(((((Stewie)))))...hopefully Mari will see this thread!

I am going to crosspost this to a couple of lists, and see what answers I get.

Hugs and prayers for the poor little guy. I hope he can be turned around. It sounds very complicated and he certainly has had the tests I'd have recommended, so you can rule out FeLV, FIV and FIP.

A close examination of the oral cavity of the cat should be done (and probably has) to rule out feline stomatitis, which can cause pain on eating. Since he doesn't eat much and you mentioned gulping, I'd focus on oral cavity and digestive system, with perhaps x-rays to see if there is any kind of tumor, for instance. Exam for for possible causes for dysphasia (difficulty swallowing).

Try purchasing some Feline A/D from the vet. Make a soupy kind of slurry with warm water and feed him that. If he doesn't eat much, try syringe feeding him with the slurry. Pinch up his fur to see if he is dehydrated. If dehydrated he will need some sub-Q fluids.

One of my cats suffered a vestibular problem of no known origin. Vet put him on a "cocktail" of meds (which I think included Baytril) and he cleared up 98% from the falling over/wobbling.

If finances are becoming troublesome for this cat, use credit cards if necessary. Ask relatives for some financial contribution. See if the vet takes Carecredit and apply for that (no finance charges if you follow their rules). There are also some resources online for families needing veterinary financial assistance you can research.

Keep us posted, please.

somebody posted this list awhile back and I saved it so I don't know how current some is but thought maybe one might help

I also signed up for CareCredit and I am really pleased with them.

American Animal Hospital Association, AAHA Helping Pets Fund
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The heartbreak happens all too often, a pet owner is unable to afford treatment and their sick or injured companion animal pays the price. If the owner is elderly, disabled or on a fixed income, the cost of care may be too much of a stretch for their pocketbook. Perhaps they have been victimized by crime, property loss or a job layoff and are experiencing a temporary financial hardship" making it too difficult to afford pet care. And some animals, brought to clinics by Good Samaritans, don't have an owner to pay for treatment. Whatever the situation, the fact remains the same, when sick or injured animals are unable to receive veterinary care, they suffer. Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship.


Angels 4 Animals
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Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial situations. At Angels4Animals we believe that animal owners should not have to say goodbye to the animals that they love. Our work is accomplished in conjunction with veterinary clinics across the country, eager to assist as many animals, and their owners, as possible. Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need.

Care Credit
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A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. "CareCredit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
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"The NEED & The HELP: Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion." The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501©3 organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.


Help-A-Pet
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Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged individuals and children of working parents, pets represent much more than a diversion.


IMOM
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Mission Statement: Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.



The Pet Fund
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The Pet Fund is a registered 501©3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or emergency vet visits. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect urgent medical needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost.


United Animal Nations
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The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.


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The Pet Fund: Link
Cats: Link


DISEASE SPECIFIC:

Diabetic Pet Fund: Link

Special Needs cats: Link

Feline kidney disease: Link

Feline heart and thyroid: Link

Feline neurological disorder: Link



Tails of Hope Foundation, INC. Is a 501 pet charity that helps with vet expenses but also does more! They take in donated Knitted and crocheted items and pet toys that they can make up gift packages to go to owners whose pets are going through things such as cancer treatment. They also provide up to date education on life threatening diseases for pets. People can contact them to sponsor a sick pet or donate or to get help. To learn more check out their site.

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Thanks for that Funifarmgal.
your post wasnt there when i posted.
will check it out.

Good, I will do that.

I just went and looked at him, he is lieing under my bed.
He did a big yawn and then 3 of those big gulp like movements.
If she wasnt closed tomorrow i would probably call her and tell her that maybe we better check that out more thoroughly.
please over look my spelling errors.

should i still try to force him to eat with the syrings if his throat is hurt or bothering him???

He needs water more than food. I would take my time and slowly get abit of water down him. May even feel good on his throat if something's wrong in there. Poor guy!

Did the vet check the throat real well? It really sounds like something is stuck.