Sky & Ziggy's Annual Exams & Starr's Urinalysis: Ziggy's Latest Update 7-3-07

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Ziggy!! Did the vet say Glaucoma?? That's usually what people/cats/dogs get when they have increased pressure in the eye. Some get it very young. I hope that the eye drops will help her (at $100. they should!). Poor scared girl! Please give her some pets and calming rubs for me. Was the other condition mentioned Progressive Retinal Atrophy? I see that is mentioned under eye conditions for cats.

Glad to hear that Sky and Starr are doing well! YAY for Starr!! Keep that weight up there buddy!!

[jenluckenbach]

Good news for Starr and Sky! But scary news for Ziggy. $100 eye drops?!?! I hope Ziggy doesn't wiggle so you end up missing the eye! (I am sure that is what my cats would do )

[smokey the elder]

For that price, you get get a good amount of *ahem* "glaucoma medicine" (of the contraband variety... ) I hope Ziggy responds to the meds.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks everyone. Yes, my vet did mention glaucoma and she may have also mentioned retinal atrophy as well. She was so hard to catch last night and I knew that she wouldn't sit still so I grabbed my claw control bag and I put the velcro neck hold around her neck and I put her inside of it the best that I could. She's gotten so big that she's outgrown it. While giving her the eye drop she still wiggled and I don't even know how much of the eye drop I was able to get into her if any at all. I didn't want to give her another one. I just hope that tonight will go smoother. I wish that it was a thicker solution because then it would be a lot easier. I've already ordered the extra large claw control bag and hopefully all of my cats will be able to fit into it. So far so good with the new litterboxes. The one by the door was used the most. I haven't noticed any new pee accidents either.

[Laura's Babies]

Xalatan is what I am using for my glaucoma and be warned.... it stings when you first start using it so she will not like it. It is suppose to be kept refrigerated until it is opened and then can be left at room temps.

Glad to hear Star don't have UTI!

I will try some of that cat attract stuff since Amy has started peeing at the front door too and I had thought of putting a litter box there so I will try that also. If I catch her fixing to do it and scold her, she won't do it again for several days but then always goes back. I am sure that Boo's being her just has her upset and that is the reason she is doing it. I plan someday to take the carpet out of the living room but just not right away, if this keeps up, I will have to do it a lot sooner than planned.

[shais_mom]

I hope Ziggy's eye is ok!
I'm glad you have such a great vet!
Good luck to you!

[jazzcat]

Oh Tracey, it seems like it's always something for your little ones. I'm so sorry. I really hope that it is nothing with Ziggy's eye and you don't have to continue to use the drops - wow, what a price! You and your furbabies deserve a long healthy spell for a change.

Great news about Starr not having a UTI and the weight gain. I'm sure you were very happy to hear no infection but it would have answered your pee problem better. Hope the litterbox plan works, fingers crossed. Did your vet have any comment on Storm and Clomicalm?

By the way, I love Sky too.

[AmberLee]

Hey there!

I'm yet another fan of Sky. So glad he's still laid back.

So glad Starr's doing so much better per the test results.

Wow. That's scarey re. Ziggy's eye. Sending ~~~ healing vibes ~~~ to the pretty girl. How very odd that the medicine could change her iris' pigmentation, or did I read your post too quickly? Gads, the price of that medicine's a shocker. {{{gentle hugs to you}}}, I can't imagine the stress you must be feeling right now.

It sounds like progress is being made on the litter box front.

Things are well here in general, although a rogue shower curtain got frisky and needed to be disciplined here yesterday. Cassy kindly relieved me of the nasty duty. It's such a relief to have such a thoughtful cat around.