MC with post natal depression?

This might seem an odd question, but has anyone had any experience of a cat with what can only be described as possible post natal depression? One of my maine coons lost her kittens due to complications and since returning from the vets a few weeks ago without any babies with her she seems quite odd. At first she seemed to look around the house calling for them, but after she had stopped doing this she seemed to just keep sleeping in her cage that we had put out for her to recover in. Now a few weeks have passed and she appears to be getting worse because she has lost her appetite and even though I try to tempt her with her favourites, she is not interested. Wanted some advice before I took her to the vets and they charged me for unecessary treatment if there was a simple answer.

Thankyou :sad2:

Is there any chance she could have an infection? That could be causing all of the symptoms that you are describing. I guess depression could be a possibility but for it to be carrying on this long would be a concern.

I would definately get medical complications ruled out first and then there are some homeopathic remedies that could possibly help but I would need to dig out my remedies book first! Will message you later with the details if that helps.

Keep us posted on how she gets on.

Louise

Hi Louise
Thankyou for replying :smile:
Since I last posted I have spoken to the vet as was getting concerned, and she has said for me to take Bear in today to see what is happening. She has an appointment at 5.20pm so I will know a little bit more after that hopefully.
The remedies book sounds very good too.

Thanks again, will keep you updated

Jo x

I will dig it out later and let you know what it says. I have never had a problem with my girls except for our January litter when we lost 3 because they were premature and Star was getting very upset when she knew they were fading. She had the others to occupy her though so I think that helped.

Let me know how you get on at the vet

Louise

Well, we have returned from the vet together, which is something! I wasn't sure whether Bear was going to be kept in overnight, but at the moment the vet is happy for her to come home. She gave Bear some antibiotic injections and pain relief just incase, and also took some blood to be tested and we will get the results tomorrow. I still can't get her to eat anything -even treats like prawns, tuna or her fave felix :sad2:

Sorry to hear about your January litter. I think it is so sad when something like that happens.

I will be keeping an eye on Bear until her appointment tomorrow, and I will let you know the outcome.

Jo x

Poor Bear and poor you. It is so hard when something is wrong and they can't tell us. Hopefully if it is an infection then it will clear up quickly and she will be back to normal within a couple of days. At least you will get the blood tests back quickly though so you know more about what you are dealing with. With regards to her feeding, have you tried her on some raw? Maybe a bit of beef steak chopped up or some lamb heart? Most cats go mad for it and it is really, really good for them too.

With our January litter it was heartbreaking but we were very lucky to get 3 beautiful kittens that made it through and one of them has stayed here with us as a future breeding girl.

No matter what any breeder says, it never gets easier when you lose a kitten and you never learn to accept it either...

Hope Bear improves overnight and hopefully hear some good news tomorrow.

Louise x

Oh Jo, hope Bear is ok, and that the results come back ok tomorrow, but I'm sure the vet wouldn't have sent her home if he was really worried about her. Please let us know tomorrow how she is and until then big hugs from me and Harry x

Louise, i didn't know about Star's loss, that must have been awful for you all. I don't think that anyone can get used to losing little ones. Pleased though that the three others are doing well. x

It must be sad to lose kittens....

Hugs to you both and hopefully Bear pulls through happily!

HI Jo

If you go onto this website Holistic Pet Supplies - Complementary Remedies for Dogs, Cats & Horses you can go to their cat section and look at all the different holistic remedies on there. If you look at the emotions bit I am sure you will be able to pick something up. Maybe something like bachs rescue remedy would be good if she has been through the trauma of losing babies and then a possible infection...could just help to perk her up a little

Hope the results have come back OK today

Louise x

Fingers crossed for you she perks up and back to her usual self soon - so sad

Hi Everyone.

Thankyou so much for your kind messages of support, it means a lot.

Earlier on this morning I had to rush Bear back to the veterinary hospital as she collapsed when we tried to get her to walk. No matter how many times we tried to get her on her feet she just kept falling back down. This is all after last night being told that she would perk up once given the antibiotics.

I was told to expect a phone call a few hours after she had been admitted, and true to their word I received the dreaded phonecall. She has acute kidney failure and is not likely to make it through the night tonight and as I type now have just had another phone call to update me and confirm she is not responding to treatment.

I can't stop crying stupidly, yet somehow me posting this feels right as you have all been great in the short space of time that I have been on the forum.

Regards
Jo x

I'm so sorry to hear that, poor you and poor Bear. My thoughts are with you.

Oh Jo I'm so sorry - I can't imagine how you must be feeling now.

Do they know what has caused it at all? Not that it makes it any better but at least you will know.

Poor little thing - fingers crossed for some good news xx

I would like to add my luv & best wishes to you at this hard time & hope like everyone else that Bear responds to treatment ,two of my boys Merl & Shims have had a quiet moment with me to send out the vibes,we are praying for you both x

Not what I wanted to read when I logged on here Jo. I am so sorry, I wish I knew what to say to you. You know we can all fully understand what you are going through and it's the worst thing ever, but you have all our support if you need anything. In the meantime, love to you both. Alison & Harry xx

Oh Jo I'm so sorry.... Hugs to you all!

Hi Everyone
Thankyou so much for sending us your best wishes.

It is with a heavy heart that I am posting this morning, because I am about to make a horrible journey to say my last goodbyes to Bear before she goes to cross the rainbow bridge. She deterioated in the night so now it is the kindest thing to do, to stop her suffering.

I cannot stop crying and it hurts so much. I know I will get over it eventually, but the next few days are going to be hard.

Thankyou all again. I hope my next post will be of a happier topic.

Jo x

Hi Jo

I am so sorry to hear that there is nothing more than can do for Bear. You must be absolutely heartbroken but at least you can go and say goodbye to her and know that at least she won't be suffering any more.

Sending huge hugs to you all

Louise x

Hi Jo,so sorry to read about Bear,tears are being shed for you all at this very sad time,it is just so lovely that you will be able to be with her at the end & I think it is the one great compliment we can give our trusted & loved friend.Rest assured you know there will be a lot of people out here thinking of you in the days to come.
Sleep well little one & enjoy pain free fun over at Rainbow Bridge.

Jackie x

So sorry to read your news. I had a tear in my eye when I read it

RIP Bear
FInd Bit and Tash up there - they will play with you

Heather

Oh dear, such a hard thing to face but it's only you that suffers and that's what you have to remember. Bear will be at peace now. So so sorry for your loss.

Hi Jo, really don't know what to say that hasn't been said before, so sorry, but glad Bear is now at peace. x

Jo - so sorry to hear of your loss. It is a difficult time. As time progresses, the painful memories you're now experiencing will be replaced with fonder times and memories of happy moments with bear.

Jo, my heart goes out to you - my husband and I know only too well how hard this is, having lost Alice ourselves so recently. It is a small comfort that Bear is out of pain, I know. Eventually you will be able to smile but for now, just let the tears come, honey.

Sending you comforting hugs and thoughts.

So sorry to hear your news Jo, nothing more can be said that others haven't already said but you know all our thoughts are with you at this sad time . Hazel xx