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[vesper]

Our poor Simba had a visit to the vet today. He is paralyzed and has been for fourteen years (since he was four). The arm he has paralyzed up against him has started retaining fluid and they testing to see if it is inflammation or infection. He has lost a bunch of fur off his chest/arm where he is paralyzed for unknown reasons. They think he has an upper respiratory infection, and also possibly kidney disease or hypothyroidism. Already at $400 without medication yet. Hopefully the vet calls soon with the blood test results and the fluid analysis. It is just so sad because he is the sweetest happiest cat I know. He just sat in my arms like a baby during 90% of the checkup - not a peep, but would occasionally rub his head into my neck/chin for reassurance. He is currently asleep in my lap... Please keep him in your thoughts fellow cat people.

I hope all is well with that kitty!

[i_forget]

Our poor Simba had a visit to the vet today. He is paralyzed and has been for fourteen years (since he was four). The arm he has paralyzed up against him has started retaining fluid and they testing to see if it is inflammation or infection. He has lost a bunch of fur off his chest/arm where he is paralyzed for unknown reasons. They think he has an upper respiratory infection, and also possibly kidney disease or hypothyroidism. Already at $400 without medication yet. Hopefully the vet calls soon with the blood test results and the fluid analysis. It is just so sad because he is the sweetest happiest cat I know. He just sat in my arms like a baby during 90% of the checkup - not a peep, but would occasionally rub his head into my neck/chin for reassurance. He is currently asleep in my lap... Please keep him in your thoughts fellow cat people.

So sorry that this is happening.

Positive thoughts!

[alicia]

I hope all is well with that kitty!

So sorry that this is happening.

Positive thoughts!

Thank you both. Kidneys and liver are good. He is severely anemic and has a bad infection on his paralyzed limb (fluid was puss-ish not just inflammation). The anemia is likely due to an underlying cause such as cancer (I had a good cry when the "c" word got mentioned), but they are ignoring that now until the infection is treated with antibiotics and the blood counts are better. Another $100 on medicine (eye drops, antibiotics and something for upper respiratory problems). He is a strong, tough little guy - I just cannot wait to have him a bit better...

[Natalka]

Aw gee, alicia - hoping he recovers okay - rub him behind the ears for me!

[Natalka]

Very sleepy kitties today - had to make the most bizarre noises to get those eyes open!
Vader on left, Taffy on right

[vesper]

[vesper]

[bluerose]

Cat that’s as fat as a four-year-old human on strict diet, needs new home,watch the video

http://www.theprovince.com/health/th...728/story.html

[alicia]

I am so happy to say my little Simba is doing so much better. He was so lethargic, but now with his antibiotics for the past two days - he has perked right up. Also, the fluid/swelling on his paralyzed limb is about the third of the size it was to days ago (the vet drained 6 mL (!) that appeared overnight, it then filled back up on Thursday/Friday and now it is probably about 2 mL - major progress!). I love how easy it is to give him medicine - we have been giving him laxatives through a syringe for years so it isn't even weird to come near him with it, so he doesn't get skittish.

[Natalka]

[Natalka]

Great news, alicia!

[vesper]

[alicia]

Here is my baby cat Simba, sleeping under the blanket with me, on my chest (and hating the flash!). He loves using my boobs as a pillow

[vesper]

He loves using my boobs as a pillow

Oh!
:ORGR:

[vesper]

Warning! Crazy cat lady alert! Warning!

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