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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2005Hugo Katt news. Not so good.
I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. I didn't even know we have FIP in Sweden. I have never ever heard of a cat here that has got it. The vet said Hugo might have had it from his birth. Kittens can be infected by their mother before they are born. Hugo's mother was a homeless cat. As Hugo has been strong and healthy all his life it can have lain dormant until he now, at 16, is getting weaker. I think now that I am lucky to have only one cat. If there had been more, they could have been infected too. The vet said that it is probably no use to give Hugo any medication for the hyperthyroidism. It is very unlikely to work on a FIP cat. And Hugo hates being pilled, so he would be upset, two times a day, and it is very bad for him to be stressed. So that is that. I will try to make his remaining time as comfortable as possible. He sleeps a lot but I think he still likes to live. The vet thinks so too. Some of you wondered why Hugo had to stay 6 days in the hospital. He was in a bad shape when I brought him in, very thin and dehydrated. So he needed to be rehydrated for several days and generally looked after. You could say he got a spa week. Elisabet > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last result from [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > could say he got a spa week. > Elisabet Sending comfort purrs for Hugo. May his remaining time be comfortable and happy. MLB Ah, Elizabet, such awful news. But we all know that Hugo gave you many good years and that he was a happy and loved cat with you. Whatever time he has left will be comfortable, we pray, we know he is already loved. Lily & her mama  SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > got a spa week. > Elisabet > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. I'm very sorry to hear this news, Elisabet. Many purrs for Hugo to be happy and comfortable a long time still, and for you boh to enjoy your remaining time together. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. >He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >got a spa week. >Elisabet Poor Hugo. Purrs for a peaceful time for him. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War >I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's >hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests > had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. Sorry to hear this, but there's actually no such thing as an FIP test. FIP is an internal mutation of the Feline Corona Virus (FeCV or FeCoV) which itselt CAN be tested for. Please visit the world-leading site www.dr-addie.com to learn more. By the time you've been through it you'll probably be better informed than your vet. However, it's still really bad news and I send you my most empathetic purrs, as I lost my darling Pericles to this thing at only age 6. Best wishes Gordon & the FF I am so sorry to hear this. I hope that you and Hugo have as much quality time left as it's humanly possible to provide him. Prayers and purrs are on the way for you both. Donna, Captain, and Stanley Hugs to you and Hugo Lisa. Enjoy your remaining time together. -Caroline S. > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > got a spa week. > Elisabet Huge hugs, Lisa, for you and Hugo Katt. I'm so very sorry that the news is what it is. I'm glad he still has some quality time to spend with you. You're both in our thoughts and purrayers. Christine > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > got a spa week. > Elisabet > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP./// I am so VERY sorry to hear this. We'll keep him and you in our thoughts, purrs and prayers. Helen M Purrs and prayers for Hugo Katt and his meowmie that these days will be special and you will find strength and wisdom and comfort when needed. Nice that Hugo feels better after his "spa week" and doesn't have to take any of those nasty meds.... Blessings, PatM > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > got a spa week. > Elisabet Many purrs for Hugo Katt, who is the most gorgeous fellow, to be comfortable. Purrs and hugs for you at this very difficult time too. I only wish I had known Grant's time was so short so I would not have been forcing things on him that last week. He would have been so much happier. I know my big black fellow is purring at the bridge for Hugo Katt. > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > several days and generally looked after. You could say he got a > spa week. Elisabet Purrs for Hugo to be comfortable, and more purrs for you. I'm so sad to read about his FIP. I've never known a cat with it either. Purrs, Cheryl Dear Elisabet, Am 19.11.2005 schrieb Lisa Katt: > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. I'm so sorry to learn about Hugo Katt {{{{{{{{{{Lisa}}}}}}}}}} > I didn't even know we have FIP in Sweden. I have never ever heard of a cat > here that has got it. The vet said Hugo might have had it from his birth. > Kittens can be infected by their mother before they are born. Hugo's mother > was a homeless cat. As Hugo has been strong and healthy all his life it can > have lain dormant until he now, at 16, is getting weaker. Unfortunately there is FIP all over the globe:-( And there are only few cats, who don't carry the Coronavirus, which is (in a mutation) responsible for FIP. What