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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2006Jessie Update
The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round worms, but said that usually adult cats don't get them (we know that Jessie did have them, at least 3 months ago, because DH *saw* them), and when they do they don't usually cause any significant weight loss. More worrying, though, is the fact that Jessie was running a low-grade temperature (a little over 102F), and her coat is rough, and a bit of her third eyelid is showing. We're going to have to have the blood test done - I have to bring her back to the vet tomorrow morning since I wasn't able to pay for it today (I have voluntarily given all my credit cards to DH in the hopes that he can dig us out of the debt we're in, and had only my debit card with me - DH will have to give me a credit card to use tomorrow). All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated.  SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for > a positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the > last 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Continuing purrs for Jessie to feel better ASAP. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk YOu know, this has happened to SUgar. It ended up being one of those "unknown infection". Her temp was 104. She had to be in the vets for a couple of days. Got lots of sub qs that brought the temp down and then came home. Perked back up and boom. We have no idea what it was but she's never gotten it since (knock on wood). Hopefully, Jessie will feel better shortly. > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 > months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. > All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 > months) This makes sense to me. You said she is still eating well, as far as you can tell? >> All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong >> (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > This makes sense to me. You said she is still eating well, as far as > you can tell? Yes, I had to separate her from 7PM last night until 10AM this morning, so she had her own food dish and water - and she ate *quite* a bit. Her activity level is slightly down, but she's still alert and playful too. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Yes, I had to separate her from 7PM last night until 10AM this morning, so > she had her own food dish and water - and she ate *quite* a bit. Her > activity level is slightly down, but she's still alert and playful too. It is good she is eating, but then why the weight loss? (I thought stress-related weight loss happened because they just lost their appetites.) Hopefully she just went off her food a bit while all the confusion was going on, and that is how she lost the weight. She can gain it back now that things are back to normal. >> Yes, I had to separate her from 7PM last night until 10AM this morning, >> so [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > lost the weight. She can gain it back now that things are > back to normal. I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that for some people (and animals?) just experiencing stress burns extra calories. And then there was all the running around and swiping d*ggie noses that had to be done! ;> On another note, it was about 6 or 7 months ago (I'm too lazy to google) when I wrote about Jessie's having an unknown infection (or at lease an elevated white blood cell count) and she had to be put on antibiotics. This could be a recurrence of whatever that was. I don't know what to think at this point, I'm down to just praying for *whatever* it is to be cured quickly. I'll let everyone know the results of the blood work as soon as I get them (she's going tomorrow at 11:15AM to have her blood drawn). SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > It is good she is eating, but then why the weight loss? I think thyroid issues can affect metabolism ... Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last > 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Lots of purrs coming over that Jessie will soon be back to full health. Tweed, KFC & BF Hmmm, I didn't think you saw roundworms until they died. I know the kittens we trapped had stools that looked fine, but they tested positive for roundworm. After we gave them the medicine, man -- we had what looked like spaghetti (hope no one was eating) all through their poops. One of the grosser things I've seen. Hope you find out it was that for sure. I'd watch her poops carefully right now because you'll be able to see if she had them. Rhonda > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round > worms, but said that usually adult cats don't get them (we know that Jessie > did have them, at least 3 months ago, because DH *saw* them), and when they > do they don't usually cause any significant weight loss. Purrs will continue. SignatureJoy **Don't believe everything you think** > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 > months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Purrs for Jessie from my gang. I hope it turns out to be something simple and easy to fix. Let us know what the blood tests show. Debbie dberry@mitre.org > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 > months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Jessie to be well again really soon, Polonca and Soncek > All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is > wrong (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress > over the last 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly > appreciated. Purrs, spare and otherwise, are still coming. Good for you, recognizing trouble with credit cards and handing them over. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca Purrs that Jessie's problems are easily cured, and that she becomes her normal fiesty self. We small females have a reputation to maintain. Suz&Spicey [...] > We're going to have to have the blood test done - I have to > bring her back to the vet tomorrow morning since I wasn't able [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > stress over the last 4 months), so any spare purrs will be > greatly appreciated. More purrs for Jessie that it's something simple. SignatureCheryl >All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong >(although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 >months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Our purrs will be ongoing as long as Jessie (and you) needs them. SignatureWayne, with special purrformances by Will and Heidi Purrs that it's just the stress and she'll get over it soonest. SignatureBritta "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 > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for > a positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the > last 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last > 4 months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Purrs continuing for Jessie. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a > positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > CatNipped PUrrs that it's just one of those transient things that disappear. She's eating good, so that's a real plus. Sometimes we hoomins have off days and little bugs too. Don't you wish they could talk. Sherry > All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong > (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4 > months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated. Purrs ongoing. The symptoms (and her 'stary' eyes in the picture) sound like possible hyperthyroidism, but stress is just as likely, I think. Did TED suggest a thyroid test? SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong >> (although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > like possible hyperthyroidism, but stress is just as likely, I think. Did > TED suggest a thyroid test? I don't know what they're going to test for when they take blood today, but I plan on asking. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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