To Cheryl - h0p had toxoplasmosis too: Was Scarlett

On Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Cheryl wrote:


I realize I haven't posted any updates, but I don't have much to
tell. She went back to TED today and they took a bunch (!) of blood
to test her for various things. FIV/FLV was one I was going to have
done again anyway, but they're also testing for toxoplasmosis, and
exposure to the feline coronavirus because 2 vets now have said the
letters FIP. Good news I guess is that vet gave us the antibiotic for
toxo (an antirobe) to start on because she thinks its probable. She's
still sleeping an awful lot, but has a good appetite, and even gained
a little more weight since Saturday (I'm afraid maybe being at work
away from home 11 hours a day might be making her undernourished
because I don't think she's eating the dry food I leave for between
meals) Her temp was down today and her eyes look a little better
since they aren't as red, but she still squints like they're
sensitive to light. No more seisure-like activity since the first on
Saturday.


Cheryl,

I'm really sorry to hear about Scarlett. The origin of h0p's problems was
apparently toxoplasmosis too. I had no idea he was ill until he had an
extremely violent seizure in the middle of the night. h0p has other
problems - heart murmer, IBD, and a failing liver, and so he went through
alot of testing. He was initially put on phenobarbital for his seizures
which worked well for about 2 years. He suddenly became very ill and
depressed to the point where his ver suggested that I have him put down.
I took him to see Dr. Deena Tiches at the VCA Veterinary Referral
Associates in Gaithersburg. Both the liver problems and the depression
were attributed to the phenobarbital, and she switched him to a liquid
medication called Neurontin which I get from The Professional Arts
Pharmacy in Baltimore. I wish you and Scarlett the best of luck, I'd like
to know how things turn out or if you have any pointers that might help
the h0p.

This year Misty had to go to RadioCat for hyperthyroidism treatment,
George had another mast cell tumor removed, we lost little Ceili to
cancer, and we got a new kitten named Ivy - and so life goes on. Happy
Holidays to you and yours.


Dee