Beaker is very sick.

[stitchfl]

I can't thank everyone enough for your prayers.

We are cautiously hopeful today.

Beaker's breeder called me today and she has been in touch with the Dr's at the University of Florida. Apparently they have seen cats with Beaker's systoms as a result of a reaction to the rabies vaccine; which is where this all began.

So she is going to have this Dr. from the university get in touch with our specialist to see if it can be determined if what Beaker has is 'polyneuritis'. Apparently this is very similar (if not the same) to Guillian Barr syndrome in humans.

I have been reading up on this for the past hour or so and the symptoms for the polyneuritis are very similar to the ones Beaker has been experiencing. Also some of the test results listed for the polyneurities line up with the results that Beaker has received already. The good news is that if this is what Beaker has developed then it should be something he can recover from.

Thank you again for all the support and I will fill you in once the Dr.s talk about this possibility.

Amanda

 

[ktlynn]

This is good news, Amanda. It certainly sounds like there's a strong possibility that an adverse reaction to the vaccine is causing Beaker's illness. It was smart thinking for the breeder to contact UF.

I've thought about Beaker often since first reading this thread and I'll continue to send good thoughts and prayers his way.

All the best to you and your beautiful little boy-
KT

 

[ranger]

That sounds like more positive news- thinking of you and your gorgeous boy and hoping he's doing a lot better very soon.

 

[leosmum]

i'm praying for your little beaker... awww this sounds awful.. I do hope that something can be done...

Sending warm wishes and love

-Julie and Leo

 

[jennyr]

I do hope you have found the answer at last

 

[dawnofsierra]

Oh, Amanda, I'm praying for precious little Beaker.

 

[ktlynn]

Just checking in to see if there are any updates on little Beaker. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for your baby.

 

[ugaimes]

Little Beaker:
Eponine, Cosette, and Amy all have their paws and fingers crossed that you get well soon.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

 

[jcat]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Beaker. Hopefully this is an adverse reaction to his rabies shot, and not FIP. Please keep us updated.

 

[laceydf]

AW! Beaker is so adorable! I really hope and pray that he will get better very soon! What a sweet little face Beaker has!!!