Katana's eye is better than before. She is back to acting normal, playing, eating and drinking etc. She is on a prescription for the next 7 days for the eye. No further update videos will be posted till she's better. I will post a full recap in a long form video when the time comes.

@TheGuySheToldYouNotToWorryAbou

9 күн бұрын

Good! Hope she stays that way :)

@christilamolli2060

8 күн бұрын

@@Narrowayhomestead thank you so very much for the update! ❤ I'm so glad she is doing better. Bless you all!

@vashaddams816

8 күн бұрын

I'm glad you finally got her prescription meds. I understand the desire to be fully self sufficient but with pets you need to consider their comfort. Dogs show their pain much easier than cats do so it can be really easy to miss. I don't think you don't care about your cats in any way, shape or form, but I do think you let her suffer unnecessarily because of either ignorance or stubbornness. I hope that you can use this as an opportunity to identify gaps in your knowledge and help further your skills.

@corydean707

8 күн бұрын

Hey brother. People don't understand that sometimes animals just die,, Homestead or not. Vets are expensive, able to do most at home.

@hywodena

8 күн бұрын

​​@@corydean707 for a typical farmer yes. Nate has plenty of money and katana makes a lot more money than the average farm cat. Every farmer should know when to go to the vet. That was days ago.

Keeping some unflavored pedilyte on hand would be a good idea. Been around many types of animals my whole life and it helps a ton. Some activated charcoal also if they ingested something icky it helps a ton.

@sunflowerbaby1853

11 күн бұрын

Yes. Both of these are very effective.

@Lioness_UTV

11 күн бұрын

Spot on about 'activated charcoal' for those who are new to it. Good for cats, dogs and humans. Summary below: Activated charcoal is used primarily in acute poisoning cases in dogs and cats. Activated charcoal will absorb most toxins pets ingest; the charcoal, when given orally, decreases the toxic effects of the poisoning. For humans same thing, and it also helps settle upset stomachs too. Worth keeping it on hand like aspirin 😊

@borttorbbq2556

11 күн бұрын

Pedialyte is great activated charcoal is a must I will say this a half a teaspoon salt half a teaspoon baking soda and you get a simple electrolyte solution that can be used in place of Pedialyte

@SquirelG1rl

11 күн бұрын

@@Dirty_Southoutdoors 100% a great idea!

@darkmuse03

10 күн бұрын

​@@Lioness_UTVonly thing to keep in mind about activated charcoal is that it doesn't just absorb the toxins. It'll also deactivate any medication in their system. So like, definitely keep it on board for toxin ingestion but remember if they're on meds they get canceled out too.

I’m so sorry about the vet issue. In my county each vet takes turns accepting all off hour emergency calls. There is also a vet ER that runs like a human ER where most urgent are always first. I personally have a vet who comes to my house and she has taught me a million tricks and inexpensive ways to treat at home. She is a true animal lover and believes that a loving owner is always going to take the best care of their animal and the animal will be much more relaxed and comfortable. Much love Nate. Prayers for kitty ❤

@shalinivarma237

11 күн бұрын

You are blessed to have true vet

@Nirrrina

10 күн бұрын

That sounds like an awesome vet.

@joakuz

10 күн бұрын

May I ask what country is that awesome? 😍

@Marta-LostCoast

10 күн бұрын

@@joakuz Northern California, USA

@gingw7333

10 күн бұрын

Had a diabetic cat that occasionally went downhill fast. My vet would get him stabilized, then send him home with me with all the fluids and meds needed because I could monitor his blood sugar more closely and feed him a little every 2 hours. They didn't have staff at night. He finally passed from pancreatitis we couldn't treat well enough to save him years later.

I wish all vets loved their patients as much as mine does. I have rats, so typically the kind of animals that people think are replaceable. When my one rat was very old and very sick, I thought it might be time to help her cross the rainbow bridge, but I'd never been through it before so I wasn't sure. She was still eating and drinking and seemed happy, but she was struggling to eat, her balance was off and she was very clumsy drinking from her water bottle. My vet invited me into her office and sat with me for her whole lunch break. She fed my poor sickly rat some of her grapes and a pistachio and she evaluated her thoroughly. She had most of the symptoms of a stroke and her quality of life was very unlikely to improve. I asked my vet "if she were yours, would you help her pass,or would you take her home for a few more days?" My vet teared up and said "Animals like rats don't think of things like the future or the past the way we do. She doesn't have plans for tomorrow, she doesn't have anything left unsaid or unfinished business. If you need a few more days she will probably last a few more days, we can give her some pain medication incase she is in pain, but I also don't think today would be too soon." I decided it was time, so after one final snuggle with me and her sisters, we put her to sleep. My vet cried along with me. She helped me show her body to my remaining rats so they would know that she had passed and she took her time helping me take paw prints. I don't know if she had other appointments, but she never rushed me. She has such a big heart.

@mariclements

10 күн бұрын

I also have pet rats, and wanted to say thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. Your vet sounds amazing, and reminds me very much of the vets who see my rats. I hope your heaven beans and mine can meet up in heaven sometime and play together ❤️

I did have a horrible experience with a vet, my dog was seizing and they said we can't accommodate to you so go somewhere else! Went to a an emergency vet and because of them, I started taking my animals there for everything...refused to go back to their normal vet. I'm sorry you had bad experience, I hope Katana gets better soon!

@flossygalloway5967

11 күн бұрын

Same thing happened too me she died . Jerks .😢

@allgreatfictions

11 күн бұрын

That's why emergency vets exist, though. For emergencies. If your kid was having seizures, you wouldn't take them to a regular doctor's office. You'd take them to the emergency room. Because it's an emergency. A regular vet's office is probably not equipped to deal with emergencies. That's kind of just your bad.

@flossygalloway5967

11 күн бұрын

@@allgreatfictions thats where I took her the emergency .

@shadydealz

11 күн бұрын

Dumbest overreaction ever, you blanket every single vet under your personal experiences with just one? I wonder what you'll be doing, who you'll be calling, when you break a bone or have a heart attack lol. Plenty of people who had bad experiences with nurses or doctors. Are you gonna bastardize the entire medical profession for it? Asinine thought process.

