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| A long time ago I came across a great form to provide to your vet. I used it on the old Cat Fancy board. Too many times we are taking sick cats to the vet and we are upset and we can forget to provide important details to the vet. I would GREATLY APPRECIATE if everyone would provide some feedback so we could turn this form into a really good form for our Cat Channel members to use when they take sick animals to the vets.
CAT CHANNEL SICK CAT VET INFO FORM
YOUR CAT'S NAME:
YOUR CAT'S BIRTHDATE/PRESENT AGE:
MALE/FEMALE
NEUTERED/SPAYED AND WHEN?
AREAS WHERE CAT IS KEPT (PARTICULARLY IF YOU TRAVEL WITH YOUR PET) On a ranch, on a farm, in a barm, swamp area Is your cat strictly indoors or outdoors? When was your cat's last vet visit and for what?
Has your cat been vaccinated for FIV and FeLV and when?
What situations apply to your cat and check all that do apply: Has been outside unsupervised ___ Was exposed to a cat with unknown FIV/FeLV status ___ Was in a fight with another cat ___ Lives in a household/apartment/roomates with other cats of unknown FIV/FeLV status ___ Lives in a household/apartment/roomates with a recently adopted cat ___ Was a stray or obtained from a shelter: ____ Any weight Loss ____ Not eating or decreased appetite ____ Not groming or decreased grooming ___ Decreased energy or general weakness ___ Vomiting ____ Diarrhea ____ Urinating _____ Swollen or red gums ___ Pale gums ___ Mouth sores ___ Enlarged sides of neck (lymph nodes)___ Abscesses in mouth or elsewhere ____ Bladder Infections ______ C ystitis ________Eye discharge or pus ____ Excessive meowing _____ Hiding away and not coming out to eat or drink ____ What medications does your cat take _______ Current and Past Medication Conditoins and Dates _____
Cats, as a class, have never completely got over the snootiness caused by the fact that in ancient Egypt they were worshipped as gods. P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975)
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| RagdollMom, I think this sick cat vet form is great. It covers a lot of things that are useful for the vet.
CarolynE
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This form is great. I have taken my older cat, Midnight, to the vet after a cat fight and have been too upset to think. Filling out most of the form before it is needed would be a good idea.
beahaven, Midnight and Kitty Kitty, and Shadow
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| Beahaven, Yes the form probably should be filled out in advance. How is Midnight doing now after his cat fight? Is he ok? Please let us know. Also welcome to the CatChannel boards. We are glad to have you here.
CarolynE
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| I think that this is a great form especially if you are travelling with your pet and you need to take your cat to a vet other than your own. I think you should add "Past and Current Medical Conditions with dates". A lot of times people have to take their cat to the vet and are so concerned and focused on the issue at hand they forget some of this important information.
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Trish, that's a good idea and I'll put it on there tomorrow.
Cats, as a class, have never completely got over the snootiness caused by the fact that in ancient Egypt they were worshipped as gods. P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975)
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I think this form is very helpful, the only thing to add is if the cat has any history of seizures or painfull area's to touch or any weird behavior. I think this form is a great idea and very important! thanks for thinking about it.
Hi, i am a vet tech studient from national american university in RC, SD. I am also a proud mommy of a beautiful, long haird tuxedo cat named sage. She is a spayed and declawed female with history of abuse(inflicted apon her) and at times she is quite anti social and aggressive. But i love her cause she has a survivor spirit that inspires me as well. I am looking forward to sharing stories and tips with everyone in this community.
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| Thanks Ragdoll Mom!!! I used this form when I took Tina to the vet a few months ago for her first visit since her adoption. My vet was impressed and put it in her file! Rachel
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