Topic: Becky (Read 43201 times)

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #161 on:** April 30, 2008, 21:11:23 PM »

Thanks guys

I've just been trying to keep busy today to take my mind off it but typically it didn't work, I just hope she'll be okay.

Linda (Bengalbabe) · « **Reply #160 on:** April 30, 2008, 20:11:14 PM »

Dawn, wishing little Becky lots of love for tomorrow. Will be thinking of you both

sheryl · « **Reply #159 on:** April 30, 2008, 20:04:21 PM »

Wishing little Becky all the luck in the world for tomorrow xxx Great big

for you Dawn xxx

Dawn F · « **Reply #158 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:47:35 PM »

totally agree, its nothing to do with being soft - here's hoping it is a fixable problem

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #157 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:42:32 PM »

Don't think there's such a thing as being too soft or loving a furbabe too much! Try not to worry (impossible, I know) as the liver and bile ducts can regenerate. They stop eating with very severe liver disease and just lie there. You know the Thames where it goes around the Isle of Dogs? Swamp's scan while he was so ill showed his bile duct was that shape, twisted completely.
I would ask him about Destolit tablets as although they are for humans and not yet tested on cats officially, the Americans, Australians and UK specialists do try them and often they have good results. They are a treatment of several months. Has Becky got jaundice? Yellow everywhere inside her mouth? thinking of you

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #156 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:31:48 PM »

My problem is Dawn, sometimes I'm too soft for my own good and let my heart rule my head

I know when I got Becky, I had no intention of falling in love with her but you have to meet her to realise just how special she is

It's cats like her that make me wonder whether I am the right person to do cat rescue, I suppose most rescues would have run a mile from these cats problems but I can't turn my back on them and if I can help in some way, it's got to be better for the cats

Quote from: swampmaxmum on April 29, 2008, 14:21:57 PM

don't know Doxion (what is it?), but 1/4 Destolit per day worked very well on Swamp's liver disease. And Zentonil is v good too. Is she not vomiting though as often they vomit about 3 hours after eating? I'd be very concerned about any anaesthetic with that ALT, as I'm sure you are. Liver is a real b****r as all pills etc are metabolised by the liver.

It's in tablet form and basically maintains liver health in cats and small dogs. She has half a tablet daily and hopefully this should help detoxify her. I'm worrying like crazy about her to the point I can't sleep and have lost weight over the last few weeks

I love her to bits and not sure how I would cope if anything happens to her. I know she's going to be in good hands but sometimes this isn't enough so I know I have to prepare myself. She's eating the ld so this will be her main diet from now on and I will try and restrict her with the biscuits. She has no vomiting and no signs apart from her bloated tum and liver levels but she does eat alot and apparently this can be another sign. Thursday is D Day so I'm hoping he will find something that can be sorted, Elaine mentioned about a blocked bile duct which is something else Sean will be looking for on Thursday, fingers crossed for her

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #155 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:21:57 PM »

don't know Doxion (what is it?), but 1/4 Destolit per day worked very well on Swamp's liver disease. And Zentonil is v good too. Is she not vomiting though as often they vomit about 3 hours after eating? I'd be very concerned about any anaesthetic with that ALT, as I'm sure you are. Liver is a real b****r as all pills etc are metabolised by the liver. Then again, it can improve as the liver can regenerate. I don't think liver disease is down to anything genetic etc, just bad luck, unless it's a reaction to something toxic or a drug. (Swamp's was caused by a freak reaction to a sedative, Torbugesic). If Becky won't eat l/d, my vet said the kidney diets like k/d are the next best thing. We had to make sure there was vitamin K and enough taurine in his nosh. Also the liver really takes the strain unless you feed little and often.
Please don't lose hope as Swamp's ALT went from 1500 to about 300 to about 60 in a year. Hope Becky's going to be fine

Dawn F · « **Reply #154 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:11:19 PM »

omg I hope so too Dawn, but it does make me angry that she doesn't seem to have a clue how much you've helped her, I hope whatever Becky's problem is can be sorted with medicine and you have her for a very long time

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #153 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on April 29, 2008, 14:03:45 PM

sorry but these people are demented

As I have learnt to my peril Dawn

Whatever happens, I'm still glad I got Becky, I would hate to think what would have happened to her if I hadn't have got involved, and you never know, she may have years left in her yet, that's what I'm hoping anyway

Dawn F · « **Reply #152 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:03:45 PM »

sorry but these people are demented

Kirst · « **Reply #151 on:** April 29, 2008, 14:02:49 PM »

Thats nice - my hubby does animal portraits too , he did a lovely one of our old doggie!