@ferretyluv

11 күн бұрын

Vets are leaving the profession in droves. There’s a national shortage. They’re getting burnt out just like doctors. My vet clinic only has one full time vet and they can’t take any new patients anymore. It’s worse in rural areas. WV is cheap because all the talented people want to move away. Humans have trouble getting decent healthcare in rural WV, of course animals are going to have it even harder. In rural medicine, doctors and X-ray techs can just clock out at 5 or 6pm. Unless you know a guy who knows the vet personally, you’re fucked. It’s a drawback of living alone in the woods. In rural communities, if you don’t make friends in town, you’re SOL in emergencies like this.

Hi Nate! I noticed in one of your garden vids that you have daylillies in your food forest. They are toxic to cats (damaging kidneys, symptoms: vomiting, depression, anorexia). It's around this time of year that they are in full bloom.

@DangerHob

10 күн бұрын

THIS. Any kind of lily is a huge no no for cats. Just inhaling the pollen accidentally can have this kind of effect. Very good call out!! I hope he sees it❤

@user-ln2go4xp6d

10 күн бұрын

someone said he planted hostas himself, which are also toxic 😔 i looked it up and they need human maintenece. daylillies are even worse.

@GodLovesCannabis

10 күн бұрын

I don't get why this moron planted them in the first place

@shaynabobayna1723

8 күн бұрын

Wow that's interesting, I've never heard that before... We have daylillies AND hostas all in front of our house, and have had our cats here for 7 years with no problems at all. They go in and out as they please, usually several times a day.

@LOL-bp4cz

8 күн бұрын

He even acknowledged in that video that he doesn't know if these are toxic to cats yet but we will see 😐. The subtle lack of care is astonishing

Keep the constant petting up. Studies have shown that it really makes a difference with recovery.

@donhancock332

11 күн бұрын

Not if she ate something toxic.

@earthy205

11 күн бұрын

Be careful they're removing all negative comments mentioning the toxicity issue.

@nikkapa

11 күн бұрын

​@@earthy205What

@Syst3mat1cErr0r

11 күн бұрын

​@@earthy205 No, "they" are not. KZread is. Must be using naughty words in those comments.

@kimberlypfleuger4261

10 күн бұрын

I was here to comment on the petting helping with circulation and hopefully filtering out whatever toxin she possibly ingested too .

Glad she is feeling good enough to make biscuits. I'll be praying for her if yall are okay with that ❤

@pamelagibson6860

11 күн бұрын

That is a comfort thing and says she isn't feeling great. 😔 The best thing is she is eating, drinking and going potty normally. All great signs! I'm worried about her eye.😢

@jlo7770

11 күн бұрын

Cute doggo picture!😊

@kimbow9096

10 күн бұрын

Thanks @jlo7770

@ayasha89games66

10 күн бұрын

​@@pamelagibson6860no they do it when they feel like their owner is mom. It's from nursing.

@jujube6395

10 күн бұрын

❤

Not enough vets in WV everytime a kid says they want to be a vet I say GREAT! Stay close by! 🤣

It's so easy to get worked up and emotional when we see our animals in distress. Being calm and thinking things through is the best way to go about most things in life. Easier said than done though. I'm glad she's getting better and this was a very educational situation all around.

My guess is that dagger foaming at the mouth and her being so lethargic are related but that's as far as it goes

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

They're very obviously getting into some sort of toxin and he's just shrugging it off because "hurrdurr homesteading" he's got a big truck and a set of keys, no need to act like a complete bumpkin.

@Anotherhumanexisting

9 күн бұрын

Poisons, diseases, animal attacks, cars, etc. Many real reasons why indoor cats live an average of 7 years longer than outdoor cats… especially kittens who get into things.

You're doing all the things we do with the over abundance of feral cats we care for in rural areas. Sometimes. people only know what they experience and dont believe others. You're bringing Katana through what really appears to be toxin ingestion. The only thing different than a vet is subdural fluid so they dont have to constantly attend the cat. So your constant observation is better than most vets. Wishing little Katana a speedier recovery. 🙏🙏🙏

@user-ms8du1ph1h

11 күн бұрын

If it has a decent shelf life, keeping a SubQ bag & needles may b good for Nates 1st aid kit

@deed5811

11 күн бұрын

​@@user-ms8du1ph1hI agree, with cats fluids just need to go under the skin. An ER vet showed me how to do it for my cat after she had a stroke.

@kittenhrdr

10 күн бұрын

Another rescuer here and I agree. I was taught how to give subs fluids when I had a sickly, elderly kitty. You would be able, no problem. Please keep asking neighbors about a good vet there. I also live in the country and it makes a big difference. Good luck to you and Katana. She looks like the toxin is almost done.❤

@Nirrrina

10 күн бұрын

You can also use Pedialyte or a sports drink. My friends cat got a UTI & they recommended a sports drink or Pedialyte. But they also gave him fluids because my friend wasn't able to do it. Luckily he healed just fine & hasn't had one in a year plus. But as a result I keep a bottle of off brand Pedialyte.

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

All the more reason to TAKE HER TO THE VET

A had a great "old time vet." He was the best of the best. He is sorely missed.

@wabisabi432

11 күн бұрын

All the old vets are missed.

@michellecobb8403

11 күн бұрын

Same here. Ours retired, leaving us with the new vets who only care about how much money they can get out of us. Their people skills sucked and they weren't much better with our animals. No compassion whatsoever.

@anndownsouth5070

11 күн бұрын

Even here in South Africa I have found that the vets we used to have had a much better report with the owners and animals. The newer bunch is for the most very difficult to build a relationship with. There has been one or two young ones that have a good relationship with the clients, but I have found they don't stay at the practice for long. Or the get moved to other branches of the practice.

