Topic: Misa has chronic arthritis (Read 13683 times)

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #82 on:** April 18, 2015, 19:24:27 PM »

Misaman you are one very handsome lad

Make sure you take your meds and get well soon

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #81 on:** April 17, 2015, 16:00:26 PM »

I'z very glad dat youz feelin betta Mr Misa. You av hamayzin fluffee trousis

Alfie

hollycat · « **Reply #80 on:** April 17, 2015, 11:19:14 AM »

Nice to meet you Mr Misa

you are a andsome mog

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #79 on:** April 17, 2015, 09:43:24 AM »

Have updated that post sue

When he lies on his back he has a white shirt and black trousers lol

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #78 on:** April 17, 2015, 09:34:01 AM »

Mmmmm - very hansum legs, if I may say so, Mr Misaman! They may have been through the wars a bit, but goodness me they're very smart twowsers indeed.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #77 on:** April 17, 2015, 09:31:57 AM »

Oh thank you for all your good vibes, I am improving really

Misa

PS my meowmy gonna post som pichures of my legs

Misa has just come up on sofa for first time since being ill..he has to do a little jump onto stool yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #76 on:** April 17, 2015, 07:17:54 AM »

Mornning Mr Misaman. Da Boyz and Da Borrowers wanted to say they think you're being incredibly brave, and that you have their absolute "respeck".

Mammy P is sending you tons of healing vibes, and of course The Boys and The Borrowers send, gentle snoozles.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #75 on:** April 16, 2015, 16:03:36 PM »

Misa seems to be the same as yesterday and has now eaten all his metacam.......takes about 3 goes!

I had never noticed before but he alwys stretches out the pinned leg when he is lying and now realizw he always sorta walks stiff legged, I knew for a big cat he always took small strides and doesnr tend to run.

He bunny hops upstairs and down , where as Sasa and Lupin run.

He is not going upstairs at present but hope he will again when he is ready as the the other two sleep un the bedroom and he used to.

Big Cat Lover · « **Reply #74 on:** April 16, 2015, 14:53:15 PM »

Aww, sorry to hear the Misaman has been poorly Gill. Hope he continues to improve. Sending lots of

to you and gentle ear rubs to Misa. Lucky sends lots of furry headbutts to Misa.

Sootyca · « **Reply #73 on:** April 16, 2015, 13:26:13 PM »

How's Misa doing today Gill?

bickhamwitch · « **Reply #72 on:** April 15, 2015, 16:56:03 PM »

I think you are wise to just go with the metacam for now. Giving too many things at the same time gives you no idea what is actually working, or isn't.
Yes and isn't it annoying when vets tell you one thing, like with the tablets being the most important, then changing their mind and totally forgetting what they have said before. Inspires a lot of faith. NOT.
Julie.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #71 on:** April 15, 2015, 16:34:45 PM »

Thank you Julie.

Have spoken to Gareth and he said that metacam is the most impoertant...........funny he told me the tabs were!

So to forget about tabs now and give metacam for a week to 10 days, Apparently some cats have it for life but he hopes Misa wont need to and if he does the dose will be reduced.

Told him I am not trying the joint supplement till finish the metacam and then will try but bthis is a life one.

Misa sleepin/lying around most of time but walking better and using tray so Gareth very pleased.

The claim form has been filled in as Suspected arthritis so Gareth thinks it will be fine. I guess they will fight if Argos cause a problem.

bickhamwitch · « **Reply #70 on:** April 15, 2015, 14:16:56 PM »

Just catching up on mail and found this thread. I am so sorry for poor Misa, and also all you are going through. It is so worrying trying to get medicine down some cats. Sending lots of healing thoughts to you both.
Julie.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #69 on:** April 15, 2015, 13:27:48 PM »

He and the others wont touch primila Pav and neither would Ducha and Napoleon! I bought it specially for meds.......sigh

No not a good sleep for me think Misa slept Ok,

He has had about half metacam at moment so hoping he will come back and eat other half.

In the early hours he wanted to go out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,no way Jose!

He has used the litter tray properly and seems to be finding that better.

Will try and speak to Gareth later cos today has been crap!

