Pearl Is Sick:Monday's Visit Updated 11-13-06 [Archive]

krazyaboutkatz

11-10-2006, 10:11 AM

My little girl Pearl is sick and I have a vet appointment at 9:20am this morning.:( Both she and Ziggy went to the vet last Sat. because Pearl had an inflamed upper lip that looked white and pussy and baby Ziggy had stopped eating again.

Pearl received a coritcosteriod shot that will last for a month because the docotor said it was some kind of a skin disorder and she may break out like this throughout her life. I forgot what he called it though. She started sneezing a little bit on Wed. but was still acting normally. She ate well last night but later wanted to just be by herself back in my room on my bed which isn't like her. This morning she won't eat and she's very lethargic and only wants to sleep. She's also still having some sneezing attacks.:(

Do you think that she picked up something while being at the vet? She's up to date on all of her shots. Do you think it's a reaction to the steriod shot? I guess I'll find out soon. I just hope that whatever she has isn't contagious to my other cats. Baby Ziggy was on appetite stimulant pills and is still on some liquid antibiotics through today but is doing very well now.

Please keep Pearl in your thoughts. Thanks.:)

Sonia59

11-10-2006, 10:39 AM

Oh no, little Pearl! What happens to you?
I really have no advice, I hope it's not something she caught at the Vet :(

Keep us posted!

RedHedd

11-10-2006, 10:50 AM

Aww poor Pearly girl. Prayers going out your way that it's nothing serious.

lvpets2002

11-10-2006, 11:34 AM

:( Oh No Tracey Not Our Wittle Baby Pearl.. I hope so much for her speedy recovery.. Please keep us informed.. Hope Ziggy gets a good appitite back.. Remember that was one of the biggest problems with Splenda was keeping her eating.. Me & the girls send (((((((Big Whisker Prayers & Huggss)))))))

Prairie Purrs

11-10-2006, 11:35 AM

Sounds like an allergic reaction to me (of course, the vet will tell you for sure). That's just how my Kacey reacted to some antibiotics--sneezy and lethargic.

I hope Pearl feels better very soon.

Catty1

11-10-2006, 11:48 AM

Hugs and prayers for Pearl to feel better soon...and for little Ziggy to keep eating!

krazyaboutkatz

11-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Hi, I'm back from the vet but I have to go back to work so here's the update. Pearl's temperature is 106 which is very high so she has to spend the day at the vets.:( They're going to be taking some blood from her and giving her sub-q fluids and antibiotics. Hopefully they can bring her temperature down. If all goes well I can pick her up tonight. If not she may need to stay with them over night.:( The vet isn't sure what's causing this yet. I just hope that none of my other cats will become sick. Ziggy is still eating well and has been off of the appetite stimulant pills since Wed. so hopefully she'll continue to eat well. Pearl needs lots of PT prayers right now. Thanks.

wolflady

11-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Gosh, poor precious Pearl! I certainly hope the vet can figure out what's causing this high fever. Prayers on the way for a quick recovery, and also prayers that your other kitties don't get sick!

**hugs**

kuhio98

11-10-2006, 12:46 PM

Many prayers for Pearly Girl and Ziggy. :(

Felicia's Mom

11-10-2006, 12:48 PM

Pearl is in my prayers. Get well soon Pearl.

Prairie Purrs

11-10-2006, 12:49 PM

Oh, poor baby! I hope the vet gets that nasty fever down quickly and figures out what caused it. Get better soon, Pearl!

RedHedd

11-10-2006, 12:50 PM

Oh no! Poor Pearl! Prayers going out your way that her temp breaks and she comes home tonight and recovers quickly from whatever it is.

Don Juan's mom

11-10-2006, 01:00 PM

Pearl, this is your Aunt Liz: Get well soon! Let the whitecoat take care of you and don't make a fuss about your medicine. :)

Killearn Kitties

11-10-2006, 01:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear about Pearly girl. :( Poor baby must feel rotten. I hope you get some answers tonight. Paws crossed here.

