Please say a prayer for Max

[slick]

Just now he was in the litterbox doing his business then he turned around and darted out at 100 miles an hour.

Now he's dragging his back end and one leg seems to be paralyzed. We have an appt at the Whitecoats in half an hour.

I am so scared. I know that I have not been posting much on Pet Talk but if you could please keep your fingers and paws crossed that it's just a pinched nerve or something, I'd be really grateful. Thanks.

[Cookiebaker]

How scary! :eek: Please let us know how it goes, and we will keep both you and Max in our thoughts and prayers.

:(

[kuhio98]

Max, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and wishing you the best. Please let us know how you're doing.

[trayi52]

Oh Slick, you and Max are in my thoughts and my prayers. Please let us know as soon as you find out anything. I know how scared you must be, and I will be thinking of you.

Willie

[slick]

Well, we're back. It appears that Max is having problems with both of his hips. He screamed in pain when the vet touched it. He's given Max an anti-inflamatory injection and I have some meds to give him for 4 days. If he does not get any better then I have to take him in for an x-ray.

He is confined to my bedroom for now and is still walking funny. His back end keeps falling down. It's so sad to see. I really don't know what happened. I'm thinking that he turned the wrong way or something when he scooted out of the LB. I'll just have to wait and see in the next couple of days.

Edit: He jumped on the bed OK but you can see that his back legs are not working right.

[Nomilynn]

Oh no not Max!!! :( Give him some kisses from me and I will definately keep you guys in my prayers!

[zippy-kat]

Positive thoughts for Max are on the way!

[Fallon]

Oh poor Max, I am so sorry. I am thinking positive for you though and have the most faith in you that you'll get better. Take it easy Max and let the people who love you take care of you.

[QueenScoopalot]

Awww Purrs, prayers and headbutts for Max. Hope the shot helps him and it doesn't ever happen again. Is there any way you can keep him from jumping? :confused: I would think that would delay healing. Did the vet say it's OK for him to be up & about?

[ChrisH]

Oh, slick, I am so sorry to hear Max is having problems with his hips, poor baby. :( Positive thoughts and prayers on their way, for you both.

Hugs
Chris

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear about Max.:( Prayers and positive thoughts are being your way. Please keep us updated and please take care too. {{{HUGS}}}

[PayItForward]

Prayers & hugs for Max & you on the way :(

I really hope the injection do their stuff.

[slick]

You know Max has always been afraid of his own poop :D :D and after he goes he sniffs then takes off like shot. This time it was a bit runny and I think his exuberant need to do the 100 yd dash in 3 sec made him twist his body so that something went out of wack because he was just fine before that.

Jan: the vet said to keep him confined for now but all he does is scratch the door. He's never ever been locked up before and I don't want him to think he's done something bad so I let him wander around and after he ate a few crunchies he's now resting on the dining room chair. While I'm at work tomorrow I'll confine him to the spare bedroom where jumping is limited.

He is 11 yrs old now and it could be that he's getting arthritis in his hips but he's never shown any pain before now. Today's episode may have just aggrevated it.

Thanks for you thoughts. I'm starting to come out of my "funk" now so I'm off to send prayers to everyone else.

[Lacey]

Poor Max! I'm sending lots of prayers and get well vibes your way!

[Miss Meow]

Poor Max. I hope the medication helps him quick smart.

Arthritis might be catching up with him; my mum's 9-year-old Tonkinese was recently diagnosed and medication is helping her a lot. Doesn't stop her from jumping from the front door, though ...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no! Poor Max and poor you, Slick - how scarey!

I sure hope it's just a temporary pinched nerve or something like that that will heal up in a few days with the meds and not being able to jump.

Definite positive thoughts and prayers going out for the big guy - and for you, to keep you out of your funk for a long long time!

[catcrazylady]

I just saw this and my heart goes out to you Slick! How scary to see him fine one minute and in such bad shape the next! My prayers are with you Max and I'm sure you will be back to your old self in no time. Hugs, and snuggles are coming along with the prayers.
Keep us posted.

[Barbara]

Poor Max- it just sounds like a slipped disc or something.

I am so sorry he is in pain- I hope the vet can help him soon!

Max, at our age one has to be careful with darting- better do a good warm-up first:)

[Randi]

Oh poor Max! :( It does sound as if something got out of joint. I hope he's not in pain and the vet can fix it soon!

Positive and healing thoughts to Max - and you! :)

[catnapper]

Poor Max!!! I hope his little hips feel better soon. I know your heart must be breaking to witness him hurting like this. Has the anti-inflamatory pills kicked in or will they take some time? Poor little guy. Kisses to him and prayers that he gets better soon.

[Killearn Kitties]

Sending all my best wishes and positive thoughts to poor Max. I hope his poor little hips feel all better soon.