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #150 on:** April 29, 2008, 13:59:08 PM »

Becky's snuffles are clearing up brilliantly thank god although I know she's going to be snuffly again after her vet visit, she's still her usual energetic self, probably more so the last couple of days but maybe the Doxion is doing her good as well. Just spoke to the breeder and she said she's been chatting to her friend and she said it does sound like liver disease as well

Is this an hereditary thing or is it down to bad breeding, I don't really know much about it and haven't read up on anything as I don't want to get more worried about her until I know for sure. The breeder has also asked me to send her a nice piccie of Becky, her hubby has offered to do a painting of her for me

I thinks maybe a little soft soaping in case anything happens to her

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #149 on:** April 28, 2008, 22:56:27 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on April 28, 2008, 16:51:17 PM

how's Benji Dawn, does he seem healthy?

He's absolutely fine, they both are typical Benglies in that they are inquisitive, naughty, and never keep still

If it wasn't for Becky's weird shape, you'd never know there was anything wrong with her.

Roz · « **Reply #148 on:** April 28, 2008, 17:46:25 PM »

Poor little Becky...

It sounds really worrying...I just don't know what to say.

I suppose the only thing you can do until Sean finds out what is going on is to try to reduce the amount of high level proteins going into her...anything to prevent the liver from having to work so hard.

On the plus side, the only symptom she is showing so far (apart from those alarmingly high levels) is the distended tummy. She isn't suffering from lethargy and appetite loss and weight loss etc is she?

Oh, I just hope that she is going to be all right.

Everything crossed for the little angel.

Lots of love

Roz

Dawn F · « **Reply #147 on:** April 28, 2008, 16:51:17 PM »

how's Benji Dawn, does he seem healthy?

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #146 on:** April 28, 2008, 16:46:06 PM »

Yes, that's how her tummy sounds. Sean wants to do the op now because she's not spayed although she's had an Oestrogen jab, he's concerned that she may get caught once it wears off. If she does, she will have to be aborted and the risks again increase

I'm worried about her but I trust Sean and he feels that she is bright and alert at the moment and obviously if she goes downhill, she may not be up to having the op. I've just bought her some ld today and I'll be trying her on that, her Alt is 290 which is really high, it should be between 20-100. She's also on Doxion to help to try and detoxify her liver.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #145 on:** April 28, 2008, 14:38:51 PM »

liver disease causes a sort of bloated, hard tummy like a football look. Is that how she looks? I understand how frightened you are with the anaesthetic and her liver and I'm just hoping and praying for you that it all goes ok. Does she definitely have to have the op now, or could she be treated with antibiotics, steroids (they may make the snuffles a bit worse unfortunately) and maybe Destolit for her liver and you wait a month and see if the liver values can come down a bit? At least you have the (small I know) consolation of really trusting your vet. sending lots and lots of positive vibes

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #144 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:53:08 AM »

There are concerns about her liver but this could also explain her shape. She's booked in again for Thursday, if she'd have gone in today I would have brought her home as Sean is off ill this morning.

Dawn F · « **Reply #143 on:** April 28, 2008, 08:47:22 AM »

is there any chance that she could just be a funny shape? I know the person involved wasn't that great so maybe a bit of inbreeding went on? Does Sean defintely think there is something going on that isn't just cosmetic?

