Tigris -the report :( #135

Getting older is not for the faint-hearted. That seems to be true for cats as well.
We noticed last week that Tigris has put on an extra two lb. It worried me already as he had been 13 lb all his grown-up life and it never changed. The first thing is we cannot understand we didn't see it earlier as he looks as if he's pregnant.
We thought he had profited from us always trying to make sure that Filou eats. He really loves Filou's renal kibbles. So we tried to only give him wet food which he doesn't like so much AND to control his intake. But on one hand he doesn't seem to lose weight plus we are not sure whether he pooped. He definitely didn't do it today. And he is ok- but not his purrfect friendly self. He didn't want his tummy rubbed at the weekend and he spends most of the time doing the meatloaf.
So he's off to the vet tomorrow. It anyway was time.
Let's hope it is something simple and keep paws crossed.

Awww, Tigris, go use the litterbox, sweetie, your Mom is very concerned!!
All paws crossed it goes OK at the vets! Feel better, honey! :love:

Well, you know that I will be concerned for Tigris now until I hear the diagnosis!
I hope my beautiful big furry boy is OK. :love:

Positive thoughts for Tigris! I hope the vet has a quick fix for whatever is bothering him. Feel better, big boy!

Someone here posted about feeding a capsule of salmon oil to their constipated kitty in the cat food...and I guess it worked wonders!

I hope Tigris' problem is that simple and that he feels better soon!:love:

I hope there's nothing serious wrong with gorgeous Tigris.

It sounds like a good idea to have his tummy checked, though. Have you tried giving him a mix of Hills W/D-S/D? That helped Fister - although recently, he has had Royal Canin's S/O, which also seems to be good for him.

Sending lots of good wishes for a succesful vet visit - and kisses to Tigris. :love:

Sending a little prayers that Tigris is okay, or that it's something easily solvable!

Sometimes putting on weight is a byproduct of getting older...(don't I know!)

Hope that is all it but will be holding positive thought for my buddy Tigris!

Sending positive thoughts to Tigris. I hope he feels better soon!

Surely hope all goes smoothly for your boy. :love::love::love::love::love:

Let us know the outcome, please!:love::love::love::love::love:

Hope all goes well for Tigris at the vet.....

Sending prayers for Tigris.

Barbara, I sure hope that it's just due to him overeating and being less active in his old age. If not I hope it can be easily fixed. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

A vet visit is the best you can do. I hope it is nothing but I understand. Peppito is now 11 years old, and when he sleeps a bit more than usual, or is less active, I start worrying (a bit), wondering whether it could be a sign for something going wrong.
Kisses to Tigris (and Filou too!)

No- there are no good news.
It was all water in Tigris' tummy which by now the vet has taken out. There have been proteins in the liquid which could be a sign of a tumor. We will hear more about this tomorrow.
Tigris is anemic as well plus he shows signs of diabetes.
He behaves totally healthy though- has been complaining all the time and when he woke up from anesthesia he was his old self in no time, happy and purring.
The vet is very worried. Now we have to get a diagnosis first and then we'll take it from there.
I always worried for Filou but Tigris - we were always sure we would have him 20 years. He's 13 now.
Please send your thoughts to us. They are very appreciated.

Many prayers for Tigris. I am sorry for bad news. :( {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Many prayers on the way for your handsome Tigris. I hope he starts to look and feel much better.

Prayers and hugs for Tigris (and you) from MD!!

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HI, God ~

We need sum Help onna udder siide of da Big Pond -
fur a Kat Buddie - Tigris ...

Da White Coat izin't so sure what da problem is ...
Maybe You could hop onna Silver Klowd an drop in wiffa Big Book?
Show 'em which page ta read.

And a Big{{{God'sHug}}} fur da Fambly would be nice, too.
THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Pups - Feline Division

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The vet is very worried.
Now we have to get a diagnosis first and then we'll take it from there.

Please send your thoughts to us.
They are very appreciated.

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Purrayers on the way!

Awww, here's hoping they figure it out soon! Prayers on the way!

I lit a candle for Tigris. I hope the vet can find and cure the problem very soon.

Awwwww, poor widdle Tigris. I hope the vet finds the troubles and fixes that boy ASAP! Good vibes coming your way.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love:Get Well Soon, Tigris

Extra special prayers for Tigris that a diagnosis is made and treatment can be underwent.