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #68 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:28:10 AM »

Hope you both have had a good nights sleep

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #67 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:03:21 AM »

Gill, I empathise - Pad was a booga for taking meds too, and he wouldnt touch cheese or squidgy bits if he had any inkling whatsoever there were meds in the fud.

How hsa he been overnight? Am so glad you managed to catch up on some lost sleep yesterday.

Thinking of you for today, and sending you tons of postive vibes.

pappilon · « **Reply #66 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:33:22 AM »

Gill, how about Primula cheese?

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #65 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:33:19 AM »

Hope butter works

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #64 on:** April 15, 2015, 00:44:34 AM »

Thank you he does like butter but only when he is in the right mood lol

cascats · « **Reply #63 on:** April 14, 2015, 23:32:46 PM »

Think it was roughly fifty fifty. Mind you it was real butter in those days not the low fat stuff we eat now. (sigh)

We just softened it and mixed in marmite or husband says he has used Bovril.

Maybe see if he likes butter, and then add little marmite until its to his taste.

Good luck.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #62 on:** April 14, 2015, 22:14:15 PM »

Thank you carol, I wonder if he would like marmite.

Only have to give these for a week but two a day.

He has had none yet....sigh but is doing well compared to the last few days.

How much marmite v butter was used?

cascats · « **Reply #61 on:** April 14, 2015, 20:12:39 PM »

Just an idea, but we had an old feral who was very very canny when it came to any medication when the 'tasteless' ones

We ended up mixing butter and marmite together with the medication really finely crushed mixed in a gave it as a treat from our fingers (well my husbands fingers, as for a long time only he could touch him).

Lots of positive vibrations on their way and do hope you find a way to get his meds in him.

Carol

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #60 on:** April 14, 2015, 19:21:17 PM »

As said Misa doesnt do treats or anything he has to chew given by hand, often wont chew food.

He will not eat real tuna and have no doubt the same would apply to real pate!

He is just a real cat and eats cat food, sometimes he will lick butter off a plate but only occasionally!

Liz · « **Reply #59 on:** April 14, 2015, 19:13:10 PM »

I have used Pill pockets from Vetmeds in the past and also cat sticks wrapped round the pill, mixed in cat milk, and human pate is very similar to cat pate and of course tuna in spring water hides a multitude of things - all have been well used here and even fools the ferals on my ongoing journey with them just have to note on the spreadsheet who had what and change it for the next tablet session

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #58 on:** April 14, 2015, 18:41:58 PM »

Thank you Stuart.

He didnt have the pill its now melted in the food but was op top and yes he has eaTEN ROUND IT SO HE MUST BE ABLE TO SMALL IT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRoops

The food is still there so Misa eat it, have mixed the pill in.

This is the pain killer so anyone have any odeas. he doesnt eat humon food or treats

Stuart · « **Reply #57 on:** April 14, 2015, 18:36:23 PM »

Poor Misa, keeping the positive vibes flowing His way, & a

for you

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #56 on:** April 14, 2015, 17:01:30 PM »

Glad he's moving a bit better and has had a wee

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #55 on:** April 14, 2015, 15:46:19 PM »

Gill glad you had a good rest and Misa has had a wee.

Hope he takes the rest of his meds later

Dawn F · « **Reply #54 on:** April 14, 2015, 14:00:53 PM »

yes Charlie (the dog) does take them nearly every day but as I say his mum is shocked at how much it has improved his movement

suppose the fact he was patched up meant someone cared about him once

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #53 on:** April 14, 2015, 13:59:12 PM »

Yes Dawn that is the main ingredient in the capsules I have been given. Does the dog have it all the time?

Yes a major shock but does answer question why he was always so reluctant to jump up or down, I had always put it down to him being so big but it was so much more than that.

Dawn F · « **Reply #52 on:** April 14, 2015, 13:35:00 PM »

do they recommend glucosamine for cats, I know people who give it to dogs? or maybe that is the supplement you mention, anyway I know someone who swears her dog go a new lease of life on it - must have been a huge shock for you to find all this out

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #51 on:** April 14, 2015, 13:32:14 PM »

Thank you sue

Yes I have just slept for 10 hrs straight!

