Creamsicle is going back to the vet *Update* 4/24

[Medusa]

Sweet girl just wants to hide. I have a short work day today so I just got home and couldn't find her. She was in the basement hiding. So I brought her upstairs and put her in the enclosed patio room where there's lots of sun. Dr. Lee said that's the best thing for her. I just checked on her a few minutes ago and she was grooming herself in the sun. Sigh. At least she isn't frantically scratching and tearing at her skin as before. I'm going to hold the positive thought that it's just a skin condition and that's all.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear that she's gotten worse. I think that your original thread was in cat health so this may be the reason why you couldn't find the original thread. I sure hope that the shampoo and antibiotics will help her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[kimlovescats]

Poor girl, that must be so miserable! I'm glad that it sounds like that bath has brought her some relief! Please keep us posted on her progress and give her some gentle rubs from me!

[TopCat3]

QUOTE:
(Just once, could a vet say "Aw, it's just a little cold." No, I always hear words like "worst case I've ever seen", "treatments for life", "chronic renal failure", "vestibular hypoplasia", "biopsy". Sigh.)


Could it be at all possible that you have the kind of face that says "you can bleed my bank account dry, just please save my cats?" lol

Seriously, I do hope Creamsicle will make a rapid and complete recovery. It's bad enough that she's deaf. Do you sing to her and hold her close against your throat when she is nervous so she can feel the vibrations in your vocal cords like purring? I have no idea what vestibular thingy is, shall have to look it up, but it sounds like she has enough to contend with without this extra. Cuddles and good wishes from the TopCats. (((XXX)))

[Medusa]

I'm beginning to think you're right, TopCat. If the vet doesn't see it that way, my cats probably do. But that's ok. My son is all grown up so these are my kids now.

I just spoke w/Dr. Lee to update him. The big black sore on Cgirl's lip fell off! I kinda knew it was a good thing but I had to be sure. He said that means the shot he gave her is working to dry up the sores. I was concerned somewhat because he wanted to biopsy it but he said if she continues to improve, he'll be less concerned about doing a biopsy at all. She's doing so much better, albeit she's still kinda mad at me. Cgirl is funny, if you even as much as accidentally step on her paw ever so slightly, she takes it as punishment and will hide sometimes for the entire day. I haven't given her the meds yet this morning because that would mean dragging her out from under the buffet and I don't want to do that. I'll wait til she comes out on her own.

Vestibular hypoplasia is similar to cerebellar hypoplasia except that it affects the ears, usually causing deafness, which is it did in Cgirl's case. But you'll never find a happier cat. She instinctively knew as a tiny kitten to place her head on my throat and she still does it today. So I talk to her as calmly as I can, soothe her as much as possible. She can become pretty spastic when she's stressed, so sometimes that's difficult to do but when she isn't stressed, she stays there and purrs like a motorboat.

Well, that's the update. I just know she's going to continue to improve. She'll get another bath tomorrow and hopefully, the itching will stop altogether. Thanx again for all your prayers, friends.

[Taz_Zoee]

This is great news! I am so happy she seems to be getting better.
Way to go Creamsicle!! And way to go Mary!!!

[phesina]

Wonderful news for Creamsicle!

We are keeping on with our prayers and chats and incantations that her healing continues fully.

Love, purrs, and hugs,
Peony, Elmer, Poppy, Sydney, and Pat

[K & L]

I wish Creamsicle the best and hope this is nothing but a skin ailment that can be cured with medications.