Nakita's Health Update - **The saga continues...update..post #146**

[emilysgk]

I hope she is on the road to recovery with no more set backs. She is such a pretty cat too, beautiful.

[Russian Blue]

Thanks everyone!

Unfortunately, Nakita is not out of the woods yet. Of course, it's great that her red cell count went up, but the values are still shown to be anemic and could easily change again. There's something going on in her body and now we have to start testing to figure that out. All the past things....like the allergies, itching, vomiting and hyperesthesia could all be signs of this underlying condition. We're thinking its auto-immune related. What a nightmare this has been.

Plus, she didn't eat much at all yesterday, so my hopes were dashed that she looked perky and getting better. I had to syringe feed her yesterday and I just finished another feeding just now. I'm going to run out and buy some Innova EVO and some Nutri-cal. EVO is the only food she went nuts over in the past and I'm hoping it will bring her appetite back. I'm stuck between a stone and a hard place......give her EVO and have her allergies get out of whack again or give her Prescription allergy food and watch her not eat. Her current weight is 4 pounds......she was 5.2 pounds last year. She's so fragile I'm scared to pick her up. I'm dropping by the vets this morning to pick up more canned a/d food and see how long I should syringe feed her as well.

Arrrhhhhggg! I think I'm going to pull out my hair if something doesn't change soon. I was so happy to hear her red cell levels went up but that mood changed fast when I saw Nakita still tired and not eating yesterday. Wednesday we're starting the rest of the testing.

I know I've asked a lot already, but could you still keep Nakita in your thoughts? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nothing happens between now and Wednesday since my vet's office is closed for the holidays.

[heidiv]

Well I hope your vet is able to figure out what is going on with that sweet little girl. If it is a autoimmune disorder how would they go about trying to fix that problem? Is there a way to help with that?? Or is that what the prednisone is used for?? Man, you poor thing you have been through alot it makes for some very long days and nights when you watch your beloved friend slowly get weaker by the day. I will continue praying for her we all really enjoy your little girl here.(Including my husband) He too thinks she is one of the most beautiful kitties that he has ever seen. And as you know we completely know what you are going through our 6 yr old siamese/Himalayan cross had many of the same symptoms as Nakita. And having to go through this is extremely hard.

Does the vet think that any of the blood disorders could have anything to do with the fact of her not eating enough??? Could the prescription food maybe not supporting her needs. As far as iron content?? Just wondering. Good luck to the both of you my prayers will be with you and Nakita during the holidays.
Heidi

[shais_mom]

Have you thought of using the assitance of a holistic vet?
My holistic vet is also an empath and can and will do readings thru a picture very similiar to the pet psychic that a lot of people have been using here. BC_blondie contacted her (the vet) for one of her dogs and she helped a lot.
When I took Kylie to her it was b/c I wanted her to check her out and tell me any info she could. She started treating Kylie with accupressure and chiropractic and giving me some things to give her at home and in a nutshell her systems were starting to be effected by the fuzziness (she has had a couple of black-out type seizures I would also consider them stroke like b/c she is completely limp during them and has no control over her body functions and I was told by the pet psychic that during the episodes it is BLACK- quiet-peaceful- no pain but she is extremely drained after them) or shutting down if you will and they were just going one by one. After one treatment the vet said that her brain started feeling less fuzzy and more clear. (Due to the empath - she said as soon as Kylie came into the room her brain got fuzzy and it was hard and slow to think) Kylie has definately turned around since her treatments with the dr. but she in no way shape or form had any of the problems like Nakita especially size wise! For every 6 Nakitas there would be one of Kylie!
if you are interested in contacting this Vet via email let me know I can give you her website.
continued hugs and prayers.

[lisalee]

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Nakita with certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope things start looking up for both of you soon.

[Barbara]

I've never stopped sending my thoughts to Nakita!
I hope you find soon what's wrong with the little girl.

[rosethecopycat]

Can you get Feline Liquid Rebound Diet from your vet?

It is meant for long term sustainance during illnesses.

Prayers rising for Dear Nakita

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kass, I sure hope that Nakita will start eating on her own soon and also gain some weight. Her mouth may still be sore from her dental cleaning and teeth extractions. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[phesina]

We are all sending our prayers and thoughts and good wishes along to Nakita.

Pat, Peony, Sydney, Priscilla, Poppy, and Elmer

[rg_girlca]

My prayers have been with Nakita since I first read that she got sick and will continue to be with her until she is completely well again.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} for the very worried meowmie and daddy.

[Russian Blue]

Just an update and to thank everyone again for sticking with us on this journey!

Its been touch and go over the holidays. I force fed her last Thursday, Friday and part of Saturday. We ran out and got some Innova Evo which she loves and she's been eating it. She hasn't eaten 1/4 cup a day yet (her regular amount) but she getting there. Her weight has increased by 0.25 lbs this morning. Not a lot, but it's going to be a while before the weight gets back on her, since she was probably loosing weight the last month or so because of the dental issue (and allergy food trials which she hated).

She *hated* being force fed and between the dental, force feeding and giving her the Prednisone I think she now hates me. She basically stays in a box we have for her in the living room because she knows it's hard for me to get her out from there.

We took her to the vets in order to get another blood sample to verify her red blood levels. Last Monday they were at 14.9%, last Thursday they were at 21% and we're not sure what today's tests will show. For a regular cat they should be between 25%-45%. Since we haven't had annual blood test for Nakita, we're not sure at this point what is 'normal' for her or when these values changed. Here's another good reason to get annual blood tests - so you have a baseline from earlier tests.

It's so hard right now seeing Nakita avoiding me. She's never held a grudge before and always looks for pets and snuggles throughout the day. Now, she has stopped sleeping with me at nights and just looks at me with fear in her eyes. It's literally breaking my heart since Nakita has always been my shadow and followed me or wanted to be near me all the time.

My poor girl - don't you know I'm just trying to get you better?

Tomorrow morning we should have the test results back from the lab. If the values have fallen, we will need to start more testing and medication trials.Please keep those 'healthy vibes' going for Nakita.

If anyone wants more info about anemia in cats here is a good overview:

Cats and Anemia

One nice thing that did happen at the vet is that they placed Nakita's Christmas Card right at the front desk. They said it was such a pretty Christmas card they wanted to display it right at the front of the office. The front desk staff said they are getting comments on it all the time. It made me smile which hasn't happened often over the last few emotional days.

[rosethecopycat]

I know how sad it is to have your baby shun you.

Can you find a special place, or blanket or something that you both can share, that nothing bad ever happens to her?

For Bella and I it was the laundry room, on the washer. I won her back by trying to steal cuddles up there.

And, if you can possibly delegate any of the 'bad mommy' duties to someone else, it will help.

With Malfi, we give him some butter on the end of my finger after he takes his meds. He likes that.

Thinking of Nakita.

[shais_mom]

poor you and Nakita -
still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

[Catty1]

Can Nakita have any cat treats? Maybe Medi-Treats by Hills?

Something like that can re-establish a good bond...and this fear is temporary, I think. Or have Rob cuddle her and you pat her, if she feels safe with him.

If she is up to it, play time works too!

Poor little girl and you - HUGS!

[Barbara]

I'm so sorry- up to now Filou has never been upset with us for long but I know the feeling when they try to get away from you.
I think it is a good sign that Nakita increased her weight- ok 0,25 lb is not much but it would be like 5% of her weight- so that is something.
I have been thinking of you and hope now her blood level will increase.

Kisses to the sweet girl.