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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Stuart on April 07, 2012, 11:20:44 AM
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MY Mum's cat Korky has been unwell these past couple of weeks as in being sick daily
I am currently offshore so only found out yesterday that My Mum took Him to the vet and that he has
an enlarged bowel :( they have taken blood samples and are going to xray Him just to find out what is happening
I hope he can come through this, He is only 7 and is my Mum's World :(
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Sending lots and lots of positive vibes for Korky and a big :hug: for your mum Stuart.
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sending lots of good wishes for korky and hope its something that can be helped :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Get well soon Korky, you're only a youngster!
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Keepimg everything crossed that Korky will be better soon Sending :hug: :hug:to him and Mum
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:get well: Korky :hug:
Hope it's nothing too serious :hug:
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Thanks guys
Just got home from offshore yesterday, My sister was round so I have a bit more info
although I was still knackered from coming offa nightshift, some of the information
didn't sink in properly :tired:
A bit of good news tho, Korky has , well....sister described it as the same as Irritable bowl syndrome
she also mentioned something about nerves in the bowel being dead or something :shocked:??
but it is something that is treatable ;D
Blood result's still not back yet, and the scan / xray has still to be done as My folks have kinda moved
up north to the back of beyond, and the machine should be arriving at the clinic in the next few days
Mum has also been told that the scan will be free of charge because it is quite an interesting case
apparently :shocked: and there will be student vets there to watch the procedure
Mum will be happy about this as she is quite Grippit when it concerns money :evillaugh:
will keep you all posted when i have more news ;)
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Bloods have came back absolutely fine :wow:
just got the scan / x-ray Ultrasound scan to be carried out on the bowels
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That's great news Stuart ;D Fingers crossed for the ultrasound :crossed:
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Be well Korky. :Luv:
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Hope it all goes well for Korky :hug:
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Ok, the scan came back and there are no growths in the Bowel, I didn't realise
it was quite a life threatening ailment :(
The new vet got his History and picked up on the drastic weight lose from months
ago, some of you may remember that I was getting on at my mother to get Korky
checked out at the time because of this, just for her to say " but He hasn't changed "
( I think the main part of Hesitation on my mums side was mainly to do with what
happened with us and Olivia )
:'(
The new vet thinks it is around that time that the IBS started, He also said if it hadn't
been caught now, Korky might have only lasted another 5 months :'(
So, He has had steroid injections and has to get two pills a day, the pills as far as I
can gather will be for the rest of his Life, I have had a quick look on the net to try and
find out more about IBS, and I'm kinda relieved that with Meds, they can still live out
their full expected lifespan
I will keep you all posted,
Please keep the vibes coming tho :scared:
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Thats all positive Stuart and sending loads of good vibes for Korky :hug: :hug:
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So pleased that things are looking positive for Korky Will keep the get well vibes coming Best wishes to your mother too from someone who is her generation
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that is good news Stuart.. Sending those vibes Korky's way!
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I had no idea IBS could be so serious either :hug: Hope the meds do the trick for Korky - is he OK at taking tablets? If not I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to share! :hug:
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Just got back from offshore today
I was having an afternoon nap when My sister phoned, She's told Carol that
My Mum took Korky to the vet Today and that it isn't good news :(
been trying to phone her for the last half hour but can't get thru
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What a worry :shy: Hope it's better news than expected when you get through :hug:
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Sending lots of good vibes :hug: :hug:
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Oh good luck.
Not sure if this is much help but I had that for years and it was finally cured with accupuncture. There are vets who practice this so if you have one locally it might be worth having a chat with them.
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thx folks :shy:
don't know about acupuncture, knowing my mum she's a skeptic with things like that
The vet they are now seeing has said that the Bowel is still inflamed, even with the med's
eventually Korky will stop eating, and when that time comes they will have to let go :'(
Basically the vet has said that it was caught too late :'(
Such a shame, He is one in a million, So loving, usually when I see my Mum, Korky liked nothing
more than Jumping on Me forcing his way up to my chest so I would have to slouch in the seat
So he could Lie there Purring his head off dribbling and playing the Piano :Luv:
He would stay there like that till I moved him or it was time to go
I do so Hope when the time comes, it will be later rather than sooner :'(
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Here's hoping it is a lot lot later.
Some other "human" tips for this which might be able to help is Actimel or anything similar and any safe anti-inflammatory. There is a drink called Cherry Active which has an anti-inflammtory affect on joints which I mention as I often used to give my Chelsea a little tiny bit (only what she could lick off my finger). Don't know if it works on tums though.
