When you have a minute or two

[tigger]

Could it just be that his side hurts him really bad & that is why he is breathing heavily?

Or, maybe it hurts him to sit that way?

 

[lorie d.]

I just now saw this thread. Is it possible that eating a few bites of food was causing poor Shredder even more discomfort? I am sending good thoughts his way. Hissy, I also just now noticed you have typed "Twilight Zone" in as your location, you have gone through soooo much since I joined TCS almost a year ago. I hope everything gets better really soon.

 

[hissy]

It has to get better Lorie, and really it is starting to!

 

[katl8e]

This sounds like what one of my cats had years ago: and abcess on her spine. She denned up and was tender at one spot, on her back. A shot of antibiotics and cortisone cleared it up, with in 24 hours.

The abcess was between the skin and vertebra and not visible, externally.

Good luck, with Shredder.

 

[jeanie g.]

I hope Shredder is back to his old tricks by the time you read this in the morning. Here's a prayer for him, even though the vet said he seems to be relatively ok.

 

[debra myers]

I just saw this now and am sending a get well wish your way for poor Shredder! I pray he makes a full recovery VERY soon!

 

[the dreaded tum]

Poor Shredder and poor you! It must be so stressful, not knowing what is wrong... it's the one time I wish cats could talk! Healing thoughts to you both!