What is the procedure with emergency vets? Willow feeling a lot better with pics

[maryas]

 

Love you lots Willow and want to see you enjoyng the sunshine that is still yet to come.

Mary xx

[Mark]

She is on the mend although seems really drowsy. I phoned the vet today to ask if it is the Fortekor but he said so. I asked if it was because of the CRF - he said could be but bring her in if she dosn't perk up. She has perked up during the day so fingers crossed......

Pics taken yesterday

I do wipe her eyes but they run constantly 

Note 2nd from bottom pic where she was tattooed in France (They tatooed numbers on cats until recently instead of chips)

[Mark]

Had to make a jugement call this morning. She wasn't too bright but had been peeing etc. I was back for revision lectures (and tomorrow  ) but OH said maybe I should stay and keep an eye. It was a hard choice but the lectures were really important and I knew I would be back by mid PM. As it turned out, she was tearing round the house like the old Willow and has decided to join us back in the main living room in the basement  . There is is a Den/Study attached and she has been living in there for the last week - so all good signs 

[alisonandarchie]

Good to hear Willow is a bit better

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

I'm glad she seems better today 

[Mark]

I have never seen foxes here although I suppose they get around anywhere. I remember we always had them in London (Islington) but never seen one here in over 4 years.

[pappilon]

Glad Willow is feeling better and eating.
Do you get foxes in your garden, they can leave a very strong smell which some times upset cats 

[Mark]

She seems a lot better today and is eating well etc. All except when I heard her screaming like never before about 10 minutes ago. I ran to the back door where she was and it seems she was having a fight with the flap. I went straight out but there was no sign of another cat. She was sniffing the wall this morning so I am beginning to wonder if a Tom is the cause of her stress. I saw a neighbour's cat spraying in the garden last week.

[Judecat (Paula)]

All the vets is Worthing seem to be connected to the Animal Hospital, although they only have a skeleton staff out of hours, they are really good and efficient.

I hope that Willow is better.

[Millys Mum]

Its good shes eating and seems comfy in bed 


Vets now here sound well staffed  :shocked:have always been 2-3 vets on when iv had to go, the phone is answered by a human too 

[maryas]

James seems to know what he's talking about Mark but I bet you are still worried sick aren't you love? 

Hope Willow is still in the sunshine - it will be going soon so you will have to give lots of cuddles.

  to you both.

Mary

[Bazsmum]

Ah glad the response was a positive one and happy to hear she is now sleeping it off! Hope she keep's improving! 

[Mark]

James just called back. He said given that it is a stress related condition, the worst thing I can do right now is bundle her into a cage and dump her at a vets. He said just make sure she is drinking and eating and try to keep her calm (She is asleep in a chill cat donut with the sun shining through the window right now)
I said it seemed at odds that she was in a lot of pain but will start eating again. He said that is because she isn't in a lot of pain. It is more like a mild burning sensation - not pleasant but not unbearable. He also said passing mucous is good because it means that she isn't getting blocked. He said it is more of an issue with boys as they have a narrow urethra but rarely dangerous with females as theirs are wider. He said it could still be an episode that will pass but if she is still like it in the morning, it is worth risking stress vs need and to take her in then.

[Bazsmum]

I would ring them back Mark just to be on the safe side....I know there will be other emergencies for them to attend to but that dos'nt help when you are worried....Sounding like her body is trying to get shot of something!  

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

With mine, it goes through to a call centre out of hours.  They take details and phone number and the vet then rings me back.  I guess it will vary from practice to practice.  I would assume with an answer phone, the vet will pick up the messages and get back to you.  Only problem with that is if the vet is with another pet, s/he will not be able to ring you back immediately.  I doubt there will be more than one vet on call.

[Canterbury_cats (Sharon)]

AH vets are very good at getting back to you... Dont worry maybe they are seeing another patient. There is only one vet and nurse on out of hours. Give it another 20 minutes or so and ring again..

[Mark]

Willow started squatting again yesterday morning but stopped again and was eating fine etc. In the last hour, she has been squatting in areas for ages and passing more mucous. She has also thrown up lots of water. I phoned the emergency vet and got a voicemail saying leave a message - that was about 20 minutes ago. Is that normal, or should I expect someone to speak to me immediately. She is curled up in her bed now but I am worried about her.

One of the main reasons I use this vet is because they have their own emergency cover.