Spare some good vibes for my girls?

Shell to you girl .
I hope "Tiki" is ok and will not come up with something . You can feed "Echo" twice a day , just cut it in half for her what she is suposed to eat . I know it is going to be hard on you , but I am sure you will find a way to do it . I am glad you like the vet , that is a good sign . Let us know what is going on with "Tiki"

Got home a little while ago...what a long & expensive day! My nerves are shock to hell and back.
Tiki does after all have a terrible infection. Unfortunately it is not in her bladder, it is in her kidneys. Dr is afraid that she may have PKD since she is chronically having problems along this line. He's decided not to change her or Echos food until after their infections are completely gone. He also requested the previous records from the other vet & he was very unhappy about them. He told me they contradicted themselves in the results last time. Her PH was at a 6 (normal level) but yet she has crystals in her urine. He said that should have been a sign for them to look deeper & examine her kidneys. Now, she may have some permanent damage to them since she may have had this infection for many many months. He is very optimistic that she will recover & will live a very happy life if we continue to prevent these infections.
As for Echo, she was so unbelievably upset today! I just about cried when I heard her screaming in the back office. I have never heard her scream out like that & I pissed that I couldn't see what they were doing to her. They ended up shaving her little butt & cleansed the area very well. I have a powder called neoPredef that I need to put on her twice a day. She also got an injection for inflammation & her rabies shot. Poor kid went through the ringer today! Tiki's on antibotics and will be for a total of 21 days. Once her med's are finished, we're off to get another sample taken & then we'll discuss food options.

Man...my head spinning with all the information & my pocket book is about $120 lighter. But my babes are worth every bit of it! I just thought I'd update you all and what has happened today. Thank you all very much for the vibes & such! The girls thank you too!

Oh noooooo , I am sooooooo sorry about the girls . Please hang in there girl to you . I am sure glad you change the vet , at least now you know your girls are in good hands . The bill was not to bad really , if you think about all what was done for the girls , test and all . I hope and pray after the antibiotics when they make a other test on Tiki that it is not PKD and she is well

I'm sorry to hear all the trouble for your two girls. I do hope that Tiki doesn't have PKD, but obviously she can do well even with the condition with the right care...just look at Tammie's Hallie. I hope Echo feels better after her treatment too.

Wow, Shell, what a rough day! It's great to hear that you and the girls are comfortable with your new vet, and it sound as if he is doing a very thorough job. I'm so sorry to hear about Tiki's infection, but it's a relief that you finally know the problem and are able to treat it. Hopefully this will be effective, 21 days must seem like a long time! I pray that she doesn't have PKD, but know that if this is the case, you will care for her so well she will live a perfectly healthy life regardless of the diagnosis. Poor Echo It must have just broken your heart to hear her screaming today! I sure hope both are relaxing now that they're finally home with you. Getting a kitty on an effective weight loss plan can be so difficult, and how frustrating that you thought she had lost weight but she hadn't! You have so much information to absorb tonight! Thank you for sharing this with us! Please keep us posted how everyone-including you-is feeling! Stephanie

I'm sorry your girls are going through this. They and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

oh shell - I am sorry to hear all of this - your girls have had a big day - as have you... chin up. At least you this new vet is looking into everything!! thats good to know!

both you and your girls are in my thoughts

Shell, I'm sorry to hear your girls are not feeling well and that you are going through this.

Sounds like you found a great Vet. and I am very happy they were thorough with the exams of your babies.

(((HUGS))) to you and the girls.

Please keep us posted on their progress

Awww your poor babies!!! I hope everyone (including you) is feeling better soon. At least the new vet seems keen to get to the bottom of your girls problems, fingers crossed it's plain sailing from here on in.

Shell, I'm glad you've found a good vet who discovered the reason for all the problems. I wish both kitties the best.

to you, Tiki and Echo.

I'm sorry you babies are not feeling well.
It's sounds like you found a great vet. Sending postive thoughs to your sweet little girls.

Oh Shell, I am so very sorry to hear your babies are not feeling well...my thoughts and prayers are with them both for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted! *hugs*

Shell, if her bum was as sore as you say they were probably checking for infection and cleaned her up which is why she was screaming. Cat's rears are very tender anyway, and having them so irritated and with urine scald, I can well imagine she was crying her woes to the world. I hope all turns out okay for both of your cats. Thanks for being a responsible pet owner and taking them in to be checked out. It's unfortunate your other vets missed the signs of the kidney problems.


Best of luck!

Hi everyone! I just thought I'd update you all on the girls. Echo is getting better slowly but surely. Her bum still isn't cleared up completely, but we have hope that it will get better once she starts losing some weight. I still haven't changed her food yet since Tiki is still under the weather. He doesn't want to change their food yet since Tiki hasn't healed completely. I just had a Vet visit for Tiki & she still has Kidney infection after 3 weeks. We go back in 10 days to see if the med's are working & we're doing an Ultrasound then. He did say that the infection is still there but is decreasing. So, she's back on Antibotics for another 5 weeks! Boy is it going to be a long 5 weeks! Once her infection is gone, we can change both of their food since each needs their own specific kind. He's afraid if we change Echo's food, Tiki will eat it & it could upset her renal system. We've come this far....I'm not turning down now! Tiki also lost a little bit of weight. The Vet wasn't sure if it was due to the infection or if she just lost that weight from her new Lions Cut hair do! That girl has the fur, I tell ya!

Needless to say, I was a little disappointed that the infection was still there but was happy to hear that it's not as bad. He said that 95% of cats that have this fight the infection within the 3 weeks...it would figure Tiki would have to be the odd ball!

Well, that's the news from here. Just wanted to update everyone on my little sweeties.

Shell, so sorry Tiki still has that nasty old kidney infection and has to be on the antibiotics for another whole five weeks. At least the Dr. is seeing some improvement! Don't tell Echo about Tiki's weight loss. She'll be out trying to get a haircut so she doesn't have to go on this diet! Please keep us posted!
Stephanie

Originally Posted by dawnofsierra

Don't tell Echo about Tiki's weight loss. She'll be out trying to get a haircut so she doesn't have to go on this diet!

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LMAO @ you Stephanie! It's our secret...Shhhhh!

Thanks for your kind words!

I couldn't believe how expensive it has gotten over this whole deal! When I took both of them in, I spent $120 for both. Then today I spent another $70! OUCH! I can only imagine how expensive the ultrasound will be plus they charge me $30 each time I bring each one in! Oh...plus it cost me $25 for her shave job! At this rate, I'll be broke in no time! But...it's completely worth it because I want them to be healthy & it's my responibility to make sure that they are. I just wish they both get back to normal soon!

Thanks again!

Queen of Hugs. How cool is that. I'm glad your kitties are doing better....weird infections take time.....and it's so darn difficult to wait for good results! Sasha sends ((((((BIG FURRY HUG))))))

Thanks so much! The girls thank you very much too!

*pouts* what is this? TCS vet visit month :/ Poor things.. I hope everything gets resolved soon

Shell, I missed this thread....give the girls kisses from me!!

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