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"Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X%5.95105@pd7tw2no...
Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. This behavior can be a sign of seizure. Take your cat to a feline specialist and ask them about all of the possible diagnoses people have offered in this thread. I will bet this cat has developed a seizure disorder. -L. |
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"Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X%5.95105@pd7tw2no...
Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. This behavior can be a sign of seizure. Take your cat to a feline specialist and ask them about all of the possible diagnoses people have offered in this thread. I will bet this cat has developed a seizure disorder. -L. |
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"Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X%
Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. I entered those signs in Cornell consultant and got only two diagnoses: rabies and the one below. Although the condition below is more common in young animals, you might want to look into it. -Difficulty in prehending or chewing food -Vomiting or regurgitation, emesis -Head shaking, headshaking PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS, HEPATIC MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA, IN DOGS AND CATS Portosystemic anastomoses or shunts can occur in dogs and cats, allowing venous blood to bypass the liver. Most common in young animals. In portosystemic shunts, vascular communications between the portal and systemic venous systems allow bypass of the liver. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia has been described in dogs; small intrahepatic portal vessels and portal endothelial hyperplasia allows communication between portal and systemic circulation. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia can be an isolated disease or can be present in conjunction with portosystemic shunts. The presenting signs may be primarily related to the digestive tract, or there may be signs of neurologic disease due to hepatoencephalopathy. Hyperammonemia, ammonium biurate crytalluria, and bile acid elevation can occur. Diagnosis confirmed by contrast venography, although in hepatic microvascular dysplasia biopsy is required for diagnosis. A syndrome resembling idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in Doberman Pinschers; these dogs lacked intrahepatic arteriovenous fistulae, portal vein atresia, or intrahepatic fibrosis. Uric acid stones associated with shunts can cause signs of bladder disease. Other possible signs: Abnormal behavior, aggression, changing habits, Abnormal proprioceptive positioning, Anisocoria, Anorexia, Ascites, Ataxia, Blindness, Circling, Coma, Constant or increased vocalization, Deafness, Decreased amount of stools, absent feces, constipation, Decreased, absent thirst, hypodipsia, adipsia, Diarrhea, Difficulty in prehending or chewing food, Disoriented, Dryness of skin or hair, Dullness, Dysmetria, Dysphagia, Dysuria, Excessive salivation, Excitement, Fever, Gagging, Generalized weakness, Head pressing, Head shaking, , Hematuria, Hyperesthesia, Hypothermia, Icterus, Increased frequency of urination, Lack of growth or weight gain, Mydriasis, Pale, Palpable enlarged kidney , Paraparesis, Pica, Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria, Propulsion, Proteinuria, Pruritus, Red or brown urine, Rough hair coat, Seizures or syncope, Tachycardia, Tetraparesis, Tongue protrusion, Trembling, Tremor, Underweight, poor condition, thin, emaciated, unthriftiness, ill thrift, Vomiting or regurgitation, Weight loss |
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"Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X%
Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. I entered those signs in Cornell consultant and got only two diagnoses: rabies and the one below. Although the condition below is more common in young animals, you might want to look into it. -Difficulty in prehending or chewing food -Vomiting or regurgitation, emesis -Head shaking, headshaking PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS, HEPATIC MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA, IN DOGS AND CATS Portosystemic anastomoses or shunts can occur in dogs and cats, allowing venous blood to bypass the liver. Most common in young animals. In portosystemic shunts, vascular communications between the portal and systemic venous systems allow bypass of the liver. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia has been described in dogs; small intrahepatic portal vessels and portal endothelial hyperplasia allows communication between portal and systemic circulation. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia can be an isolated disease or can be present in conjunction with portosystemic shunts. The presenting signs may be primarily related to the digestive tract, or there may be signs of neurologic disease due to hepatoencephalopathy. Hyperammonemia, ammonium biurate crytalluria, and bile acid elevation can occur. Diagnosis confirmed by contrast venography, although in hepatic microvascular dysplasia biopsy is required for diagnosis. A syndrome resembling idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in Doberman Pinschers; these dogs lacked intrahepatic arteriovenous fistulae, portal vein atresia, or intrahepatic fibrosis. Uric acid stones associated with shunts can cause signs of bladder disease. Other possible signs: Abnormal behavior, aggression, changing habits, Abnormal proprioceptive positioning, Anisocoria, Anorexia, Ascites, Ataxia, Blindness, Circling, Coma, Constant or increased vocalization, Deafness, Decreased amount of stools, absent feces, constipation, Decreased, absent thirst, hypodipsia, adipsia, Diarrhea, Difficulty in prehending or chewing food, Disoriented, Dryness of skin or hair, Dullness, Dysmetria, Dysphagia, Dysuria, Excessive salivation, Excitement, Fever, Gagging, Generalized weakness, Head pressing, Head shaking, , Hematuria, Hyperesthesia, Hypothermia, Icterus, Increased frequency of urination, Lack of growth or weight gain, Mydriasis, Pale, Palpable enlarged kidney , Paraparesis, Pica, Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria, Propulsion, Proteinuria, Pruritus, Red or brown urine, Rough hair coat, Seizures or syncope, Tachycardia, Tetraparesis, Tongue protrusion, Trembling, Tremor, Underweight, poor condition, thin, emaciated, unthriftiness, ill thrift, Vomiting or regurgitation, Weight loss |
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"Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X%
Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. I entered those signs in Cornell consultant and got only two diagnoses: rabies and the one below. Although the condition below is more common in young animals, you might want to look into it. -Difficulty in prehending or chewing food -Vomiting or regurgitation, emesis -Head shaking, headshaking PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS, HEPATIC MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA, IN DOGS AND CATS Portosystemic anastomoses or shunts can occur in dogs and cats, allowing venous blood to bypass the liver. Most common in young animals. In portosystemic shunts, vascular communications between the portal and systemic venous systems allow bypass of the liver. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia has been described in dogs; small intrahepatic portal vessels and portal endothelial hyperplasia allows communication between portal and systemic circulation. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia can be an isolated disease or can be present in conjunction with portosystemic shunts. The presenting signs may be primarily related to the digestive tract, or there may be signs of neurologic disease due to hepatoencephalopathy. Hyperammonemia, ammonium biurate crytalluria, and bile acid elevation can occur. Diagnosis confirmed by contrast venography, although in hepatic microvascular dysplasia biopsy is required for diagnosis. A syndrome resembling idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in Doberman Pinschers; these dogs lacked intrahepatic arteriovenous fistulae, portal vein atresia, or intrahepatic fibrosis. Uric acid stones associated with shunts can cause signs of bladder disease. Other possible signs: Abnormal behavior, aggression, changing habits, Abnormal proprioceptive positioning, Anisocoria, Anorexia, Ascites, Ataxia, Blindness, Circling, Coma, Constant or increased vocalization, Deafness, Decreased amount of stools, absent feces, constipation, Decreased, absent thirst, hypodipsia, adipsia, Diarrhea, Difficulty in prehending or chewing food, Disoriented, Dryness of skin or hair, Dullness, Dysmetria, Dysphagia, Dysuria, Excessive salivation, Excitement, Fever, Gagging, Generalized weakness, Head pressing, Head shaking, , Hematuria, Hyperesthesia, Hypothermia, Icterus, Increased frequency of urination, Lack of growth or weight gain, Mydriasis, Pale, Palpable enlarged kidney , Paraparesis, Pica, Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria, Propulsion, Proteinuria, Pruritus, Red or brown urine, Rough hair coat, Seizures or syncope, Tachycardia, Tetraparesis, Tongue protrusion, Trembling, Tremor, Underweight, poor condition, thin, emaciated, unthriftiness, ill thrift, Vomiting or regurgitation, Weight loss |
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wrote on 1/18/04 7:03 AM: "Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X% Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. I entered those signs in Cornell consultant and got only two diagnoses: rabies and the one below. Although the condition below is more common in young animals, you might want to look into it. -Difficulty in prehending or chewing food -Vomiting or regurgitation, emesis -Head shaking, headshaking PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS, HEPATIC MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA, IN DOGS AND CATS Portosystemic anastomoses or shunts can occur in dogs and cats, allowing venous blood to bypass the liver. Most common in young animals. In portosystemic shunts, vascular communications between the portal and systemic venous systems allow bypass of the liver. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia has been described in dogs; small intrahepatic portal vessels and portal endothelial hyperplasia allows communication between portal and systemic circulation. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia can be an isolated disease or can be present in conjunction with portosystemic shunts. The presenting signs may be primarily related to the digestive tract, or there may be signs of neurologic disease due to hepatoencephalopathy. Hyperammonemia, ammonium biurate crytalluria, and bile acid elevation can occur. Diagnosis confirmed by contrast venography, although in hepatic microvascular dysplasia biopsy is required for diagnosis. A syndrome resembling idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in Doberman Pinschers; these dogs lacked intrahepatic arteriovenous fistulae, portal vein atresia, or intrahepatic fibrosis. Uric acid stones associated with shunts can cause signs of bladder disease. Last months Cat Fancy had an article about this condition. Perhaps you could find it at your library. Karen |
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in article , Liz at
wrote on 1/18/04 7:03 AM: "Rex" wrote in message news:oPiOb.150333$X% Thanks for all the replies. The vets checked his tooth and found no problems there .. Just in case we had a tooth cleanup done as well. The vet saw him do that and thought it might be arthristis on the neck .. The x-rays apparently confirmed that as well. The whole thing started about a month ago, when he started vomitting frequently and this was just a side occurance. Also had blood work done on him and kidneys etc seem alright. He appears to be hungry. When we put the food out he rushes to the dish but simply does'nt eat enough.. We have'nt looked at ear infections. .. To the touch and visual examination his ears seem OK. He is 13 years old. I entered those signs in Cornell consultant and got only two diagnoses: rabies and the one below. Although the condition below is more common in young animals, you might want to look into it. -Difficulty in prehending or chewing food -Vomiting or regurgitation, emesis -Head shaking, headshaking PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS, HEPATIC MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA, IN DOGS AND CATS Portosystemic anastomoses or shunts can occur in dogs and cats, allowing venous blood to bypass the liver. Most common in young animals. In portosystemic shunts, vascular communications between the portal and systemic venous systems allow bypass of the liver. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia has been described in dogs; small intrahepatic portal vessels and portal endothelial hyperplasia allows communication between portal and systemic circulation. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia can be an isolated disease or can be present in conjunction with portosystemic shunts. The presenting signs may be primarily related to the digestive tract, or there may be signs of neurologic disease due to hepatoencephalopathy. Hyperammonemia, ammonium biurate crytalluria, and bile acid elevation can occur. Diagnosis confirmed by contrast venography, although in hepatic microvascular dysplasia biopsy is required for diagnosis. A syndrome resembling idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension has been reported in Doberman Pinschers; these dogs lacked intrahepatic arteriovenous fistulae, portal vein atresia, or intrahepatic fibrosis. Uric acid stones associated with shunts can cause signs of bladder disease. Last months Cat Fancy had an article about this condition. Perhaps you could find it at your library. Karen |
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