Hello, everyone - just came across your forums. Thought maybe you kind folks might have some insight, as I'm about at the end of my rope.
I have two FIV+ rescues. One of them (he's about 10) developed a head tilt and clumsiness - has a hard time jumping up on the bed, falls over just standing around, walks with his front end lower than rear, etc - in August. Finally diagnosed a polyp and both eardrums ruptured/infected. Luckily it responded to topical meds (drops) and the vet was able to remove the shrunken polyp. Yay!
Except...he's not getting any better. Might even be getting worse. My vet says there's no telling how long it might take to grow back, but theoretically he SHOULD get better then. Has anyone been thru this? Any timing or advice?
The latest development: a bladder infection. He is peeing on the floor, near the litterbox, on the bed, even in his sleep. He doesn't realize he's doing it - not behavioral. Lots of genital licking, which sometimes seems to prompt urination. I'm on the second round of antibiotics - we tried them a couple weeks ago when this first started, SEEMED temporarily better but it's back - and tho it's been just 48 hours, he's had three accidents this afternoon/evening. How long does it take for these to kick in?
Just last night I noticed he had a couple bouts of tremors, and he has been twitching something fierce in his sleep. It got me thinking...could all this be neurological? A stroke? ARGH! This little guy is on Tapazole for hyperthyroid and eats mostly raw (Halshan), FWIW. I gave them Inova dry as treats, but phased that out. He is otherwise a pretty happy camper.
Yeah, this turned into a novel. Hope you won't hold that against me.
Any tips, advice, ideas gratefully welcomed. Thanks so much.
I have two FIV+ rescues. One of them (he's about 10) developed a head tilt and clumsiness - has a hard time jumping up on the bed, falls over just standing around, walks with his front end lower than rear, etc - in August. Finally diagnosed a polyp and both eardrums ruptured/infected. Luckily it responded to topical meds (drops) and the vet was able to remove the shrunken polyp. Yay!
Except...he's not getting any better. Might even be getting worse. My vet says there's no telling how long it might take to grow back, but theoretically he SHOULD get better then. Has anyone been thru this? Any timing or advice?
The latest development: a bladder infection. He is peeing on the floor, near the litterbox, on the bed, even in his sleep. He doesn't realize he's doing it - not behavioral. Lots of genital licking, which sometimes seems to prompt urination. I'm on the second round of antibiotics - we tried them a couple weeks ago when this first started, SEEMED temporarily better but it's back - and tho it's been just 48 hours, he's had three accidents this afternoon/evening. How long does it take for these to kick in?
Just last night I noticed he had a couple bouts of tremors, and he has been twitching something fierce in his sleep. It got me thinking...could all this be neurological? A stroke? ARGH! This little guy is on Tapazole for hyperthyroid and eats mostly raw (Halshan), FWIW. I gave them Inova dry as treats, but phased that out. He is otherwise a pretty happy camper.
Yeah, this turned into a novel. Hope you won't hold that against me.