@cariandi

10 күн бұрын

@@wabisabi432 Not where I live. The old vets I knew did not treat cats well at all (only livestock and dogs). We got a new vet clinic about 10 years ago, and I was surprised that the lead doc there actually cared about cats. He treated mine (who had immune system issues) for that entire 10 years, and when my cat had to be put down this guy went out of his way to make a "coffin" box I could bury him in. I've never met a more compassionate yet realistic person in my life. I don't go to the doctor myself because of money/trust issues, but I was so thankful to have that vet help me keep my cat as healthy and happy as possible. There ARE good "new/young" vets out there, even in very rural/poor areas like where I am.

@wabisabi432

9 күн бұрын

@@cariandi you’re right I definitely should not say ALL vets, and it sure is nice to find a vet that cares about the pets and not just your wallet, few and far between!

There is such a thing as Pet Poison Control. I've had to call them once before when my dog got into something. They had me make my dog vomit then bring her to the vet for labs. All good.

@guppy0536

10 күн бұрын

Can you make a post in a way so we all can help boost and keep number also 😊

I worked at a country vet clinic for many years. One thing to think about is that the highest rate of suicide in a profession is veterinarians. They are absolutely burned out and they usually do care. Covid caused huge issues in people getting animals with no idea how to properly care for them. If they did after hours work for every person that asked them, they’d never go home. It’s NOT an easy job and it’s life consuming. I’m sorry you’ve had such bad experiences with vets. I’ve been fortunate to have some of the best vets out there work on my animals. In our area - the vets do a rotating after hours emergency shift. So if you call in after hours and normally see a vet in this area - you are sent to whatever vet is on call. This still means a vet with do 2 24 hour shifts a week and also their normal 6 days a week veterinary care. I’ve seen vets totally break down because people come in with an animal that should have been seen weeks ago and is now going to cost $3000 to fix and the people are screaming that they can’t afford it and if the vet cared they would do it for free. They just cannot run a business like that. The veterinary industry is in major crisis with not enough young people replacing the vets retiring. The best thing I think you can do is find a vet and form a relationship with them while your animals are healthy. They know your animals normal vitals and how you manage your animals when you aren’t panic stricken. Once you have that relationship - you will find that doors will open for you when something goes wrong and you need help immediately.

Our family has had great experiences with vets. With one exception. We brought our newest cat to the closest vet one day, and before the day was over we got a call, "Your cat is dead, come get it." We found out later, that this guy HATED cats and dogs and only considered large animals worth his time, but he was such an unpleasant person that farmers kept dropping him. - About a year and a half later, he either died or retired out of state, not that we cared to find out either way. A new vet had opened down the street from us, and she would interrupt her own dinner for poisoning or major injuries, essentially stuff that couldn't wait. - Nate's bad vet experience seems to be based on a vet that was surgery-happy. Just like with humans, bloodwork should come first except with obvious major trauma.

Oh sweet girl. I’m so glad she called out and you found her. I hope she continues to get better. We’re all rooting for you little girl

Check her gums. They should be pink. If they are white the she needs more than you can give her. Keep charcoal around in case any of your pets or you eat something that’s not good. If possible take her temperature. Should be 101-102. She may have an infection. You can also get antibiotics at the farm store. Just check online for how must t give her at her size.

@user-ul1xq2db4f

10 күн бұрын

Wow, cats run warm! That would be a fever in a human

She looks much better! Its so sweet of Minion to check on her. Im the daughter & grand daughter of farmers. We did alot of medical care of our animals back then. ( Im almost 70 so this was standard oractice back then.). My dad was blessed to have an ole country vet that did emergency visits later on. Continued prayers for sweet Katana. Youre a loving pet parent & doing a great job.

It'd be good to get a blood test. Could be a bacterial infection. Blood test should be quick. And mist likely you can do the antibiotic treatment at home. Hope you find a good vet in a good mood.

Stirring water into her wet food will help get fluids in as well (if you aren’t already doing that). Water is water, whether it’s alone or in something else. Prayers for Catto.

A cat showed up at our house with a bad hind leg. We took it to a vet for a check up on the leg and health. The first thing the vet did was check for feline aids. The cat was healthy except for the leg. It had to be amputated. None of the animal rescue places wanted the cat so we had the vet do the operation and we adopted her.

@jennibennett9724

10 күн бұрын

A lot of rescues don't rehome FIV positive cats and will just put them down, that's probably why its the first thing the vet checked. No point in doing any medical procedures on a cat that will be put down anyway. (I don't agree with it but its what they do).

@jjstegall8462

10 күн бұрын

Fiv is contagious and often fatal and its considered a risk to rehabilitate a stray with fiv. So most strays are tested before treatment. That way if you do decide to go through with treatment they can quarantine and keep the other cats safe. If you tell a vet that a cat was a stray you can Normally expect a fiv test. Fiv is also really expensive to treat and if you paid to get the cat treated for something else then get told oh it has a terminal illness and needs to be put down or expensive treatment to just prolong its life for a little bit you probably would be upset.

@jjstegall8462

10 күн бұрын

And many rescues are underfunded already and can't afford expensive vet bills so if a cat needs surgery they might refuse it and a lot of rescues require that feline aids test before they will even consider taking a stray in especially in areas where there are outbreaks of it.

@melissaroth4467

9 күн бұрын

We have had a few cats with FIV. We quarantined them and, after their initial neurological problem passed, they lived shorter, but normal kitty lives. As far as testing, the test has false positives AND false negatives. We had one that tested negative, was kept indoors from that point due to diabetes, and over a year later, he tested positive. Had we not told the emergency vet there was FIV in the outdoor animal population, we never would have known.

@StrawberryJam806

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for stepping up for her and taking responsibility unlike some people

Under your care she is doing better now. And she is even making biscuits as you are filming. Thanks Nate for sharing the good news with us. And keep up the good work

Love how Minion keeps checking on her & giving her kisses.

@cherylkoenig5509

11 күн бұрын

Minion just wants her off of his bed 🤣

@Aprilmariko

10 күн бұрын

@@cherylkoenig5509exactly this. 😂

@ayasha89games66

10 күн бұрын

​@@Aprilmarikono he cares

Could it be that she is kneeding bisquits and nursing because she wants to make herself feel better?

@loriburnip

10 күн бұрын

Yes. They will also purr to self sooth.