Donnaj4962

11-10-2006, 01:10 PM

Oh sweet Pearl.... please, feel better soon! Many prayers and well wishes coming your way from Indiana! Meowmie... please keep us posted!

jazzcat

11-10-2006, 01:40 PM

Prayers on the way for sweet Pearl. I sure hope it's nothing serious.

((((HUGS)))) Tracey.

fragrancehound

11-10-2006, 01:58 PM

Please keep us posted! I hope your fur baby is ok.

sandragonfly

11-10-2006, 01:59 PM

oh tracey, I'm so sorry to hear this! not one of your sweet cats.. :( vets/techs not knowing what's going on with our little precious is driving me bonkers. SIGH.

big big hugs and pearl prayers on way across the country!!

smokey the elder

11-10-2006, 02:12 PM

Poor Pearl! I hope she feels better soon.

Logan

11-10-2006, 02:26 PM

Tracey, I will keep Pearl in my prayers. I'm so glad you are in tune to your cats so that you know when something isn't right.

I hope Ziggy and Pearl will be feeling better very soon!

Logan

kimlovescats

11-10-2006, 05:15 PM

Gosh, I hope little Pearl is feeling better soon and it's nothing serious!!!
I'm glad Ziggy is eating again and I hope that continues!!!

(((hugs))) to a worried Mommy!!! ;)

Freedom

11-10-2006, 05:17 PM

Best wishes fo Pearl for a speedy recovery to get back to her old self! And Ziggy, keep on eating, would ya?

catmandu

11-10-2006, 05:19 PM

We Are Adding Our Prayers For Pearl.
Thats Truly Sad When Out Of The Blue Our Companions Become Ill.
We Pray Your Pearls Home, Right As Rain Very Soon.

Karen

11-10-2006, 05:52 PM

Awww, prayers for Pearl girl!

rosethecopycat

11-10-2006, 06:21 PM

Oh sweet Girlie Pearl.

Please get well, sweetheart.

All singing Meezerly songs for answers and a quick recovery for Pearlie.

...She's one of my most favorites.

gini

11-10-2006, 06:24 PM

Oh Tracey, I am so sorry to hear Pearl is ill. Let's hope they can find out what is causing this rapidly and she can be treated right away.

I'll say a prayer for her too.

Good news on Mz Ziggy though!

heidiv

11-10-2006, 06:28 PM

Oh my, sweet little Pearl. I do hope you get well soon! All of our kitties have you in their prayers. And an extra hug from Paris and Chloe fellow meezers we all need to keep seeing wonderful pictures of your adorable baby blues!! Get well sweet little Pearl

DJFyrewolf36

11-10-2006, 06:30 PM

OH NO!! Prayers on the way for Pearl!

Catlady711

11-10-2006, 06:38 PM

I do hope Pearl's fever comes down very soon and she has a full recovery! Thoughts are with you and Pearl!

Soapets

11-10-2006, 06:54 PM

Thoughts and prayers from Nebraska........... Keep us posted................

Deb

jenluckenbach

11-10-2006, 06:58 PM

Prayers for Pearl.

kt_luvs_kitties

11-10-2006, 08:35 PM

I am sending tons of prayers for Pearl.. Add many *HUGS* for meowmie. I hope they can determine what is wrong with her, and she can get better really soon. Katie and kitties

krazyaboutkatz

11-10-2006, 10:00 PM

Hi everyone. Thanks so much for all of the PT prayers. Once again they've worked wonders.:) Pearl's now home and is feeling much better. When they brought her out to me she was meowing very loudly as if to tell me all about her day. She also talked to me a little in the car. She was very hungry and ate all of her food and also drank some water.:)

As of 4:30pm her temp was back down to 102.8 which is almost normal so hopefully it's normal now. The doctor thinks that she has some kind of a bacterial infection so it shouldn't be contagious to my other cats. She had 2 antibiotic injections,some IV fluids,and it says vettestCBC/Chem12/Electrolyts whatever that is. I''m not sure if they did some bloodwork or not. She's also on cefa drops 2 times a day until they're gone. She has another appointment on Mon. morning at 9am for a recheck. Hopefully I'll know more then.

