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Update: It's been nearly 4 months since Dax's FCE. He has regained 95% of his reflexes and mobility. The only lasting effects I've noticed is he walks with his back legs slightly bent compared to before. He jumps leaps and gets into everything, no nook is too high to reach---such as the top of...

Update: I know this thread is not popular but someone else may deal with a rare FCE in the future. After a week Dax has regained most of his mobility. He is not jumping but can walk and climb stairs while under supervision. His blood work is good and thyroid is stabilizing. I am currently...

I bought these steps a few years ago for my precious Cali (RIP). They are wood and sturdy.

Update: Dax stood up on all 4 legs when I got home from work. Still trying to tempt him with various foods. He ate 2 treats. However with such improvement his appetite will hopefully return tonight. Based on everything I've read about FCE it seems to be a fair diagnosis. Prognosis is looking...

Update: this morning Dax sat up on his own. He however does not have any interest in food so far today. I will be talking to the vet tomorrow morning

Yeah its itching part that made me remember the ear mites. My cats were indoors too bUT somehow got them. Take kitty to the vet and then they can investigate. Meds or food change really shouldn't be expensive to get an exam. My vet charges $35 for the visit plus whatever treatment. They always...

Hi, My vet has seen this in many dogs. His back legs are currently paralyzed or were not responding at the vets office. He can hold his head up today and Dax did push his right back leg against my hand today. They diagnosed it by process of elimination. My vet I trust and have been going to for...

That sounds like ear mites. I dealt with those once years ago. The vet gave me drops to put in each ear for several days. I don't think it was expensive probably $50 for visit and meds. They may make something over the counter. Keep washing bedding and vacuum too often until treatment is finished.

Just learned the name for this is fibrocartilaginous embolism. If anyone has experienced this please respond. Thank you.

Hello, It's been awhile since I've posted here. My cat Dax has suddenly lost mobility. He's 12 and has been taking 2.5mg of felimazole twice per day for 16 days to treat hyperthyroid. He seemed to be responding well to meds. He started to seem less food obsessed but still eating. He put on 7 oz...

Try the non-dairy ice cream made from coconut milk. It is so much better than the Rice Dream. It is really creamy. I have been dairy free for many years.  I haven't actually went out for ice cream for two years. In Seattle they actually have parlors that make and sell non-dairy ice cream. I...