@systemofadownsyndrome7715

2 күн бұрын

Healthy cats do it too. Just like a pacifier or sucking a thumb.

With the eye now swelling it's time to get that cat to a vet, The eye is filled with puss and needs drained and antibiotics. I had that happen to my orange tabby twice it will double in size in a few days someone please relay this information to him!!!!!

Premed school does mean they ever became a doctor. Just they were taking courses to get to med school. Sounds like someone with just enough information to be dangerous.

@SageSpartan

8 күн бұрын

Exactly my thought

Antifreeze may have already been suggested, I haven't seen all comments across your vids. It's worth knowing that antifreeze is loved by cats, they will drink even a tiny spill but it is highly toxic to them. Sending strong healing wishes Katana's way and much respect to you Nate for all your knowledge and experience that you share with us. Especially with your animals. You are doing all the right things. Love to everyone at Narroway ♥♥

@4-Methylaminorex

11 күн бұрын

To be fair it tastes pretty good. I sampled a few drops in the past. It's sweet.

@hdbordercollie

11 күн бұрын

@@4-Methylaminorex you sampled antifreeze???

@4-Methylaminorex

11 күн бұрын

@@hdbordercollie A few drops won't hurt. Wanted to see what all the fuss about poisonings was about.

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

@@4-Methylaminorex Are you stupid? Besides, anti-freeze is very, very deadly to cats and dogs. Humans need to ingest around 80ml for it to be deadly. Cats only need to ingest 1.

@Aprilmariko

10 күн бұрын

I believe companies started adding bittering agent to antifreeze because it was killing animals. Humans were using it to poison people.

👍Thanks for the update

Not hater comments Nate, just extreme concern for that little kitten. We want the best for her.

@Narrowayhomestead

9 күн бұрын

And comments such as this are appreciated. Disagreeing with me is OK. Many people are disagreeing and being civil. That's all OK and fine by me ❤

@GrimmsonChin

7 күн бұрын

@@NarrowayhomesteadI think it’s easy for people to feel like you are treating her as if she is disposable and not giving the same level of diligence with treating her by a professional as you may do with Minion, especially because she is (in a way) making you a profit. It’s a tough situation and it’s up to you to make the decisions for your animals well being. I’m glad she’s doing better, and I’m sure you’ll continue not to take the “keyboard veterinarians” too seriously. Glad Katana is feeling better and her eye is improving. Keep up the good work.

Glad she's doing better 🐾 I hope she makes it! ❤❤❤❤ you do what you feel is best for your furry family . Sending much love and good vibes

I'm someone who actually works in the veterinary field. It is incredibly easy for you to be angry that a vet wouldn't treat your sick pet after hours- but it isn't just your sick pet. It’s everyone's. It’s call after call after call, day after day after day. They have to protect their own limits. Most vets are also drowning in debt- they are not making bank. Vets have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession, and people who expect them to constantly be accessible are a big part of the reason. I schedule appointments for pets in need of euthanasia. I get calls daily from pets in dire straits that are truly suffering- but there is a limit to how many my doctors can help in a day. Sometimes- often- I have to tell the family my doctors are fully committed. Sometimes the family has no other options. I understand when they curse at me, and I cry with them when they sob- but they also dont know I took ten other calls in the last hour, and my doctor already offered to see two extra families on top of their normal schedule. I've also worked in clinic on days when every cage is full and I don't get a chance to eat for ten hours. It’s not about offering more money- I have many families who try to do the same for euthanasia appointments. It’s about the doctor and staff having some kind of work life balance so they don't become another statistic. If I scheduled everyone who called my mobile doctors would never see their homes.

@mariclements

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for the work you do, it must be so heartbreaking. I'm lucky that all the vets I've been to with my rats have given them the absolute best care, and been so so empathetic with me when my ratties time to return home had come. I hope you know that people like you make the world a better place ❤️

@Kishiwii

9 күн бұрын

You sound like you actually care. At the very least, you're passionate with your defense of vets. Where did you get this statistic about vets? Id rather have faith that vets are how you say because i traveled to multiple states for my late dog and they were almost all real real scumbags. I can even prove some of them lied to me and my family about some of their promises. I dont think they even actually gave me MY dogs ashes.

@siamesefightingfish2861

9 күн бұрын

THANK YOU.

@pip4773

8 күн бұрын

🫂🫂

@Hohmygodfuckme

8 күн бұрын

@@trianglekitty I 2nd this I’ve been a veterinary technician for 6 years, 3 years in GP and 3 years in ER and Critical Care. Most owners have no idea the amount of pets we see on a daily basis especially in the summer months. At least 50 percent of the pets that come into the ER could have been prevented if owners were more educated about their pets. You won’t know what’s wrong with your pet unless you get diagnostics done. After seeing so many neglect cases I can assure you unfortunately we care about random pets we don’t know more than their owners do. I have been on the owner side and the technician side and people that never worked in the field have zero idea of what we go thru.

Glad she’s doing better. Thank you for these teachable moments.

Being chronically ill, this sounds a hell of a lot like when I have symptoms. I have vitals equipment, I know my baseline, I know how to treat myself. Emergency rooms and urgent care are difficult because my history is so long and my immune system is so bad that often they are more dangerous than I need. And doctors who don't know my situation already are hard to get up to speed well enough for them to not screw up more things than what I am experiencing. Home care and phone calls with my specialist very often get the job done. Sometimes you DO know better than the individual doctors in your vicinity. I would not trust just anyone with my health. If you are doing what a medical professional would be doing and keeping an eye on things effectively, sometimes that really is the best course. Good on you for taking Katana's stress levels into account, too, it's so easy to say "see a vet" when honestly you communicating remotely with them and taking their advice seems to be just as effective. Can cats not get telehealth too??? Point being though you're doing a great job Nate!

