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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
Roxy spent today at the animal hospital having tests. The doctor is
now certain that herpes is not causing this, but he doesn't know what is. Her eye itself is fine, though. The problem is in the conjunctiva. She was anesthetized while they poked and prodded at the conjunctiva. He did something called a "CT stain", which analyzes cell tissue from a swab. He saw some weird cells in the stain, and wasn't sure what they were - some kind of infection, but he didn't recognize it. So he gave the data to a pathologist to have it analyzed. He didn't want to biopsy her flesh right now because it's so swollen and inflamed, and it hurts her a lot. He's hoping to get some answers without having to do that. Meanwhile, he sent her home today with 3 new meds: an oral antibiotic, a topical one (drops), and some pain medication. And I'm $550 poorer. And we don't even know what it is! Her eye looks worse, probably because of the tests. Right now she's under my bed and won't let me near her. If I try to reach under, she hisses and growls. She must have had a really terrible day. I went into my bedroom a little while ago to try to give her pain meds, but I was unable to lure her out. I don't want to get her all upset and stressed over a struggle to drag her out from under the bed. But I'm sure she'd feel better if I could just give her a dose of the pain stuff. I'm not even going to try to give her the other meds until I succeed in numbing her pain a bit. Poor girl, this is heartbreaking... At least her bloodwork was fine. She had that done before being put under. Kidneys are fine, other levels are normal. I should find out tomorrow what the pathologist has to say about the stain. Joyce |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
Poor Roxy. However, the vet is doing a great job getting a specific analysis
of the infection. There are many that won't do that and just throw broad spectrum antibiotics at it and I think you have a lot better chance of getting somewhere with the specifics. I really hope she calms down for you soon. Poor baby. wrote in message ... Roxy spent today at the animal hospital having tests. The doctor is now certain that herpes is not causing this, but he doesn't know what is. Her eye itself is fine, though. The problem is in the conjunctiva. She was anesthetized while they poked and prodded at the conjunctiva. He did something called a "CT stain", which analyzes cell tissue from a swab. He saw some weird cells in the stain, and wasn't sure what they were - some kind of infection, but he didn't recognize it. So he gave the data to a pathologist to have it analyzed. He didn't want to biopsy her flesh right now because it's so swollen and inflamed, and it hurts her a lot. He's hoping to get some answers without having to do that. Meanwhile, he sent her home today with 3 new meds: an oral antibiotic, a topical one (drops), and some pain medication. And I'm $550 poorer. And we don't even know what it is! Her eye looks worse, probably because of the tests. Right now she's under my bed and won't let me near her. If I try to reach under, she hisses and growls. She must have had a really terrible day. I went into my bedroom a little while ago to try to give her pain meds, but I was unable to lure her out. I don't want to get her all upset and stressed over a struggle to drag her out from under the bed. But I'm sure she'd feel better if I could just give her a dose of the pain stuff. I'm not even going to try to give her the other meds until I succeed in numbing her pain a bit. Poor girl, this is heartbreaking... At least her bloodwork was fine. She had that done before being put under. Kidneys are fine, other levels are normal. I should find out tomorrow what the pathologist has to say about the stain. Joyce |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
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... Right now she's under my bed and won't let me near her. If I try to reach under, she hisses and growls. She must have had a really terrible day. I went into my bedroom a little while ago to try to give her pain meds, but I was unable to lure her out. I don't want to get her all upset and stressed over a struggle to drag her out from under the bed. But I'm sure she'd feel better if I could just give her a dose of the pain stuff. I'm not even going to try to give her the other meds until I succeed in numbing her pain a bit. Poor girl, this is heartbreaking... At least her bloodwork was fine. She had that done before being put under. Kidneys are fine, other levels are normal. Awww - hugs to both of you and purrs that she's feeling better soon. I know that TED trips can take a lot out of a kitty but she'll come around. I hope that you get news ASAP. Susan M Otis and Chester |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
wrote in message ... Roxy spent today at the animal hospital having tests. ... I should find out tomorrow what the pathologist has to say about the stain. Joyce It sounds like you have a good vet who will find out what the problem is so that Roxy can get the treatment she needs. It is expensive, but less expensive than just guessing and trying one ineffective treatment after another and Roxy will recover faster. I know what you mean by heartbreaking. It's terrible when they hide and don't trust you and worrisome because they need the medication to get well. Maybe you can bribe her with treats. Best wishes to Roxy and to you. Annie |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
Karen wrote:
Poor Roxy. However, the vet is doing a great job getting a specific analysis of the infection. There are many that won't do that and just throw broad spectrum antibiotics at it and I think you have a lot better chance of getting somewhere with the specifics. I really hope she calms down for you soon. Poor baby. Yes, I should have just gone to this vet from the start! They are very pricey, and at different times I've felt like they were just generating cash flow by doing a whole bunch of extra stuff. In this case, though, I think the extra stuff is justified, and it's worth the cost. She does seem to have a mysterious problem, and no way around it, it's going to cost to find out what's causing it. I thought it would be a good idea to put her in my bedroom with me for the night, and separate her from the other two cats. So I set up a litter box, food and water for her, but then I couldn't get her to come in! She growled, hissed, and ran away from me several times. Poor thing, I think she was just so anxiety-ridden, in pain, and probably angry as hell about the day she'd just been through, that she wasn't putting up with one more thing from a crazy human. So I gave up and went to bed, allowing all the cats to come and go throughout the apartment as they pleased. When I woke up in the middle of the night, guess who was sleeping on top of me? Then when I got up this morning, she was back to her sweet-natured self, the little darling. Her eye still looks funky, of course, but she seems to be in much better spirits. She was even rolling around and rubbing her head on a catnip mouse, so I broke out the dried catnip for everyone. She ate her breakfast, let me pet her, let me give her her medicine, and sat gazing at the room calmly as she always does. What a relief! Thanks for all the purrs, everyone! Joyce |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
