What's wrong with my kitty?

[momofive]

That's good news to know that you have some assistance in paying for Benard's expenses. It's also good to hear that he does seem to be improving. I hope that he keeps doing that and that eventually you will be able to get a definite diagnosis. Thanks for keeping us posted. Have we seen a picture of your dear kitty yet? *hint*

I will post a pic of dc tomorrow, when the resident computer genius (my 12-year old son) can help me figure it out!

[momofive]

Well, Bernard is doing much better! He's walking around the house, not supporting himself against the wall, seems to have more energy, perhaps the vet was on the right track after all. He still has weakness in his hind quarters, especially his left hind leg, but its improving. His appetite is good, he grooms and uses the litter.

It just tears me in two to see such a proud old kitty decline. He struggles to maintain his dignity. He was so weak a few days ago we just laid him on a towel in case he had an accident but he refused to do so, struggled to the litter box instead. My sweet baby! Last night as we ate dinner I looked down and he was at his usual spot, begging for a table scrap! Funny, he always wants a scrap of whatever we're eating, but then just sniffs and walks away, rarely eats the table scrap, just wants to see what we're having.

But like I said, he is making stead forward progress and I think he will recover. We go back in about a week for follow-up tests.

Vet bills are running high, but fortunately we do have pet insurance. We submitted the claims, don't know what they will reimburse, but at least we have that.I highly urge any pet lover to get pet insurance to protect against such a scenario--a precious pet is sick and the bills are more than you can afford.

[lvpets2002]

Well I am so Glad your Baby Benard is doing so much better.. So maybe the Vet was on the right track.. Some times we wonder dont we.. Get Well Soon Baby Benard..