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Simon is very sick
Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and
with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? It's probably going to be a sleepless night tonight. John |
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Simon is very sick
"JohnR66" wrote
Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. Thank you for quick action. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. That or a stroke, which I think is caused by a clot hitting the brain so may be same thing. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? If a stroke, yes but nothing is ever certain. It may take a fair amount of time and cats are not patient like people can be on this one. Seems you have a decent vet so folllow advice on quality of living. I wish you all the best there. |
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Simon is very sick
On Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:02:50 GMT, "JohnR66" wrote:
Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? It's probably going to be a sleepless night tonight. John You have done all you can for your Simon. I'm glad you a vet that is concerned enough, and willing, to take a cat home with them, so they can keep a closer watch on them. You have a very good vet! There is no way of knowing what will happen, unfortunately. Simon could make a very good recovery, or the very worst could happen. Just like with people I hope that your Simon makes a quick and complete recovery, under the care of you and your excellent vet. Please keep us posted. |
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Simon is very sick
I'm sorry to hear about Simon...I hope he can recover...
S. "JohnR66" wrote in message ... Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? It's probably going to be a sleepless night tonight. John |
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Simon is very sick
On Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:02:50 GMT, "JohnR66" wrote:
Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? It's probably going to be a sleepless night tonight. John I might have had the same thing with LuckyBoy, who was only 8 or 9. It started with both rear legs not working so off to the vet we went. He had a clot in the saddle, (http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/sa.html) which was causing the problem with the rear legs, but the underlying problem was a heart condition which caused the clot. I had to take him to the specialty vet hospital where we began treatment. Unfortunately, LuckyBoy wasn't so lucky this time. An ultrasound revealed numerous clots in the heart and the doctor said that even if he pulled through this time, another clot would exit soon and clog up another artery leading to the same thing or a stroke. In his case, the underlying heart disease was so advanced that they could really do nothing so we had to euthanize him. Hopefully Simon's case isn't as bad, but I'd think that the respiratory symptoms also point to underlying heart disease. Since each case is different, there is certainly hope that his condition will be treatable and his quality of life still enjoyable. I guess it all depends on the old ticker. Please let us know how he's doing. |
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Simon update
Thanks everyone for the support and sharing your pets story.
I only was able to sleep two hours last night having thoughts bouncing around in my head. My mom brought over my pet taxi she borrowed. So then I went to the vet to see Simon. He was seemed normal but agitated. I'm sure this is from being at the vet with all the noises. His one leg felt cool to the touch from the limited circulation. The vet said that is normal and there is a good chance his leg will recover. The big unknown is his heart condition. I have to go have an ultra sound specialist at another location so they can get a better idea of what is going on. This is getting expensive. So far all of this including the ultrasound is nearly $700. I'll post updates as I learn more. |
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Simon update
"JohnR66" wrote in message ... Thanks everyone for the support and sharing your pets story. I only was able to sleep two hours last night having thoughts bouncing around in my head. My mom brought over my pet taxi she borrowed. So then I went to the vet to see Simon. He was seemed normal but agitated. I'm sure this is from being at the vet with all the noises. His one leg felt cool to the touch from the limited circulation. The vet said that is normal and there is a good chance his leg will recover. The big unknown is his heart condition. I have to go have an ultra sound specialist at another location so they can get a better idea of what is going on. This is getting expensive. So far all of this including the ultrasound is nearly $700. I'll post updates as I learn more. John, Simon is so lucky to have you. You're a fine man. I know what you mean about the expense, our Boo needed an ultrasound once when she was having fainting spells. I hope he has a condition that can be successfully treated so that this loved cat can live a long time. Know that the money you spend caring for those who cannot help themselves will come back to you tenfold. It really will. |
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Simon update
"cybercat" wrote in message
... "JohnR66" wrote in message ... Thanks everyone for the support and sharing your pets story. I only was able to sleep two hours last night having thoughts bouncing around in my head. My mom brought over my pet taxi she borrowed. So then I went to the vet to see Simon. He was seemed normal but agitated. I'm sure this is from being at the vet with all the noises. His one leg felt cool to the touch from the limited circulation. The vet said that is normal and there is a good chance his leg will recover. The big unknown is his heart condition. I have to go have an ultra sound specialist at another location so they can get a better idea of what is going on. This is getting expensive. So far all of this including the ultrasound is nearly $700. I'll post updates as I learn more. John, Simon is so lucky to have you. You're a fine man. I know what you mean about the expense, our Boo needed an ultrasound once when she was having fainting spells. I hope he has a condition that can be successfully treated so that this loved cat can live a long time. Know that the money you spend caring for those who cannot help themselves will come back to you tenfold. It really will. Cybercat, Thanks for the kind words. I can use them now. I'm at home with Simon now. I'm whipped from a day of running around. I took him across town to a fancy lab for the ultrasound. The doctor found some abnormalities, but said his heart didn't look bad considering the situation. She thinks a clot is blocking one of his leg arteries. After that it was back to the local vet for some shots and medication. After dropping him off at home, I had to go pickup more medication. I spent $760 today. I'm thankful I had the money, but I'm not rich and I'm near the limit I can spend. My income is in the poverty range, but I live alone with little expence. I'm concerned about his leg that is cold, limp and seems not to have any feeling. I'm no doctor but I'm concerned that it might need amputated and would be additional expense. The specialist said that once they start throwing clots, it is a problem that will likely plague them for the rest of their lives. I must be tired and depressed because I feel like I brought him home to die. |
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Simon is very sick
On Sep 24, 8:02�pm, "JohnR66" wrote:
Around 4:15pm today I notice Simon is in the hallway breathing very fast and with a gurgling sound as if water on his lungs. I brought him on to the couch and looked him over. After a bit he coughed up some white foamy liquid. At 4:30 he was not any different and sometimes rowed and shifted in pain. At that time I called the vet who advised me to bring him in quickly. After an hour at the vet, they determined that he most likely passed a clot from his heart. The vet took him home to monitor him. She called later to tell me he's settled down some and noticed that he was dragging one back leg which enforces the clot diagnosis. Simon is 11 years old and seemed to be in good health. You just never know... His outlook is in question now. I wonder if he does pull through, if there is any chance of hime using his leg again? It's probably going to be a sleepless night tonight. John All trolling aside, I am sorry to hear your tragic story. I have a loved one also, and it would kill me to lose her. Again my good wishes for a full recovery. Dave |
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Simon update
"JohnR66" wrote I spent $760 today. I'm thankful I had the money, but I'm not rich and I'm near the limit I can spend. My income is in the poverty range, but I live alone with little expence. I'm concerned about his leg that is cold, limp and seems not to have any feeling. I'm no doctor but I'm concerned that it might need amputated and would be additional expense. The specialist said that once they start throwing clots, it is a problem that will likely plague them for the rest of their lives. I must be tired and depressed because I feel like I brought him home to die. John, Your boy is home warm and safe and sound with you, keep the faith. Does the leg respond to gentle massage? Remember, vets sometimes try to prepare one for the worst possible outcome. How does Simon's mood seem? I hope you can get lots of good sleep tonight. |
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