Lower Abdomen Pain
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AmandaMarie
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Lower Abdomen Pain
I have a large, slightly overwieght, 15 lb tabby she-cat who is 12 years old. Recently she's only been wanting to lay in her bed in the laundry room (she only goes in there when she's not feeling well) and when my dad pressed near her groin area on her right side, as my dad said, "If cats had appendicitis it'd be in that area." He said it felt like it could have been intestinal, but he's not sure. This is the first day she's been feeling like this and we gave her some petromalt thinking that she could be backed up. Is there a need to bring her to the vet do you think?
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You feel she is lethargic, you think she is painful in the abdomen, she is 12 years of age, she is withdrawn....yes, she needs to see a vet, immediately. Never take any chances, when you know or think something is wrong, get to vet immediately! Even if you have an emergency fee, it's worth it to get her diagnosed quickly, and treated immediately. Go NOW please.
..........Traci
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AmandaMarie
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Thanks for the advice...we were wondering if you had any idea what the symptoms might indicate. My thought is she is constipated. Also she has a history of a hip injury that acts up in cold weather, I have palpated her abdomen and felt a possible hard stool, or I suppose worst case, a tumor, if she has not improved by morning, we will definitely give the vet a call.
(that was my dad)
(that was my dad)
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Please, PLEASE take her to the vet immediately. She may have an emergency and is clearly in terrible pain. Only a vet can answer your question after examining her abdomen and other areas. If you were in excruciating pain, wouldn't you go to the ER instead of consulting a message board? Please don't wait, this poor cat is obviously suffering and needs the help of a veterinary surgeon ASAP.
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Repeat, get her to a vet NOW.
Stop palpating her, you could be causing her more pain, and if you use too much pressure, you could rupture something.
Put simply, you KNOW something is wrong, so don't wait, only a vet can determine the cause upon exam and bloodwork. Since she is 12 years old, she needs a full bloodwork profile, this needs to be done for any cat over the age of 7, yearly or twice yearly.
Depending on the nature of the hip injury (what was it?), would depend on whether or not she has constipation issues, arthritis, etc, your vet needs to address that. Xrays would be a good idea. "Acting up in cold weather" isn't normal for a cat, so have your vet address that.
Stop palpating her, you could be causing her more pain, and if you use too much pressure, you could rupture something.
Put simply, you KNOW something is wrong, so don't wait, only a vet can determine the cause upon exam and bloodwork. Since she is 12 years old, she needs a full bloodwork profile, this needs to be done for any cat over the age of 7, yearly or twice yearly.
Depending on the nature of the hip injury (what was it?), would depend on whether or not she has constipation issues, arthritis, etc, your vet needs to address that. Xrays would be a good idea. "Acting up in cold weather" isn't normal for a cat, so have your vet address that.
..........Traci
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AmandaMarie
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When she was young she broke her hip and they put screws in it to heal it, one of the screws wasn't taken out and seems to bother her more in the cold is what he meant by her hip acting up in th cold.
Today she has been much better. She's gone outside twice or more (which is normal for winter for her) and has been hanging out in her usual sleeping spots and not in the laundry room. The tenderness in her back is gone and the tenderness around her abdomen as decreased considerably, though her joints seem to be a little sore still. The lump in her stomach area is smaller and we've been giving her regular doses of hairball medicine and will be putting glucosamine in her food now to help her with joint pain.
Today she has been much better. She's gone outside twice or more (which is normal for winter for her) and has been hanging out in her usual sleeping spots and not in the laundry room. The tenderness in her back is gone and the tenderness around her abdomen as decreased considerably, though her joints seem to be a little sore still. The lump in her stomach area is smaller and we've been giving her regular doses of hairball medicine and will be putting glucosamine in her food now to help her with joint pain.
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She still needs to get to a vet to determine what the lump is...
and please read this link
http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/indooronly.php
and please read this link
http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/indooronly.php
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You first posted on Thursday, it's now Saturday, and you haven't got her to a vet?? We've been trying to tell you, no one can diagnose on the net, NO ONE.