Good luck. :hug:
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Thanks Louise :shy:
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How's Korky doing, Stuart? And your Mum? :hug:
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Hi Sheila, I saw Korky last time I was Home :Luv: He is still the same personality wise, But has lost a Horrendous amount of weight :(
When asking my Mum about Him, It is plain to see that she is not coping well :'(
I think she is just trying to put it all to the back of her mind
When I asked her, she said He had been sick 3 times the day before, but so far has managed to keep everything down ( that day)
He is also on steroids so that will be making him Hungry too, but she was also saying that the Vet want's her to limit the amount of food he
is getting because that will irritate his bowl
It's really sad, He is such a lovely softy :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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So sad :hug: :hug:
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Thank's Gill :shy:
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Poor Korky. And your poor Mum, bless her. :hug: :hug: I love the way you describe him climbing on your chest to play the piano. :)
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Sending lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for Korky, your mum and you Stuart.
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How sad :(
Sending lots of positive vibes for Korky and :hug: for you and your mum.
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Topping up th :care: :care: :care: and :hug: :hug: :hug: for Korky and Mum
And a :hug: to you too, Stuart, for all the worry.
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Sorry to hear this Stuart :shy: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sending get well vibes for Korky and :hug: :hug: for your Mum
I hope there is better news soon
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sending love and vibes to Korky and :hug: for your mum :hug:
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Thanks everyone, I'll keep you all updated
I'll have to get some photos of Him to put up
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Korky hasn't eaten for 3 days now :(
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Sorry to hear this, Stuart. Are you home at the moment or away on base? :hug:
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Stuart he need to go to the vets asap as he will be dehydrated which causes more issues xx
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I agree 3 days is too long to go witjhout food He needs to see a vet These things always happen on a Bank Holiday
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going without food can also cause fatal liver disease so yes, he needs to see a vet asap. Will be thinking of the poor boy x
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I would get him to the vet ASAP .
Have you got any Lectade ? That's good to keep in of they aren't eating , also Aviproplus is for poorly gets , a kind of pick me up . Both can be got from VetUK . Aviproplus is a 100g tub for around £6.50 .
Hope Korky s better soon :hug: :hug:
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Just to recap for anyone who is new to this case
"The vet they are now seeing has said that the Bowel is still inflamed, even with the med's
eventually Korky will stop eating, and when that time comes they will have to let go :'(
Basically the vet has said that it was caught too late"
That's why I want to know if you're home, to talk to your Mum and help Korky out of his pain :hug:
So sorry, Stuart, this sucks.
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Thanks folks, I am home just now, but mum is 150 miles away
as they are in a remotish part of scotland, getting a vet is not that simple :(
I thought Korky had an appointment to see the vet on Tuesday ( Tomorrow )
but i am just off the phone with my mum and he hasn't :(
She did say he had a good day later on yesterday and that there was a stool in his litter tray
so far today he has just sniffed at his breakfast, prednisolone is the medication he is on atm
I'll keep you all updated, Thanks again for your support :shy:
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Thinking of your Mum and Korky, Stuart. :hug:
Difficult enough at the best of times, but as you say, living in a remote location doesn't make veterinary care very easy.....
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Korky has not had a good day :(
got a txt from mum saying that he has not eaten a thing today
and had to give him his pill forcibly, She has also said His Personality
has changed,
I think it may be time :'( but then again, I'm not there
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Oh Stuart. My heart goes out to you and your Mum. :( :hug:
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Oh Stuart, what a worry. Poor, Korky, poor Mum. :hug: :hug:
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is it a certain part of Korky's bowel that is inflamed or all of it? I work for a Bowel Doctor (very interesting :evillaugh:) in a hospital and if people have a similar problem they operate and remove the part of the bowel that is inflamed and then join the ends back together again....... If the vet is saying its too late, I would maybe try a 2nd opinion, or get your vet to either refer or you could contact a veterinary hospital, who research into this type of problem? someone like this?