Storm hissed at her,I knew he would, Starr was very happy to see her and just sniffed her and licked her, Ziggy was also happy to see her and Sunny and Sky didn't seem to have any kind of reaction towards her. She has both of her front paws partially shaved and has been licking them. I think it's now safe to say that she's out of the woods. Thanks again for all of your concerns.:)

Craftlady

11-10-2006, 10:22 PM

CBC stuff is human version of complete blood work up.
Glad she is feeling better and they figured out what was wrong.

fragrancehound

11-10-2006, 10:45 PM

I'm glad to hear your baby is home! :)

jazzcat

11-10-2006, 11:13 PM

I'm so glad to hear she is better and back home.

Keep it up Pearl!!!

Catty1

11-10-2006, 11:27 PM

Good news! Welcome home, cross-eyed baby Pearl!

shais_mom

11-11-2006, 01:06 AM

heidiv

11-11-2006, 11:42 AM

All of us from Wisconsin are happy to hear your little girl is doing better. I woke up and the first thing I was going to do was check on your little girls updates. I understand your concern the meezers just manage to get themselves so entangled in your heart you are lost without them. Anyway I am so glad to hear she is doing better. Let us all know if something changes. Give Pearl a big hug from all of us. :D

Felicia's Mom

11-11-2006, 11:46 AM

Glad to hear the good news! :) :D

krazyaboutkatz

11-11-2006, 12:05 PM

I am so glad to hear the update!
I missed this thread so I always like the ones I come in late on with happy endings. :)
Does Eosinophilic ulcer sound familiar? Kylie has that. My vet told me it is an allergic reaction from flea bites.

Yes, I think that this is what they called it because it was some kind of an ulcer. I just looked it up and here's a link about it:Eosinophilic Ulcer (http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/eulcer.html).

Pearl's upper lip wasn't as bad as the cat pictured and she had a coritcosteriod injection which has helped it heal. It looks pretty good now. I've never heard that it's caused by flea bites. As far as I know, she's never even had fleas and I give my cats advantage every month so this won't happen.

Pearl continues to do well and is a little more active today. She's eating very well but is still sneezing from time to time. She was also very easy to medicate and I hope that this will continue. I think she knows that I'm trying to help her.:) Storm is still hissing at her and Pearl wants some comforting from him but he's so aggressive towards her. It's so sad to watch.:( I hope that by tomorrow Storm will love his little sister again.

Thanks again for all of your concerns. I'll continue to keep you updated about her. Hopefully I'll know more after her recheck visit on Mon. morning.:)

shais_mom

11-11-2006, 12:25 PM

Yes, I think that this is what they called it because it was some kind of an ulcer. I just looked it up and here's a link about it:Eosinophilic Ulcer (http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/eulcer.html).

Pearl's upper lip wasn't as bad as the cat pictured and she had a coritcosteriod injection which has helped it heal. It looks pretty good now. I've never heard that it's caused by flea bites. As far as I know, she's never even had fleas and I give my cats advantage every month so this won't happen.

Pearl continues to do well and is a little more active today. She's eating very well but is still sneezing from time to time. She was also very easy to medicate and I hope that this will continue. I think she knows that I'm trying to help her.:) Storm is still hissing at her and Pearl wants some comforting from him but he's so aggressive towards her. It's so sad to watch.:( I hope that by tomorrow Storm will love his little sister again.

Thanks again for all of your concerns. I'll continue to keep you updated about her. Hopefully I'll know more after her recheck visit on Mon. morning.:)
well my vet said it was an allergic rxn caused by the bites. Kylie has had it all her life - and she was a barn cat and I noticed when she did have fleas it flares up - but of course she also has an allergic skin condition to flea bites too.
<3

rg_girlca

11-11-2006, 02:18 PM

Oh Tracey, I am so happy to hear that precious Pearl is doing much better.
What a relief. :D

Awww Storm, please don't be mean to Pearl, she needs her big brother right now for some comfort.

Prayers on the way that Pearl and Ziggy continue to do well.