As someone who works in a veterinary hospital as a vet assistant I want to apologize on our behalf for your poor experiences. As any profession there’s bad apples. I hope you have better luck in the future and find someone that treats you and your animals with the respect y’all deserve. Good vets are hard to come by and those that are good are swamped with cases making the bad apples the ones with availability in a pinch. Hopefully you can find a better one in the future. Until then keep doing what you’re doing with katana. Half the battle is clients doing their part in taking care of their animals sometimes but you’re doing everything you can and more. Kudos

Be careful with the syringe hydration. If you rehydrate cats too quickly it can affect their heart, that's why slow drip IV hydration is recommended. When my cat was sick and wouldn't drink the vet recommended cat milk or putting gravy in their food. Or you can get recovery cat food that has a days worth on nutrients in 1 tin, for cats that are not eating much. I don't agree with you about not getting her checked over by a vet. A vet can check for things you can't.

Subcutaneous bulbous is water injected under the skin. Be sure to not overly hydrate, because too much water can be harmful, too. I’m a retired lab tech (MLS) and my laboratory ran dog and cat blood tests for our local Vet Clinic. I’m not a Vet , so I’m not telling you what to do, I’m just sharing a little of what I do know. She’s your cat and I know you care very much about her. There was a video you posted, where one of the kittens wasn’t as responsive to your call. One came bounding to you, while the other would not. You mentioned that this was usual behavior . I’m wondering (if it was the kitten that did not come when called) if her illness is a chronic condition, rather than acute. This information might be something you want to talk about to a Vet. Honestly, I can’t remember which kitten didn’t come when called, but if it was the sick one, this might be important to consider. I know you being bombarded with comments, sorry if I’m being too intrusive.

It looks like you are doing a good job with her. ❤

Oh please god katana survives.

IT'S MINIONS BIRTHDAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BUDDY I LOVE YOU ❤

I feel so bad for her! Wishing you nerves of steel and her a speedy recovery! ❤

Please keep her inside where you can keep an eye on her, animals are known to crawl off and die by themselves... And the last thing you want to do is go hunting for her.❤

Her eye looks horrible in just a few days! Jeez

I wonder if she caught and ate a poisoned mouse. I agree unflavored Pedialite could be helpful, even a small addition of apple cider vinegar in the water you are giving her. It's a great sign Katana is making biscuits! Here's to renewed health for Katana!

@LexYeen

10 күн бұрын

That's unlikely, IIRC Nate doesn't use poisons for rodent control explicitly because of that risk.

@AKinToHumanity

10 күн бұрын

​@@LexYeenyep no poison or pesticides because of the risk

@naylisyazwina6836

10 күн бұрын

"Instead kneading usually means the cat feels happy, friendly and safe, according to Vitale. (Occasionally, injured cats will knead and purr, which experts think may be an attempt to self-soothe, but this is a less common use of the behavior.) The behavior also has physical consequences." ScientificAmerican

@naylisyazwina6836

10 күн бұрын

@@LexYeen yup he confirmed saying this before

@naylisyazwina6836

10 күн бұрын

Cats can purr to soothe pain and help with healing. The key points are: Cats purr at frequencies between 25-150 Hz, which correspond to frequencies used in therapeutic healing for bone growth, wound healing, and pain relief. Research suggests the low-frequency vibrations produced by a cat's purr can actually stimulate healing, particularly of bones and tendons. Similar low-frequency vibrations have been used in humans to promote bone growth and muscle strength. Cats may purr when injured or in labor as a way to self-soothe and ease their pain. The purring helps regulate their breathing and has a calming, healing effect. One study found that cats produce a more urgent, high-pitched purr when they want something from their owners, like food, compared to their normal purrs. This suggests purring can be a way for cats to communicate their needs, including when they are in pain. Cats also purr when they happy and content of course but also because of pain

Her breathing seemed a little labored/quick. Keep a close eye. You can take her respiratory rate at home to be sure shes not having issues breathing.

Nate you did everything correctly. Your insticts are spot on. Great job.

Are there any lily plants on the property? They’re poisonous to cats. Also toads? She seemed like she was poisoned by something maybe. So glad to see she’s doing better. Btw you made the best decision you could with the resources and information available to you, that’s all anyone can do, ever, with any choice

@ceIIardoor

8 күн бұрын

Yes they have day lillies.

So glad that she is doing better, hope she continues to do so ❤❤❤❤

Minion: The bed must be flipped!

@spacejay2677

9 күн бұрын

silly silly minion. not the time for bed flipping 😂

Nate, I live about an hour and a half from you. Last summer, there was a mysterious disease going around. A few of my cats went from being fine to dying within 24 hours. If she stops eating and/or starts throwing up, please take her in because there is an antibiotic that saved my others. Without it, she won't make it. Not dissing you in any way, i just wanted to give you a heads-up since the virus is in our area. Doxycycline is the name of the antibiotic. Some vets will just call in a prescription over the phone. I syringe fed them water as well.

@guppy0536

10 күн бұрын

😮

At first, I was concerned it might be something congenital and degenerative that one of our cats had, but I'm glad that she looks better.

I'm sorry you've had such bad experiences with vets. I can assure you that they are not all like that. We've had vets that made house calls, even for small animals like dogs and cats. My husband once rescued a dog that had been hit by a car. He took it to his vet, who operated immediately and only charged for the hardware to put him back together. I've been thinking about Katana and hope she'll be back up to feline highjinks again soon!

So, you said something to the effect of "if there's something the vet can do that I can't" well, the vet can draw labs, IV hydration, pain control, tox screen, check kidney function, liver function, heart function, give antivenin, antibiotics, check for parasites, etc, etc. The fact is kittens are fragile, and especially now with her eye painfully swollen she needs more care than you can provide. I had a lot of respect for you, but this one is getting really tough, man. Please, have a vet look at her. Let go of whatever BS that's keeping you from taking her and please think about her comfort. That eye HAS to hurt like hell. Do right by your cat.

@lucasgarcia8285

9 күн бұрын

Yeah not taking her even if she doesn’t make it doesn’t help him DX or give any guidance for future animals. It’s awful to see him not want to learn or do more for the future animals

@vashaddams816

8 күн бұрын

​@@lucasgarcia8285I agree. It's especially hard seeing this knowing that cats will go to great lengths to hide that they're in extreme pain. Dogs will hide it sometimes, but cats will be on death's door purring and doing their best to not look weak. Part of being a predator and a prey animal. But his excuse for not going to the vet was purely selfishness and pride at the expense of his cat.