[slick]

Thanks everyone. He's still a pretty wobbly on his back legs this morning and not walking around too much. Last night he tried to lift his back leg up to scratch his head but couldn't make it. Either it was to stiff or it hurt too much. Poor little guy will be confined all day today but I'll give him extra treats with his dinner tonight.

[QueenScoopalot]

You may want to ask the white coats about getting Max some Cosequin. It works very well for stiff legged kitties. I sometimes do insulin shots for a very crabby cat when her owner is out of town, and a year ago Jesabelle was using the whole house as her litterpan. I watched the cat try to walk and it was so obvious she was a hurting unit! Very obese kitty, and Anne had litterpans that were too small for the cat to bend into. UTI was ruled out and if it kept up the way things were, Jesabelle was coming close to having her life ended! I suggested to Anne that the litterpans be much bigger, and Jesabelle was put on Cosequin daily and all has been problem free since! :) Now if only Anne didn't have to go on business trips! :eek: The cat is no picnic to give shots to!:rolleyes: :( :eek:

[slick]

Thanks Jan. I'll definitely look into that if he's no better by Wed. The med he starts tonight is called Anafen (5mg) and it's supposed to be an anti-inflamatory.

[ramanth]

:eek: Poor Max. :( I hope he gets better real quick.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh sweet Max! Best wishes for a speedy return to your agile self!

[Steffi N]

I hope that Max's problem is just temporary and that the medicine helps. Gentle pets for you, Max.

[shais_mom]

Poor Max!!!! I am sorry for both of you!! How scary!!!
Prayers and thoughts on the way!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
You may want to ask the white coats about getting Max some Cosequin.

Here's another vote for the Cosequin if the other meds don't work. Last time I took Tubby in I asked the vet about him having arthritis in his back legs. She never gave me a definite yes or no as to whether he does have it, but she gave me some Cosequin. It takes awhile to work - not like antibiotics that you can see the results right away - but I do believe it works because Tubby is much more stable on his back legs. I also had suspicions because he didn't squat as far as he should when in the litter box so 80-90% of the pee ended up outside the box - ugh! But since the Cosequin, I noticed that he is squatting more like normal and 99% of the pee ends up in the box now. So I think it works.

I think it works so much I just picked up another 180 doses from teh vet on Saturday. :)

Good luck with poor Max. I sure hope he's better soon. :( :)

[kimlovescats]

Oh sweet Max, honey you are just getting a bit too old to be a speedster .... time to slow your pace down a bit!!! I hope his anti-imflammatory meds will do the trick! ;)

[jenluckenbach]

please get better soon, max, we love you.

[slick]

Well, Max was confined in his own room all day and was frantic to get out when I got home. :rolleyes: :D He was such a good boy and used the litterbox OK but he's still very unsteady on his back legs. Tonight was his first dose of medication and the pills are soooo small and I have to give him 3/4 of a pill so that's 3 tiny bits. Instead of the usual grab, shove and let go, I crushed the first bit into his favourite Friskies Salmon dinner and he wolfed it down. Same with the second and third so it looks like the meds will be blood-free this time. :D His pee biscuits (see?? I'm learning the lingo :D) are almost back to normal which tells me that the S/D is working and the crystals are dissolving.

I know that he's not out of the woods just yet because he won't let me touch his back end at all, not even to pet so he must be feeling some pain. I'm going to call the vet tomorrow because, like you, I hate to see any animal in pain. The meds only last 4 days and if he's not any better by Thurs (I said Wednesday previously) I'm taking him for x-rays.

My gut tells me this is not a permanent thing. I'm comparing it to myself when I've exercised after months of dormant activity and I can hardly walk. At least I hope that's the case.

[binka_nugget]

Oh Max! You sure know how to worry your mom!

Prayers to the both of you. I hope he feels better soon.

*ear scritchies for Max* :D

[jazzcat]

Oh Slick I'm so sorry to hear about Max. I sure hope he is 100% soon. Please give him some hugs for me.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm hoping that Max is feeling a little bit better again today.
Get well soon Max.:)

[Barbara]

Being worried a little about my boys I forgot to check on Max. I am glad to hear he's a little better and I hope it's just as the more experienced people say: that the meds work slowly:)
Scritchies to Max- if he can enjoy them!

[ChrisH]

Slick, how is Max? Hope he is feeling better.

Chris

[Cataholic]

Hi Slick, looking for an update on Max..any news? Prayers coming to the both of you from Cincinnati!

[smokey the elder]

How's Max doing? I wonder what kind of meds the vet is giving him. Hopefully they do the trick.

[slick]

My gosh, I'm sorry. I've been so busy praying for other kitties I forgot to give you an update.

