Please keep Zsa-Zsa in your thoughts !UPDATED - VERY BAD NEWS

Zsa-Zsa's eyes have started weeping really badly and she can barely open them. My mum took her to the vet today and it turns out that she has ulcerated boths of her eyes and they are very sore for her, and it's potentially dangerous. We have some drops for her, but the vet said that they're unlikely to help her recover, and the only other option is for her to have an operation to remove both eyes. My mum said we would never put her through an operation that stressful, in her old age she would be likely to die under the anaesthetic anyway and the vet said they would be reluctant to perform such an operation on a cat as elderly as Zsa-Zsa. She would have to be put down. She really needs some PT thoughts and prayers right now, she's a strong cat but I am so worried, around this time last year I lost Zsa-Zsa's brother, and I couldn't go through it again.

Please, please, Zsa-Zsa, just get through this :(

Special thoughts and prayers for the elder Zsa Zsa that the medicine do the trick and make those eyes well. Get better soon baby!

Oh honey, I am hoping and praying your sweet baby recovers and her eyes get better. Naranj and P. K. are saying kitty prayers for her. Keep us posted.

Oh Zara,

I'm so sorry to hear about Zsa Zsa. How old is she?? I hope the drops help her. I'm sending thoughts and prayers for Zsa Zsa's getting well.

(((((HUGS))))) to you honey!

Donna

Prayers are being prayed for you and your sweet Zsa Zsa. I hope very much that the drops work and she'll be fine in no time. Groucho sends kitty prayers for her recovery and kitty hugs to you. Please let us know how Zsa Zsa is doing?

We
are Praying hard for your Poor Zsa Zsa, and we pray that you may have many many more Years with your beloved Senior Friend.

Many prayers and warm thoughts are coming to you from Indiana. I hope the drops work for Zsa-Zsa. Please keep us posted!

Zsa-Zsa is sixteen years old, basically surgery is not an option for her at that age unfortunately:(

She's had a big painkiller because the veins at the back of the retina are inflamed and are causing her a lot of discomfort, but she's being very brave. She is very sleepy and doesn't really want to stray too far from the basket, although she still eats with gusto if you bring the food bowl to her. She still purrs really loud when you stroke her, she is such a sweetie.

She starts on tablets aswell tomorrow, which I know she won't like.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Yes, I will pray for Zsa-Zsa, poor girl. Isn't it amazing how they will still purr even when in pain? Sweet girl, please get better soon.

(scritches)

Aww sweetie, all my positive vibes coming to you and Zsa-Zsa tonight. Give that beautiful girl a hug from me and tell her to get well. OK? :)

((((HUGS))))I will keep Zsa-Zsa in my prayers.Hope the drops work.Zippy and Pumpkin send get well Meows to Zsa-Zsa.

Hugs and prayers for Zsa Zsa...I hope the drops and pills help. And she can be comfortable.

Give her some pats for me!

Catty1

*hugs* Good thoughts, vibes, and hopes that Zsa Zsa will recover! :(

I wonder about warm salt water (not TOO salty) in a wrung out cloth...she might find the warmth soothing, and salt is a good antiseptic. Maybe contact lens saline (saline ONLY) solution gently nuked would be a good rinse.

See what your vet says.

Catty1

Prayers and positive thoughts for Zsa-Zsa.

*hugs* I'm so sorry...I'll be keeping Zsa Zsa in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending my best thoughts for you and Zsa-Zsa. I hope you can find something so that she doesn't have to be in pain. Maybe a second opinion?

Thanks everyone.

I'm trying to do some research on the internet about ulcerated eyes in cats to see if there's anything else we can do. Thanks very much for the ideas Catty1, I will research them further although the vet said that you have to be careful what you use on ulcerated eyes and many things which would seem to make them better actually make them worse.

This morning, Zsa-Zsa is a little more perky, she's been for a stroll in the garden and is getting up to eat her food. And she's still purring away. Although, now she has opened her eyes a little more, and her left eye is really bad. It has been bleeding and the whole eye is almost black. I'm just praying that the drops will work for her, as if it continues to bleed then the pressure will cause her a lot of pain and then it would be cruel to let her suffer.

I really hope your good vibes work. ((hugs)) to you all.

My best thoughts to you and Zsa-Zsa. (((Hugs)))

For such an important decision, I would definitely go for another vet's advice before.

Zsa-Zsa seems to be doing a little better. Her ulcerated eye is still filled with blood, but it does not seem to have bled anymore so that's a good sign. She is fairly normal in herself, she does seem a bit more tired than usual and does not stay on her feet too long so she can have a rest, but she still eats, purrs and in need of cuddles from all of us. Thank you, from both of us to everyone who has prayed for her. She's not out of the clear yet but you have all helped so much.

Sending gentle kisses to beautiful Zsa-Zsa. I hope her eyes continue to get better. :)

I'm so sorry to hear about Zsa- Zsa.:( I'm glad that she seems to be doing better and I hope that the drops will help her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

I am so sorry to hear about Zsa-Zsa!!! But it is good to know that she seems perky today. Prayers are on the way....

