Manx Syndrome Help!!

[Lori Jordan]

I must say i am frustrated!I wish i had a wand were i could make things better,But i will say if in our journey he ever starts to suffer,I will not be selfish i will make the call and do whatis right for him.

But on that note he is happy,He plays he is enjoying life.

It frustrates me how some people give up,None of my animals have ever gaven up.They are the first ones there when i need someone.


I could not let this little guy die,He is easy to care for(The diaper thing isn't going as i would like it,I have bite marks all over my hands,They will heal.

The vet said he would like to see him once a month,He knew i was not bringing him in to lay him to rest,He knows how stubborn i am when it comes to my animals.If there is a chance im taking it.

[Laura's Babies]

I have never heard of MS but he is one adoreable little sweetheart and will repay you in love many, many times for saving him. He is just so darn CUTE!!!

[jennielynn1970]

Oh my gosh... I had never heard of that, and so also had to Google it. Never knew cats had anything like Spina Bifida. Wow! That poor little thing! I'm so glad that you took him in. What a sweet little face he has too. Maybe if you can get him used to the diapers early, it will become 2nd nature to him and he won't protest so much. Would giving him treats or having someone else distracting him help in getting them on??

What a sweetie pie.. please give him some gentle hugs and kisses for me.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've never heard of this either but he sure is adorable. I hope that you'll be able to make him as comfortable as possible for whatever length of time he has with you. Good luck.

[Freedom]

Dylan is SO fortunate to have found you! Bless you both!

I found this sweet photo of a kittie with Manx Syndrome on the Pets with Disabilties web site. It is old, from 2003. If you haven't already found a support forum, you may wish to contact them and see if they know of one.

Here is their link: http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/archive03.html

Oh, I just found one you may wish to look at:
http://www.handicappedpets.net/viewtopic.php?p=45368

[Lori Jordan]

Dylan is SO fortunate to have found you! Bless you both!

I found this sweet photo of a kittie with Manx Syndrome on the Pets with Disabilties web site. It is old, from 2003. If you haven't already found a support forum, you may wish to contact them and see if they know of one.

Here is their link: http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/archive03.html

Oh, I just found one you may wish to look at:
http://www.handicappedpets.net/viewtopic.php?p=45368

Thank you so much! I have pampers new born diapers for him,And they all get shredded,And it is hard to put them on,But that diaper looks so much easier to get on.

Thanks so much for all the support,I have to put him on a special diet also so he always has looser stool,It is easier for them and i for the bowel movements.

[Freedom]

Welcome! Sometimes, it is easier for someone with some "distance" to do a bit of searching. I think if you can connect up with some other folks dealing with MS, you will receive - and eventually share - tips to help. Just as we do here on PT for more general things.

One place I looked at suggested keeping the area around the private parts a bit shaved to help with washing, cleaning and avoiding developing a rash. YOu need to tap in to a group of folks for tips like that!