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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: catsrbest on September 20, 2017, 13:14:17 PM

Title: stroke
Post by: catsrbest on September 20, 2017, 13:14:17 PM

Just want to let everyone know my Akulina, who had a stroke last Fri., is doing very well.  Went to the Vet. Tue.  Vet was so amazed. She didn't think she would make it. So, I am giving her 1/4 baby aspirin every third day. My Vet. didn't think steroids would do her any good. Would appreciate input in regard to using steroids. She does have quite an enlarged heart????  Lungs are clear. No sign of blood clot in lungs.  Thanks to all for your support.

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on September 20, 2017, 15:18:06 PM

That is such good news.  :wow: Way to go Akulina. ;D

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on September 20, 2017, 16:36:44 PM

I'm so glad that Akulina is doing well, thanks for the update  ;D

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: alisonandarchie on September 20, 2017, 22:35:00 PM

Very good news, so pleased :hug:

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: Hippykitty on January 06, 2018, 14:29:20 PM

Has your vet okay'd the aspirin? I'm sure I read somewhere that these will kill a cat. Might be worth checking with your vet.

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: heather sullivan on January 06, 2018, 18:36:38 PM

when our cat Moses (RIP) was ill last year, vet told us to give him 1/2 an aspirin per day to prevent clots. We ddn't give them to him in the end tho.

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 06, 2018, 22:45:06 PM

VERY cautious use of aspirin can help prevent clots.  Listen to your vet.

Sending you and your lovely girl every good wish  :hug:

Title: Re: stroke
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 06, 2018, 22:47:48 PM

Sort just realised last post was last September so hope all is well  :hug: