bellekatz Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Our poorly cat is back at the specialist vet again... Simba is 14 and has been back and too ever since he went suddenly blind about 18 months ago, which was about 8 months after he was very ill with pancreatitis. He is hardly eating, has now lost the sight in one eye, and has wobbly legs but has lost soooo much weight. None of the blood tests so far have show a reason for his high blood pressure but they are still suspecting kidney failure. They aren't actively looking for cancer yet until they have the results of the latests tests but he is in to be rehydrated and flushed out. Poor boy has been through a lot in the last 18 months. I know we will never have another "people" cat like him, who adores his humans and likes to cuddle them and sit round their necks. He actively searches out people and will deposit himself in the crook of your arm and purr manically. He also loves dogs and has cuddled up with every dog we have had It's already much quieter without his large Purrsonality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad woman Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [/color so sorry our nu-nu is 12 and having health issues at the mo.I know what a worrying and upsetting time your having. sending ((((((((((((((((hugs and huge get well vibes from somerset)))))))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Sending loads of positive vibes your way. What a totally gorgeous cat. I can see why you are so fond of him. I really hope that they can get to the bottom of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 He looks gorgeous - fingers and paws crossed here for you, hope they can make him feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Fingers, toes and wings all crossed for the lovely Simba x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Spoke to the nurse who has looking after him tonight ......... he has been flushed out and had bloods done but can't come home until he is eating. Didn't want normal food so she was cooking him some chicken and if that doesnt work she was gonna cook him some fish! Hope he doesn't expect this when he comes home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'll keep fingers and toes crossed for him, sending lots of ((((positive thoughts)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 he is absolutely beautiful, everything crossed he makes it through and appreciates the vet nurse's home cooked chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Big hugs, I hope Simba is doing better xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Fingers crossed from me too. He looks such a beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 He's home...not really eating but we have to go back on Saturday for his test results. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad woman Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 hows your cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Simba is home and seemingly a bit better than he was. He doesnt eat much but he is eating which is a start. His test results were no different than before, so not kidneys............. he has high globulin and has done for a while. Could be FIP but his two PCR (?) FIP tests have come back back negative, the last only a few months ago. The other possibilty is cancer. He is on Istin, Predniselone and interefon alpha and seems to be holding his own. Next appt is going to be a week ( if he was going downhill) or 3 weeks so at the moment I am happy that he is doing OK and am going for the three weeks. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 hopefully he will pick up even more now he's back with all his home comforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Have they checked for phaeochromocytoma? It is VERY rare, but may be worth checking for if no other reason for the high blood pressure can be found. It causes high blood pressure, (which can lead to blindness), weight loss and anorexia, amongst other things. http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/c_ct_pheochromocytoma Hope he's feeling better x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Oooooh he has a lot of those symptoms... also the tachycardia and high blood pressure which is why he went blind earlier this year but then got his sight back afdter a few days on Blood pressure medicaton. he is depressed, drinking a lot, little appetite... might mention it next time.... thanks a lot for that............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm sure they've already checked he's not hyperthyroid? If not, (I assumed they had), then it would be more likely than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 yes they did - thyroid was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