your vet says is reasonable. > So that is that. > I will try to make his remaining time as comfortable as possible. He sleeps > a lot but I think he still likes to live. The vet thinks so too. You will know, when Hugo is willing to go to the bridge:-( I cross my fingers for you that he wants to stay some more time with you. Purrs for Hugo and you Inge & Volker and the catgang, who is performing a meatloaf meditation and sending over some healing purrs to Hugo SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Hugo and you to have many more happy years together, Polonca and Soncek > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. > I didn't even know we have FIP in Sweden. I have never ever heard of a cat > here that has got it. The vet said Hugo might have had it from his birth. <snip> > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. Sorry to hear the bad news. Purrs for you and Hugo. I'm so sorry Lisa. I don't know anything about FIP but I hope the rest of his life is happy and comfortable. Hugs and purrs, -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last result [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > born. Hugo's mother was a homeless cat. As Hugo has been strong and > healthy all his life it can have lain dormant until he now, at 16, is > getting weaker. > I think now that I am lucky to have only one cat. If there had been [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > after. You could say he got a spa week. > Elisabet I'm so sorry to hear that, Lisa. Purrs coming that his last days with you will be filled with nothing but peace and love. Hugs, CatNipped > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > got a spa week. > Elisabet > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. Lots and lots of purrs for Hugo Katt. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com The furballs and I will keep Hugo Katt in our purrayers, too. > I expected the vet to phone about > medicine for Hugo Katt's > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the > news was bad. The last result from all > the tests had come. Hugo's test was > positive to FIP. Let me make this a clear as possible: THERE IS NO TEST FOR FIP. None. Zip. Zero. Nada. The only way to definitively diagnose FIP is by way of analysis of affected tissue which is nearly impossible to find unless your cat is dead and undergoes a necropsy. It's more likely your cat was tested for Corona Virus, which almost every cat that has been in a multi-cat or shelter environment will test positive for. In order to arrive at a diagnosis of FIP there are many factors that have to be taken into account and many tests, including fluid analysis and even then a true diagnosis of FIP is sketchy at best. AFAIC your vet is doing what a lot of lazy vets do and instead of saying "I don't know" it's easier to call it FIP and go home. > I didn't even know we have FIP in > Sweden. I have never ever heard of a cat > here that has got it. The vet said Hugo > might have had it from his birth. Your vet clearly knows nothing about FIP as kittens DO NOT have FIP from birth. FIP is a mutation of the corona virus (Fcov) and the mother's milk contains antibodies that protect the kittens from Fcov. It is not until after several weeks after birth and the antibodies wane that a kitten can acquire Fcov, and then it will take even more time for the virus to mutate into FIP. > The vet said that it is probably no use > to give Hugo any medication for the > hyperthyroidism. Untreated hyperthyroidism may very well be what is making your cat sick, and to tell you not to treat it is reprehensible and irresponsible. Please find another vet ASAP and get a second opinion. Also read this discussion which has good info in many of the posts: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.pets.cats.health+behav/browse_thread/thread/c 23c212ca1341cef/37b6a17724ef2555?lnk=st&q=yngver+FIP&rnum=1 Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. > He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had > come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. I'm sorry about that Elisabet, I hope he can stay comfortable and happy for as long as he has left. Jeanette > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last result [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > after. You could say he got a spa week. > Elisabet I'm so sorry to read this, Elisabet, lots of purrs for Hugo to have lots of quality time left. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > > I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's > > hyperthyroidism. He called - but the news was bad. The last result > > from all the tests had come. Hugo's test was positive to FIP. Many purrs for Hugo. --Fil Awful news, Elisabet. Sending "feel good" purrs for Hugo for as long as he can use them. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >I expected the vet to phone about medicine for Hugo Katt's hyperthyroidism. >He called - but the news was bad. The last result from all the tests had [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >got a spa week. >Elisabet {{{{{Elisabet}}}}}}} I am so sorry to hear this. It had to come as quite a shock for you. Are you sure nothing can be done? Is there a second vet you could call or consult, just to find out? If not, may Hugo's remaining time be full of love. Blessings, Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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