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nope. we found another dead mouse inside a few days ago through.
but we don't have a cat flap. and can't leave the doors open cause otherwise we get herring gulls. and she's scared of them so can't chase them off.
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nope. we found another dead mouse inside a few days ago through.
but we don't have a cat flap. and can't leave the doors open cause otherwise we get herring gulls. and she's scared of them so can't chase them off.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I'm not surprised, herring gulls are not much smaller than a small cat, and they can be aggressive! Your cat sounds very sensible
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wobbly
I'm not surprised, herring gulls are not much smaller than a small cat, and they can be aggressive! Your cat sounds very sensible
she wasn't impressed at the peregrine passing over low either.
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cause the gulls don't do as they are toold like you do
Fingers
From Tuscany SE22
i think that would be ace but live in a top floor flat with no garden. Not cat friendly. Need to move to a more cat friendly place but tricky in London. maybe need to completely fuck London off and head back North which is cat friendly. Ekeeekkk
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
install a cat lift?
similar sort of situation here - and too many neighbour cats who'd be pissed off if a new kitty arrived.
if flat is reasonable sized, may be worth seeking an indoor cat - rescue places do have some - e.g. elderly / deaf / FIV+ cats. although in London there's usually more people seeking indoor cats than cats seeking indoor homes.
CRI
Registered Chooser
Guinea pigs?sorry about swearing in the cat thread
Fingers
From Tuscany SE22
install a cat lift?
similar sort of situation here - and too many neighbour cats who'd be pissed off if a new kitty arrived.
if flat is reasonable sized, may be worth seeking an indoor cat - rescue places do have some - e.g. elderly / deaf / FIV+ cats. although in London there's usually more people seeking indoor cats than cats seeking indoor homes.
I am happy to take on a feline FIV cat. I just deal with losing them very badly :-( But your input is appreciated
CRI
Registered Chooser
Also cats from breed rescues where it may be a condition of adoption that they be kept indoors.I am happy to take on a feline FIV cat. I just deal with losing them very badly :-( But your input is appreciated
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
Clive's just had his very first morning outdoor session - I don't think that Clive likes wet mornings but he's back in all safe and sound again - he's going to get another week of this and then it's his brother's turn to be let out - that's NOT going to be fun he's even less approachable than Clive is
- none of my previous mogs can come even close to that - the nearest we ever had was the lovely Jess clattering and banging through the cat flap in last house dragging a BBQ'd sausage in from next doors party
but he's back in all safe and sound again - he's going to get another week of this and then it's his brother's turn to be let out - that's NOT going to be fun he's even less approachable than Clive isThat's ACE Epona - you must have been so proud
- none of my previous mogs can come even close to that - the nearest we ever had was the lovely Jess clattering and banging through the cat flap in last house dragging a BBQ'd sausage in from next doors party
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
Damnit - read your post wrong - your friend must have been proud to have such a mighty hunter for a pet
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Charlie had his endoscopy today. Ted just called, he made it through the GA well, his heart was strong and good throughout, he said he's a good, strong cat.
It's his thyroid. It's grown substantially in a very short amount of time. It's compressing his trachea. I noticed a tiny lump on his throat a couple of weeks ago and Ted said it was likely from where they took blood, to keep an eye on it. In the last two weeks it's grown larger, so I asked him to look at that today as well. Turns out it's connected to the thyroid goitre he's had for a couple of years (hyperthyroidism is caused by a usually benign tumour on the thyroid), which has grown. That it's grown so much just in a couple of weeks is a very worrying sign. First, because why has it grown (i.e. is it cancerous?), and second it means it likely has a good blood supply, which will make removing it very difficult.
He's referring us to the specialist (who is miles and miles away, I don't drive), who will be far better placed to be able to remove it. It will probably make sense to admit him there, so they can do everything they need (whether advanced CT imaging to check its placement and how integrated it is, or whatever else) and the removal in one trip rather than me having to work out how to get him there and back several times. I expect it's rather urgent and will be done in the next few days, or by the beginning of next week at the latest, if it's still growing so much.
