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ruples New Member  Posts: 4 |
posted 05-01-2003 05:07 AM
 
My cat has had some sort of accident. The vet said she has disc seperation in the third disc of the tail, and there was swelling in the area. She can't control her bodily functions, and I am having to squeeze her bladder three times a day to empty it. At first she was leaking in her basket wich had to be changed threeor four times a day, but that seems to have stopped and she only leaks a bit. She can't poo by herself, it is just pushing out. At first she could hardly walk and then she couldn't jump. She is running now and jumping, although not as high as she used to. She has had three anti inflamatory injections and the swelling has gone. The vet said if the nerves that control her bladder etc haven't grown back or started working in two months they won't and have suggested I put her down.It has been 5 weeks now and I don't know what to do. She is an indoor cat, and until this happened slept on my bed. She is now mainly confined in the spare bathroom, and I take her outside for a while after work.. I really don't know what to do, she looks healthy but I can't keep her confined for the rest of her life. IP: Logged |
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Mac unregistered |
posted 05-01-2003 08:33 PM
Wow! This is a heavy and I feel for you. One of the best things we sometimes can do for our kitties is give them the peace they deserve. I for one would hate to be where you are at this time with yours but before I put her down I would seek a second opinion and if it's the same then it is up to you if you can continue to nurse her each and every day. I wish you and your kitty the best and hope good news comes your way and remember this is only my opinion and maybe others will know something more. Mac IP: Logged |
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Butterfly2Catch unregistered |
posted 05-04-2003 11:10 PM
First, I'm sorry. Second, it's up to you. But I hope you realize this could go either way. I have a 15 year old cat that has had SEVERAL accidents- we've spent thousands on him. ANYWAY, one time he pulled a something (I forget) and the vet said he would never jump again, and would limp for the rest of his life. Well, it took a while, but he stopped limping, started jumping, and has continued to live oh I'd say, about another 4 years so far.... Personally, unless the kitten seemed miserable and very obviously didn't enjoy life anymore, I'd let it go a bit longer. Sometimes nature surprises us and the body takes over in amazing ways. Good luck with your decision! ~Heather~ IP: Logged |
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ruples New Member Posts: 4 |
posted 05-06-2003 08:55 PM
Thanks for your input Mac, and Butterfly. The vet gave me two months and it is now week six.There are five levels of this particular problem and she has level five ( the worst),limp tail,fluid retention (was incontinent,now retains) and no anul tone.I am afraid to let her out by herself as she needs her bladder emptied often,and I am worried she may not come home and what will happen then...I have noticed when her bladder is too full and heavy she hides. She was a stray I found under the shop 8 years ago, and she had been run over, as a result she lost half her tail, which is a blessing now as it doesn't drag on the floor.. I will give her some more time, perhaps get another vet's opinion... IP: Logged |
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