vet

[ganlc]

if you can't afford to take your pet to the vet is there any other subsitute to getting it the right health attention it needs?

[kags]

If you are receiving housing benefit or council tax benefit, the PDSA will provide free care for your pet. Other than that, if you have a university or college nearby which offers a vetinary science or animal care course, you could check to see if they offer a subsidised service - not likely to be very handy in an emergency though.

[jills]

ganic...please get those cats and kittens to a vet as soon as you can.

[Moonhead]

I'm sorry Ganic, but I have to say, I think if you cant afford to give your pets the medical treatment they need, then you really shouldnt keep them at all. I'm sorry that's harsh, and I'm sure you love them, but it really would be best.

[cobweb]

I urge you to get any of the kittens/cats showing symptoms to the vet as cat flu is a killer..particulary for young kittens.It can also leave cats many after effects ie blindness if not treated promptly. It is also very contageous so you will probably have to then treat all of your cats to avoid cross/re-infection.I'm with Moonhead in thinking that maybe you should look at finding them other homes possibly via the PDSA?...once they are fit and well. If the vet confirms that it is cat flu then you should also tell the people who gave the other 3 kittens a home too as they may require treatment or infect other cats in their new homes. Sorry if this posting has been a bit doomladen but their welfare and survival is in your hands so please heed all the advice you've been given.

[smudge]

I agree with Moonhead. The times I've heard people pleading 'poverty' when they keep pets, can afford to smoke & drink, etc. We shouldn't be too harsh tho' as the person who cannot afford vet bills, may have been a worker all their lives, but have hit hard times. The RSPCA might be able to assist. Good luck.

[smudge]

P.S. I've just read that your two cats have had 11 kittens between them. Why did you buy/take on the cats in the first place, especially if you had no intentions of getting them speyed/spayed?

[vittoria]

In case it helps with the telephone directory, PDSA stands for People's Dispensary for Sick Animals.

[ganlc]

thanks for your comments and suggestions guys, i really do appreciate it.