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #142 on:** April 27, 2008, 16:35:23 PM »

Becky has been extremely snuffly since coming back from the vets on Friday which I expected as she hates the car journey and gets totally stressed by it. I texted Sean earlier and he's suggested postponing her op until later on in the week and hopefully by then, she'll be feeling better. I'm relieved although I just want to get it over and done with, but her risks are higher than normal and if she's snuffly, that will take her risks even higher and anything that will help get her through the op has to be better, so it looks like she's had another reprieve for a few days.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #141 on:** April 25, 2008, 23:49:27 PM »

Quote from: Roz on April 25, 2008, 17:24:13 PM

When you say that the shape of her tummy is not quite right, what do you mean? Is it bloated? (She couldn't be another one with FIP could she?) I'm sure Sean must have ruled this out however, otherwise he wouldn't be doing the other tests .

Her tummy is very distended, and yes, Sean did a needle test on her a couple of weeks ago which was okay so it isn't FIP, this was our first concern. She's still bright and eating well, and extremely playful........she's just basically mad

She just looks to have a very odd shape about her, it's hard to describe unless you see her as Candice and Elaine will verify. Fingers crossed things will go well on Monday, Sean said if things go wrong, he will close her straight back up again and bring her round but he said they could also lose her under the anaesthetic, this is a chance I have to take.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #140 on:** April 25, 2008, 23:07:25 PM »

I shall also be keeping everything crossed for Becky on Monday Dawn

Roz · « **Reply #139 on:** April 25, 2008, 17:24:13 PM »

Oh Dawn,

I pray that this little girl will be all right. It must be so stressful for you. When you say that the shape of her tummy is not quite right, what do you mean? Is it bloated? (She couldn't be another one with FIP could she?) I know she came from that hell-hole, bless her. I'm sure Sean must have ruled this out however, otherwise he wouldn't be doing the other tests .

I'm just so pleased to read that she is still very bright and playful, and I think you've always said that she eats well, which is a good sign (imho)

I will keep everything crossed here for little Becky. You both deserve to stay together.... and the alternative is just too unbearable to think about.

Lots of love to you both,

Roz

Elaine · « **Reply #138 on:** April 25, 2008, 14:45:27 PM »

:hug:to you chum xxx In your heart of hearts, you knew there was more to Becky than met the eye, thats why you fell in love with her as much as you have

Try not to worry too much over the weekend, it may well be that the problem can be solved, you just wont know until Sean has a better look.
Wishing you both all the very best and sending loads of hugs xxx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #137 on:** April 25, 2008, 14:01:58 PM »

Sending positive vibes to Becky and yourself~~~~~~~

Hope everything turns out fine for her!

Dawn F · « **Reply #136 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:57:40 PM »

she's in good hands Dawn, hopefully he'll find nothing

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #135 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:45:58 PM »

I will do

He'll also be doing more bloods on her on Monday, he wants to check for Lymphoma amongst other things but with her age, he said this is doubtful. She just seems so bright and everything, it's hard to imagine there's anything wrong with her

These things are sent to try us I suppose and the little minx had to worm her way into my heart on top of everything

Team Svartalfheims · « **Reply #134 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:41:00 PM »

I will keep eveything crossed here for you and Becky on Monday. At least you know she's in the safest hands with Sean. Give her a gentle cuddle from me and sendign hugs for you too

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #133 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:37:17 PM »

Thanks

When he was telling me this morning, he told me not to cry and I managed to stay brave until I phoned Lainey up

I feel sick to the stomach and I'm absolutely dreading it, I'm just going to try and enjoy the weekend with her and hope for the best. He said he can't get over how healthy she's looking and she has actually grown since he last saw her, but sadly there is something going on with her and this will determine whether she has a future or not

I know she'll be in good hands on Monday and he will do his best by her, I just hope god is also on her side

sheryl · « **Reply #132 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:32:22 PM »

Will be thinking of you Dawn, no doubt you will have a worrying weekend.

Im sure that with Sean she will be in safe hands

I will light some pink candles for Becky this weekend and send her heaps of positive vibes xxx

Kirst · « **Reply #131 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:27:51 PM »

Awww sending huge hugs and all my best wishes yours and Beckys way!

