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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2008When will it end?
Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. We took him to the vets, and she said she didn't know what was causing them, to contact the E-clinic's internist to see if he could figure it out. I left messages for the internist to call me, but he hasn't yet - and Batley is going downhill, fast. He has small seizures that last a minute or so, and they come every 2 to 3 minutes. The only relief he gets is when he is sleeping, and I have been helping him with that by giving him an antihistamine. His belly is bloated, and he hasn't gone to the litterbox by himself since Sat. morning. I am going to see if I can get him in to my vets this morning. I might have to make the decision to PTS. Why, why are they all dying - Since May I have lost 4 to kidney failure - Ceridwen, Gabriel, Bobby and Amanda, and 1, Katie to pneumonia. And now it looks like Batley may join them. The tests that my vet sent to Cornell came back inconclusive, and now they are seeing if they can grow the virus that may be causing this. That will take a couple weeks or more. Teddy is heartbroken, and so are we. I want it to stop. Now. Patti (crying) > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) {{{{{{{{{{{{ Patti }}}}}}}}}}}}  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk I cannot imagine the hurt you are going through. I can only offer prayers that they find something. > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) I'm soooo sorry to hear this. Can you not take him to the emergency clinic rather than wait for a phone call? Purrs for a good, easy outcome on the way. Jill >> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and >> had all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Jill Prayers for relief for Batley and for you. We still understand so little in the area of medicine for both people and our furried pals and it is so maddening. Andy it is never fair when you are losing your babies like this. I can only hope they can find what is wrong and correct it. all my purrs are coming your way and good luck. > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. Many hugs and purrs are going out to you from my crew. Please, please keep us posted if you can. kili >Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. All we can do is send purrs and hugs that he will be okay...I can't even begin to imagine how it feels to lose so many owners in such a short time Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Why, why are they all dying - Since May I have lost 4 to kidney > failure - Ceridwen, Gabriel, Bobby and Amanda, and 1, Katie to [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Patti (crying) {{{{{Patti}}}}} I'm so sorry and I hope you can find the answer soon. Susan M Otis and Chester > Teddy is heartbroken, and so are we. > > I want it to stop. Now. > > Patti (crying) this is horrific. i sincerely hope the vets can finally solve this mystery. purrs and hugs for you all. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. > Teddy is heartbroken, and so are we. > > I want it to stop. Now. > > Patti (crying) Major purrs, prayers and healing white light en-route. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through, but we are keeping you all in our thoughs and praying hard. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{PATTI}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Helen M Patti I wish their were words that could help. I wish that could do something. I am in tears right now I am sending all the loudest purrs the packs can do and saying prayers for you all. > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > I want it to stop. Now. I don't know what to say. How awful. Do your cats go out and perhaps have come into contact with some weird contaminant in the neighbourhood? If so, it might have an impact on human health too and you could alert local health officials to look into it. If they stay inside, I have no clue, only do be careful about the chemicals you use to clean your house. Do not ever use Jeyes Fluid around animals they can take it in through their pads. I lost a ferret like this, thinking I was keeping his hutch ultra clean. The ingredient that caused his death was phenol which is in a lot of disinfectants not just Jeyes. This is only an idea. A UK zoo had their tigers die over a length of time through using phenol-based disinfectants for their houses. My heart goes out to you. Something is surely causing it and I hope you find out very soon what it is. (Hugs) Tweed >> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had >> all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > >Tweed Hi Tweed, My guys don't go outside at all, and we are very careful about the cleaning liquids we use. The only things that the RB cats had in common were they all ate the same food, and they all had a cat virus early in 2007. The vets think that the virus is the cause, but haven't been able to pin it to one thing. We have changed foods, just in case. Patti >>> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had >>> all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > We have changed foods, just in case. I see that Batley has gone to RB too now. If your vet is not able to pinpoint the cause why all your cats are dying so young, maybe it's time to ask for a second opinion. Is there a veterinary university or school he/she could refer you to? You simply cannot go on like this with your vet saying "uh, sorry, don't know.." It is bad enough to lose one. Losing so many is bad for your mental health and the root cause has to be found NOW. There has got to be a reason. I am so sorry this is happening to you and I send you prayers and hugs that the cause will be found soon. Tweed Was wondering if the cats were in any genetically connected. >>>> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had >>>> all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 69 lines] > > Tweed It's true that there could be a genetic susceptibility to kidney failure. I used a champion whippet to mate with my girl. He was 5 yo at the time. At 7 yo he was dead of kidney failure, and it was passed on to his sons, my boys, who all died of it too early. Didn't seem to affect his girl children too much. Which is interesting to know why this is. > Was wondering if the cats were in any genetically connected. >> [quoted text clipped - 72 lines] >> >> Tweed I read this whole letter and it's just so sad and I am weeping for your losses. I don't know what to say to make you feel better sweetie. It's not fair. PURRS, prayers, love, HUGs and are all I can send to you. Kyla "Christina Websell" > > "Mishi" >> On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:05:44 -0000, "Christina Websell" >>>"Mishi" ... >>>> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > > Tweed > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > I want it to stop. Now. I am so sorry. Purrs for Batley, more purrs for your breaking heart. {{{{{Patti}}}}} > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) ((((((((((((Patti and Teddy)))))))))))) Purrs for a solution to be found soon! Joy > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) Getting neutered and getting multiple vaccines at the same time can often be a recipe for disaster and I have heard of cats dying from the overload to their system. I would look at a vaccine reaction (possibly to more than one) as a possibility. In the future, it would be wise to space vaccines out at least several weeks. It's much better for the cat and that way, if there is a reaction, you will know which vaccine is causing it. What vaccines did he get? >> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had >> all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >cat and that way, if there is a reaction, you will know which vaccine >is causing it. What vaccines did he get? He had his rabies vaccination (mandatory) and the FVRCP combo shot. The vet thinks that the rabies shot has caused the problems w/seizures and co-ordination problems. Oh, and she said that there have been cases where the modified live virus rabies shot has GIVEN the pet rabies. Very rare, but it does happen. So, we have to keep him crated for another 3 days (10 day incubation normally), then he can be let loose. But, if he dies, they will need the body to rule out rabies. I told her that I was p**sed as hell about it, and if it does come down to the vaccine causing the problem, the manufacturer is definitely going to hear about it. I usually do space the shots out, but didn't this time. Kicking myself in the tuchas for that mistake! > >> Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > >> all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > - Show quoted text - One thing is for sure, your cat should never receive another vaccination ever again and it's totally appropriate to not vaccinate this kitty. FYI, as far as states requiring rabies, a rabies vaccine can be bypassed if the cat has a known reaction, or has health issues of any kind. If you, in the future, have to deal with such a sutation, all your vet has to do is write a waiver (and put it in the cats file) that states that your cat cannot receive the rabies vacciine due to x,y or z. I have had to to do this several times over the years and have never had an issue. I am sorry, no words... Lee > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) I am so very sorry!! There has to be something causing this. It is just not natural. Oh my dear I am so very sorry.((((((((hugs)))))))) > Teddy is heartbroken, and so are we. > > I want it to stop. Now. > > Patti (crying) Purrs on the way for you all. Sam, supervised by Mistletoe > Batley, one of the "Dynamic Duo", is very ill. He was neutered and had > all his shots last monday, and started having seizures tuesday night. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Patti (crying) Oh Patti, I'm so sorry! There must be some unifying cause to these losses that can and will be found. But it doesn't help right now, I'm sure. Melissa |
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