Shilo New update 8-23 w/photo

[jenluckenbach]

Dear Shilo, he keeps having more and more problems.

First were his gums and stomatitis. All his teeth were pulled.

Next he developed heart problems and a significant heart murmur. He's on 3 meds (1, daily, 1 twice daily and 1 two times a week).

Now he has developed not only a limp, but a lump! (not on the same leg.)

So, first the limp............right front paw. At first I thought it was due to toe nails that were too long. So I trimmed them. He seemed painful about it. I hoped that the limp would resolve itself. It didn't.

Next, the lump.......It is on his left rear leg and it's a good size, about the size of a nickel, only spherical.

OK, vet feels nothing major with the paw with the limp. Possibly some arthritis (even though he is a young cat). I can give him 1/2 a baby aspirin 2 times a week.

The lump(s), yes, where I felt only 1, the vet felt another one in the other leg and a small one in his neck, are most likely swollen lymph nodes. Probable cause: infection or (lymphoma) cancer. I'll be giving him 1 baytril once a day for a week then the vet will feel if the lumps shrank any. (cancer won't shrink.) Biopsy would be the next step if needed.

If we have his age correct, he is only 5-ish. Way to young to have had so much go wrong. I feel so badly for him.

[kb2yjx]

Jen, I am just so sad and sorry to hear about Shilo's medical problems. You are correct, he is way too young to have all this. BUT, he is in excellent hands, and I know you will do the best for Shilo. Will be sending prayers for Shilo......

[jenluckenbach]

Will be sending prayers for Shilo......

Thanks, Shilo is one of my favorites. ssshhhh, dont tell the others

[Moesha]

I sure hope the baytril does the trick! As I am sure you and Shiloh do as well.

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear about all of Shilo's problems. I hope things settle down soon for both of you.

If your vet thinks Shilo might have some arthritis you might want to ask him about giving him some Cosaquin. It's a glucosamine/chondriton supplement that helps with arthritis. Dusty was on that for years and it helped her quite a bit.

[mamaducky]

Wow -- poor guy!

We'll keep positive thoughts that the lumps go down -- and that the vet can figure out a way to make the pain more manageable!

Of course, we're keeping both of you in our prayers here as well!

Hugs,
Diana

[Catty1]

Prayers for Shilo - such a young fella, I hope he just has an infection. Maybe that's related to the limp.

HUGS and PRAYERS that the Baytril fixes him up.

Please give him a cuddle for me.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Poor Shilo...... At least he is in a loving and caring family now

[Medusa]

Oh my, it seems like the younguns nowadays are the ones w/the most physical problems. Our oldies seem to just keep on keepin' on. Poor Shilo, he's had more than his share of problems. He needs a break and so do you, Jen. We'll send those prayers up immediately that all will turn out to be nothing serious.....

[Emeraldgreen]

I hope the Baytril gets those lumps to shrink and that the limp was due to long nails! The limp might take a day or two to go away if it was due to the nails as the trim might have left him feeling sensitive there. Praying that Shilo will be on the mend ASAP!

[GILL]

As you know the CREW and I are sending our prayers for Shilo and you.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... poor boy! I know you adore him! I remember when he was up for adoption and a friend went to meet him, and she said that Shilo only had eyes for you! So sweet!

I hope the lumps go away, and that it is NOT cancer.

Big hugs to you and Shilo!

[momtomany]

Prayers for both you and Shilo. We all hope the Baytril works.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I sure hope that the Baytril will work. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[jazzcat]

Poor Shilo!

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.