Worst case scenario: They can't remove it because it's too difficult, it continues to grow, it hastens the end of his life because he can't breathe and/or has cancer.
Not great but not worst case scenario: They can remove it, they test it, it's cancerous, he has to have chemo, it may or may not spread; his hyperthyroidism will be cured.
Best case scenario: They can remove it, they test it, it's benign; his hyperthyroidism is also cured.
I can go and pick him up at 3pm. HIs throat is still a bit inflamed, we'll be continuing with the steroids. Ted also removed a cyst from his back leg, so I've got to make sure he doesn't lick it.
When Charlie was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, Ted advised us to have the thyroid removed. We elected not to, because we were worried about surgery complications at his age, and we had no problems giving him tablets. You can imagine how I feel now. Please, if your cat develops hyperthyroidism, fully investigate if removing the thyroid (or having the iodine treatment) is the right choice for your cat. What's happening to Charlie is apparently very rare, but I know if this happens with any of my future cats I'll be electing to take it out immediately.
It's his thyroid. It's grown substantially in a very short amount of time. It's compressing his trachea. I noticed a tiny lump on his throat a couple of weeks ago and Ted said it was likely from where they took blood, to keep an eye on it. In the last two weeks it's grown larger, so I asked him to look at that today as well. Turns out it's connected to the thyroid goitre he's had for a couple of years (hyperthyroidism is caused by a usually benign tumour on the thyroid), which has grown. That it's grown so much just in a couple of weeks is a very worrying sign. First, because why has it grown (i.e. is it cancerous?), and second it means it likely has a good blood supply, which will make removing it very difficult.
He's referring us to the specialist (who is miles and miles away, I don't drive), who will be far better placed to be able to remove it. It will probably make sense to admit him there, so they can do everything they need (whether advanced CT imaging to check its placement and how integrated it is, or whatever else) and the removal in one trip rather than me having to work out how to get him there and back several times. I expect it's rather urgent and will be done in the next few days, or by the beginning of next week at the latest, if it's still growing so much.
Worst case scenario: They can't remove it because it's too difficult, it continues to grow, it hastens the end of his life because he can't breathe and/or has cancer.
Not great but not worst case scenario: They can remove it, they test it, it's cancerous, he has to have chemo, it may or may not spread; his hyperthyroidism will be cured.
Best case scenario: They can remove it, they test it, it's benign; his hyperthyroidism is also cured.
I can go and pick him up at 3pm. HIs throat is still a bit inflamed, we'll be continuing with the steroids. Ted also removed a cyst from his back leg, so I've got to make sure he doesn't lick it.
When Charlie was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, Ted advised us to have the thyroid removed. We elected not to, because we were worried about surgery complications at his age, and we had no problems giving him tablets. You can imagine how I feel now. Please, if your cat develops hyperthyroidism, fully investigate if removing the thyroid (or having the iodine treatment) is the right choice for your cat. What's happening to Charlie is apparently very rare, but I know if this happens with any of my future cats I'll be electing to take it out immediately.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Charlie's home, and a bit disoriented. Got to watch him like a hawk so he doesn't lick his two little stitches where Ted removed his cyst on his leg. There's no way I'll be able to get a cone of shame on him otherwise 
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Oh yes, Ted said in 8 years of practice, he's only seen the thyroid grow in hyperthyroid cases about 6 times, and only one of those was where it was malignant. So it's quite rare. Also it usually grows down, into the chest, but here in Charlie it's grown sort of up or out, or in, or something, around the trachea.
I told him I felt guilty for not having the thyroid out before we got to this stage, and he said I really shouldn't, because this is so rare, and he'd always encourage people to treat with medication first and foremost if they're able rather than surgery, because of the potential complications, which are more pronounced in hyperthyroid cats because it can affect their hearts.
I still feel like shit though.
Currently unsure how I'll get him to the specialist.
