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Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

Des, I'm glad to hear all was good with the blood work you got back so far, and the x-rays.

It probably does have to do with his not seeing as he used to so he misjudges things now. And maybe also with a sore leg from banging it.

If it both or either of those things, he likely will get readjusted and be able to do what he had been doing. If not, maybe you can make some sort of step up system for him to get on top of the cabinets.

I don't know if eye surgery can make him able to see better again.

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He passed his FeLV/FIV bloodwork (I didn't know that the virus could hide - very scarey thought).

Yes, it is scary. FeLV is likely responsible for many seemingly mysterious cases of a cat going downhill even after it had tested negative years ago. It is a terrible virus. Many people are against the FeLV vaccine, but I think all kittens should get it, then maybe not anymore after that. The chance of a cat developing a vaccine induced sarcoma is so small, and with deadly disease that has no cure, I feel it is worth that small risk. Plus, if the cat is vaccinated in the leg, should a sarcoma develop, the cat can get the leg amputated and still manage fine, and alive.

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desertrat · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject:

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Des, I'm glad to hear all was good with the blood work you got back so far, and the x-rays.

Thanks Margaret. I guess I was more worried about it than I thought, I had TERRIBLE nightmares Sunday night and again last night. All of them involving Mr 20 being terribly hurt/sick and having to be PTS right away, without Lon getting the opportunity to say goodby. I'll be so happy when the rest of his bloodwork comes back and I can get back to sleeping.

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It probably does have to do with his not seeing as he used to so he misjudges things now. And maybe also with a sore leg from banging it.

I think you are right. Today on our walkie, he went after a quail and I could see that his leg was bothering him. (not to worry, quail lovers, Mr 20 goes out on a leash and even the dumbest quail dodges the noisy human attached to the end of the leash!)

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If it both or either of those things, he likely will get readjusted and be able to do what he had been doing. If not, maybe you can make some sort of step up system for him to get on top of the cabinets.

T was half blind when he was making off with chickens, I already know that he can adjust Razz

I just think that its not fair that this is happening to him. Just like I think fate was unfair to Galen.

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I don't know if eye surgery can make him able to see better again.

If his retina is detaching, it could be tacked back. There are other things that could be done, the advances in eye surgery in the last 10 years have been amazing.

Money is the main concern. You would faint if I told you how much his last surgery was. Thank goodness the vet did it free. I think I remember reading something in his office that said it would be around 1500 to repair a trauma-induced detached retina.

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He passed his FeLV/FIV bloodwork (I didn't know that the virus could hide - very scarey thought).

Yes, it is scary. FeLV is likely responsible for many seemingly mysterious cases of a cat going downhill even after it had tested negative years ago. It is a terrible virus. [/quote]

I really did not know that. I don't think our vet knew either because he seemed surprised that I'd want to have the FeLV test done again (btw, our vet uses an in-house FeLV/FIV test that comes back in minutes and costs $17.00.)

I just heard my favorite sound, the snap-clang of a trap. Off I go. Wonder what I caught, a cat, skunk or raccoon...its too late for crows.

Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

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There are other things that could be done, the advances in eye surgery in the last 10 years have been amazing.

That's good to know. I hope I never have reason to find out much about it.

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Money is the main concern. You would faint if I told you how much his last surgery was. Thank goodness the vet did it free. I think I remember reading something in his office that said it would be around 1500 to repair a trauma-induced detached retina.

Yep, that blasted money Exclamation

It was wonderful that the vet did the last surgery for free. Very Happy

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I don't think our vet knew either because he seemed surprised that I'd want to have the FeLV test done again

When Sumner had that high fever last year, the ER vet did another FeLV/FIV test even though we told him Sumner already had one six years ago. Even without the fact that FeLV can hide, sometimes an infected cat will test negative if he recently was infected. They've been reseaching FIV and FeLV a lot hoping to find clues about human HIV.

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(btw, our vet uses an in-house FeLV/FIV test that comes back in minutes and costs $17.00.)