My body is stiff and sore but Misa is moving easier has just urinated after a lot of plodding in two trays but just remembered GA will make it harder for him to do solids so when next out will get some condensed milk to make into a drink for him which should help.

Yes thank goodness for Gareth. He explains everything, asked me if I wanted to see xrays, is very patient with me and Misa.

Misa has had his metacam but not the bloomin pill cos of course he is not so hungry now.

Decided to put it in the half of the pate withought metacam cos dont want to put him of the metacam and put it in whole cos its so small but he hasnt touched that half. It doesnt seem to ne disolving so have left the food there hoping he will come back and eat the rest in his normal grazing way.

If he doesnt have it will have to try and break or crush! Just hoping it doesnt smell!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #50 on:** April 14, 2015, 06:49:36 AM »

Gill, very pleased that Gareth was the one to see Misa - it's paid dividends in many respects, because now so much more makes sense with regard to Misa's past life. When you call to speak to Gareth on Thursday, ask if he minds if you take notes as you go along, and write down what he tells you. That way, Misa will get the very best benefit from his meds. And try to get yourself some sleep.

Misa is eating, and he's in less pain, so for now, you can catch up on some rest. Try, at least. me and Da Boyz are sending much love for you and Mr Misaman.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #49 on:** April 14, 2015, 01:32:34 AM »

ummmmmmm afraid I gave him another dish!

he is not so hungry now but its serving to keep him getting up and go to the dish.

Hed has not left the front room yet and am hoping he will use the liyyer tray.

Right now cant think how to get tablet into him except by crushing but think I may not be able to as my hands arent very good. He has to have two a day!

He also needs to have metacam every 24 hrs and dont know if maybe tbey could be mixed in the same food, one in one half and the other in the other half .

the capsules may have to wait until the tabs are finished as they are huge so contents are big. I also need to speak to Gareth about them as it seems as they are taken for life but sure thats not what he said. cant speak to him until Thursday as he is not in tomorrow.

Gotta go to bed now and try to sleep.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #48 on:** April 13, 2015, 22:53:44 PM »

Hope he settles now.

If he is still very hungry in the morning you might get the pill down him

Am sure he will be feeling so much better

sheilarose · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2015, 22:06:40 PM »

Time to take away the food bowls, Gill before he makes himself sick.

Leave him water only, by morning he will feel more himself and you may get the tablet down him more easily if he's hungry again.

Lupin and Sasa will have to go without for one night.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #46 on:** April 13, 2015, 21:47:09 PM »

I may have to ring the emergency vet again cos he just wants to eat and eat cos of the valium!

Good job I knewws about this from Napoleon.

Yes Sheila and he also hates all people except me too as does Sasa but yes once I go to bed I am going to be out¬

I am very pleased to know so when it flares up again, hopefully not for a long time, we will know the reason and you were also right about the injury cos there was one but not infected,

The next problem is getting him to eat his metacam and the other pill which is a human one, very small and wish he like something I could wrap it in rather than crush it, Its a powerful painkiller and may space him out Gareth said but he would only have it for a week and the matacam, The other thing is this joint supplement in a capsule that can be oped and put on food,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Gareth says it wont taste cos its made for cats

No problem Andrew , I started a thread for him so it would have wider audience, hoping someone may have a clue what was wrong with him.

Now the question is how much food! He has had 3 dishes of wet food and a dish of bisuits and keeps scuttling over to the dishes loong for more!! Mind you he hasnt eaten for nealt 24 hours too..............do you think he has had enough or may be one more?

He is so desperate he is eating the bits he pushed out of the dish.......sigh

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #45 on:** April 13, 2015, 21:42:22 PM »

Poor you - and poor Misa - this must have been such a worrying time for you. I'm glad that you have some answers and that your lovely lad is looking a bit better

sheilarose · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2015, 21:16:29 PM »

Oh Gill what a rollercoaster. Poor Misa, no wonder he's terrified of the vet he's had some really serious surgery that he will associate with vets. Just like Theo who has similar repairs from his early years and hates the vet

At least you now know, I'm glad Gareth got to see him and has given you some answers. You can both get some rest tonight, I do hope so anyway

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2015, 20:37:58 PM »

Sending lots of good vibes Gill, for both of you. I hope you are able to get some rest now.

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