@GrimmsonChin

7 күн бұрын

Her poor eye isn’t just swollen, in the tiktok he posted it was almost to a prolapsed level. That requires medical intervention. What if it’s contagious? I Hope he pays for a house call from a DVM.. he’s got a strong case of Dunning- Kruger effect with this situation and it’s causing this animal to go without professional care… and for what?

Get better Katana🌱

I hope all goes well for your little one.🙏🏻🙏🏻

I had a simillar issue with a vet, my year old maltese fell off the bed, and hit his rear leg, he was limping for less than an hour, then seemed to be getting better, when I called the vet he told me to bring him in, then asked me if I had pet insurance, and said he needed an emergency surgery on his knee. After the surgery the puppy started walking and running again in 3 days, so I started to have suspicions, and brought him to multiple other vets, and got imaging done on his leg, turns out the original doctor just cut my puppy open and stitched him up to make some money.

@MaddHeather

11 күн бұрын

Wow that is crazy😮

@shadydealz

10 күн бұрын

Ok and your point was? Some people are untrustworthy, or all vets are untrustworthy? How do the actions of ONE event, isolated to you and your absolute Paranoia, speak for all others? There are bad doctors out there too. Who are you gonna cry to next time you break a bone or have a heart attack, or even worse, a family member or a loved one does? You're gonna call an ambulance, because suddenly your "knowledge" of those evil vets and doctors is the stuff of insanity when you're actually getting help lol.

@jonmorgan6812

10 күн бұрын

@@shadydealz You're now defending vets to the point of excusing malpractice. Nothing about what you've been arguing on this video shows a concern for animal wellbeing, you just seem to get triggered anytime some one implies that you can question the authority of expert. News flash: you can. We don't need experts for their authority, we need them for their expertise, and that's only worthwhile if they're trustworthy. And what is "expertise" today will be "a few google searches" an era or two from now. You shouldn't be surprised at all that your comments get deleted when you're not really arguing anything -- you're just having a big old psych episode in the comments.

@shadydealz

10 күн бұрын

@@jonmorgan6812 sounds like you're stalking me if we're being honest here. You don't have to like hearing it but it is what it is. You're just a youtube comment and your position is "cuz I think I know better" and my position is "they have degrees and actually do know better" lol. So yeah you're dismissing an entire medical trade because of some hypothetical bad vet that doesn't actually exist in this scenario because Nates claim wasn't that the vet he knows is bad, it's because they're almost 2 hours away. That's peak tin foil hat behavior. The bad apple doesn't actually spoil the bunch. Sorry for your one and only bad experience, but you feel the way you do because you don't know how to act like an adult about the situation. Last time I checked I didn't imagine having periodontal disease, I actually had periodontal disease and my dentist actually cleaned an abscess and gave me real medicine that worked lol.

@Gooners13

9 күн бұрын

​@@jonmorgan6812Caft Dunt!

It does not look like katana is suffering from heat stroke nate. Her altered mental state may have caused her to become dehydrated but that's not the primary problem here. If it was only heat stroke her left eye wouldn't be so swollen. She could have an abscess or some other infectious process going on. She needs to be evaluated by a vet, even if it's not your favorite vet, in person so they can better asses her symptoms and run blood work. I promise you its not heat stroke.

@Lioness_UTV

10 күн бұрын

He doesn't think it's heatstroke. He is making sure she is hydrated though. Maybe listen to the other earlier posts.

@user-ov3cw8iy2c

8 күн бұрын

The term bloodwork is such a vague mystery test. There’s so many things in the world that it could be and you can’t run a blood test for everything have a cat doesn’t have a blood for that nobody does and then you’re taking blood from sick animal something they need their blood and it’s awfully stressful needs doing the right thing

@GrimmsonChin

7 күн бұрын

@@user-ov3cw8iy2cyeah, the eye swelling would be tested by a culture to determine if it is a virus, bacteria, parasite etc. not bloodwork per se. But, certain blood tests could rule out or show signs of specific toxins.

@notstrong5789

7 күн бұрын

​@@GrimmsonChinfor how much I wonder

@jfarrmhouse

Сағат бұрын

​@@Lioness_UTV he told the sheriff it was heat stroke

A vet could give her subcutaneous water... and teach you how to do it too. This would be something you could do for them in the future once you've learned. Take care.

A vet can run some blood tests. Hope Katana feels better soon.

@kwren-od3si

10 күн бұрын

Yeah, but standard blood tests won't show plant toxins and a lot of animal toxins, and special tests take longer to process maybe too late for Katana.

@shadydealz

10 күн бұрын

@@kwren-od3si no excuses, you're not a vet so don't spew opinions.

@jaya7760

10 күн бұрын

​@@shadydealzWho made you king shit? Standard blood testing does not show many toxins. Getting specific blood testing done would require knowing what to ask for. Most toxins metabolize within 24 hours. We're already far past that point.

@Gooners13

9 күн бұрын

​@@kwren-od3siimagine thinking you know more than a vet does 🤡

@ceIIardoor

8 күн бұрын

​@kwren-od3s the crazy cat ladies are after ya 😂

My animals are my babies but for something like this, I would take her to the vet just in case. Always better to be safe than sorry.

Praying for her.

I'm glad she's doing better, it is just scary seeing a little animal feel so sick and not being able to do anything. Hope she keeps getting better and is off causing mischief in no time! ♥🐱🐱

Love the channel and have been watching for a long time. I'm not a hater by any means, but please, just take her to the vet, you did it for Minion (Happy birthday 🎈), you can do it for Katana. Even if its an hour away or whatever else, its worth it for another being you care about.

