counturchickens Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Our beloved cat Hattie is in hospital! Last Friday she came over all strange, losing her balance and holding her head to one side. We've has a few trips to the vet, now she has been for an MRI scan. I really thought we were going to get the worst news yesterday, but they have now ruled out a brain tumour and meningitis, however they want to keep her in for a few days. They have said we can visit, but I daren't in case she thinks she is coming home. Poor thing. She was a Rescue cat and when we had her she was is a state of some stress after living a caged life whilst awaiting re homing. Just hoping we can have her home for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sorry to hear your news but it is good that the scan was clear..have a think about visiting though if she isn't eating.. if she is eating she is more likely to be allowed home.Many cats eat when their owners visit.. Cats tend not to get upset when their owners have to leave compared with dogs..Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks for that, we can call at 10 to check on her so we will see what they say. Pets are such heart breakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sorry to hear about Hattie. Poor you! I do hope there is some improvement when you visit. My cat had to stay in overnight recently and I was very sad. They are family members to me! Definite heartbreakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 So sorry about Hattiesburg, hope they find out what is wrong and she makes a good recovery. It's heartbreaking when they get ill as they are all part of the family so I really feel for you and hope its good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Update, she's improved a bit, and is eating. Vet says if she carries on improving we might be able to pick her up Christmas Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's really good news so fingers crossed she is home for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Its really good news that she's improving, hope she's home for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Picking her up this morning! Poor girl has something wrong with her middle ear and is still a bit disorientated so the vet said we had to get a cage for her in the house, so we now have a puppy cage! Have to monitor her now to see if antibiotics do the trick or whether she will need an op. glad she's coming home though, the house has been very odd without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Glad she's coming home and will keep fingers crossed that the medicine works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Really glad to hear she's able to come home. Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thanks all. She's home,but still struggling with her balance. Is sneezing a lot since being in hospital, and falls over every time she does. Back on the 28th to see if there is any change, if not they might try an op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Poor Hattie How did she get on today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Good news, vet is really pleased with her progress. She isn't so pleased about having 3 tablets a day though! Hopefully won't need an op if she carries on improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That's such great news. I'm so pleased she's improving. Hope she goes from strength to strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That is good news Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Further update, still doing well, and we got the cheque from the insurance for her MRI scan, which was a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
