Topic: Hind end weakness Ragdoll - very sad news (Read 32400 times)

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:50:36 PM »

Positive vibes from me too

Bless him

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:50:21 PM »

Poor baby

Here's hoping for more positive news tomorrow

He's gorgeous btw

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:47:58 PM »

At the vets yesterday looking bright

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:42:05 PM »

Sending positive vibes.

Cooper & Peanut · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:17:03 PM »

Oh dear, doesn't sound good. Hope you get better news tomorrow, everything crossed!

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2010, 19:14:08 PM »

Update-
Back at the vets today condition seems worse and so does he very lethargic and floppy. has been sick and is not eating they have given him an ultrasound and have found a mass there not sure what it is could be a tumor enlarged lymph nodes etc his bloods will be back tomorrow in regards to fiv fib leukemia. his creatine levels were ove 6,000 167 is the top end of normal.

I'm hoping tomorow brings better news.

Liz · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2010, 11:30:57 AM »

Toxoplasmosis and Corona both share a lot of the same results plese test for Corona it is devestating when it mutates to FIP - we lost our darling Gem and 3 kittens to FIP and have her soul remaining kitten a Corona carrier

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2010, 23:33:33 PM »

I just had a look at the meds Gwynnie was on - prednisolone (steroid) and two types of antibiotic, Baytril and Antirobe - think they were just trying everything because just werent sure what we were up against.

The only things raised on the biochemestry result were phosphate (which was attributed to her age) and CK (creatine kinase).

Philip · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2010, 22:54:15 PM »

Would hip dysplasia affect the front limbs though ?.

I think it would be useful to ask about steroids and a coronovirus test as in Gillian's case to see if antibodies are present.

Also, low potassium levels can cause limb weakness and ataxia but unusual in such a young cat.

Fire Fox · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2010, 22:44:27 PM »

Sounds like you have taken exactly the right action at exactly the right time.

Mark · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2010, 22:29:57 PM »

Although it isn't a genetic trait as it is in GSDs, it says here that Ragdolls are prone to hip displasia due to their bulk & weight distribution.

http://ragdoll-kittens.com.au/cat-diseases-and-treatments

Poor baby

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2010, 22:17:26 PM »

I think they have to send blood to the lab to test for corona, but if they are testing for toxo they may well be testing for corona too, but it would be worth asking the vet about it.

I can't remember Gwynnie's blood results I will have a look back and see if I can find them

there were a few things that were raised, but can't remember exactly what.

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2010, 21:52:20 PM »

My Vet has not mentioned anything about that this is the first i have heard of it what is the test for it? what did you cats blood panel look like thanks

thank you everyone for your kind messages

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2010, 21:42:56 PM »

Quote from: jeremys_mummy on October 05, 2010, 21:30:20 PM

Been to the vets to visit him his condition has worsened he cant walk now his front legs are not functioning properly they have started him on antibiotics to try and curb any infection until we recive his lab results tomorow he was so happy to see us headbutting purring I just hope we come back from this the vet mentioned brain tumors or toxoplasmosis. I'm besides myself please everyone send get well vibes x

Sorry to hear this

This happened with my Gwynnie (when she was about 5 or 6 months old), she started to limp, then lost use completely of both back legs, but was still bright (ish) in herself. My vet also scared me half to death with mention of brain tumours and we also tested for toxo (which was negative). The only positive result we got was with the coronavirus test - she tested positive with fairly high titres of 2,500 - is your vet testing for corona?

She was put on antibiotics and steroids while she was kept in at the vets, and slowly started to regain the use of her legs. We had to continue the steroids for a while after she came home, but she was weaned off them and she recovered fully - she's 3 now. It does sound very similar, but hopefully you will know more when the results are back, its very scarey I know

Philip · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2010, 21:41:33 PM »

So sorry to hear this.

Sending healing purrs from my ragdoll gang.

cazzer · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2010, 21:33:05 PM »

your poor raggie what a worry. Hope he starts to get better soon

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2010, 21:30:20 PM »

Been to the vets to visit him his condition has worsened he cant walk now his front legs are not functioning properly they have started him on antibiotics to try and curb any infection until we recive his lab results tomorow he was so happy to see us

headbutting purring

I just hope we come back from this the vet mentioned brain tumors or toxoplasmosis.

I'm besides myself please everyone send get well vibes x

Dawn F · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2010, 19:18:31 PM »

I wonder if Gillian has seen this, what was the problem with Gwynnie when this happened to her??

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2010, 19:16:23 PM »

Hope it's nothing untoward

Let us know how he gets on.

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2010, 17:22:25 PM »

I am vey good friends with his breeder and they are all very healthy. I am begining to wonder if its nerve damage

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2010, 17:19:46 PM »

Sorry to hear you are having problems.

Do you know his history? Is there any way you can trace the rest of the litter to see if they are having these issues?

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2010, 16:51:00 PM »

Its very strange x ray is clear no injury....... the way he moves is very strange the vet thinks it may be neurological? very worrying!

Janeyk · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2010, 16:47:51 PM »

Poor boy, at first I was going to suggest compacted anal glands but if the vet has checked him over, can't be. I hope that they soon find out what's wrong and it's nothing to worry about

jeremys_mummy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2010, 16:00:56 PM »

I have an 18 month old male ragdoll, a few days ago I started to notice he was walking a few steps the sitting down, like he had an itchy bum, in the last two days he is walking with his rump low to the ground, like a German Shepard, So we rushed him to the vet fearing he had fractured his pelvis upon examination by the vet there was no pain reaction as there would be in a fracture, she took bloods and his total proteins are high as are his globulins with very slightly raised glucose, the vet said the glucose is due to stress and nothing to worry about. they have kept him and are x raying him as we speak I'm hoping they will find something there please cross your fingers and hearts for my best friend

any ideas? or similar stories? help us x

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