Thread: Amy

**Laura's Babies** · 03-21-2010, 09:37 AM

I am so worried about Amy. She has gotten worse with her CH and I can't figure out why. Is it age? She will be 7 this year. Is it the weather? I have noticed I always feel cold and damp and these old bone ache more so is it that? I still give her the Cosequin and she seems to be feeling good , just having a far more difficult time getting around. She is falling over a lot, trembeling a lot more and her front legs seem to not work as good as they have before.

She is still as sweet as ever, wanting more attention from me, still loves her brushing but it does seem to bother her since she growls when I touch her on the back close to her tail and back legs... But she still enjoys being brushed.

I know taking her to the vet wouldn't do much good, they would be as puzzeled as I am over this decline and would just offer another depo shot. I think the Cosequin does the same thing in how it makes her feel and I am already giving her that. What I mean by the "same thing" is they both make her act like she feels better but offers no improvements on her getting around.

I did a short video of her yesterday so you could see her. You can see she still dosen't give up doing what she wants to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi1AamKHRjI

Anyone have any opinions or ideas as to what is going on or what I could try?

**pomtzu** · 03-21-2010, 09:57 AM

I don't know a darn thing about CH - but viewing that video makes me just want to pick her up and hug her. Poor sweet baby - but she still managed to climb up to you.

**Catty1** · 03-21-2010, 10:25 AM

Maybe a mild arthritis med from the vet? That might be affecting her too.

Hugs to wittle Amy.

**Randi** · 03-21-2010, 10:41 AM

Oh Poor Amy, it it heartbreaking to see her like that.

But she did manage to climb up to you for a cuddle - how sweet! Yes, I could hear her purring.

I dont know what CH is, but I hope something can be done about it. Seven years is no age for a cat.

Lots of scritches and purrs from us.

**jennielynn1970** · 03-21-2010, 11:17 AM

What a sweetie... all that effort just to climb up to you... and all that purring yet too. Same here, I just want to pick her up and give her a hug! I hope she will start to feel better with the good weather and the set backs will stop.

Lovies and scritchies to all your gang!

**Pinot's Mom** · 03-21-2010, 11:38 AM

Count me in the sorry, don't know about the disease crew. I also wanted to wrap her in my arms. Could you show the video to the vet and maybe they could offer suggestions?

Hugs to you and her (and all the fur babies).

**catmandu** · 03-21-2010, 11:41 AM

Poor Dear Little Amy!!

We know that Our Pet Talkers Companion Angels are with Amy to help her through what we pray is a temporary condition.
Shes such an Uber Sweet Cat, and so affectionate.

We know that Ebony Beau and Peaches are on the job and will help Amy all that they can.

**Laura's Babies** · 03-21-2010, 11:46 AM

She is already on Cosequin (arthritis medication) and has been for several years. I am wondering if that has quit working or maybe I need to increase what I am giving her. The Cosequin DID make a big differance in how she moved around and how she felt. I am leaning towards the arthritis factor and the Cosequin stopped working for her mainly due to how cold and damp I have been feeling myself.

I don't want to take her into see the vet because of how badly that stresses her and how the stress effects her... I think I will call them tomorrow and see if they think the Cosequin has stopped working and what else we can try until at least this damp feeling in the air passes. I think she is as sensitive to the cold and dampness as I am and perhaps that is what is going on.. I can't believe the cold wet winter we had didn't effect her but now that it is spring, she is being effected..

I have noticed that she lays closer to the heater vents and so does Samantha. I find Samantha hugging the bathroom heater vet all the time. She is curled up next to the one in the living room right now.

**momcat** · 03-22-2010, 01:31 PM

Problems seeing the video but your post just broke my heart. All I can offer you and sweet Amy is non stop prayers. Gentle lovies being sent for Amy and [[[[[HUGS]]]]] for you.

**Laura's Babies** · 03-22-2010, 01:58 PM

The vet returned my call, he offered those injections but I would have to take her in 3 times the first week for them... That would REALLY stress her so I asked him what else could we try and he suggested the medicam (?) drops. I am going to try that first and see how she does on them, maybe just get her through till the heat of summer gets here...?