Time is of the essence here, she's not getting enough oxygen if she's turning
blue so brain damage is a real possibility. Feral (and if she was born feral
from feral mom but you took her in before she was 4 months, even if she didn't
tame she's still less feral than a true feral, I know I've 5 of those)or not bd
will happen, specially at 13 yrs old. I had both a housecat and a feral die in
a week with that condition b/c we couldn't reverse the pneumonitis quick
enough, the feral was FeLV+ but the tame was just fine and she was abt 12.
Fluid in the lungs is just not uncofortable, it is very painful as she
struggles to breath, I know the last kitten I had that got pneumonia moaned
with every breath. The other cats were semi conscious so don't think they felt
much.
My point is that stress here can't make much difference in outcome..you'll do
whats best for her but don't let her suffer
Marta
http://homelessnomore.webs.com/
From: GRAS <g...@optonline.net>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2012 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Off topic but if anyone can help with info? fluid in
lungs
My vet is and his assistant have become expert in dealing with feral cats by
using towels/blankets to wrap and rewrap as needed for examinations. I have
also learned this in dealing with feral cats. You could also get some Bach
Flower Remedy – RESCUE, use it in the cat‘s water, you can put it onto the
cat’s gums, or even on the skin inside the ear or on the forehead….every little
bit helps. Use some Feliway spray inside the carrier (one spray of it about
one hour before using the carrier (it’s quite potent) – all that should calm
the cat.
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 6:19 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Off topic but if anyone can help with info? fluid in
lungs
Talk to a holist vet (MHO). Kitty and Dixie, feral similar to yours, did
wonderfully with the care of both a holistic vet and a regular vet. I know, I
am blessed to have both and they respect each other. Also, if possible, find
another regular vet. Killing a cat without symptoms and true pain (not
discomfort) is beyond me. I have dealt with ferals a really long time. In
fact, every cat who has moved into my home or chosen to live where I can
provide some comforts (food, outdoor shelter) has been feral. They are the
smartest of the smart (again MHO) and will let you know exactly what they want.
On Mar 3, 2012, at 5:09 PM, dppl dppl wrote:
Melinda, thanks for taking the time to respond so quickly.
My fear is, if this vet didn't want to draw blood since she
said cat's gums started turning blue, how will she
endure further testing? How much stress
should I put her through? She was born to a feral cat, I have had her over
13 years she is tame for me, but freaks out when i try to put her in carrier .
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