I'm happy to say that Zsa-Zsa seems to be getting better. She's much more herself now and gets up a lot, and seems to have lost that phase of being breathless and tired. Also, her eye still has a lot of blood in it, but it seems to be draining away and about a quarter of her eye is back to normal colour. She's not out of the clear yet entirely, but she's on the road to recovery. Thanks everyone so much for the prayers, they seem to have worked!:D

Oh Zara,

I'm SOOOO glad that Zsa Zsa seems to be perking up a little. That's what PT Prayers are all about! ;)

Great job,honey! Keep it up. :D

Poor Zsa-Zsa....!
I am glad she is getting better. I would still do what Sonia suggested: ask the opinion of another vet!

Very bad news.

I didn't want to make a post just yet, as I didn't want to seem dramatic and attention seeking, but I have to tell you all.

When I got up this morning, my mum told me Zsa-Zsa had her eyes shut again. She told me to keep an eye on her as it could be a signal that the eye is going to bleed again. My parents are both at work and my brother is still in school so I'm in the house on my own, and I went downstairs to see her. I won't lie, she looks defeated. Due to being ill, she hasn't cleaned herself much and there are terrible matts in her fur. Her eyes are glued shut and there's a horrible, thick mucus-like stuff dripping from both eyes. And she's just laying in her basket, she's not touched her food, she's used the litterbox once and had a tiny drink but nothing more. After I'd had a shower, I took her outside with me to have a sit under the parasol. She sat on my lap for a bit, then I put her down to see what she would do. She walked a few steps and practically collapsed on the spot. I don't know if she had the strength to get up again. I took her back inside and put her just outside her basket, and she took very tentative steps back in it, and she's just laid there ever since. I don't know if she's in pain, but there's no doubt she's suffering. My mum came home on her lunch break to see how she's getting on, and we both think she's worsened in a couple of hours. If we take her to the vets, we know what they'll say, and both of us now think perhaps that would be the kindest thing to do. If she's still here tomorrow, really, we have no choice. We've tried everything and hoped in everything, and she's such a beautiful girl it is cruel to let her wither away to nothing. And we are going on holiday very soon, we have to make up our mind about what to do by Sunday, as we couldn't just leave her to... die a slow death. I am crying my eyes out. Zsa-Zsa's made some miracles happen before but this time something is seriously wrong. I see no way out now and I fear the worst.

You know, the most heart-wrenching thing is she's still purring.

:( *sob. Don't feel dramatic and attention seeking, because it's not true and we all know it. We can't tell you what to do, But can wish for what's best.

Poor Zsa-Zsa, Wishing you the best

LES.... ZsaZsa, we are pulling for you baby but if it is time to end your suffering, have a happy journey and we will see you again some fine day.

(((((HUGS)))))) for ZsaZsa and her humans. Lets hope there is something the vet can do!

i am so so sorry and i hope she gets better. you never know there could be a miracle.

if you want to talk just ring me up. i'm in all day!

Zsa Zsa is in my prayers, too. You and your mom seem to have a good handle on what is happening with her and I know it is hard, but I'm so glad she has two people who love her so much and don't want to see her suffer. My daughter and I had to make a rought decision last week, too, and I was glad that she understood.

Logan

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this update about Zsa-Zsa. Cats purr to comfort themselves sometimes, and it might be that this is what Zsa-Zsa is doing. All you can do this afternoon is stay close to her. I'll be thinking of you.

I'm so sorry Zara. It's very difficult to watch a beloved pet decline in health. The most unselfish act anyone can do is to is to allow them to continue to the RB in peace.

You and Zsa Zsa are in my thoughts and prayers.

((((HUGS))))

Donna

I'm so sorry. (((HUGS)))

Zara I am so sorry to hear this :( You, your family, and of course Zsa-Zsa are all in my thoughts.

My dad has come home and had a look at her, he thinks the same as us. It's unbearable to just look at her in the basket, her head is down now and she doesn't shuffle much like she normally does. Still not touched any food and refuses water, I got desperate and tried to handfeed her a piece of chicken but she won't eat it, she looks like she wants to but her body's telling her no. I couldn't let her go on like this.

I know the thought is horrible, but I was talking with my mum, and we said that if there was no or very little improvement, it would be so much kinder to her and to us to have her put to sleep before we go away rather than to keep her like this for a few days and hope things would sort themselves out, in her state it would be impossible to leave her. We arranged for a neighbour to feed her, but this neighbour doesn't like cats and if Zsa-Zsa was put on medication this lady would not be able to give it to her. Plus, our holiday would just be filled with worry about her.

Thankyou to everyone who's followed Zsa-Zsa's story and has offered prayers and thoughts, at this time it is comforting to know you have people who understand.

Oh my Zara... LES here in Indiana for your Zsa-Zsa. I am so sorry that you and your family are having to make this decision. But it does seem to be the most humane thing to do for your furbaby. (((hugs))) and prayers for comfort.

My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Whatever is best for Zsa-Zsa is the right thing to do. She will always be with you and in your heard not matter what. I hope her passing is as easy as possible.
You will feel heartbroken but you have to be comforted by Zsa-Zsa looking down on you from Rainbow Bridge.
She will be yours forever....
Hugs and prayers
Kate, Jack & Sunny

Give that dear girl some loving pats from me!

How old is Zsa-Zsa?

I would hope she rallies again, but her body seems to be tired.

HUGS to her and to all of you.

Catty1

I'm so sorry to hear this latest news.:( You're doing the right thing. (((HUGS)))