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/vet/smallanimalhospital/
this is interesting, has your mum tried him on just organic food? interesting that there is a gluten free cat food:
https://groups.google.com/group/alt.cats/browse_thread/thread/68ff44f840424112
http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Organics-Canned-Food-Chckn/dp/B000HZ9D60
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Thanks Guys
Hi Heather, I do not know the whole story, but I do know that My Mum is really impressed with this vet
Months ago Korky started losing weight, http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,37672.msg668024.html#msg668024
Over year ago :(
Heather, I honestly think it is too late :'(
I txt'd my mum this morning, Korky never ate anything yesterday, and wouldn't take his pill
This morning she tried him with raw fish, He just sniffed it and went back to the bedroom :(
She says She knows what has to be done, but can't bring herself to do it. I am now away to
txt her back, to let her know that She will be doing what's Best for Korky as hard as it is
It must be done if it is time
This is breaking my heart too, Korky is really one of a kind, I've never seen a Cat so Loving :'(
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Oh so sad. It does sound like it really is his time, and your Mum realises this too. She needs to find the strength from somewhere to do what's right for Korky now. :hug:
Can the vet come out to your Mum to assess Korky and help him on his way if need be, Stuart? It may make the decision and the event easier for your Mum.
It might take you calling the vet on her behalf, and perhaps arranging payment over the phone?
At least that way your Mum doesn't have to travel, make the decision by herself, arrange payment etc. when she's so upset.
Once again, I'm so sorry it has come to this, it's breaking my heart to think how you must be feeling right now. :hug:
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Am so sorry, Stuart. :'(
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Ahh poor Korky. If it was me, I wouldnt give up yet,especially as he is still very young. They can tube feed cats that refuse to eat to get nourishment into them to build them back up before considering further treatment? :( But its your mums cat and she knows him best :(
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So very very sad. Not sure if it will help but when Chelsea wasn't eating or drinking much I bought a plastic syringe from the chemist avd used it to get some water down her.
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Oh Stuart it must be so difficult for you trying to deal with this at a distance and so difficult for your mum not having you close when her much loved cat is so poorly. :hug: :hug: :hug: I know that you both love Korky to bits and will not fail him. Wishing strength to you, your mum and Korky.
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So sorry to read this Stuart. Poor Korky :( Heather has some good suggestions there I do hope something can be done to help him :hug:
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Stuart thinking about Korky and sending :hug: for your Mum
Our vets are very good if we know the end is coming we take the cat in and then leave by the back door and pay whenever only once have we been asked to pay by a new receptionist and the partner nearly had a fit they know where we live and that everything is always paid its the last thing on our minds when we make that heartbraking decision
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So very sorry Stuart that Korky is not improving.
Hoping that your Mum can have a chat with the vet and ask him what he would do if Korky was his cat. Its very hard when a cat wont eat and if this carries on then Korky has made the decision.
I know they can tube feed but after seeing this done on Napoleon I would never go there with another cat..............I think! I guess one cant rule anything out when not in the situation.
Sending all my thoughts for Korky and your Mum :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Stuart I can only send you, your family and Korky :care: every best wish I can muster for a miracle :'( :'( :'( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sadly Korky was sent to the Bridge on
Saturday 9th Sunday 10th june at 10:30am :'(
I only found out yesterday night as my mum sent a txt to Carol yesterday morning
Korky did have a tumor and there was nothing more that could be done :'(
Korky was only 6 or 7, a real shame :'(
Thank you all for your support
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I'm so sorry to hear that Stuart. Thinking of you all. :hug: :hug:
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VGer5y sad news I am so sorry :hug: :hug: to your Mum
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Oh Stuart, I'm so sorry :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Korky :( :( :(
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:care: I've been reading, but never really known what to say. :( I'm so sorry.
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Ditto.
What a sad loss, and at such a young age.
RIP Korky.
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Just so terribly sad :hug: :hug:
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sorry to hear about Korky :hug:
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So sorry to read this, Stuart. You did all you could. Hope your Mum is coping :hug: :hug:
RIP Korky. xx
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Thanks Guy's I really appreciate the support, Just wished my mother had been a frequent user here too ( She is Registered )
Korkys Mum
But never got into the forum thing
I haven't spoken to Her yet as I am back offshore, no words could give her comfort, I just know she will not be taking this well,
and that every morning when she wakes up, she will be heartbroken all over again :'(
I have also changed the date as it was my mum in-law that told me Korky was sent to the bridge on Saturday, I spoke to Carol tonight
and she told me it was 10:30am sunday morning, and that He did have a tumor in His intestines and that there was nothing more that
could be done :'(
Thank you all again
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:hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sad. RIP Korky x
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Very sorry to hear this Stuart :hug: Hope your Mum is bearing up OK :hug:
RIP Korky, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx
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Be at peace, Korky.
So sorry for your Mum Stuart. Am thinking of her. :hug: