Topic: Toxoplasmosis (Read 7231 times)

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #31 on:** August 25, 2014, 21:41:59 PM »

Sassybot

You're doing really well, just hang in there.

Peardrop · « **Reply #30 on:** August 25, 2014, 14:05:04 PM »

Quote from: Sassybot on August 25, 2014, 11:05:16 AM

At about 2am I woke up having a massive panic attack. Delayed panic is my forte :p

Our normal vet is open today however she has an appointment at 9am tomorrow. Given how she is a lot better than she has been I think we'll keep that. She's eating and drinking fine and is much happier than I've seen her all week.

If it is toxoplasmosis then it's to be expected for a bit. She's on the right meds so jus got to keep a close eye on her

I can sympathise with you when it comes to having panic attacks over our fluffy family members. It was my fear of Ping (

) being ill that started me on the Cipralex.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #29 on:** August 25, 2014, 12:49:57 PM »

I would have been terrified and do hope she is improving

Sassybot · « **Reply #28 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:05:16 AM »

At about 2am I woke up having a massive panic attack. Delayed panic is my forte :p

Our normal vet is open today however she has an appointment at 9am tomorrow. Given how she is a lot better than she has been I think we'll keep that. She's eating and drinking fine and is much happier than I've seen her all week.

If it is toxoplasmosis then it's to be expected for a bit. She's on the right meds so jus got to keep a close eye on her

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #27 on:** August 25, 2014, 10:14:50 AM »

One step forward....

That must've been pretty alarming for you.

Do you have an alternative vet that you could see?

Sassybot · « **Reply #26 on:** August 25, 2014, 09:42:27 AM »

So yesterday I thought we were getting better. She stole Frankie tuna treat and was drinking. Still v tired but started playing attention to toys etc.

Then about 9pm I heard a funny noise from the litter tray. Trixie has been and there was blood everywhere, all up the walls, floor, tray, her.

We took her to the emergency vet (£90!!!!) and she wanted to give her a lot of stuff that she already had such as probiotics which are in the kitty stim paste. In the end she gave her a shot to help hydrate her and sent us on our way.

This morning we still have runny poops but not as much blood. However came down stairs to find Frankie had coughed up fur balls everywhere.

Remind me to never have children

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2014, 19:50:01 PM »

Thats wondeful and you are right little steps

Sassybot · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2014, 19:16:02 PM »

I don't eat meat so have over cooked the chicken. Going to need a sledge hammer to mash it.

She's chomped Frankie grub and now sleeping so I'm happy. Little steps

Liz · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2014, 18:29:11 PM »

to be honest a claorie is a calorie and I would try cat milk, lickylicks and even mashing up kitten food with a fork and some water you don't need a blender to mash stuff

Sassybot · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2014, 17:06:19 PM »

She's got kitty stim but she needs proper grub.

Not to worry tho, she's just budged frankenstein out the way and stole his dinner. Back in my arms now

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2014, 16:57:32 PM »

Quote from: Sassybot on August 23, 2014, 15:43:10 PM

The vet didn't have that. Their option was to blend chicken. Will try the pate tho. She needs somethin

Bloomin vets!!!!!!!!!!

yes try that and hope it works

Liz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2014, 16:52:41 PM »

Complivet is a full food supplement from the vets, 1 pump equals a full days food - it has kept 3 of mine going now all eating again but is now a staple in our store cupboard great stuff it smells like bovril and mine all love it

Sassybot · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2014, 15:43:10 PM »

The vet didn't have that. Their option was to blend chicken. Will try the pate tho. She needs somethin

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2014, 15:18:07 PM »

No baby food has all sorts of undesirables in it.

As I said yesterday you need Hills Ad from the vet its a pate that can have water added to it and be syrubged or fed off a finger.

You could try other pate food from a supermarket, not quite as creamy as AD but she make lick it

Sassybot · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2014, 15:06:07 PM »

Its more the obsessive way she does it tbh.

SShe's deteriorated again. A friend has recommended trying to syring some blended chicken however I don't have a blender.

What's people's thoughts on getting some baby food (sans preservatives) and trying that? She needs something, she's only had a piece of chicken maybe a cm in size

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2014, 11:54:37 AM »

Thats greatb and hope this conjtinues

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2014, 07:54:21 AM »

That's such good news. I hope you see continued improvement in her throughout today.

Will pop back later to see how you're getting on.

I dont think nursing's a bad habit either - our beautiful bridge baby Ross used to suckle my ear lobe, even as a full grown cat. I felt it was the greatest compliment he could pay me, because it showed utter trust.

Sassybot · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2014, 07:44:21 AM »

Morning all.

Went to bed not sure if she'd be here when I woke up tbh.

Woke up to purring and nursing so took her downstairs and got her to eat some chicken :D

She's very ill but I hope the worst is behind us xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2014, 23:24:35 PM »

I dont think its a bad habbit its giving the comfort she needs............hope she has managed to eat something.

Vets carry something called Hills AD diet which is for convalescing cats..........if she isnt eating I wonder if it is suitable for kittens.

Keep it up Trixie

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2014, 20:29:53 PM »

Sassybot · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2014, 19:45:28 PM »

She just tried to nurse off me and was purring. I cried happy tears. Don't care if it's a bad habit. She's now snoring with her claws in me hehe

Sassybot · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2014, 19:28:52 PM »

Thanks for your support.
I guess she's showing some signs she might be getting better. She drank some water when I put the bowl in front of her but only a bit. Still having to use syring.

She also crawled up to her spot on my chest (big books = comfy pillow).

She's still shaking tho and when she tries to walk it's like she's drunk.

Got the pill down her this time tho!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2014, 15:56:27 PM »

Sending loads of good wishes to Trixie and

to you.

i so hope that this has a good outcome.

do you have access to a 24/7 vet over the bh, if not get in touch with your vet now band find out what to do for emergency care

Sassybot · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2014, 15:35:40 PM »

Appreciated all the same.
I really need a little break too. Coming out the end of therapy and stuff just needed two days away from home in the country.

Oh well, more important she's OK.

Just sucks cos Tim is already down there

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2014, 15:20:18 PM »

Not quite the same, but sending you tons of virtual hugs, and a gentle ear rub for Trixie. Not a great way to start the bank holiday weekend.

Sassybot · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2014, 15:09:48 PM »

I'm in bits tbh.
Am so scared for her. She's refusing food an I'm having to syring water. Can't tell if it's cos she want it or just doesn't have it in her to fight me.

To top it off I'm meant to be going to Wales for the bank holiday with my bf. He's already there so I've got no one to hug. Needed that holiday too. Just want her to be better

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2014, 15:09:05 PM »

So sorry to learn that things are not so good for trixie right now. Hope the diagnosis can be verified as one thing or the other, and that the treatment will help to pull her through. Can only begin to imagine how harrowing all of this is. i know how quickly this little lass has wormed her way into your affections. Got everything crossed here for a good outcome.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2014, 14:42:34 PM »

Oh, Sassybot, how terrible for you! I have everything crossed that your beautiful Trixie will recover well and soon be back home with you

Liz · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2014, 14:39:21 PM »

Get a full set of bloods done as Toxo shows the same high titres as FIP which in turn has the shaking and the drunken walk and loss of appetite - I lost a Mum and 3 kittens to this about 5 years ago

Dawn F · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2014, 14:13:54 PM »

how horrible for you

afraid I don't know anything about it but I'm sure someone does

Sassybot · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2014, 14:12:14 PM »

Trying to be brave right now.

Trixie had been a bit poorly a week or so ago but bounced back within a couple of hours.

Found out two of her brothers passed away earlier in the week.

Yesterday she was very lafargic and this morning I rushed her to the vets.

The vet initially thought it was gastroenteritis but she had no temp. Trixie was shaking which she had been doing all morning. Wehn I told this to the vet and told her about her brothers the vet said she thinks its Toxoplasmosis. Trixie has loads of meds (including kitty stims) and we're home now.

I don't really want to google what this is because the vet said it was pretty scary but most of the stuff online was worse case seniario. Trixie has always been 'my little duck' because she waddles her bum and head when she moves. The vet said this was due to brain damage or something.

We've got to go back tomorrow morning but I'm still really worried.

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