I just had to take him back to the vets as he has an eye infection, as well as not being able to see out of it due to high blood pressure or a stroke? Oh, he is so ill. I think it's the end. Vet gave him some antibiotics and pain relief. He's been eating a bit, though seems to be finding it hard to chew or swallow, I whizzed up some tuna for him.
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Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I am really sorry to hear this. Did the vet talk to you about his long term prognosis, or is just a case of they don't have an answer and deal with each thing as it crops up?
And yeah I think it's important to get him to eat whatever can entice him to eat a bit.
EDIT to add: In the case of a stroke, does it look like your cat can possibly recover to a decent quality of life? Some cats do recover quite well, sometimes though it is too severe to recover from. What does your vet say about the prospect of recovery?
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They're waiting for bloods and they won't come til Monday which seems too long tbh given how rapidly he's deteriorated but I guess there's nothing to be done there. I don't really know why it's taking so long, surely they can request urgent as opposed to routine?
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Is there a 24 hour hospital you can take him to? (I have no idea where you are but the one that covers most of East and North London is Wanstead Vet Hospital Wanstead Veterinary Hospital - Goddard Vet Group and they are very good (bit expensive but worth it if you need out of hours care - you could ring them and turn up at 3am if need be)
That may not be relevant to you but if you phone your vet surgery out of hours does it give you an emergency number to call?
Or does their website tell you which 24 hour vet hospital covers your area?
When I took my lad in as an emergency to the hospital they did tests right away - some of the results came back quickly and others 1 or 2 days later, but they took him in for IV support because he was so ill at the time.
EDIT: Don't feel bad if you can't get him anywhere, try your best of course but it isn't always possible
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LeytonCatLady
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Northside Emergency Vet
1236 Aldridge Rd, B44 8PE. Phone 0121 3606010.
Hope it helps! Good luck.
Thanks LeytonCatLady, they do video consults too which looks helpful.
atm he is eating and drinking and he is able to get around, though with difficulty and he can't jump on furniture which he still managed to do only yesterday. He's very unsteady on his legs. We'll keep an eye on him and maybe give the antibiotics a chance to work. That's not going to solve the underlying issues but might make him feel a bit better. If the mobility gets worse I guess we'll call the emergency vet. I'm now wondering if I let the nurse know this morning how bad his mobility had got - the vet yesterday included with his meds some promo shit about supplements for joints even though I said to her that it was too sudden IMO to be arthritis. I can't remember what I said, it was all on the phone.
atm he is eating and drinking and he is able to get around, though with difficulty and he can't jump on furniture which he still managed to do only yesterday. He's very unsteady on his legs. We'll keep an eye on him and maybe give the antibiotics a chance to work. That's not going to solve the underlying issues but might make him feel a bit better. If the mobility gets worse I guess we'll call the emergency vet. I'm now wondering if I let the nurse know this morning how bad his mobility had got - the vet yesterday included with his meds some promo shit about supplements for joints even though I said to her that it was too sudden IMO to be arthritis. I can't remember what I said, it was all on the phone.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I hate phone consultations (I have some auditory processing issues) - if you need to get more info, phone them back and ask them to go over it again with you. You need all possible information about his situation and don't be nervous to ask the vet if you want to phone and ask about anything.
LeytonCatLady
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Awww, fluffball!
The vet was only open half the day. I'm sure i gave them all the info, I'm just doubting myself.
We think he's had a stroke although of course he might have something else but he looks like he's had a stroke, the tilt of the head, the balance difficulties, the eyes, the sudden mobility difficulty. The vet hasn't suggested this, I don't know why not, perhaps it's not possible for them to say at this stage and they want to stick to the facts. Anyway, he seems a teeny bit better, he's eating the tuna I blended for him, and these disgusting looking liquid treats like froobs but meat flavoured, and his tail movement is stronger and he's protesting a bit more when we're holding him, and he has managed to jump on the sofa. He is still very poorly of course.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
If it is a stroke, cats can often have really good recovery from it - don't lose hope
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
Yes, this is definitely the most hopeful scenario.
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
Hello there you back!
I hope nobody minds my posting even though I'm not a regular on this thread. Our Minou seems a bit better this morning, his walk is less faltering and he is eating and drinking, the head tilt isn't so obvious. I'm encouraging him to find ways of climbing down off things as I'm definitely working on the basis that he has had a stroke, and he's doing this. He's just been into the front garden for a few minutes so he can get some different stimulation.
Of course, vets may discover something else, and he clearly has multiple issues, but he isn't deteriorating further and there's definitely some small signs of improvement.
Of course, vets may discover something else, and he clearly has multiple issues, but he isn't deteriorating further and there's definitely some small signs of improvement.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
You don't have to be a regular in the slightest and everyone's delighted there seems to be some improvement. We're all willing him on (((Minou))).
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Very true - my friend’s cat Freddie suffered a stroke a couple of months ago. From thinking that his number was up she’s pleased to report that he’s almost back to normal now.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Vic - the wide-eyed catnip fiend 
Dystopiary
putting up a hook to hang my hopes upon
Good news!
LeytonCatLady
Well-Known Member
Hope he continues improving.
And like Izz said, don't worry about how regularly you may or may not have posted before. All cat lovers are welcome! I'm not technically a cat owner (Lilith is my housemate's kitty) but I've been made to feel extremely at home on this thread and I hope you will too.
neonwilderness
What would Badgers do?
My parents slightly feral cat making a rare appearance indoors. He just turned up one day a few years ago and regularly disappears for several days at a time. I suspect he lives between several houses
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Lil’ Bob sat next to our “offcut wood sculpture” while pondering the activities of the visiting puppy next door (he’s not really a fan)
