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1566633 tn?1295341269

My sister's cat

My sister have 5 cats. They were all doing well for the past 5 months. Unfortunately, 3 of them started to show signs of sickness that started last December 2010. I can say that they weren't improving ever since. We haven't done any intervention yet because we thought it they can recover easily. I am starting to get worried and I don't have any idea what causes this. I want to help them but I don't have enough resources to do this.

These are the obvious signs:
-unsteady gait, he keeps falling and leans on the wall.
-vomiting, maybe at about 3 tablespoons

They also have history of worms. One of them vomited with worms once. But, that never happened since then.

Please feel free to ask me that will help you in helping this cat. Thank you.
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Blood and urine tests along with an exam performed by your vet will help to reveal the actual cat health problem. Dehydration results from vomiting and anemia may result from worms. Young kittens can not tolerate severe fluid loss which eventually if not treated can be fatal
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM
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1566633 tn?1295341269
Thank you, doctor for taking time in answering my question.

The cats are always given supply of fresh water. I wish I could take them to the veterinary clinic for check-up but I don't have enough resources to do that.

As I search the internet for possible diseases that may show unsteady gait, I run through labyrinthitis. I gave them amoxicillin. I am planning to give it for 5 days. I just hope this will work.
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