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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / September 2006Neurologist & Vet Have No Idea What's Wrong With My Poor Cat
Hi everyone, Hi everyone, A few weeks ago I posted about my cat having weakness in his hind legs and sometimes walking with his legs close to the floor. At the same time he started to have defecating problems. His blood work and urinalysis were normal, the x-ray showed his colon was backed up with feces and he's now on Lactulose. Yesterday we brought him to a neurologist, on the recommendation of our vet. The neurologist gave him a thorough exam the only time he let out a whimper was when the Dr. applied pressure to one of his hips, otherwise he couldn't find anything wrong with him. The Dr. recommended acupuncture to relieve his discomfort. He also said the next step would be an MRI and that requires anesthesia, but he couldn't guarantee a diagnosis just the ruling out of a tumor or some kind of blockage. Does anyone have any idea as to what may be going on here? My cat "Jason" looks so sad, I know he doesn't feel good, and I am really worried. I appreciate your help. Page Paige, An MRI should give more info than just to rule out a tumor or blockage. It can show if there is some kind of spinal compression or problem with the hip. I'm surprised that the neurologist didn't think the MRI could show more. I don't know what the problem may be, but you might want to consider having the MRI done in order to find out what the problem may be. Good luck. Sue > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Page > Paige, > An MRI should give more info than just to rule out a tumor or blockage. It > can show if there is some kind of spinal compression or problem with the > hip. I'm surprised that the neurologist didn't think the MRI could show > more. The Doctor mentioned several things the MRI would pick up. I couldn't remember all of them. > I don't know what the problem may be, but you might want to consider having > the MRI done in order to find out what the problem may be. > > Good luck. Thank you. > Sue > > Hi everyone, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > > > Page > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > be an MRI and that requires anesthesia, but he couldn't guarantee a > diagnosis just the ruling out of a tumor or some kind of blockage. They should be able to see a tumor or hard blockage on X-ray. Have they done a barium contrast x-ray yet? The only thing that will not show up on x-ray is a soft blockage and that wouldn't cause limb weakness, anyway. It sounds to me like nerve damage or a tumor. My dog Tosh started losing the use of her right hind leg and we thought it was a sprain. Eventually she was diagnosed (via x-ray) with a tumor which was under the spine and pressing on her intestines/colon. She had trouble defecating, and after 9 months, she got so bad (dragging her leg and couldn't poop) I had to choose to euthanize her. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best advice, overall, is don't let him suffer. Good luck and keep us posted. -L. > > Hi everyone, > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > show up on x-ray is a soft blockage and that wouldn't cause limb > weakness, anyway. It sounds to me like nerve damage or a tumor. They took an x-ray that shows the spine and colon, I don't know if it's a barium contrast x-ray. I'm waiting for the vet to call me so I can ask. The MRI is $1,500, and I don't remember what the neurologist said the anesthesiologist cost. Last night we had to put Jason in the bathroom with his blanket, water, and a litter box. He has no control of his bowels now, and from what I can see this morning he had a hard time getting in the box to urinate. There was urine all over the front of the liner bag in the box. > My dog Tosh started losing the use of her right hind leg and we thought > it was a sprain. Eventually she was diagnosed (via x-ray) with a tumor > which was under the spine and pressing on her intestines/colon. She > had trouble defecating, and after 9 months, she got so bad (dragging > her leg and couldn't poop) I had to choose to euthanize her. It was > one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. One of our other cat's (altogether we have 4) was stuffed up like he had a cold and I rushed him to the vet the other day. The vet said he has a sinus infection, and she gave him an antibiotic. I don't know whether I'm coming or going. I'm so sorry to hear about Tosh, I hope she didn't suffer. It's so hard letting go of them they're a part of our families. Getting the right diagnosis is like a puzzle when there is more than one symptom. I will keep you posted. Thank you. Page > I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have > x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -L. > > I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have > > x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > > > -L. I brought Jason to the vet this morning for fluids and an enema. Fortunately his regular Dr. was off today and another Dr. took care of him. She took another x-ray to make sure he was constipated and found a spot on his lung. She thinks there's a tumor on his spine and it spread to his lung. He was scheduled for an MRI on Thursday, which will not be necessary now. She prescribed Prednisone, and Triotic; he also has an ear infection. He is completely incontinent now. I ordered cat diapers over the Internet today, and as long as he isn't in pain we can keep him with us. I hope he can hang on because we just aren't ready to let him go. Page Paige, I am so sorry to hear about this. Give him all the love you can. My thoughts are with you. Sue >> > I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have >> > x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Page >> > I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have >> > x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Page HUgs to you Paige...give him hugs from us and love him as much as you can. > I brought Jason to the vet this morning for fluids and an enema. > Fortunately his regular Dr. was off today and another Dr. took care of [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Page Paige, I am so sorry. Make him as comfortable as possible, and let him know you love him. Cherish every day. -L. >>> I hope you can get a diagnosis soon. MRI is expensive and I'd have >>> x-rays done before resorting to MRI if you haven't done so. My best [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Page Paige, I'm very sorry. I put my cat down 3 weeks ago. He had lung cancer that spread, among other places, to his right from leg, resulting in a limp. I kept him as long as I could and spoiled him rotten. When the time came, it was very hard on me, but I did the right thing. I know how hard it will be for you to let your cat go. But for the time being, spend as much quality time as you can with your cat. I know what you're going through and I'm really sorry. Rich
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