Our vet does too, but charges around $30. Crying or Very sad

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rubygirl1968 · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:59 am Post subject:

Des, I'm very glad that Mr 20's Felv was negative and that the x-rays were clear Smile

I wish the news was better about his eye though. I'm grrrrr'ing right along with you!!! boeser_blick

I hope the rest of his bloodwork comes back quickly and with excellent results.

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Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

Des, how is Mr. 20 doing now?

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desertrat · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject: [b]Finally back online![/b]

I am really not happy with our server. If only we could switch, but they are the only ones available. I could really rant, but will restrain myself.

Thanks everyone for asking and praying for about Mr 20. His bloodwork all came back good and he seems to be totally recovered from his leg injury. To the point that I just hurt myself laughing!

We've got a foster teenager who is mingling with the general population while we are home to supervise. Polaris has learned to only pounce on Mr 20 and Spike. All of the cats know how to run on laminate and how to skid and peel out on it.

I was doing stuff in the bedroom and found Polaris's favorite toy on our bed, so tossed it out. Mr 20 pounced on the toy and Polaris followed the toy and pounced on T and ran. T got up on tippytoes with tail sticking straight up in the air and burned rubber after her for about 4 feet until he got to a cardboard scratcher.

Just that was enough to make me squall with laughter, he looks SO funny when he does this, but when he hit the scratcher he went straight up in the air and flipped so that he landed on his feet pointed in the other direction and then burnt rubber until he needed to make an e-turn (which T did by putting his tail down on the floor) and then out the kitty door he went.

I'm in pain. My ribs hurt and I got make-up in my eyes. Watching T doing a backflip was the funniest thing I've seen in I don't know how long.

awk! I just snotted on my most beautimus Hineyness's fur, I've got to go kiss up.

Galensgranny · Site Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2355

Des, I am glad Mr. 20 seems fine now.

It is very interesting, and sometimes amusing, how the cats figure out the best way to deal with the different surfaces.

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desertrat · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:02 am Post subject:

Thank you! I was really worried about Mr 20 as well.

I love watching the kids on the laminate, its hysterical sometimes.

What did you put down in your kitchen after the floor was redone? Do yours use the carpet for traction and then slide on the tile/lino?

I'm looking forward to seeing your new kitchen in June. Lon says he refuses to be left behind next time I visit, so I guess your cats will have to put up with a big guy sitting on the floor handing out treats Smile

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I'm looking forward to seeing your new kitchen in June. Lon says he refuses to be left behind next time I visit, so I guess your cats will have to put up with a big guy sitting on the floor handing out treats

Ooooh! You're going to visit again! Smile

Thanks for giving a long warning so I can have the place cleaned up by then Laughing

. I decided I won't be embarrassed by weeds, since to you, they will be joyous green growing things. Maybe you might even believe they are some exotic plants I planted on purpose, yeah, that's it. Rare dandelions from the mountain tops of Tibet. Smile

I know for a fact that Simon and Seamus will put up well with some big guy handing out treats. Laughing

Depending upon what the treats are, Galen might get brave enough to come close.

We put down peel and stick tiles on the kitchen floor that was replaced. In the eat- in dining part, we just put a big area rug.

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Do yours use the carpet for traction and then slide on the tile/lino?

I never see them slide anymore. I think they can fly now. Often when they race into the kitchen area, they either end it by jumping up on the table, or on the counter. Or angle out into the laundry room, bashing through the pet flap at full speed. One, two, three cats- ZOOM! Then another! I guess they learned how to avoid sliding, or my tiles aren't so slick. The cats likely can dig their claws in some, since I suppose the tiles are made of plastic or something like that.

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sumner · Alpha Cat (Moderator) Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 219

Des,

I'm glad to hear of your impending visit. Let us know the dates as soon as you can and I'll ask for some time off, especially as I work six days a week.

It seems that all of our cats learned to slide on the floor and practised moving on it when first encountering a slick surface. As they got older, they stopped doing it. I guess it's "Been there, done that, ho hum, boring, etc." As a note, some of the practice came in handy. For example, when Marty was here, he used this sliding skill to stay away from Simon when Simon was chasing him. Simon wasn't really serious or he would have continued the chase. Just asserting his dominance, I guess. It is pretty funny to watch though.

Looking forward to seeing you this summer.

Jim

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