I finally got my cat in the vet today and he has a severe oral infection. We did a virus panel that won't be back for a few days and he had a shot of antibiotics. He came home on pain meds and steroids (booo......he hates them).

The pain med seems to have drastically increased his comfort but also seems to be making him hallucinate or something. He has stood at the water dish and splashed the contents over himself and my floor 2-3 times. I set up another water bowl and am keeping the levels low to avoid some mess. He acts like he can't tell what is in there and then he finds it and wants to play in it.

I'm hoping he'll sleep so I'm trying to not leave my bedroom until he really settles. Tomorrow I'll call and see if we need a lower dose.

I'm scared for him. He's only a year old and this is his 3rd bad infection in a month.

I lost both my prior cats only weeks apart and the plan was that kittens would be healthy. His health is scaring me and I can't stand losing another cat.

I know some of you have much bigger problems but this what is breaking my heart today.