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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Wibblechick on May 02, 2010, 21:55:16 PM
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Just to let you all know - Mr T has been slowly losing his hearing since Christmas - he can now hear next to nothing.
In the last few days - its become apparent that his sight is now going. :(
I haven't taken him to the vet - he's 18 years plus and I see no point in causing him unnecessary distress.
His behaviour is becoming more subdued, although he is still eating and drinking well.
I'm not asking for "Get well" vibes or anything because I think in my heart of hearts I know it will do no good - this is the slow wearing out of the body of an elderly cat.
I'm really just posting this to explain why Ive not been posting much - he needs me to be here for him and wants lots of cuddles and fuss. Nedless to say, hes getting them in abundance :Luv2:
I will keep you posted, but I think the end is near :'(
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Like it or lump it here's a big :Flowers: :care: just for you. :hug: :hug:
Fingers crossed for a gentle and painfree time ahead for you both. :wish:
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Oh honey, I am so sorry, I am here if you need me :hug:
Big hugs and kisses for Thomas xxxx
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Sorry C :hug: - there are far worse ways to go and I know it will be a gentle one thanks to you :hug:
I know you know him best but is it worth checking his BP - maybe his sight can be saved?
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Sorry to hear this :hug: - I do agree with Mark though, would be worth getting BP checked, if the sight loss is due to high BP, its just possibly reversible with meds. Glad he's eating and drinking well - hope you have a bit more quality time with him :hug:
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Mog's going for a BP test on Tuesday. She's quite wobbly and the yowling has definitely got worse. I know exactly what you mean about allowing elderly cats a bit of peace when they get doddery but I think I'd never forgive myself if I could help lessen her distress and didn't find out.
I am sending big cuddles to both you and Mr T. ;) :hug:
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Just to let you know, my Mum had a cat called Heather, who lived for many years without her sight or being able to hear, she was happy and contented, I think Mr T has many years ahead :hug: :hug:
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Sending lots of love to Mr T and do agree with the others :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Sorry to hear about Mr T :hug:
Only you know how Mr T is but my Pep is about the same age and he went deaf and blind (I don't know when because we only adopted him last August but he is on treatment for high bp although his sight didn't return but maybe because his bp hadn't been previously been treated) Pep manages really well and seems a happy and very confident cat.
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Adding some :hug: :hug: for you :hug:
Defo worth checking BP, that's what caused my Max's retinas to detach, and vet thinks they partially reattached as he could still see some slight movement, albeit not much.
What I'm saying is that even without sight, they adapt remarkably well, and Mr T is already used to his hearing failing gradually. I remember T saying to me that we worry much more than they do about these things, and as long as everything is still familiar to them, they cope :hug:
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I would definitely get him looked at just to know you have done everything - I took on two disabled cats last year, one partially blind and deaf, one completely blind and deaf, and both adapted really well (they had been dumped on the streets), and both had a good quality of life till other issues flared up, so he might surprise you and continue to potter for a while yet.
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Wibblechick sorry you are having such a worrying time :hug: :hug: one small observation a cat that is enjoying cuddles and fuss isn`t quite ready to leave this world so chin up :hug: Once retinas detach due to high blood pressure there is literally only a small window of time to correct things so quite possibly too late to correct eyesight but high blood pressure can cause other problems so well worth thinking about getting it checked, however you know Mr T better than anyone and so only you can make decisions for him :hug: we are here for you if you need us. :hug: :hug:
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18 is a good age WC and you know Mr T better than anyone and you may be right that nothing can be done without affecting his quality of life but have to agree that a vet visit may be best :hug:.
If vet visits stress him too much, could you perhaps get vet to call out although he may need equipment at surgery esp if BP is to be measured. Otherwise maybe try him on some Zylkene before you go. I've got loads so PM your address and I'll send you some. Our Dingle was deaf for her final 3 years. It wasn't a problem. I have no experience of blindness however but cats are so good at adapting. Whatever you do for him I know will be best. I hope he surprises you :hug:
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Wibble, I am so sorry to hear our aging roue is feeling poorly. Give him a firm stroke from me, and a bracing lick or two from Esther, who is very good with men who are feeling a little down on their luck .... :hug: :hug:
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Rosella think the Zyklene would affect the result of Mr T`s blood pressure.