Russian Blue

11-11-2006, 02:24 PM

I'm getting to this thread late, but glad to hear the outcome of the vet visit. :)

koxka

11-11-2006, 06:37 PM

Glad to know it wasn't too serious. :)

orangemm

11-12-2006, 12:17 PM

I'm so glad she is doing better! Poor little girl, she must have felt awful with that fever.

Let us know what happens on Monday.

kimlovescats

11-12-2006, 12:46 PM

I'm so glad that Pearl is better and back home again!
Welcome home, little Pearl!!! :D

Barbara

11-12-2006, 02:49 PM

I missed all this as I've been away some days. I'm so glad she's feeling better now- that sounded scary!

Kirsten

11-12-2006, 03:15 PM

I've missed this, too, but I'm glad to hear that Pearl is doing better! :)
It must have been so scary!!

Kirsten

krazyaboutkatz

11-13-2006, 09:26 PM

Hi, I didn't have time to update you as promised about this mornings recheck. Pearl's temp. is normal and she doing very well. Her previous bloodwork was normal except that her white blood cell count was sky high due to her bacterial infection. She had another CBC done this morning and she's now in the normal range.:)

I asked the vet more about what he thought had caused her bacterial infection. He thinks that it had to do with a reaction to her steriod shot. She received a steriod shot on Sat. Nov.4th for the ulcer on her lip. It has helped to heal her ulcer but she may have had some bad bacteria in her body and it caused her body not to react to it to try to fight it off. If she needs another steriod shot in the future,which he thinks she will,then she'll also be given some antibiotics so that this won't happen again. He said that the ulcer is caused by an immune system deficiency. I think it's like an auto-immune disease.

Hopefully her ulcer breakouts won't happen very often. I'm just so thankful that she's doing well now and is almost back to her old self. Thanks again for all of your concerns.:)

Karen

11-13-2006, 09:29 PM

Oh, thanks for posting good news, for the Pearl of Great Worth!

rg_girlca

11-13-2006, 09:32 PM

YYYYYAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!! What fabulous news. This has really made my night. :D
I am so happy to hear that precious Pearl is doing so well and is almost back to her adorable self. :)

Scritchies and kisses to you pretty girl. :)

Killearn Kitties

11-14-2006, 02:13 AM

Good news! Stay healthy, beautiful Pearl.

Pawsitive Thinking

11-14-2006, 04:09 AM

Time to dance round the office like a loon :D :D

Kirsten

11-14-2006, 05:07 AM

These are happy news! YAY!!!!!! :)

Kirsten

Sara luvs her Tinky

11-14-2006, 05:18 AM

Glad Pearl is doing better! give her a big kitty kiss for me !

Donnaj4962

11-14-2006, 12:21 PM

So glad to hear that Pearl is doing better!

Logan

11-14-2006, 01:42 PM

This is good news, Tracey! I know you are relieved!! :)

Barbara

11-14-2006, 02:09 PM

Way to go for Pearly girl :)

Maya & Inka's mommy

11-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Oops, sorry for having missed this tread....

Happy to hear that Pearl is on the mend!! Oh,how was Sky's reaction?

kimlovescats

11-14-2006, 04:05 PM

Great news, Tracey! ;)

heidiv

11-14-2006, 08:39 PM

GREAT NEWS!! We are all very happy that Pearl is doing much better!!!! All the prayers must have worked!! Give her a big hug from all of us up NORTH!!

jazzcat

11-14-2006, 10:32 PM

I'm so glad to hear she is better. I sure hope she doesn't have any more trouble from the auto-immune problem.

rosethecopycat

11-14-2006, 10:38 PM

Good for Pearlie girl.

Home Sweet Home ;)

krazyaboutkatz

11-15-2006, 12:28 AM

Oops, sorry for having missed this tread....

Happy to hear that Pearl is on the mend!! Oh,how was Sky's reaction?
Sky was fairly nice to her and started washing her on Sunday. I thought that this would make her smell better to Storm but it didn't. He was still his hissy self towards her. I think he's getting cranky in his old age. Everything is back to normal now and they all get along again.:)

Thanks again everyone for all of your concerns.:)