My 11 yr. old kitty was on Ovaban for several months due to allergy problems. She couldn't have a cortisone shot, as she had been diagnosed with chronic liver disease a couple of years ago. However, the Ovaban turned her into a little fire breathing monster
. In addition, with the long-term effects Ovaban can cause (diabetes, etc.), I was glad to get her off of it. She is now eating Prescription Diet Z/D which seems to be taking care of the allergies, and is back to being my normal sweet kitty. So, on to my story...
Since taking her off the Ovaban, she has developed a slight tremble in her neck/head area, identical to how she might tremble if she has a fever. Of course, the timing of coming off the Ovaban could simply be a coincidence.
I pointed out the trembling to our vet a couple of weeks ago. He turned off the lights and shined his little flashlight in her eyes to see how she reacted. She responded perfectly fine (vision in tact, etc.). Her blood test revealed no abnormalities. She is also negative for hyperthyroidism. The vet said since all her coordination skills are normal, it does not yet appear to be neurological, although he can't completely discount it.
Has anyone else ever dealt with this? Could this just be an "old kitty" symptom and nothing to worry about? She is eating and drinking normally (actually seems to drink more than normal, but blood tests negative for diabetes), still cuddles, etc... Our biggest battle right now is continuing to get rid of the scabs & itching from her allergies. Any comforting words, advice, potential diagnoses, etc. are appreciated. My husband tells me I'm just being paranoid
, but I can't help but worry about my kitty!
Thanks!
Summer
Since taking her off the Ovaban, she has developed a slight tremble in her neck/head area, identical to how she might tremble if she has a fever. Of course, the timing of coming off the Ovaban could simply be a coincidence.
I pointed out the trembling to our vet a couple of weeks ago. He turned off the lights and shined his little flashlight in her eyes to see how she reacted. She responded perfectly fine (vision in tact, etc.). Her blood test revealed no abnormalities. She is also negative for hyperthyroidism. The vet said since all her coordination skills are normal, it does not yet appear to be neurological, although he can't completely discount it.
Has anyone else ever dealt with this? Could this just be an "old kitty" symptom and nothing to worry about? She is eating and drinking normally (actually seems to drink more than normal, but blood tests negative for diabetes), still cuddles, etc... Our biggest battle right now is continuing to get rid of the scabs & itching from her allergies. Any comforting words, advice, potential diagnoses, etc. are appreciated. My husband tells me I'm just being paranoid
Thanks!
Summer