 PM

You have to understand some of the questions we get asked on here, people come on and flat out refuse to take their cat/dog/rabbit to the vet simply because they have no money at all.

You did not specify that you had money for a vet today (not an emergency one), you just said that you don't have the money at all, so naturally we have to assume it's one of those situations where you are refusing to get your cat to the vet.

Not being harsh but I would suggest doing a similar thing to what I do and put aside a little money each week (even if it's only $5-$10) for a 'pet fund' this becomes my emergency fund which I only ever touch for vet visit.

morgaine300 · Nov 5, 2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by shazamataz

You did not specify that you had money for a vet today (not an emergency one), you just said that you don't have the money at all, so naturally we have to assume it's one of those situations where you are refusing to get your cat to the vet.

Exactly what I was thinking. You did, in fact, say in your first post:

"I would normally just take her straight to the vets and i know this sounds awful but i haven't got any money."

You said you didn't have any money, and no mention anywhere that you simply couldn't afford the emergency vets, which granted, is much more expensive than just the regular vet clinic. I don't go to the ER either, if I don't have to. I never really considered it an emergency situation -- cats can get sick too and sometimes it goes away and they are fine on their own, and quite often you can wait a day or two and see how things are going, and if they don't get better, then go to the regular vet.

But never once did you say you could get to regular vet when Monday came.

So you're upset with people here over a confusion that you yourself caused.