A special prayer will be offered just for Tigris - that you will have him healthy and for many years to come.

Hugs and prayers for dear Tigris...whatever it is, prayers it can be treated successfully!

kittykatharine has a 13 - maybe now 14 - year old cat, and she was treated very successfully for an abdominal cancer.

Give him some love for me, ok?:love::love::love:

Our best thoughts are going to Tigris and you! :love:

All the girls' healthy vibes are heading in Tigris' direction. :love:
I'm glad that the wonderful furry boy seems to be feeling OK in himself and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for a treatable diagnosis. What a worry these furries are!

Eddie and Edwina join the parade of good wishes flying to our best buddy - Tigris!

Get well please!

You're worried of course, but I hope whatever is wrong with Tigris can be treated, and he will be with you for a long time yet!

I'm glad to hear he's acting like his normal self. :)

Fister sends headbumpies and I send kisses. :love:

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I hope that whatever is wrong can be easily treated. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

Barbara, I'm sorry to hear these worrisome news!! Will keep Tigris in my thoughts!!
Good that he doesn't seem to feel too bad, and that he's back to his old self.

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I always worried for Filou but Tigris - we were always sure we would have him 20 years.

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I know what you mean. I always feel the same about Luna and Lily. I'm always worried about Luna with her constant health problems, but it never occurs to me that Lily could also become ill, because she never was.

:love: :love: :love:Best wishes to you, sweet Tigris!!! :love: :love: :love:

Kirsten

We are keeping all our fingers and paws crossed for better news and a speedy recovery for Tigris. And of course, when we visit in two weeks, we're going to bring him some extra-toys and real kisses.

Tigris is rather ok tonight- obviously feeling better without all that liquid in his belly.
Trude the vet called again to hear how he was. She is a wonderful vet and loves the boys very much- she has brought these 4 years of survival to Filou.
But we do not have much hope. I happened to speak to a human doctor tonight who works a lot with cancer patients. She said that it can happen with humans as well that the liquor can be the first sign of a terminal cancer.
We have another appointment tomorrow evening.
Thank you for all your thoughts and being here for us.

I am so sorry to read about the findings with Tigris. The fluid that was removed is called ascites. Our Molly Meu had it, too. Taking out the fluids helps with breathing, heart, and aids in comfort. I will keep Tigris(you, too)in my prayers, and will light a candle, too. Sandra

Prayers and love and a candle for dearest Tigris from us, too.

We are keeping Tigris in our thoughts. Let us know what you find out.

I will call a little later tonight.

Prayers are coming from me for your dear Tigris!:love:

Barbara...is there an update on our sweet boy Tigris?

Eddie is asking...;-))

Ok we went with Tigris to see the vet tonight and here is the outcome- it's a mix and not yet definite:
First: She did a puncture yesterday to get the fluid out and she says it was more than she ever took from a cat in 40 years of practice. She also did an ultrasound but there was still so much fluid left in the poor boy that she didn't see anything clearly. This fluid, about a quart, had blood and many proteins in it. She says the fluid is an exudate which means all the fluids of poor Tigris' body run into his tummy- which is why he is dehydrated and anemic. She had real problems to get enough blood for the analysis.
Second: we know it is not the heart and we know it isn't FIP.
Third: The bloodwork had come back from the lab and it was not as bad as she had expected. The only levels that were really off were the liver values. Unfortunately the analysis of the fluid had'nt arrived yet.
We will wait for this analysis to come back.
The options: We suppose the analysis of the fluids will show some cancer, maybe in the liver. To really see it she recommends a CT. From there we can see whether surgery makes sense or whether it doesn't. She gives him pred injections now as they should close the vessels a little so that he does not lose that much fluid.
The surprise: She couldn't believe how feisty Tigris was under such a serious condition. He jumps on the table (at home, not at the vets), he eats- and with Trude, the vet, he gave headbumpies and began to play with her.
So at least he is not in any pain.
Keep us all in your thoughts. I need a miracle here. But at least it doesn't sound as impossible as it sounded yesterday.

Keep us updated; I think this sounds better?? Prayers and headbumpies from Pinot to her buddy Tigris...:love: