Panic Attack? - Page 2  

For those of you who care to know.

We (the vet and I) have found out that the three other kittens from the lot were put down for the exact same behavior. We found a specialist who took her in for about a week and ran extensive tests.

Turns out there was indeed a major malfunction somewhere. I cant even remember or spell the terminology, but in laymens terms, her chemical balance was off the charts. She was given some injections, and even had minor surgery.

Anyhow, shes back, and thus far has been as cute and cuddly as ever. So far, in the past 4 days, she hasnt had a single outburst, and the specialist says that she was a rare case where the mother cat had somehow ingested narcotics during pregnancy. According to the specialist, she should be fine now, and from what ive seen so far, i think she is too.

So, im seriously glad i dont have to put her down, but im still bummed that my couch has been  "totaled" as the upholstery shop said, and including the rest of the damages, she managed to destroy almost $2400 in my belongings not Including a family heirloom vase.

For now, until i trust her fully again, when im not around, she gets locked in my office where there isnt much she can damage.  (Dont worry haters, she has food, water, her litter box, and an awesome view of southern california coastline from  her perch next to the window.)

^^ so far that seems to be the case, which is a relief to me.

^^ im not sure if it even is a disorder. Its just a chemical imbalance caused by rogue chemicals that somehow came out of dormancy.

Im not sure what the medical lingo is for that, but they didnt have a name for the disorder, or at least they didnt tell me one.. I can ask though.

They said it was an exploratory surgery.  the incision was so small, i cant even find it.

Last update for you all..

The problems have returned ten-fold, she is now stuck in attack mode for the past two days solid, shes frothing at the mouth, her eyes are glossed over, and shes wheezing hard. Shes in a padded cage, but every time she gets enough energy up, she goes rampant again. She isnt eating or drinking, i even put treats in the cage, and she has ignored them.

I called the vet, and scheduled an appointment.

She will be put down at 3pm.

Just some stats for you all:

$2400+ of my belongings have been destroyed

$1950 + $100 euthanasia fee in medical expenses

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$4450+   total expense not including my time or efforts, for nothing.

I hope nobody experiences the emotions that i am dealing with right now.  I think of her, and i see the cute cuddly little suzu, but when i look at her, i see a wild animal bent on destroying itself and everything around it.  I love her, and i hate her, and the part of me that loves her is yelling "murderer!" and the part of me that is logical is telling me that there is no other alternative.

Im going to invest in a goldfish.