Manx Syndrome Help!!

**Lori Jordan** · 06-23-2007, 04:23 PM

I have taken in a male kitten who is unfortunatley been diagnosed with Manx syndrome.

The lady who had him was going to put him down,I caught word and went right over and got him.

I took him to the vet that day,Doc said they do not live as long as a normal cat but he said you could have him for 5-6 years.

I have gotten supplies such has diapers,Gloves,I have been helping him with his bowel movements,He is a cheerful little guy,He plays,Has an appetite.

Does anyone know anything about this disease,Have any had any manx cats with the MS??Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Here he is My daughter called him Dylan

**catmandu** · 06-23-2007, 04:34 PM

I HAVE JUST LOOKED THAT UP ON WIKIPEDIA.
BLESS YOU FOR GIVING THIS LITTLE FELLOW A FURR EVER HOME AND AS GOOD A LIFE AS YOU CAN GIVE HIM. ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO HELP CATS THAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD AVOID THAT MAKE ME PROUD TO BE A PET TALKER.

**Taz_Zoee** · 06-23-2007, 04:39 PM

Here at those great minds again Gary. I too had no idea what MS was so I looked it up as well. Although I do not have any suggestions for you, it is great that you have saved this kitten and will let it live it possibly short life knowing the comfort of love.

Welcome Dylan to PT!!

**Lori Jordan** · 06-23-2007, 04:40 PM

I must say i am frustrated!I wish i had a wand were i could make things better,But i will say if in our journey he ever starts to suffer,I will not be selfish i will make the call and do whatis right for him.

But on that note he is happy,He plays he is enjoying life.

It frustrates me how some people give up,None of my animals have ever gaven up.They are the first ones there when i need someone.

I could not let this little guy die,He is easy to care for(The diaper thing isn't going as i would like it,I have bite marks all over my hands,They will heal.

The vet said he would like to see him once a month,He knew i was not bringing him in to lay him to rest,He knows how stubborn i am when it comes to my animals.If there is a chance im taking it.

**Laura's Babies** · 06-23-2007, 04:53 PM

I have never heard of MS but he is one adoreable little sweetheart and will repay you in love many, many times for saving him. He is just so darn CUTE!!!

**jennielynn1970** · 06-23-2007, 05:35 PM

Oh my gosh... I had never heard of that, and so also had to Google it. Never knew cats had anything like Spina Bifida. Wow! That poor little thing! I'm so glad that you took him in. What a sweet little face he has too. Maybe if you can get him used to the diapers early, it will become 2nd nature to him and he won't protest so much. Would giving him treats or having someone else distracting him help in getting them on??

What a sweetie pie.. please give him some gentle hugs and kisses for me.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 06-23-2007, 05:41 PM

I've never heard of this either but he sure is adorable.

I hope that you'll be able to make him as comfortable as possible for whatever length of time he has with you. Good luck.

**critters** · 06-24-2007, 07:25 AM

Perhaps he'd like expressing better than diapers. Go to http://www.handicappedpets.net and see the sticky on the incontinence bb for tons of info about diapers, expressing, shaving, and Cavilon spray to keep poop and pee off that cute little baby butt!! There are even several newbies with new babies with spina bifida, mostly on the neuro bb.