Luna: the story continues... :(

**catmandu** · 01-19-2006, 05:36 PM

We are sorry to hear that Dear Luna still has those Helth Issues,and we are praying even harder that she will soon be well again.

**momcat** · 01-19-2006, 06:19 PM

Oh Kirsten, I feel so bad about poor Luna and just don't know what to say that would make both of you feel better. Prayers continue to be prayed for both of you.....

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-19-2006, 11:41 PM

Kirsten, I'm so sorry to hear that Luna is still having problems.

I agree that either an ultrasound or an x-ray shot with a dyed bladder should probably be performed next. I know that you don't want to put her through any more stress but hopefully one of these tests will help diagnose her problem. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care.(((HUGS)))

**kb2yjx** · 01-20-2006, 07:33 AM

Yes, Kirsten, maybe it is time for the other tests to be done. None of us want to put our cats through all that, but sometimes it is necessary to get ot the bottem of the problem. BIG prayers for Luna and you!!!

**TopCat3** · 01-20-2006, 07:38 AM

Dont'have any experience of this type of issue. Just sending hugs and very best wishes from us here in Australia
The TopCats

**Kirsten** · 01-20-2006, 07:51 AM

Thank you all for your moral support.

I think I will ask my vet for an ultrasound (would have to make that in another vet clinic). Right now, I'm totally freaking out about the possibility of a tumor.

Since last night, Luna isn't peeing much. She peed only a couple of times, and only a tiny amount. She's licking herself a lot between her legs. And she still seems to be a bit lethargic; still a side effect from the buscopan, I guess.

I feel terrible. This morning when I drove to work, I just burst out in tears. All this is such a horror, and I'm beginning to fear I might be losing my baby girl. She's only 5 years old! Why does she have to suffer so much?

It may sound stupid, but Luna really means the world to me, and I love her more than anything else!

And even Lily seems to be confused lately. She's usually totally focussed on Luna and used to her "motherly" care. But these days, Luna doesn't care for Lily at all, and I think the little girl is feeling a bit lost...

Kirsten

**smokey the elder** · 01-20-2006, 08:02 AM

Poor Luna. I hope they can find out what's wrong with the poor kitty.

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 01-20-2006, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

It may sound stupid, but Luna really means the world to me, and I love her more than anything else!

It may sound stupid to other people, Kirsten, but we know exactly what you're going through and we don't think it's stupid at all. {{{hugs}}}

I don't know about the x-ray with dye, but I do know that Peanut was not "put under" for the ultra-sound, so maybe that would be an option that would be less traumatic for Luna? I think either one would give a good idea if there is a tumor or anything else that needs attention.

As for how Peanut lives with half a bladder - no problem! The only way I can tell she had surgery is because she pees more often - smaller amounts but more often. I also had to bring a litter box upstairs (all the others are in the basement) in case she couldn't hold it long enough to get all the way downstairs. Since the surgery she has never gone anywhere but in the litterbox. She does use the one upstairs almost exclusively for her pee pees, and I don't know why but CJ doesn't really use it. It's like she has claimed it as her own and he's fine with that.

The vet was concerned at first, because he had to take so much of the bladder and he had to go so close to....something...that he thought she might end up incontinent, but he evidently knows what he's doing because it's not an issue at all. And even though she's 17 years old, he thought it was worth it to do the surgery because she is healthy otherwise. So if Luna does have some sort of tumor, hopefully things will go as well with her because she is basically healthy except for this too, and she's way younger than Peanut so she should heal quickly and fully - if it comes to that.

Peanut's surgery was around $1,000.00. I don't know how vet costs compare in Germany, but I would think you could count on about the same amount, plus the cost of the ultrasound. My vet did the followup visit and removal of stiches for free.

I know this is one of those things that you would never wish on your worst enemy, but if she does have a tumor, at least you'll know what you're dealing with instead of wondering and trying a million different things that don't work. I would suggest either the ultrasound or xray with dye thing ASAP. It will help calm your nerves, and also if there is a tumor, it's best to get it out ASAP to increase Luna's chance of a full recovery.

{{{hugs}}}