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Have nothing constructive to add, just a :hug:
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A :hug: from me and Purrrrs from Tia & Oscar
Emma
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Thanks everyone - Hes no worse, but no better.
Im going to book him a vet visit tomorrow. Bit traumatic as it means a bus journey for him ... one reason Im very reluctant but I dont think our vet does home visits - I will check that though when I phone. I really dont want to cause him any unecessary distress. Or have to subject him to complete strangers pulling him about.
Hes very subdued - eating a bit, drinking a bit and using his tray but not himself at all. And VERY quiet ..... :'(
Back end has gone very wobbly, too
I will obviously keep you posted.
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Sorry to hear Mr T is not doing so well.
If your vets do not do home visits or want you to go to the surgery - I believe that I live near you and have transport.
If you would like me to drive you and Mr T - if that would help just let me know. :hug:
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Oh Christine I am so sorry for you and Mr T :hug: :Luv2: :hug:
I bet Chloe's not too happy either - she will know what's going on :Luv2: :hug:
:beer: - I wish this drink could help him ;)
Mary and Bonnie xx
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I am so sorry to hear about Mr T.
You and he are in our thoughts :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Big hugs to you and Mr T and hope all goes well at the vets
My friend has an old cat who has been 95% blind most of her life and is loosing hearing and has few toilet probs. not always going to tray. She still loves hug and fuss
Dont give up hope as Mr T can sence u feelings
Zoe Ollie and Tyler
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Good luck for today - hopefully he is just quiet as he is adjusting to his blind/deafness.
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Good luck for today Mr T :hug:
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Good luck today, keeping everythng crossed for you :hug: :hug:
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Mr T is booked in for a check over etc at 10.10am today
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Best wishes for today's visit :hug:
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Good luck today Christine & Mr T :hug:
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So sorry to hear this wibble :( hoping it's just his age and he has more years to come :hug:
:ahh: for Mr T
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Thoughts will be with you wibble ... :hug:
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Well ... WE are home so for the time being its a stay of "execution ..."
No real ideas as yet ... and I'm amazed how much blood you can take out of a cat without him or her keeling over. Squeamish Mummy didn't do as well as the patient ..... :shy: :-[
We are now waiting for blood results - possibly late today - maybe tomorrow.
Mr T has an increased heart rate - but considering we had a bus journey plus HUGE dog in the waiting room ....
I cant praise our vet highly enough though - hes a no mucking about sort of man.
We do know now Mr T has little or no hearing and very poor eyesight - thankfully not detached retinas - probably his eyesight is simply old age . . .
So ... I still have my my boy ... :Luv2: :Luv: :Luv2:
He is now brighter than hes been for the last couple of days despite having his chest shaved for bloods, having soiled himself all done my front while they did it and an overdose for both of us of Feliway!
My purse is somewhat lighter too - but thats the way it goes :tired:
Watch this space for updates and thanks for all those Kitty-vibes :thanks:
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Nothing like a trip to the vet to scare a cat into good health I always say :wow: !!! So glad to hear he is not yet terminal. What would our kitties do for their social lives if Mr T wandered off to that great disco in the sky? :scared:
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Keeping everything crossed for Mr T. Hopefully there's a lot more life in him yet and he can spend some more time leading the younger cats on Purrs astray :shify:
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Fingers crossed for mr t :hug:
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Fingers crossed he picks up again and has many years left in him . :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Fingers crossed forn Mr T.
Ollie and Tyler got their paws crossed also
We all get signs of old age at some point i guess.
Will keep the vibes up
Zoe Ollie and Tyler
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Fingers crossed here too for Mr T :Luv2:
Hobbes has his paws crossed too
Lots of love to you all :hug: :hug:
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I am so very pleased,,,,,,,did they check his BP?
If its just old age, then likely his hearing and sight will only get any worse very very gradually and so pleased his retinas are OK.
Sasa sends all her love and squidge of squirty cream ;D
Looking forward to Mr T being around for ages yet :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Hope the bloods all come back clear, and Mr T suprises you in being around for a good while yet :Luv2: :hug:
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Well I have Mr Ts blood results
And basically its "Mr T - man of mystery!!"
Our vet said he had felt an enlarged thyroid - but bloods show his thyroid levels are normal
There is nothing showing that indicates, at the moment, any liver, kidney or heart problems.
