Frantic

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Since yesterday, Frodo has been in bad pain. He has some kind of urinary blockage, and it's now bad enough that I can feel it as a lump in his belly. He screams every now and then, doesn't want me to pick him up, and I don't know what to do. He goes to the litterbox now and then, but can't pee.

I'm desperate. I only have a little money, so I could take him to see the vet to take a look at him, but I don't have the money to get him taken care of. I've tried looking online, but the only thing I can find is things like help with spay/neuter and such. I've tried calling the local vets, but none of them offer assistance, they're all "you have to find the help yourself". Meanwhile, Frodo is growling and yelling and I'm sitting here crying, trying to find a way.

I didn't think it would hurt this much.

Still crazed...

...but so grateful for the offered help! I'm taking Frodo to a lower-cost vet this afternoon. I've gotten offers of help from a few of you, and am so grateful SO SO GRATEFUL. I'll know later today how much money this will involve, but I hope it won't be too much. If those of you offering would PM me your contact numbers, I can take them with me to the vet so they can make calls to you, and we can spread the damage.

I wish I could pay you guys back for all the help you've given me over the years. Please know that I'm forever grateful for your kindness and generosity.

And if any of you would like some TRULY KILLER COOKIES mailed out to you, just zip me your address. I will be more than happy to ply you with treats! (Seriously, I make some damn fine cookies - I have it on highest authority.)


BIGGEST BIGLY HUGS! YUUUUUGE HUGS! THESE HUGS ARE SO HUGE, YOU JUST WON'T BELIEVE HOW HUGELY, BIGLY HUGE THEY ARE!!!11!!!

Update

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Still haven't gotten to the vet, because I have no way to get around other than the bus, and after the last couple of times being REFUSED entry onto the bus because I had a handcart, I'm not up for trying again just to be stranded in the fucking heat with a sick cat and no way to the vet or home. Hoping I can get a ride from family once they're home.

I'll be setting up a GoFundMe page as soon as I get an estimate from the doctor. (And if it's necessary.) Again, thanks to everyone, and I will keep posting to let people know what happens.

Frodo has stopped crying. He's also stopped moving around, and can't jump anymore. I'm really scared I''ll lose him before I can get him to the doctor.

Update, Jr.

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Okay, I'm FINALLY home. Frodo is at the vet's, and will be there until Saturday. It was as I thought, and they'll be catheterizing him and trying to clean him out. I'm worried about whether it's just crystallization, which can be cleaned, or stones, which will require surgery. That would be more expensive, argh, and I don't want to drain anyone's finances with this. absynthe77 was incredible kind, telling me to put it all on his credit card and we would deal with the money later. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm always bowled over by how wonderful people can be, people you don't know and have never met. (Or even heard of - I don't think you've ever commented on my LJ before!) HUGE HUGS.

I'm gonna PM all of you that offered help so we can co-ordinate. So many thanks and THAT OFFER OF COOKIES IS TOTALLY OPEN. Seriously, you will love my treats. :)

UPDATE THE THIRD: Just spoke to the vet's office. Frodo's okay, they've got him catheterized, and will be in touch tomorrow to let me know how he's doing. They don't have an answer about whether he has stones that would need surgery, but it looks like he's okay for now. CRYING FROM RELIEF GUYS.