Pat
I'm so sorry to hear this - I'm sending many many prayers to you both
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Requesting Vibes for our Tippy
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It's true that more Persian's get PKD but of course, you know, that it's a disease that can affect any cat. People get it too. And it can strike at any age. Hallie was only about 4 years old when she died. Hallie was also very vocal. Especially when she wasn't feeling well. It's almost as if they are trying to tell you something is wrong. When I picked up Hallie from the ariport, the woman that transported her mentioned that she thought something was wrong with the cat. I told her that yes, Hallie had PKD. She then said it made sense the way the cat was acting, looked and how she bonded with her. The transporter explained to me that she also had PKD.
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I am so sorry to hear about Tippy's diagnosis. May God give you strength and I pray that Tippy does not suffer.
Karen
Karen
Sending many prayers your way..This must be awfully hard
Adding my prayers to those already sent. I thank Heaven that you are there for Tippy, and obtained excellent medical care for him. I shudder to think how he would have suffered had he remained feral. Bless you for caring for this precious cat
Oh Sweetie what horrible news!!!!!!!!!!!!! I, too, am shocked. With the problems you've had with the other kitties, the probability of something like this just seemed - so extreme. I really don't know what to say, except I'm keeping you and Tippy in my prayers, and I'm just sending massive amounts of hugs and love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laurie
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Thanks Laurie. I never expected he'd be my next kitty to pass on. I figured that would be my 17 y.o. who does have a lot of health issues, or young miss Frankie who has early crf.
I know I couldn't have prevented this, but gee willikers, enough already.
I know I couldn't have prevented this, but gee willikers, enough already.
Pat, I'm so sorry that the news wasn't good.
I SO agree with you! Enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I almost don't want to ask - but how is Tippy? There's nothing that can be done?
Whatever the answers are Sweetie, I'm thinking about you and Tippy.
Laurie
Yes, how is Tippy?
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Thank you both for asking. Tippy seems quiet, but then he's on pain meds, so part of it may be that. He is eating better, and throwing up only very, very rarely.
He's on pepcid and calcitriol for the crf that the pkd has caused, and in about a week, will have his labs drawn again and a doppler bp taken, so we can see if the calcitriol is helping the crf or if he's worsening, and to check what's happening with his pancreatitis.
I think he's a bit thinner even with eating better, and sometimes I think his rear legs seem weaker, but then I am worrying and watching him like a hawk. I'll be very interested to see what his weight is next week.
ps once we have the bp checked, we can move forward with either norvasc (she prefers this if his bp is high) or benzapril as another aid for the crf.
He's on pepcid and calcitriol for the crf that the pkd has caused, and in about a week, will have his labs drawn again and a doppler bp taken, so we can see if the calcitriol is helping the crf or if he's worsening, and to check what's happening with his pancreatitis.
I think he's a bit thinner even with eating better, and sometimes I think his rear legs seem weaker, but then I am worrying and watching him like a hawk. I'll be very interested to see what his weight is next week.
ps once we have the bp checked, we can move forward with either norvasc (she prefers this if his bp is high) or benzapril as another aid for the crf.
I'm so glad he's eating better! I hope the weakness in his legs is just your imagination from keeping such an intent eye on your kitty. Perhaps its because of the pain meds?
I sure hope that he's gained weight and it's just his coat being a little flatter or something!
My prayers and good vibes are still with you and your kitty family!!!!!!!!!!
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Laurie
I sure hope that he's gained weight and it's just his coat being a little flatter or something!
My prayers and good vibes are still with you and your kitty family!!!!!!!!!!
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Laurie
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Thank you so much. I need to post a photo of this truly exceptional fellow. Just a plain blue mackeral tabby with a tiny, teeny white tip to his tail, and gorgeous green eyes, best "wrap his arms around your neck and hug you" cat in the house
Yup. You'd better post some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's see this handsome fella!!!!!!!!!!!! (And do we have any of him hugging you?)
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Sending prayers for Tippy to feel better.
And for you, you've been through so much with your kitties lately!
And for you, you've been through so much with your kitties lately!
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Thank you, I'm trying to lecture them that we find them all exciting enough that they don't need to keep surprising us and our vet with something new!Originally Posted by tuxedokitties
Sending prayers for Tippy to feel better.
And for you, you've been through so much with your kitties lately!
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hummm.... I need your speech
I wish it had been better news
Can't wait to see pics of him, and I do hope the blood tests are better next week.
Glad Tippy is eating better. Don't be surprised if he stays on the thin side. I believe this is pretty common. Hallie was a tiny skinny minnie the whole time I had her. Even when she was eating really well. I hope Tippy continues to immprove and responds to his meds. Bless his little soul!
