My Cat ate an advil liquigel?

Question

Ok so my fiance and I were gone all weekend. we left plenty of food and water for the two cats. when we got home on of the cats puked immediately. I assumed she was excited or had a hairball or something. then before bed she puked 3 more times and was very lethargic. my fiance wanted to take her to the animal hospital but i told her she was over reacting......... cats always puke. well at 4AM the cat puked 5 more times so she made me go with her and take the cat, also at this time she found an advil on the floor that looked like it had been chewed up. well when we got to the vet, they put her on fluids and said there may be some kidney damage. she has to stay there for three days at least and they are charging us $1,600!!!!!!! So first question: anyone have a cat that survived this? second question: Am I a jerk for not listening to my fiance sooner? I feel awful about it.

Answer 1

lol that is the price for about 135 cats lol

Answer 2

Hmmm you should ask the vet the chances of the cat surviving this and if it does survive what kind of life will it have because it may be better to put it down.

Yes, you should have listened to her. You're not a jerk for it because guys are just like that. My boyfriend is the same way and we've had VERY SIMILAR things happen because he thought I was over reacting. Girls have a sense when it comes to our babies (cats, dogs, boyfriends, w/e). Listen to her.

Answer 3

LOL.

Well. I don't mean to laugh, I just have to wonder how often my husband gets on the internet and asks if he's an idiot for half of the c**p he pulls. My husband does this all the time.. "You're over reacting." and sometimes about my health.... And serious things have happened and gone wrong when he did say this so he learned quick.

Yes.. you are a bit of a jerk. But thats okay:). Its allll part of the marriage experience. We aren't born husbands and wives, we learn from eachother how to be one. its good you are learning before you get married. trust your future wife's instincts. We are a lot smarter than you may realize. Great intuition too. so trust her judgment or sit down and logically talk about why you should take the cat to the animal hospital next time, or in similar situations. be reasonable, both of you. and be kind to eachother. you're on the same team. though sometimes it can feel like you are enemies fighting over the same territory, you are on the same team. remember that:) its helped me through a lot.

Now as far as the kitty goes. If they are charging you THAT much they sure as h*ll better be able to keep that cat alive and you let them know that. don't be afraid to say what it. Get a little crazy on them, it always works for me. I always start off serious and somewhat polite.. then bring out the "CRAZY LADY" and they always give me the results i want. AHAHA. Good luck man, and i hope your kitty is okay!

Answer 4

You should have listened to your woman but then again all us gals say that. The ingrediants in advil are toxic to cats and it can kill the cat quickly. Hopefully the vet caught on time and can prevent further kidney damage. The bills for this are always high as it is 24 hour care and it is critical care. They will give cat supportive care and try to flush drugs out of system and do numerous tests. If the damage is extensive the cat may need to be put to sleep or may even need meds rest of life and monitering. Hopefully it is not that bad. Cats do vomit a often due to hairballs and gi upset but the key here was lethargic. I cannot say you are a jerk as I dont know you and would not judge. And calling yourself a jerk is a little harsh. You really did not know or think it was anything bad. If she felt she should have taken cat to vet then she should have just done it. So dont blame just yourself here. These things happen. Just pray that the cat is ok and then be more careful from now on and put all drugs under lockk and key. I know you feel guilty but stay posiitive right now for the cat and your woman. Good luck to you and the kitty.  And yes there are cats and dogs that survive this type of problem. :)