Sending my love and prayers for Katana. You’re such a great Dad to all your babies. 🙏❤️

Hope katana gets better

Prayers that Katana continues to get better! I think considering your location/situation, you have made the right choice to just keep her home and closely monitor her. I’ve had lots of cats and dogs in my lifetime, and have rarely needed the vet. And I’ve also lucked out in having a vet that isn’t out to just make some money. He truly cares about the animals, as well as considering our financial situation at the time. He does what is best for the animals AND the owners.

shes precious glad she has you

I hope none of your members have anything negative to say. I said it in Twitch chat: Katana is getting better healthcare than many humans in the US. Nothing, but positive thoughts and vibes from me. ❤

@earthy205

11 күн бұрын

Sometimes no care is better than healthcare in the US

@beckstairs

10 күн бұрын

And you are?

@bandcookie88

9 күн бұрын

@@earthy205 Better than Canada. They just offered to euthanize a Para-Olympic athlete, rather than build her a wheelchair ramp.

At your drugstore they sell activated charcoal tablets to help absorb stuff that you might have ingested that is not agreeing with you. I’ve used it in the past and it works relatively quickly. Please get a bottle and keep it on hand for future incidents. Sending prayers for her.

@martinturner1082

11 күн бұрын

Activated charcoal doesn't do anything if the toxin has been ingested more than 1hr ago. It needs to be administered fairly quickly to avoid absorption and protect the kidneys.

I am so sorry that she is unwell. She is improving, eating and drinking, hopeful signs. She is at home, being loved, and that can do wonders. Hope she keeps improving and gets better soon.

I completely agree with you. Praying for Katania

The vet I have for my rabbit is amazing x if it wasn’t for there care on a weekend I would have lost her.. I do think it depends on the vet xx

Curious what she got into, maybe check the homestead and make sure there is nothing dangerous lying about.

Seems like you’re talking immaculate care of your pet 👍 glad she’s seeming to turn around 🙂

Neurological issues might not clear up, depending on what she got into?

So now we have a comment section full of people hating on vets and are much less likely to take care of their own pets properly and get them treated now. This is a huge problem with social media influencers. One bad experience doesn't mean all vets are bad, and none of you including Nate know more than a TRAINED professional in ANY profession. Of course there are bad ones, there are bad people in every profession. Plenty in this comment section alone. But Nate said it so it must be true and we better jump on the bandwagon! Anyone disagreeing is a hater! Switch that cat out for a human, not one of you would be justifying this level of neglect. Not one.

@Gooners13

9 күн бұрын

Facts I couldn't of said this better myself.

@cristinajones352

8 күн бұрын

Exactly!

@tannerfauvelle9576

6 күн бұрын

First things first I think we can all agree that this isn’t a human with human traits and human emotions, it’s a cat. With that out of the way why do you think Vets already had a bad name to begin with? Could it be the guess work involved in your diagnosis, the extreme cost of your tests and treatments or the way they pretend that they know absolute best when it comes to your pets? 98% of vets claim feeding raw will make your pets sick, that no bones should be involved in their diet and that allowing your dog to sniff for 20 mins = a 3 mile walk. Side note, his cat seems to be doing just fine, so maybe he knew what he was doing and his decision to treat at home was the right call.

I’ve had over 40 years experience with cats and vets and I totally agree with your philosophy and views on this completely. I hope Katana is back to her old self soon 🙏🏻❤️🙂🐈

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

@@emmafagan I don't think enough people point this out. This guy doesn't know as much as he thinks he does, he sure as shit doesn't know anything about cats, especially since he seemed to think he could "train" a cat not to do what cats do (fighting, spraying, even altered cats fight and spray) or thinking he can "train" cats to stay on whatever land he wants to designate them. He got extremely lucky with his dogs because Minion seems to be a people pleaser dog and Azlan is just a good natured dog.

@jacquelineheath3819

10 күн бұрын

​@@emmafagan the one that died, well presumed dead, wandered off and it's assumed the dogs next door attacked her. If that's the one you mean, there's nothing Nate or anyone could have done.

@lishaplayz2397

9 күн бұрын

@@emmafagan 2??? Besides saber, who else. And Nate doesn't think he knows everything. That's a bold assumption

@lishaplayz2397

9 күн бұрын

@@blobbertmcblob4888 You can indeed train cats, it just takes a shit ton of patience. Like with most things in life.

@siamesefightingfish2861

9 күн бұрын

​@@jacquelineheath3819 If only he had kept it inside knowing he has dogs roaming the property.

Something you can look for is an antifreeze leak. Cats find it appealing because it’s sweet. Katana seems to be getting better, but make sure none of your vehicles have a sneaky patch of antifreeze under them.

@kingofpigs6630

4 күн бұрын

I thought that was only for dogs, since cats can't taste sweetness

I'm so thankful for my vet. They have an after hour phone that one of the texts takes home with them everyday and they're pretty much on call whenever there's an emergency

As many have said, you probably _should_ schedule a routine blood test for her at any old vet office in the near future to rule out a multitude of possible issues.

@KH-tx6lg

6 күн бұрын

Definitely check for kidney or liver damage! She's young enough to recover from most things, but down the line, there could be trouble.

I think you are doing a great job caring for her! You know your pets and what they need, you have asked advice from vets and seem to be doing everything they would only better because she is your animal. Love the videos!

Hoping for the best. Keep petting her, purring actually helps them heal. Best wishes. ❤😺🐾🐾

You know that you're doing your best Nate. Praying 🙏🙏🙏💞

The "ins and outs" are absolutely the best indicator of cat health. You are doing alright. Making sure that she is eating, drinking weeing and pooping is critical because cats won't tell you that they are sick. My last, now fired vet basically was trying to upsell me ununnecessary services and name brand drugs when all we needed was some glucosamine. He's 10. He has some arthritis in his hips. He will get his yearly check up and stay up to date on his shots. For no other reason than I want to be able to travel and rent with him. You are doing a great job.

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

He is not. Just because a cat is eating a little doesn't mean they won't drop dead. my old cat, who hadn't eaten for days, decided randomly that he was going to eat a mouthful of food before he dropped dead. He was 16.

@bethanyc5786

10 күн бұрын

@@blobbertmcblob4888 maybe it was time. Had you spoken with the cat about it?

@lishaplayz2397

9 күн бұрын

@@blobbertmcblob4888 Well the cat was 16 and old. Katana is (possibly) 3 months. There's a difference.

