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Problems my cat is having
Hi, I have a Cat who is about twenty or twenty-one years old. This
year she has really started to show what I think are effects with her age and other things, never had any problems ever with her until early 2006. She had a seizure in February/March. Took her to a vet they couldnt find any cause of the seizure, no diseases or anything. Then about four monthes later in around July she had another one, this time I took her and got anti-convultion medication. She had another seizure yesterday, her third I have seen her have of the year. I am starting to have some thoughts of putting her down, but she does not seem to be suffering so it is tough to do that. About an hour or two after the seizure she is moving around pretty much normal, she still jumps up onto chairs and things. One thing I have noticed is that her breathing is weird, she doesnt seem to have trouble breathing but I now notice that when she is just standing her chest and stomach move in and out more quickly and noticeable, like she takes shorters deeper breathes, and this is constant. She also walks funny sometimes, she doesnt look like she is in pain at all, but just walking she doesnt walk in a straight line, she can wobble and things out of pattern, kind of like someone drunk walking a straight line. Im thinking the seizures have possibly caused some brain damage. I also think her hearing and/or eyesight is not that good anymore, ive seen her in the dark, not pitch black walk into doors and things like that. If anybody has any advice, especially with the breathing, I think the other things are related to age or possibly the seizures, but the breathing worries me a little, I dont want to put my cat down unless it is necessary and Im not convinced it is. I'll probably take her to the vet again hopefully tomorrow but I dont think they even know what to do. |
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If anybody has any advice, especially with the breathing, I think the other things are related to age or possibly the seizures, but the breathing worries me a little, I dont want to put my cat down unless it is necessary and Im not convinced it is. I'll probably take her to the vet again hopefully tomorrow but I dont think they even know what to do. I'm very sorry about your kitty, and I don't have any specific answer for you, but I would strongly suggest either getting a second opinion from another vet or seeing a specialist. It sounds like there's something wrong that your vet is missing, and you have a right to be concerned, especially given your cat's advanced age. At the very least, if this isn't something that can't be cured, you need to know what's wrong so he can live out the rest of his life comfortably. |
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I agree with Rene and could not say it better. You may need a second
opinion or see a specialist (like a vet that specializes in neurology). Let us know what you find out. S. "Rene S." wrote in message ... If anybody has any advice, especially with the breathing, I think the other things are related to age or possibly the seizures, but the breathing worries me a little, I dont want to put my cat down unless it is necessary and Im not convinced it is. I'll probably take her to the vet again hopefully tomorrow but I dont think they even know what to do. I'm very sorry about your kitty, and I don't have any specific answer for you, but I would strongly suggest either getting a second opinion from another vet or seeing a specialist. It sounds like there's something wrong that your vet is missing, and you have a right to be concerned, especially given your cat's advanced age. At the very least, if this isn't something that can't be cured, you need to know what's wrong so he can live out the rest of his life comfortably. |
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wrote in message ... Hi, I have a Cat who is about twenty or twenty-one years old. This year she has really started to show what I think are effects with her age and other things, never had any problems ever with her until early 2006. She had a seizure in February/March. Took her to a vet they couldnt find any cause of the seizure, no diseases or anything. Then about four monthes later in around July she had another one, this time I took her and got anti-convultion medication. She had another seizure yesterday, her third I have seen her have of the year. I am starting to have some thoughts of putting her down, but she does not seem to be suffering so it is tough to do that. About an hour or two after the seizure she is moving around pretty much normal, she still jumps up onto chairs and things. One thing I have noticed is that her breathing is weird, she doesnt seem to have trouble breathing but I now notice that when she is just standing her chest and stomach move in and out more quickly and noticeable, like she takes shorters deeper breathes, and this is constant. She also walks funny sometimes, she doesnt look like she is in pain at all, but just walking she doesnt walk in a straight line, she can wobble and things out of pattern, kind of like someone drunk walking a straight line. Im thinking the seizures have possibly caused some brain damage. I also think her hearing and/or eyesight is not that good anymore, ive seen her in the dark, not pitch black walk into doors and things like that. If anybody has any advice, especially with the breathing, I think the other things are related to age or possibly the seizures, but the breathing worries me a little, I dont want to put my cat down unless it is necessary and Im not convinced it is. I'll probably take her to the vet again hopefully tomorrow but I dont think they even know what to do. A 21 year old cat has beaten every odd in the book. A very scarce few ever live to be that old, it is incredibly rare. Your kitty is old, she probably has had some minor strokes. Her eyesight and hearing are probably poor but you would not know this just by looking. The breathing could be small clots in the lungs or some fluid buildup in the lung cavity. You have no need to put her down so long as she has a quality of life. As log as she can eat, pee, poop and groom all is OK. As long as she is in no pain, she is OK. But it is time to begin to prepare yourself for her passing. What a long long life she has lived. Paul |
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On Dec 21, 2:11�pm, wrote:
Hi, I have a Cat who is about twenty or twenty-one years old. This year she has really started to show what I think are effects with her age and other things, never had any problems ever with her until early 2006. She had a seizure in February/March. Took her to a vet they couldnt find any cause of the seizure, no diseases or anything. Then about four monthes later in around July she had another one, this time I took her and got anti-convultion medication. She had another seizure yesterday, her third I have seen her have of the year. I am starting to have some thoughts of putting her down, but she does not seem to be suffering so it is tough to do that. About an hour or two after the seizure she is moving around pretty much normal, she still jumps up onto chairs and things. One thing I have noticed is that her breathing is weird, she doesnt seem to have trouble breathing but I now notice that when she is just standing her chest and stomach move in and out more quickly and noticeable, like she takes shorters deeper breathes, and this is constant. She also walks funny sometimes, she doesnt look like she is in pain at all, but just walking she doesnt walk in a straight line, she can wobble and things out of pattern, kind of like someone drunk walking a straight line. Im thinking the seizures have possibly caused some brain damage. I also think her hearing and/or eyesight is not that good anymore, ive seen her in the dark, not pitch black walk into doors and things like that. If anybody has any advice, especially with the breathing, I think the other things are related to age or possibly the seizures, but the breathing worries me a little, I dont want to put my cat down unless it is necessary and Im not convinced it is. I'll probably take her to the vet again hopefully tomorrow but I dont think they even know what to do. I would just use your own Judgment at this point. I think your cat is old and this is probably related to that. Despite what many seem to think in my opinion a lot of vets are not exactly the most trustworthy and will be more than willing to try to squeeze every dollar out of you they can running 'tests' and other BS, instead of just a simple diagnosis that these things sometimes start to happen when a cat gets old, and sending you on your way with a simple payment for an office visit. I dont know, if this was a 10 year old cat, yes I would think something is probably wrong, but this cats over twenty. Also if the seizures just started happening in january or february and she is still alive in december than I doubt it is related to any serious desease or condition, I think if it was something such as a kidney problem she would not have made it through the year. Thats my opinion though. |
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