As I type this Max is sitting at my feet MMMMMEEEEOOOOOWWWWWIIIIINNNNNGGG for food. It's like he's got a bottomless pit.

He's walking much better now so I guess the meds are helping. Tonight is his last dose. He does not cry in pain anymore but he is carrying one back leg a big stiff. I'm totally convinced that he must have sprained or twisted something. X-rays are not needed at this point but believe me I'm keeping a close watch on him.

Yes, he's definately back to normal because he just took off after Speckles...poor girl, just can't get any rest.:)

Thank you all for your concern. I love you all and this is futher proof that Pet Talk Prayers really do work.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
Yes, he's definately back to normal because he just took off after Speckles...poor girl, just can't get any rest.:)


:D :D
Yeah Max! But take it easy yet big guy, you don't want to re-injure yourself right away!

[FL Cat Mom]

Hi Slick,

Just wanted to chime in that I'm so glad Max is on the mend. He's still a relative youngster at 11 so I'm sure he'll be back to his old self within no time! :)

Deborah

[smokey the elder]

I'm glad Max is feeling better!

[Cataholic]

Good news for Max!

[Barbara]

Glad to hear it's better. Just like humans with their joints- it's difficult to see what happened but most of the time you can get it right again:rolleyes:

Scritchies for Max:)

[Laura's Babies]

T & P MOM....Is that Cosequin a anti inflamatory medicine or for arthritis or what? Sounds like a good possiability it may help Amy, that is why I am asking. Cold weather and dampness seems to aggervate her problem but soon as the weather perks up, so does she... Not that I expect anything to be a cure. I plan to ask her vet about that and see what he says..

Slick, sorry to barge in on your thread but Max sounded like Amy only her probelm was from the womb or created in birth. Her back legs, especially her left one is terriably weak, she wobbles on it and falls over a lot with it.. It is very weak, even on a good day and she walks real stiff legged in the rear. She has NO pain associated with her problem unless she takes a good fall, which she does TO often for me and you can see she is either to stunned to move or there is pain and she can't.. Glad Max is doing OK now..

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
T & P MOM....Is that Cosequin a anti inflamatory medicine or for arthritis or what?

I think it's for arthritis. It's a "natural" remedy, not considered a drug I guess. I guess I don't know that much about it. I asked the vet if Tubby might have arthritis. She felt his spine and gave me some Cosequin and didn't really tell me much about it - and I guess I didn't ask that much about it. I'd do a search on Google but I don't have much time on the computer today. If you can't find anything before I get back here, I'll do a search for you and see what I can find.

I think it might help Amy too. At the very least it's worth asking the vet about.

[Laura's Babies]

Maybe tomorrow I will have time to search, got company coming tonight... I like natural better than drugs anyway!! Thanks...

[slick]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
Slick, sorry to barge in on your thread
Good grief, no need to apologize. That's the nice thing about threads, they can take a different turn and everyone learns something new. I'm sorry about Amy. It must be painful at times.

Max is totally back to normal now so I know it was just a muscle pull of some kind. I'm definitely going to look into the Cosequin too.

Max and Speckles send purrs and headbumpies to you all.

[QueenScoopalot]

When I first jumped into this thread, it was to tell all about an overweight, and diabetic (pill) of a cat. :rolleyes: Jesabelle was on the verge of being euthanised as she was deficating, and urinating all over the house. I cat sit for her slave Anne, and also clean her place. After watching this grossly over weight cat try to stoop in a tiny litterbox, I changed things around. Anne is quite quirky in that she would put litter pans into larger storage boxes. I one day dumped the litter from the tiny pan into the storage box, and the problem was solved. Anne got Jesabelle some cosequin, and Jesabelle gets around much better now! :) It does seem to help animals. :D

[ChrisH]

I am so glad to hear Max is doing so well. :D :D Please give him a kiss from me. :)

Chris

[Steffi N]

I am glad that Max is doing well now.

[Laura's Babies]

Thanks Slick for not minding and I think I have a good possiability of finding something to help Amy's neroulocial problems because of this thread. NOT a cure, there never will be a cure, but something to help her on those cold damp days...

Queenscoopalot, thanks for your input, that is the one that cinched it for me to go ask my vet about this natural thing. It is worth a TRY anyway... I just keep thinking there HAS to be something MORE I can do for her and I doubt I will ever quit trying. She is such a sweet baby and she has me totally wrapped around her little pawsies, all she has to do is give me "that look" and I melt....and she knows it!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yeah! I'm so glad to hear that Max is back to normal again.:D

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry I missed this due to my own back problems! :(

But I'm happy for you and Max that he's back to normal! :) Poor Max, I know these back pains are no fun! Take good care of you!

Kirsten