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #130 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:16:53 PM »

Becky's bloods show her liver levels have elevated again by 120 which isn't good

Sean has decided now he wants her in to be spayed and he'll be doing her midline so he can do an exploratory on her at the same time. She's been put on some more antibiotics and also tablets to help detoxify her liver and she is booked in for Monday. He said basically we have to just go for it, she will be intubated and he has promised me faithfully he will do everything to keep her safe. I am worried though as he said she will be at a much higher risk from the anaesthetic so I have to be brave. I've told him if he finds anything wrong and he feels she has to be pts, he will have to make the decision, I really couldn't face it with Becky

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #129 on:** April 25, 2008, 09:44:42 AM »

hope all's going well.

Dawn F · « **Reply #128 on:** April 25, 2008, 09:24:39 AM »

hope becky gets on ok

sheryl · « **Reply #127 on:** April 25, 2008, 09:21:13 AM »

Good luck Becky, sending positive vibes little one xxx

for you Dawn xxx

Roz · « **Reply #126 on:** April 25, 2008, 01:02:31 AM »

Ditto....

Good luck for tomorrow sweetheart.

Lots of love

Roz

Bazsmum · « **Reply #125 on:** April 24, 2008, 22:52:29 PM »

Sending positive vibes for Becky's vet trip tomorrow~~~~~~~~Good Luck!

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #124 on:** April 24, 2008, 19:35:44 PM »

Becky is going in to see her Uncle Sean in the morning and having her bloods and ultrasound done, fingers crossed everything is okay with the little minx. Her tummy is still a weird shape so I'm still really worried about her, she's bright and lively though and is eating really well so that's in her favour.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #123 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:58:46 AM »

Hi Roz, I've had her booked in for a spay a few times now but obviously the timing isn't right and tbh, I would rather it be cancelled than make her risks even higher than normal. She's got her bloods again in a week or so and then we'll take it from there. Benjy is fine, he's growing well but does have a tendency to pull his fur out and has started doing it on the others now

Although Becky is a major worry, she is as bright as a button and as already mentioned, her appetite is fantastic but she does have a tendency to stuff her face. I thought this would calm down after a while as knowing what I know with the breeder, I think the cats are quite restricted with their food where as here they aren't. Sometimes I wish to god I had listened to Sean and not got involved, and I know when I got Becky he was less than impressed but he does understand and we've had a few chats and words

but by the same token, I need him on side for Becky's sake in case she does need treatment in the future. Sean loves Becky to bits and I know he will do his utmost to get her through her spay safely, her liver is a worry but with the right food etc, hopefully it will regenerate itself to give her a happy, healthy future

I won't really know if she will need treatment for this until she has her next bloods done. It's weird with them how even when they appear fine, you get this inkling that something isn't quite right

I really hate this side of things and yes I love her to bits, and it would break my heart if something happens to her but I won't regret taking her in, she's such a little poppet and must have been sent to me for a reason, not figured out why yet, probably to keep me on my toes and give me sleepless nights

As far as the breeder is concerned, things are being put into place

Roz · « **Reply #122 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:39:53 AM »

Oh Dawn,

I've just read all this about Becky and I had no idea things had become so anxious with the little babe. I had assumed that her spay had gone through okay and that she was thriving normally.

I just don't know what to say

I'm becoming very angry with this breeder. What is going on at her place? God, she should have STOPPED breeding months ago when all these illnesses started happening. How many more kittens are out there that other people have innocently bought who are now seriously ill? It's like a time bomb waiting to go off. How can she be stopped?

You could try giving the Bengal Cat Club a call and talking to someone there. Mention the breeder by name and make sure that everyone knows about her...but more importantly, they might be able to help you with some of Becky's problems if they are a bengal thing. Bengals do have some health problems that seem to be singularly their own.

http://www.bengalcatclub.co.uk/committee.asp

All I can say is that I hope and pray that little Becky will survive all this...poor little love. How is Benjy? Is he showing any signs of illness? I know how much you all love little Becky and it seems so damned unfair.

Sending lots of love and cuddles to that gorgeous little girl :get well 2:

Keep ya chin up huns.

Roz

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