So glad Trouble got his forever home today! [emoji]128077[/emoji]
How does hydrocephalic present in a cat? What special needs will she have?As for Nocturne, she is in fact Hydrocephalic, my sweet little special-needs kitty, and I'm going to adopt her today!! My first foster failure. I'm so proud.
She has pressure on her head so she can have issues with balance and walking, running into things, falling off of objects, ect. She develops slower, head injuries are more dangerous, she could possibly have issues with seizures. Her eyes are very large, that's one of the main things I noticed about her, but the round head was also a pointer, since her Mom and sisters all have flat, long heads like a Siamese. They sleep more than usual, have trouble learning to use the litter-box, and get really excited about things like food or attention. They tend to be sweet but also can be a little spacey about things (staring at nothing, ect).How does hydrocephalic present in a cat? What special needs will she have?
Thanks! : )That's great that you are keeping Nocturne! [emoji]128571[/emoji]
I'm sorry to hear that Lyla has been unwell. If she's not quickly adopted, you may want to bring her home. Her kittens will likely still know her. Poor Lyla!
Sorry for the late response, it was really busy today. The shelter had an adoption event and I was gone since the morning.Smelly stools is an issue that needs addressing in any cat. All poop smells, but the really rank ones need to be addressed.
Perhaps the medications she is taking will help the smelly stools. Smelly stools are usually the result of worms or parasites that need treating. Sometimes it can be something in the diet that's not agreeing. So if you bring her back, make sure she's been wormed and tested for parasites.
Also, mixing a probiotic into her wet food will often resolve issues causing smelly stools.
Poor little pookie head. But how lucky to have a mommy like you!She has pressure on her head so she can have issues with balance and walking, running into things, falling off of objects, ect. She develops slower, head injuries are more dangerous, she could possibly have issues with seizures. Her eyes are very large, that's one of the main things I noticed about her, but the round head was also a pointer, since her Mom and sisters all have flat, long heads like a Siamese. They sleep more than usual, have trouble learning to use the litter-box, and get really excited about things like food or attention. They tend to be sweet but also can be a little spacey about things (staring at nothing, ect).
They are wonderful though! So even if it means she won't live for more than a few years, it will so be worth it to have her with me and let her know what a wonderful life she can have.