Hello everyone, I need help with one of my cats who is very sick. I am posting my problem on many of the online message boards, hoping for a little help by tonight! All the vets are closed today (Thanksgiving).
My one year old neutered male cat (Tjenda is his name) suddenly became ill this morning. He doesn't want to move, drink, or eat and he is wheezing and seems to be choking on something in his throat. However, I know there is nothing stuck in his throat - the problem seems to be in his lungs. His neck (the area between his chin and chest) is extremely swollen and the swelling spreads, although not as intense, to his shoulders and almost to his back and stomach. The strange thing, though, is that the swelling seems to be from air bubbles! When I touch the swelling, it sounds like there are soapy bubbles popping under his skin.
My sister, an RN, thinks that there might actually be pockets of air under his skin, possibly due to a punctured or infected lung that is leaking oxygen out into his body. If anyone knows anything to help me, please respond to this post AND e-mail me! Any response would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,
kati
