Matt H Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well it's not good. She's at the vets on a drip and her kidneys aren't good. The Vet says the only thing in her favour is that her white blood cell count is very high which could mean she's fighting an infection. The other side is it's kidney failure of some sort. Can't desribe how lost I feel right now. I wouldn't have ever thought I'd get so attached to an animal like this, but our little bear has found a place in my heart I didn't know existed. Right now I'd give anything for her to be home and well, stinking the place out waking me up at 5.00 in the morning I feel so helpless too, knowing I can't do anything do help; just have to sit tight and hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hang in there buddy they are strong little things give her a night on the drip and give them a call in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I hope your cat recovers OK Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well it's not good. She's at the vets on a drip and her kidneys aren't good. The Vet says the only thing in her favour is that her white blood cell count is very high which could mean she's fighting an infection. The other side is it's kidney failure of some sort. Can't desribe how lost I feel right now. I wouldn't have ever thought I'd get so attached to an animal like this, but our little bear has found a place in my heart I didn't know existed. Right now I'd give anything for her to be home and well, stinking the place out waking me up at 5.00 in the morning I feel so helpless too, knowing I can't do anything do help; just have to sit tight and hope Gutted. I hope kitty's age and the vet turn things around Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Here's hoping kitty pulls through. Fingers crossed and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 hope it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yep! I hope she's ok mate. Poor kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie-R Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'll add my best wish's to Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks guys, The vet called this morning and it seems that there is an improvement this morning. She's very alert and she's seeking some attention for a fuss etc. Not out of the woods, but knowing that there is a marked improvement this morning is such a relief. She's also used her tray for a wee, which means not only has she found the strength to get up and go, things are getting flushed through. Thanks again for the messages of support, means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hope kitty makes a full recovery, i know what you mean about how you get attached i left my ex and i do miss the little bugger:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sounds like a positive improvement Matt, hope you get some more good news soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sorry to hear about your cat Matt and hoopefully she's on the mend now. It's wierd how attached you get, you don't notice it until something like this happens and makes you realise. Let us know how she's getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hope she makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 A kidney infection could cause all the clinical signs you've described. The toxins they should be getting rid of can cause vomiting and the staggering if concentrations are enough. It would also push the white count up. If so, most cases (especially in younger animals) respond fairly well to treatment unlike chronic kidney failure in old cats, and there may well be no permanent damage. Having said that, depending on how high the bloods results were, minor damage can be caused to the kidneys by various other things such as increased blood pressure or infections elsewhere in the body. Once these are cleared up the results come back down to normal. The worms are probably completely irrelevant. Glad to here she's doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 A kidney infection could cause all the clinical signs you've described. The toxins they should be getting rid of can cause vomiting and the staggering if concentrations are enough. It would also push the white count up. If so, most cases (especially in younger animals) respond fairly well to treatment unlike chronic kidney failure in old cats, and there may well be no permanent damage. Having said that, depending on how high the bloods results were, minor damage can be caused to the kidneys by various other things such as increased blood pressure or infections elsewhere in the body. Once these are cleared up the results come back down to normal. Thanks Stevie, that's made me feel better She's really young and strong, which is good. The count they were concerned about, which was the creatinine levels, were really high.... The worms are probably completely irrelevant. Glad to here she's doing better. I think they were a sort of Redherring for us, as that was the first thing we noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Know exactly how you feel, I am still feeling a little lost and helpless too at mo after my Cat was hit by a car about 2 weeks ago. He is still back and forth to Vet and on Thursday he has to have another Op to have his Tail removed Bad times. Hope your Cat is better soon mate x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Glad to here it seems she is on the mend Matt, hope she makes a full recovery:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Glad to here it seems she is on the mend Matt, hope she makes a full recovery:) Thanks Ricky, I'm hoping she will make a full recovery. I don't mind if we have to feed her tablets though for the rest of the her life as long as she pulls though. Thank God for pet insurance too! phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thank God for pet insurance too! phew. I wish I had got some, costing me best part of £400 for mine to be put right. Needless to say I be getting him some before he starts going back out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Matt, did you cat get better? I am guessing so as there have been no posts in such a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Yeah she did Jackso, thanks for the thought It was very touch and go but she's been fine ever since. It took ages for her fur to grow back from having it shaven around her tummy though! She jumped up on the bed about 5.00 this morning and got under the covers with us. Higly annoying so early in the morning, but better than not having her around at all! Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Here's a few snaps of the well kitty(s): Kitty Tower: Cat in a Bag: Kitty on the carpet, rollingz around: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 More from Kitty Tower: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 More from Kitty Tower: Are they harnessed together there? Do you have them pulling a miniature sled or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Are they harnessed together there? Do you have them pulling a miniature sled or something? No, it's a full size sled. Off shot there's another 40-50 cats all strapped in. I turn the hoover on that is attached to it and they all shoot off pulling me around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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