Chestnut: update P 4 #60 Jan 31.

[katladyd]

I was reading up on this and while the "c" word was mentioned, it was also said that this is often a symptom in cats who have diabetes. Chestnut is in the right age group for that and the articles all said that the symptoms lesson greatly once treatment is started. Whatever is wrong with Chestnut, I hope it can be easily treated.

[Freedom]

Got the results of his blood work today, all is fine except slightly elevated white blood cell count, indicates infection, and we know he has the URI.

So we move forward to the xrays tomorrow. Thanks for all the prayers.

I'm leaning towards a slipped disc issue. My RB Amber had spinal issues and could not jump, but his was due to hypothyroid, calcium deposits developed in between the vertebrae.

[jennielynn1970]

Many thoughts and prayers going out for Chestnut. I hope the xrays don't show anything that is bad!

[cassiesmom]

Continued thoughts and prayers for dear Chestnut!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Chestnuts way.

[Freedom]

Just got the phone call from the vet, Chestnut is groggy, I can pick him up at 2 PM.

The xrays didn't show anything re the spine; but she said again that is not conclusive. She also xrayed his hips. He DOES have changes there, and she expects he has some arthritis in them. But she isn't seeing such a big change as to explain why he can't jump. I 'could' do an MRI, that costs a LOT and still may not be conclusive.

So I will bring him home and keep him on the meds, get the URI cleared up, and the prednisone will continue to help as an anti inflammatory, and we will see if this helps him.

Wish it was more conclusive.

Many thanks for all the prayers and good wishes for my orangie.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that his xrays were inconclusive. Hopefully he'll continue to improve. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.