Goodbye Tigger :(

[DogLover9501]

I know I don't post here much anymore, but I am hoping most of you remember Tigger, my big orange freckled-nose boy. He really needs your prayers.

I'm crying as I post this, so I am hoping it makes sense.
Tigger cannot use/feel his back legs. I don't know why, or what happened. He was fine yesterday. Then today he was dragging his back legs as he tried to get to his favorite sleeping spot I've felt his legs, back, etc. but didn't get a response. I called our vet, and they told me they were all booked up. They said if he isn't in pain, I could wait until the evening and bring him in as an emergancy, where he will be seen right away. So he will be going in a couple of hours, unless he shows signs of pain-then he will be going immediately. At the moment he is sleeping.

Has anyone delt with this? I'm really trying to be prepared for what they are going to tell me

Any prayers/thoughts/advice/comfort is all very appreciated.

EDIT from page 2:

My boy is gone The tears will not stop coming...I'll give a brief explanation and will try to come back later...

He had a heart condition/murmer? that did not come up during any of his check-ups. It threw a blood clot, and that's what happened to his legs. We had some different options, but his breathing kept sounding worse, and getting heavier. The vet was also not hopeful. I wanted him to be happy/pain free...so I had to say goodbye

I want to thank you all for thinking of him. This was so sudden..and too soon

[KitCat]

This sounds like an emergencey to me! The vet should let you in!!!

[kuhio98]

Is there an emergency care clinic near you? I'd take Tigger there if your vet can't fit you in.

I don't have any personal experience with it, but it could be a stroke or a slipped disc or some sort of blockage on the spinal cord. I would think the faster it was discovered, the more likely that permanent damage could be avoided.

[wolflady]

This sounds like an emergencey to me! The vet should let you in!!!

I agree! I fit people in all the time, even when they're less serious sounding than this, so I'm surprised they didn't tell you to bring him in right away, even if it means there will be a bit of a wait.

I would just take him in as a walk-in. Poor Tigger. Please let us know what they find.

**hugs**

[DogLover9501]

Thank you guys.

She told me I could bring him on in, but it would be a long wait. I'm not understanding that either, as they're usually very understanding. I called Jasper's vet as well, but they are never understanding and told me I need an appointment .

I find this vet to be very good, that's the only reason I didn't call others right away. I may have to though, the waiting is killing me.

[catlover4ever]

(((HUGS))) I'm sorry I don't have any experience in this but I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way for Tigger.

[DogLover9501]

Just wanted to post that we are leaving right now. It should be 4PM or after when we get there, and that's as long as I am waiting.

Please keep my big guy in your prayers I will be sure to update when I can.

Thank you

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Good luck Tigger !!!

[RedHedd]

OMG! Not Tigger! My only experience with this is on my Goldie's last day with me. Her tumor had grown so large I guess it was impinging on nerves and she lost the ability to use her back legs. It was so sad! I hope Tigger's diagnosis is something simple.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my, poor Tigger. I will be watching for an update. Hope all goes well. How scary for everyone involved!

[kimlovescats]

Prayers for Tigger. The only thing I can think of is a fractured spine. This happened suddenly to my poodle (AnnaBelle). She is now paralyzed from the waist down ... for 4 months now. We keep her in baby diapers, since she is incontinent.

I hope that it is something easily "fixed" for your Tigger!

Hugs,
Kim

[catnapper]

Poor Tigger -- my RB Tiny was like this and the vet told us it was a result of a stroke. Lets pray thats not the case for Tigger. Please know I am praying for you and your freckled nose boy.

[Felicia's Mom]

I have had no experience with this.

Tiger is in my prayers, and I'll be looking for an update.

[DogLover9501]

My boy is gone The tears will not stop coming...I'll give a brief explanation and will try to come back later...

He had a heart condition/murmer? that did not come up during any of his check-ups. It threw a blood clot, and that's what happened to his legs. We had some different options, but his breathing kept sounding worse, and getting heavier. The vet was also not hopeful. I wanted him to be happy/pain free...so I had to say goodbye

I want to thank you all for thinking of him. This was so sudden..and too soon

[RedHedd]

OMG! Robyn! I'm SO sorry. I can't type as I'm crying so much. Tigger was one of my favoritest orange kitties on PT! Play hard at the bridge, you big beautiful fluffy boy and say Hi to my Goldie