Hi Giselle, I would take the kitty in. It probably isn't panleuk if she has been vaccinated - but if she hasn't - she would need immediate and aggressive treatment in order to live. It isn't really something you can treat at home.
Taking her in would also make you feel better.:) On 8/8/07, wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Giselle, > > Welcome to our group! > > Like you, I read on the Internet that clear vomit is a symptom of > panleukopenia, which can last in an environment at room temperature for a > year! > > http://www.marvistavet.com/html/feline_distemper.html > > Is your kitty vaccinated for this disease? If not, I would take her in asap, > just in case. Is she having diarrhea? I don't want to scare you, but > because of the situation you described (new home with cats) and the fact that > you just moved and your kitty is FeLV+, I would go ahead and take her in just > to be safe. Please keep us posted on her progress Giselle. Prayers going > out that this is nothing. > > :) > Wendy > > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change > the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: G D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:37:02 PM > Subject: Clear vomit in new home > > > Hi everyone, 8 days ago I moved with my felv+ cat Pixie into a new house > across town. Pixie seems to be adjusting well to her new environment (and > hasn't peed anywhere inappropriate so far, as she did at our old apt. while > we were packing up). She is, however, vomiting clear liquid (sometimes with > tiny yellow bits in it, maybe mucus?) every couple days, including last > night and this morning. I've also noticed her hiccuping occasionally in her > sleep. > > A brief Google search has me freaked out about feline distemper and/or this > being the beginning of the end for my precious Pixie (who is about 2.5 y/o). > She's still eating and drinking normally, although I wasn't adding L-lysine > to her wet food as I normally do, just for the last few days while > unpacking, and I gave her Rescue Remedy on move day and following day only. > And she actually seems to be enjoying the new house (great views of a canal > with ducks, trees with birds) and her energy level is normal. She's also > sniffing every nook and cranny in this place with enthusiasm. I've got a > Feliway (Comfort Zone) diffuser plugged in too. > > At first I thought she was just vomiting up Rescue Remedy (if that's even > normal...). Do you think her immune system was compromised by the move (and > the fact I wasn't giving her L-lysine)? Two indoor-outdoor cats lived in > this house until a couple weeks ago, and a neighbor's cat frequently appears > on the 2nd floor back terrace and it seems he left a turd there (either him > or one of the two previous cats). Pixie never goes out there but is allowed > to walk a few feet into the back garden when I'm out there. Is it possible > she's picked up a virus or bacterial infection left by these previous cats > or is breathing too much dust? Does she need to go to the vet? > > Thanks! Any advice is certainly appreciated! > Giselle > > _________________________________________________________________ > Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare predictions on MSN Travel. > http://travel.msn.com/Articles/aboutfarecast.aspx&ocid=T001MSN25A07001 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ > > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
