My cat is panting and drooling again. What if I can't afford the vet?

Oh no, poor Ezra! It sounds like this food has made him sick, and it may be causing a toxic reaction. It's not normal at all for a cat to pant, and he really does need veterinary attention now. There's nothing you can do at home for him. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford an ER visit, and I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.
 God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.
 The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.
 Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. I hope this was helpful and one of my resources helps you afford the vet. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Open mouth breathing is a sign of respiratory distress in cats, and is a medical emergency. Kenway needs to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Have your friend check out these resources, and have him take the kitten into a vet now.

Poor Precious! It sounds like she's quite sick. Open-mouth breathing or "panting" in cats is not normal, and usually indicates a serious breathing problem or some type of severe stress. Acting lethargic and not eating are very vague symptoms that could be caused by almost any kind of illness, so it's hard to say what might be going on without being able to examine her and run some tests. It does sound like this may be a life-threatening problem, so I would recommend taking her to the vet today to be seen. If your regular veterinarian doesn't have Saturday hours, I would take her to your nearest emergency clinic. The vet there can do blood work, x-rays, or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.

Oh dear, poor Chief! It sounds as though he has some serious issues with his mouth. Mucus discharge and bleeding from the mouth can be caused by severe gingivitis, stomatitis, a tooth root abscess, oral masses, foreign material lodged in the mouth, among other issues. I can understand your financial concerns, but Chief really needs veterinary attention fairly urgently. These types of changes in the mouth can be quite painful, and cats may display signs of pain by pawing at their mouth, eating less, picking up food and dropping it, and drooling. Do not give him any over the counter pain medications, as none are safe for cats. Fortunately, there are many available resources to help both with financing options for veterinary care and for providing financial assistance for veterinary care in sick pets: • Care Credit ( https://www.carecredit.com ) is a healthcare credit card accepted by many veterinarians. • Red Rover ( https://redrover.org ) provides some grants for pets experiencing urgent medical problems and for families experiencing domestic violence. • The Humane Society ( http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 ) has a fairly comprehensive list of other non-profit organizations able to provide financial assistance for veterinary care, organized by state. • The Pet Fund ( http://www.thepetfund.com ) is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for some veterinary care. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Chief!

This does appear to be a normal reaction to oral medication. Cats really do not like the taste of the medication and tend to drool and hold their mouth open. If this was to happen 20 minutes, or more after you gave the medication, then I'd be concerned that it is an adverse reaction to the medication. In that case, it would be best to contact your veterinarian. If the medication appears to be stressing her out so much that she is having labored breathing, then it may be worthwhile to change the way it is delivered. Your veterinarian can advise more about this. It would be good to take a video of what you are seeing after giving the medication. You can show this to your vet and they can help determine how serious this is. I hope that helps and Sofi gets better soon.

You need to find someone to take you into a vet now with Lucy, and see if you can borrow money. She sounds extremely sick, and leaving her in this condition would be cruel to her. Please find a way to get her into a vet right away.

Poor Pooter! There are a couple of things that can be wrong with him. It is concerning that he becomes stressed out easily and starts open mouth breathing. It is not normal for a cat to open mouth breathe, and it can be a sign of respiratory distress. Because Pooter was bit by another animal, he could have been infected by a disease from that animal. Given the open mouth breathing, it is best that he is seen by a vet, as it's not possible to recommend a treatment without knowing the cause of the symptoms. In addition, breathing problems can be quite serious, and it's important to have the diagnosed and treated. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com