Also, you can't just give her over-the-counter glucosamine and think the problem is going to go away, because it isn't. Most OTC products are worthless, or, contain either too little of the correct combination, or too much, or nothing at all (btw, glucosamine alone is virtually worthless, it should be a product recommended by your vet, that also contains chrondroitin, even then it has to be a product that is trusted, with proven efficacy, which not many are). If your vet felt she should be on a neutraceutical, he would choose an appropriate and safe one, based on exam, testing, and according to her needs. To do this on your own, is asking for trouble.
Again, you need to stop palpating her, not only are you risking causing damage and pain to her, but you don't know what you're palpating or what to look for. Only a vet can determine that through a proper exam. I also strongly advise getting xrays done to determine if there may be arthritis or inflammation present, in which your vet can choose appropriate treatment. The previous injury should have been monitored every year with xrays to determine extent of damage or healing, or any other problems. Orthopedic problems can always develop later with age, especially when a surgical procedure was done. This needs to be monitored frequently!
And again, she needs complete bloodwork to determine vital organ function to ensure that she isn't developing a major health condition. Do NOT assume her current symptoms have to do with her pelvic region, it could be a hidden health condition!!
Get her to a vet immediately (no more waiting, this isn't going to go away on it's own, it could actually be worsening and cats do not always show their pain), and keep her indoors only please!
Also, you can't just give her over-the-counter glucosamine and think the problem is going to go away, because it isn't. Most OTC products are worthless, or, contain either too little of the correct combination, or too much, or nothing at all (btw, glucosamine alone is virtually worthless, it should be a product recommended by your vet, that also contains chrondroitin, even then it has to be a product that is trusted, with proven efficacy, which not many are). If your vet felt she should be on a neutraceutical, he would choose an appropriate and safe one, based on exam, testing, and according to her needs. To do this on your own, is asking for trouble.
Again, you need to stop palpating her, not only are you risking causing damage and pain to her, but you don't know what you're palpating or what to look for. Only a vet can determine that through a proper exam. I also strongly advise getting xrays done to determine if there may be arthritis or inflammation present, in which your vet can choose appropriate treatment. The previous injury should have been monitored every year with xrays to determine extent of damage or healing, or any other problems. Orthopedic problems can always develop later with age, especially when a surgical procedure was done. This needs to be monitored frequently!
And again, she needs complete bloodwork to determine vital organ function to ensure that she isn't developing a major health condition. Do NOT assume her current symptoms have to do with her pelvic region, it could be a hidden health condition!!
Get her to a vet immediately (no more waiting, this isn't going to go away on it's own, it could actually be worsening and cats do not always show their pain), and keep her indoors only please!
..........Traci
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mamabear
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Re: Lower Abdomen Pain
I hate to sound rude call it the staph infection i have with fever or the fact that my Grandmother just died but holy Lord why in the world would jerk around on the computer in a forum and NOT take the cat in!? As a "responsible" pet owner it is YOUR JOB! to take the cat to the vet and get treatment. Just because you think she is feeling better doesnt mean anything. Jeez she's 12 when was the last time she was in for a geriatric check up? I would hope that you care for her better than that to just let her feel pain and "wait it out" just so you don't have to spend the money on a vet bill. YOu never even indicated if you called the vet. Please do you kitty the justice she so deserves and get her to the vet regardless of what you think she is feeling now. Cats mask their problems as well once they have reached a stage in not feeling well.
Please call VET on Sunday and talk to them if not Sunday then MONDAY but dont delay any further. Would you want someone to tell you you couldnt see the dr. "just because".
Good luck with her and I hope she feels better soon.
Please call VET on Sunday and talk to them if not Sunday then MONDAY but dont delay any further. Would you want someone to tell you you couldnt see the dr. "just because".
Good luck with her and I hope she feels better soon.
Almost 7 years in remission from Graves disease and no meds!
Please take your cat to the vet and don't ignore the problem hoping it will go away. The problem won't go away and your poor cat will just suffer more and more. Please do the right thing by taking her to the vet immediately - you are all she has to help with her health issues, don't let her down. If you or a child were suffering and in pain wouldn't you go to the doctor?