Sally,
I know too well what you mean about that knot in your gut; that is exactly how I get when there is any deviation from the norm.
Carolina got the usual vaccines for the kitty diseases and also rabies. She has not reacted before, but she has not had any vaccination for over 3 years. She is not Felv+, last tested over 3 years ago.
She threw up a hairball last night and a bit more bile. She seems okay otherwise.
Thanks for answering.
Sharon
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Dear Sharon:
Don't panic. This could just be a reaction to something Carolina ate, or it
could just be a further vaccine-related reaction. What vaccine was she given?
Is Carolina running a temp? If there are any health food stores in your
area, you could try getting some Thuja, dissolve a pellet in a small amount of
water and syringe it in the corner of her mouth. If she is still trying to
clear any toxicity from her body related to the vaccine, this might help and it
won't hurt.
If she continues to vomit, or is running a significant fever, refuses to eat
and becomes depressed or lethargic then it would be wise to consult with a
vet. Sometimes cats will vomit small amounts of fluid/food in trying to get rid
of hair balls as well. The fact these symptoms have appeared so soon after
being vaccinated does tend to make one suspect it is a reaction to the vaccine.
Had Carolina ever been given this particular vaccine previously? Has she had
vaccines in the past and reacted? ...or not? Is she FeLV+? I would not risk
giving any vaccines to an FeLV+ cat...such a stress to the immune system has
been known to trigger a latent infection into an active one.
I hope it may prove to be a minor gastric upset. If she tried to eat some
plant matter this could be the reason, or an indication she was seeking relief
from something irritating her gut. I don't know if baby's breath is toxic to
cats or not.
It must be a difficult time for you being still emotionally traumatized from
the loss of your mom and afraid that the other shoe will drop and something
may happen to other loved ones. I wish I could think of some words that could
ease your anxiety. Since I became involved with FeLV+ kittys and lost my first
two precious angels, every time one of the furkids sneezes or their appetite
is off a bit, I get this big knot in my gut and a feeling of dread, wondering
if someone is going to crash. And even before that, after any sort of a
crisis or when things weren't going smoothly, I would sometimes wake up and wonder
what will go wrong TODAY? It isn't easy, but try to think calming, positive
thoughts, especially where Carolina is concerned. We can surround ourselves
with so much negative energy it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Try to
imagine your mom's spirit being there with you to give you strength and try not
to imagine the worst happening. Try to think of Carolina as strong and
completely well. Hopefully she will pick up on your thoughts and that will help
her get through this crisis, whatever it is.
Keeping you and Carolina in my thoughts and prayers...
Sally in San Jose
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