My family is from the Finnish countryside. When some of the animals out on the farm got sick, including cats, there wasnt much they could do for them, other than giving them love and trying their best to keep them eating & drinking water. That's just the way it is and always has been, vets are such a new type of facility not available to everyone, whether because of the long distances or unaffordable prices or both (at least out in the country), and obviously i understand that if you love your pet, you will want nothing but the best care possible for them. What i guess im trying to say here is that if you dont take your pets to the vet every time one gets sick, it doesnt neccesarily make you a bad pet owner.

My 1st full length video from you. One finally showed up on my feed. Strange since I watch ALL of your shorts.

just wanted to mention this my dog had sores for over 5 years as it turned out he had liver and kidney issues changed his diet to a more suitable one and he has been pretty much clear for a year or so. that being said it was late, so he has a serious chronic illness. just wanted to mention this to point out that some things arent just what they seem to be, but a result of a systemic issue. of course if its something not so severe and it passes in days then i wouldnt be worried but, if you see your animal suffering from even a minor issue chronically, getting them FULLY checked will give you the best result so youre not left with a chronically sick animal for years.

Hour and a half isn’t far, Nate is making excuses. He obviously sees this cat as more of a farm hand than a pet. “If she dies, she dies.” I’d bet my life savings if Minion’s eye was twice its normal size one morning he would be in the truck on the way to get tests and antibiotics. Making untold money with the socials and can’t foot the bill for a check in. Shame on you Nathan.

@monolyn

9 күн бұрын

Yeah these animals are what makes him his money and gets him his views. Pay for their care at least.

Well nate i think the thing is taking her to the vet to get tested to see what is causing her sickness.

@Narrowayhomestead

11 күн бұрын

What does the cause matter if the treatment for each possibility is the same, and what I'm currently doing?

@madcapmagician6018

11 күн бұрын

@@Narrowayhomestead well I'm no vet but I think it would give you more information on how to treat her. 😁👍 If she is improving then awesome 😁👍

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

@@Narrowayhomestead If the cat has ingested POISON then Spoon feeding it water ain't gonna do shit, bumpkin. Take that big ass truck of yours and take your cat to the vet for gods sake.

@SvetaFromUkraine

7 күн бұрын

There may be possibilities and diagnoses you haven't thought of. Each disease runs a different course. Some have similar treatments and others have very different treatments. Doing one treatment over another could have very different effects.

On hydration: I think you are doing everything right. I had a cat with kidney issues and I had to drain fluid into him for dialysis. Low percent saline solution. This would speed up elimination of any toxins. And I would say she looks vastly didfferent from yesterdays video. Love your attitude to animal training and husbandry!!

I am glad she is doing better now. Glad u talk about it again and explain everything. With u reaching out to the vets and talk about it and like getting their opinion and find out if there is any better way or option than what u can do by urself. I am sure that would have stoped many negativ comments.

It would have the vet check & make sure it's not parvo or any other illnesses that can spread to your other animals.

@Asptuber

9 күн бұрын

This (infectious disease) is really the only really good reason for having a vet check on her.

Her liver and kidneys could be failing right now! Whoever you’re talking to is a bad vet tech and or veterinarian

Been there ...once my folks went out of town and my mom's Siamese cat went pale (hard for a white kitty) and he acted the same way katana is ...I couldn't decide if I should take him to the vet emergency Dr. And finally decided my mom would be more upset if Frankie died than if she had to pay the emergency fee so I did take him and was glad ...he too had been outside and had eaten some poisonous plant The Dr said if I hadn't brought him he would have died !!!

I can hear a lot of concern in your tone of voice Nate. I believe you when you say you're taking care of her and you feel deeply for your animals. God bless you and your animals I am praying for katana in the name of Jesus she's healed. Amen

Hey I figured the cat would be fine but it was still really upsetting seeing her so unwell like that…that particular short seemed a be much more controversial than usual for the channel because i read most of the comments on shorts 😅. This was a bit close to home to me because I had a kitten who passed away who was in a similar condition to her (albeit she was much smaller and weaker than Katana) and we literally took her to the vet the same night symptoms began and it still wasn’t fast enough. Anyways Nate I always trusted you have all your animals best interests at heart, and watch out for poisonous plants around the babies!

I cringe to hear Nate use negative stereotypes. There is no way every vet, or even most vets, are bad & do not care. Nate is usually the exact opposite - extremely fair and positive. I'm sorry he's had bad experiences in the past and I completely respect his decision to treat Katana himself. But why broadcast negative aspirations on an entire group? Especially when you have the responsibility of reaching millions of people. I love this channel ❤& I'm leaving this comment in an effort to spread positivity. I'd hate to see some young person not take their cherished pet to a vet because they heard on KZread that vets are bad. Finally, thank you to all the vets who went to school and studied hard for years because they love animals and want to help people and their pets. I think there are many, many more good vets although I'm sure there are some bad ones. Thanks for not @'ing me. ☺ Again, I love this channel and I have the utmost respect for Nate and Jen. Peace and love to you guys; and all good karma to Katana. 🐈

@cadoized

10 күн бұрын

Agreed. It broke my heart to hear him speak so harshly and strawman an entire profession, especially given vets and their assistants have one of the highest suicide rates out of any profession.

@blobbertmcblob4888

10 күн бұрын

He's probably an anti-vaxxer too.

@katharinewhits

9 күн бұрын

Your so right

@soyoucametosee7860

6 күн бұрын

Nate lives in an area that has very few vets.

@3self

4 күн бұрын

@@soyoucametosee7860 a few, not zero

I truly hope she pulls through. Its really impossible to know what she got into but it definitely seems like she ingested something toxic. I hope she can make it through

After the way she was acting and now with her eye pushing out and away from the brain Nate she needs a x-ray it could be a number of things that ate treatable if caught early enough ..plz …

@Musicloveandanimals

8 күн бұрын

He made a comment in stating that katana is on medicine for her eye for the next 7 days. So he has done something

She looks much better than before.

@SaraB2017

8 күн бұрын

Yeah that eyeball bulging out of her head looks very healthy. Y'all are beyond delusional at this point.