let's begin with what makes him so special - unusual beauty aside, he is an exceptional cat regarding a high level of communication with ppl. he has a very expressive face which can communicate feelings and thoughts in an increadible range. And he is the perfect lover - displaying affection in such way I have never thought possible. his vet says he never met such complex psyche in any cat, or such personality. Well, I love him so much it hurts even when he's well. I have no family and my 3 cats are the pefect compensation for this loss. I must add that i myself have a mental disorder (manic-depressive) and many a time it was the thought of my cats that kept me away from suicide.
Panda is now 15+ and appart from urinary problems which are well kept under control with a special diet food, he is healthy, happy, content.
That is until these last days. 2 days ago i noticed that he was very lethargic,
didn't move that much except for the litter box or to drink. didn't react when i called him or talked to him and he felt too bony while i touched him.
I took him to the vet who checked him and came out with two findings so far:
his eyesight has diminished considerably and he has lost weight and muscle tissue. I know from experience with a cat i had years ago, that eyesight loss can cause depression, especially when it escalates rapidly, but she was 19. he is just 15...i think there's still some eyesight, since he follows movement, but he no longer ventures to jump up to the sink to drink from rhe faucet - and i am talking of changes that took place in a matter of 2-3 days. he is completely transformed - aphaty, reluctance to move, loss of appetite (although i managed to get about two spoonfools of food into him. He ignores me almost completely, which is very unusual - he's altogether like a different cat.
The vet prescribed stereoids for starts and told be to be alert and see if he vomites (not) and defecates (don't know yet). I try my best to give him a lot of attention and love and make him comfortable as possible....
BUT I AM EXTREAMLY WORRIED !
So I think I will not wait for the effect of the stereoids to kick in and will take him on Sunday for further tests.
I simply cannot lose this cat. The thought of parting with him is something I will not be able to cope with. I tell you - i will follow suit, just to be reunited with him.
My vet who knows us both very well, may know more than he tells me. he is well aware of how much this animal means to me, as well as my sensitivities due to my condition.
I would like to know what "loss of muscle tissue" could indicate and if anyone is familiar with these other symptoms I've related. I am well aware that changes like these take place in an eldery cat, but he's not that old...15. And it all happened so suddenly, practically overnight.
If you have any ideas
- please share them with me.
knowing the truth is best, however painful that may be.
thank you,
rachel
p.s. please forgive my English it is not my first language.
Panda is now 15+ and appart from urinary problems which are well kept under control with a special diet food, he is healthy, happy, content.
That is until these last days. 2 days ago i noticed that he was very lethargic,
didn't move that much except for the litter box or to drink. didn't react when i called him or talked to him and he felt too bony while i touched him.
I took him to the vet who checked him and came out with two findings so far:
his eyesight has diminished considerably and he has lost weight and muscle tissue. I know from experience with a cat i had years ago, that eyesight loss can cause depression, especially when it escalates rapidly, but she was 19. he is just 15...i think there's still some eyesight, since he follows movement, but he no longer ventures to jump up to the sink to drink from rhe faucet - and i am talking of changes that took place in a matter of 2-3 days. he is completely transformed - aphaty, reluctance to move, loss of appetite (although i managed to get about two spoonfools of food into him. He ignores me almost completely, which is very unusual - he's altogether like a different cat.
The vet prescribed stereoids for starts and told be to be alert and see if he vomites (not) and defecates (don't know yet). I try my best to give him a lot of attention and love and make him comfortable as possible....
BUT I AM EXTREAMLY WORRIED !
So I think I will not wait for the effect of the stereoids to kick in and will take him on Sunday for further tests.
I simply cannot lose this cat. The thought of parting with him is something I will not be able to cope with. I tell you - i will follow suit, just to be reunited with him.
My vet who knows us both very well, may know more than he tells me. he is well aware of how much this animal means to me, as well as my sensitivities due to my condition.
I would like to know what "loss of muscle tissue" could indicate and if anyone is familiar with these other symptoms I've related. I am well aware that changes like these take place in an eldery cat, but he's not that old...15. And it all happened so suddenly, practically overnight.
If you have any ideas
knowing the truth is best, however painful that may be.
thank you,
rachel
p.s. please forgive my English it is not my first language.