My precious Hunter passed away late night on May 12. It was
day 31 since his Convenia shot. He had a bad reaction to this antibiotic and
suffered terribly for one full month. It was not even necessary for him to get
the shot because amoxicillin was working fine with his chronic cough. His
doctor recommended Convenia without telling us anything about its possible side
effects and danger.
According to Pfizer, a Convenia shot is effective for 14
days, but remains in the system for 65 days. Curt and I looked after him day
and night, feeding and medicating him 5 times a day while researching the
Internet which revealed that 5 to 6% of the cats, especially old cats, have a
bad reaction to Convenia some of which are fatal. We needed to keep him going
for 65 days. In spite of numerous visits to his vets, stay at an emergency
hospital, multiple ultrasound, X-rays, blood tests, and placement of feeding
tube, he could not make it. I'M SO SORRY HUNTER!
Rest in peace now. I will always love you forever.
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