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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / September 2003Purrs Needed - Banana has Pneumonia
My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. Last week I ran her into the vet, who determined that the rather eerie noises were coming primarily from her throat. Major blood tests came back reasonable, given the age - nothing more remarkable than slightly elevated kidney readings. He put her on diluted nose drops for three days, and an antibotic (Amoxy) which has continued to date. She really hadn't been getting any better, so I took her in yesterday. A mild (at this point) case of pneumonia was diagnosed with xrays. They kept her all day, treating her with some sort of medications air-dispersed via nebulizer, and sent her home with a different antibotic. Today through Saturday she'll be given one nebulizer treatment and she's there right now.. Needless to say, I'm quite concerned that this unusual (to me) problem isn't clearing up. She's had a pretty tough life, including losing her ears to skin cancer and being extremely lame. She's a real sweetie and obviously I'm hoping this latest round of treatment can bring her around. If anyone cares: http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/BananaStory.htm will show some pictures of her. I'd be grateful for some warm thoughts for the girl. Art Purrs on the way from NZ - hope Banana improves soon. Best Wishes Lois > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art > A mild (at this point) case of pneumonia was diagnosed with xrays. They kept > her all day, treating her with some sort of medications air-dispersed via [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > cancer and being extremely lame. She's a real sweetie and obviously I'm > hoping this latest round of treatment can bring her around. Purrs and healing thoughts going out to Banana from us all. Poor girl has been through the wars, hasn't she? Please keep us updated on her progress. We do care in here. Pam, Rob, and the NC nine Purrs and prayers indeed for poor Banana Sim. We hope he recovers quickly. Jazz & his mama  SignatureIrulan from the stars we came, to the stars we return from now until the end of time > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art Purrs and warm thoughts are headed Banana's way (with a few to spare for you). -- Joy > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art Purrs for a speedy recovery! SignatureVictor M. Martinez martiv@FAKE.che.utexas.edu http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv Purrs and warm thoughts for Banana to recover quickly. She is very regal looking. -- Shirley see my cats at http://communities.msn.co.uk/Friendsfamilyandfelines2 http://uk.msnusers.com/friendsfamilyandfelines3 > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art Very warm thoughts and purrs that Banana is now on the right course to recovery. I always remember Banana's story. Karen >My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible >breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Art Sending purrs that this treatment will in fact clear up her problems > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art purrs enroute. Brenda > If anyone cares: http://members.cox.net/mybrainhurts/BananaStory.htm will show > some pictures of her. I'd be grateful for some warm thoughts for the girl. > > Art Purrs for poor Banana. Thanks for sharing her story and I love the manx heart-shaped face. Even without ears she is an exotic beauty. She is lucky to have you and I'm sure that the feeling is mutual. "Arthur Shapiro" <art.shapiro@unisys.com> wrote <snip> > A mild (at this point) case of pneumonia was diagnosed with xrays. They kept > her all day, treating her with some sort of medications air-dispersed via > nebulizer, and sent her home with a different antibotic. Today through > Saturday she'll be given one nebulizer treatment and she's there right now.. <snip> Many purrs for poor Banana that this treatment helps clear up her problem. She looks like such a sweet girl. -- Marina, Frank and Nikki > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. <snip> Purrs for the very beautiful Banana to feel better soon. There's something special about those older cats. Helen Wheels Oh, Art, I do hope the pneumonia really is mild as the vet said and that Banana will be feeling better in no time at all. Lots of purrs and best wishes for her and calming hugs for you, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. <snip Poor Banana. Here's purring that her pneumonia will be cleared up quickly and she will be back to feeling good in no time flat. Ginger-lyn >My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible >breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Art > My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Art Purrs from Psycho and Mouse here in Dallas,Texas. Banana is beautiful. Bob >My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible >breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. It's pretty grim around here. The pneumonia was cleared up fairly easily, but the labored breathing remained. It was fairly obvious that the antibotics and daily respiratory theraputic treatments weren't helping. Yesterday I spent five hours at a veterinary imaging center for a CAT scan. Poor Banana has something, almost certainly cancer, thickening and constricting her windpipe. Something else is growing in the nasal/sinus area, although it isn't as urgent an issue. Biopsies will be back in a few days. She hasn't eaten since coming home, and is really not breathing well at all. I was resigned to putting her down today, but in consultation with the regular vet we're going to try that old standby, short-acting steroid shots, in hopes of alleviating things and buying a few days. I'm going to go over just before closing. Banana has had a pretty tough life, although the last 6 1/2 years with me have been happy ones I think. She deserves a better fate than she's apparently going to receive. Art > It's pretty grim around here. Purrs and healing thoughts for you and for Banana. Cancer is no fun, however, it may not be as grim as it currently looks. Please take care of yourself and Banana. Our hearts go out to you. Let us know how you're going on, and keep us informed about Banana. Pam, Rob, and the NC nine >> My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible >> breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Art Oh Art, I'm so sorry to hear this. Poor Bananas has at least know 6 and half years of happiness with you and a lot of cats can't say that. My thoughts are with you and your family. Karen Tears in our eyes for Banana....loving, warm, healing purrs beaming up for her from here. : >> My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible : >> breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] : : Karen So sorry to hear about the results of the tests. Purrs for some good results from the steriod treatments >>My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible >>breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >Art My heartfelt wishes and purrs from my kitties for you and Banana that you may find some viable treatment for her. Christine > >My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > >breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Art I hurt for both of you. Purrs and sympathy. -- Joy > >My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible > >breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Art snip... > Banana has had a pretty tough life, although the last 6 1/2 years with > me have been happy ones I think. She deserves a better fate than she's > apparently going to receive. > Art Purrs and prayers to you all. I feel for you. Judith SignatureJudith Latham Stourbridge, West Midlands. UK. http://www.mightyoak.org.uk/ Lots of best wishes and hopes for the test results to be negative and hugs for you for taking such good care of Banana, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip>> Poor Banana has something, almost certainly cancer, thickening and > constricting her windpipe. Something else is growing in the nasal/sinus area, > although it isn't as urgent an issue. Biopsies will be back in a few days. {{{Art}}} I am so sorry. I hope the steroids help, even if only for a bit. You and banana are in my thoughts. Blessings, Ginger-lyn Purrs For Banana. Suz Iron Chef Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Chocolate heals all wounds. |
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