my mom thinks somebody abused her or something but if they had hit her so hard in her head that it was swollen wouldnt there be blood?

i think she got into something poisonous or a snake bit her (i think my dog found a snake outside a few nights ago she saw something that made her run and drag me along with the leash)

does anybody have any clue what could have happened to my cat?

  my mom doesnt have the money to take her to a vet i need suggestions

Post edited at 10:03 pm on June 14, 2008 by Taintedcookies

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no. but take her to the vet asap.

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cant my mom doesnt have the money

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ice it  and wait

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how do you ice a cats head?

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Your best bet is to take her to the vet.  They will most likely just give her an antihistamine shot and then give you some pills to give her.

"In cats, diphenhydramine is dosed at 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1 mg/kg) PO every 12 hours but it has a bitter taste. "

PO means "by mouth".  You really shouldnt give your cat benadryl without asking your vet about it first, BUT if your cat is not able to breath due to her throat or nares swelling, you could use it in a pinch.  

It also says that the benadryl can cause profuse drooling, so if you do give it, dont freak out over some drooling.  

again, you really should call your vet first.

Post edited at 10:14 pm on June 14, 2008 by breakapart

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found this on benadryl-

"In cats, diphenhydramine is dosed at 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1 mg/kg) PO every 12 hours but it has a bitter taste. "

 
PO means "by mouth".  You really shouldnt give your cat benadryl without asking your vet about it first, BUT if your cat is not able to breath due to her throat or nares swelling, you could use it in a pinch.  

It also says that the benadryl can cause profuse drooling, so if you do give it, dont freak out over some drooling.  

 
again, you really should call your vet first.

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im going to call a vet on monday.. she can breathe fine though shes curled up right now sleeping. last night she couldnt breathe too well from what my brother said she kept going limp in his arms but today shes been walking around and rubbing on me and ive been watching her a lot she seems fine.

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