I told him I felt guilty for not having the thyroid out before we got to this stage, and he said I really shouldn't, because this is so rare, and he'd always encourage people to treat with medication first and foremost if they're able rather than surgery, because of the potential complications, which are more pronounced in hyperthyroid cats because it can affect their hearts.
I still feel like shit though.
Currently unsure how I'll get him to the specialist.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Basically I just want all of this to magically go away.
I know it won't. Not dealing with it well today.
I'll stop spamming, sorry.
I know it won't. Not dealing with it well today.
I'll stop spamming, sorry.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
It's going to be expensive. Very expensive.
Mogden
I like tea
Yes we all get the pet guilt Vintage Paw . If you'd had it whipped out and something had happened to morethan9livesandabloodygoodjobhe'sdoing Charlie then you'd have felt equally guilty then. Hindsight is 20/20 of course. But you're doing a smashing job given the circumstances. He really is extra-ordinary in many ways. All the best and purrs to you and him from me and mine.
StoneRoad
heckling from the back!
(((Charlie))) & (((Vintage Paw ))) keep on keeping on - all the best. I do understand how you feel.
trashpony
Hag
You're not spamming Vintage Paw - you're doing everything you can for your beloved boy.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Thank you, lovely people. Your words are comforting, and reading them helps ground me a little bit. I'll come back to this thread when I'm in need of that.
He's properly come round from his GA now. I don't know how long is normal, it seems to affect him quite a lot. He's tried to lick his back leg 3 times that I've noticed, and has had a swift "oi, don't do that" but he hasn't seemed fixated with it so I haven't attempted the cone of shame yet. I'm watching him like a hawk, not sure how sleep is going to be very possible. Really the cone would probably be equally as impossible though. He's... willful. And already psychologically damaged enough (we all are).
I forgot to ask about the stitches, presumably they'll be dissolvable? There are only two, apparently. He didn't mention needing to come in and have them seen to, only that I should watch for him licking them, which he didn't think he'd do, especially since he's on the steroids already, which will combat any inflammation and redness there. What do we think? Dissolvable?
He's properly come round from his GA now. I don't know how long is normal, it seems to affect him quite a lot. He's tried to lick his back leg 3 times that I've noticed, and has had a swift "oi, don't do that" but he hasn't seemed fixated with it so I haven't attempted the cone of shame yet. I'm watching him like a hawk, not sure how sleep is going to be very possible. Really the cone would probably be equally as impossible though. He's... willful. And already psychologically damaged enough (we all are).
I forgot to ask about the stitches, presumably they'll be dissolvable? There are only two, apparently. He didn't mention needing to come in and have them seen to, only that I should watch for him licking them, which he didn't think he'd do, especially since he's on the steroids already, which will combat any inflammation and redness there. What do we think? Dissolvable?
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
THIS - and Vintage Paw when he's all fit and well again, bloody well remind him of it - come up with a fairly strict cuddles, strokes and general rubs schedule and make sure you rigorously enforce it - thats the trouble with these "9 lives" creatures - they take pretty much everything for granted and they do need a little bit of a stern talking to every now and again
As regards the stitches - I'm NOT medically qualified but if it's only 2 stitches I'd be willing to bet that everything would be pretty much settled down after 12-24 hours healing wise and they'll either dissolve OR the cat will tease them out over the course of time - either way I wouldn't worry
And on a slightly happier note - I "think" that there's a remote possibility that with one of the brothers (Clive Chuckle) we may have the rarest of rare cats <smug>
After being let out AGAIN this morning and returning safely, Clive and Casper had the run of the house apart from the room where FiFs is fast asleep and after the initial running around and general mayhem an eerie silence fell - this is almost never good when cats are concerned I've found
I went up stairs to see Casper sheepishly leaving the bathroom - (I'd left the door open - again) and that's obviously where Clive was - in I went and there, stood up on the (seat up) loo was Clive - so maybe, just maybe - he's taught himself to use a human loo