He did have a slightly fast heart, but that could simply have been the stress of being at the vet
So .....
Stage two will be to take a sterile urine sample and for Mr T to spend a day at the vet, having various checks including his blood pressure done. That is likely to be Friday. Ive to pick up a pee-pot or two and book and appointment tomorrow
Mr T is currently having a kip on my bed - hes still very subdued - whether that is illness or having been poked and prodded by strangers he cant see or hear is hard to tell!
Obviously, if there is any deterioration between now and Friday its straight back to the vet.
I will keep you all posted
& Mr T says "I iz fedd upz! "
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So glad all is well with the blood tests, are you sure Mr T wasnt out partying at the weekend ?, he may have a hangover :hug: :hug:
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So glad all is well with the blood tests, are you sure Mr T wasnt out partying at the weekend ?, he may have a hangover :hug: :hug:
I think its more likely hes sulking as he didn't have any of the copious amounts of Mead that his Mum (me) drank whilst celebrating Beltane ! ;)
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Hopefully he's comfortable back at home and adjusting. :hug:
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It just sounds that Mr T is getting older and slowing down like many of us :hug: :hug:
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Glad to hear that nothing obvious is apparent and hopefully just old age :hug:
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Lots of hugs to you and Mr T. :hug:
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Looks promising Christine. He's just gonna have to cut down on the parties and have a good rest :Luv2: :hug:
Mary and Bonnie xx
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Hes still here :)
& this morning hes managed a small breakfast of chicken. He hadnt eaten anything for nearly 24 hours - and thats not the Mr T we know. I ended up putting a saucer of chicken next to him on the sofa and he ate the lot.
Hes still very subdued - spent the night in bed with me - tucked up close.
Now, hes having a wash on our sofa ....
Thanks so much, everyone for your concern and support - Hopefully I will know more after Friday
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Glad that the bloods didn't show anything of concern, and that it is just old age catching up with him. Did the vet check his mouth?
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Glad that the bloods didn't show anything of concern, and that it is just old age catching up with him. Did the vet check his mouth?
Yep - he checked his mouth! He could do with a descale (makes him sound like my kettle) but no damaged or missing teeth :)
Friday will be the time to decide exactly what and does not need doing - at the moment we dont want to do anything too invasive until we know exactly whats going on :)
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Mr t the mystery man :rofl: Gooey was meant to have a goitre in his neck but his bloods also showed as normal! Iv read it can happen that they are hyper t but bloods show normal, a second test is enough to pick it up which i think gooey shall be having on his next trip.
Fingers crossed for friday :hug:
Have you tried the little tins of chicken like applaws/encore? If he likes them there are complete versions in tesco. Simon loved these when he was poorly, all the purpose made 'poorly cat diets' didnt appeal to him, it was finger fed of course ;)
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Mr t the mystery man :rofl: Gooey was meant to have a goitre in his neck but his bloods also showed as normal! Iv read it can happen that they are hyper t but bloods show normal, a second test is enough to pick it up which i think gooey shall be having on his next trip.
Fingers crossed for friday :hug:
Have you tried the little tins of chicken like applaws/encore? If he likes them there are complete versions in tesco. Simon loved these when he was poorly, all the purpose made 'poorly cat diets' didnt appeal to him, it was finger fed of course ;)
Funnily enough, I bought 3 little "Gourmet pearl" meals today - which are BIG treats .... While I was taking them out of the shopping bag, Sir arrived in the kitchen and .... ate Chloe's food! Considering he cant see, I will give him the benefit of the doubt ... at least he ate.
Hes also had several normal litter tray trips and seems a bit brighter - still nothing like his normal appetite but little and often is no bad thing! He also appeared in the kitchen when we had our lunch, as he usually does (hasn't done that since Saturday). He had a teeny lick of meatball gravy from the tip of my finger (no more - its not really kitty food, I know!) and that satisfied him that really kitty-food was a better choice.
So we are keeping our fingers (and Chloe's paws) crossed that he continues to feel a little better :)
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Are you sure he doesnt have some sight? I know Kocka had detached retinas that usewd to flap but her sight was going anyway due to her age. :hug: :hug: :hug:
I bet he has a great sense of smell ;D ;D