Urgent Help Needed!

Amber · 15-07-2007, 02:39 PM

I have just come to sit down on my PC, and Amber was laying on the chair (as usual) so I sat down just in front of her. Unusually she hissed at me and jumped straight off - then layed down on the floor. Seemed a bit strange to me but I didn't think too much of it.

Then my cousin came upstairs (who granted Amber hardly knows) and crouched down in the doorway, about 3 foot from Amber, and Amber hissed at her which again is unlike her.

She then got up, moved a few feet away and layed down on her side, by which time I was worried. When I had a look her membranes are pale, I couldn't take her temp as my thermometer is at work and she won't keep still enough to let me measure heart/breathing rates.

Do you think I should get her to a vet right away? I'm thinking I should but just thought I would ask!

Mags · 15-07-2007, 02:45 PM

Could you see any physical injury with Amber .......did she appear alright when she moved?
Has she eaten today?
Has she been in her litter tray?
Was she alright this morning?

Sorry there's so many questions, it just gives us an idea on her condition

Amber · 15-07-2007, 02:46 PM

I couldn't see anything physically wrong with her, she's walking fine and eating normally.
I can't really tell how her motions are as she never uses her litter tray despite it being there, she always chooses to go outside.
She seemed fine this morning, it's just in the past 45 mins or so I've noticed she's not been quite right.

Mags · 15-07-2007, 02:56 PM

Could she have been sound asleep when you sat on the chair with her and the suddeness frightened her?

Maybe wait an hour and see what she is like then.......if she is the same, just lying in the same place and feeling/looking miserable, then I think a call to the vet for advice might be necessary....

I hope she is ok, please keep us updated on her...

mable1718 · 15-07-2007, 02:58 PM

i hope she is ok amber

Amber · 15-07-2007, 02:59 PM

ok Mags thanks for the advice

I'm such a worrier when it comes to my baby! I'll see how she is in a little while

alexgirl73 · 15-07-2007, 03:14 PM

I think you've had the best advice possible from Mags there, just hope she's ok and please let us know how she is later.

Fran · 15-07-2007, 05:31 PM

I too think Mags has offered excellent advice, please let us know how she is

Kazz · 15-07-2007, 05:48 PM

Go with your gut feeling if YOU think something is not right then act on it.

Amber · 15-07-2007, 06:51 PM

Hi guys, well she seems a little brighter now although still not quite herself. I can't put my finger on it but theres something just not quite right.

Her gum colour is better although not perfect so I will be taking her up to the vets. I am going to give my own vet a call, and ask whether they want to see her tomorrow, or if I should take her to the emergency vet tonight.

Thanks again for the advice offered guys

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