When I woke up in the middle of the night, guess who was sleeping on top of me? Then when I got up this morning, she was back to her sweet-natured self, the little darling. Her eye still looks funky, of course, but she seems to be in much better spirits. She was even rolling around and rubbing her head on a catnip mouse, so I broke out the dried catnip for everyone. She ate her breakfast, let me pet her, let me give her her medicine, and sat gazing at the room calmly as she always does. What a relief! Thanks for all the purrs, everyone! Joyce Oh good! I"m glad she took her medicine fine and seems happier. |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
wrote in message ... Roxy spent today at the animal hospital having tests. The doctor is now certain that herpes is not causing this, but he doesn't know what is. Her eye itself is fine, though. The problem is in the conjunctiva. She was anesthetized while they poked and prodded at the conjunctiva. He did something called a "CT stain", which analyzes cell tissue from a swab. He saw some weird cells in the stain, and wasn't sure what they were - some kind of infection, but he didn't recognize it. So he gave the data to a pathologist to have it analyzed. He didn't want to biopsy her flesh right now because it's so swollen and inflamed, and it hurts her a lot. He's hoping to get some answers without having to do that. Meanwhile, he sent her home today with 3 new meds: an oral antibiotic, a topical one (drops), and some pain medication. And I'm $550 poorer. And we don't even know what it is! Her eye looks worse, probably because of the tests. Right now she's under my bed and won't let me near her. If I try to reach under, she hisses and growls. She must have had a really terrible day. I went into my bedroom a little while ago to try to give her pain meds, but I was unable to lure her out. I don't want to get her all upset and stressed over a struggle to drag her out from under the bed. But I'm sure she'd feel better if I could just give her a dose of the pain stuff. I'm not even going to try to give her the other meds until I succeed in numbing her pain a bit. Poor girl, this is heartbreaking... At least her bloodwork was fine. She had that done before being put under. Kidneys are fine, other levels are normal. I should find out tomorrow what the pathologist has to say about the stain. Joyce Poor little girl!! What an awful time for her. Purrs that they find the problem and soon!! |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
wrote in message ... Karen wrote: Poor Roxy. However, the vet is doing a great job getting a specific analysis of the infection. There are many that won't do that and just throw broad spectrum antibiotics at it and I think you have a lot better chance of getting somewhere with the specifics. I really hope she calms down for you soon. Poor baby. Yes, I should have just gone to this vet from the start! They are very pricey, and at different times I've felt like they were just generating cash flow by doing a whole bunch of extra stuff. In this case, though, I think the extra stuff is justified, and it's worth the cost. She does seem to have a mysterious problem, and no way around it, it's going to cost to find out what's causing it. I thought it would be a good idea to put her in my bedroom with me for the night, and separate her from the other two cats. So I set up a litter box, food and water for her, but then I couldn't get her to come in! She growled, hissed, and ran away from me several times. Poor thing, I think she was just so anxiety-ridden, in pain, and probably angry as hell about the day she'd just been through, that she wasn't putting up with one more thing from a crazy human. So I gave up and went to bed, allowing all the cats to come and go throughout the apartment as they pleased. When I woke up in the middle of the night, guess who was sleeping on top of me? Then when I got up this morning, she was back to her sweet-natured self, the little darling. Her eye still looks funky, of course, but she seems to be in much better spirits. She was even rolling around and rubbing her head on a catnip mouse, so I broke out the dried catnip for everyone. She ate her breakfast, let me pet her, let me give her her medicine, and sat gazing at the room calmly as she always does. What a relief! Thanks for all the purrs, everyone! Joyce *Phew* Glad to hear she i feeling better |
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Update on Roxy: inconclusive
I've missed a lot of what's been happening with Roxy but what I have read
sounds like quite a trial -- purrs for you and Roxy, Joyce. Christine wrote in message ... Roxy spent today at the animal hospital having tests. The doctor is now certain that herpes is not causing this, but he doesn't know what is. Her eye itself is fine, though. The problem is in the conjunctiva. She was anesthetized while they poked and prodded at the conjunctiva. He did something called a "CT stain", which analyzes cell tissue from a swab. He saw some weird cells in the stain, and wasn't sure what they were - some kind of infection, but he didn't recognize it. So he gave the data to a pathologist to have it analyzed. He didn't want to biopsy her flesh right now because it's so swollen and inflamed, and it hurts her a lot. He's hoping to get some answers without having to do that. Meanwhile, he sent her home today with 3 new meds: an oral antibiotic, a topical one (drops), and some pain medication. And I'm $550 poorer. And we don't even know what it is! Her eye looks worse, probably because of the tests. Right now she's under my bed and won't let me near her. If I try to reach under, she hisses and growls. She must have had a really terrible day. I went into my bedroom a little while ago to try to give her pain meds, but I was unable to lure her out. I don't want to get her all upset and stressed over a struggle to drag her out from under the bed. But I'm sure she'd feel better if I could just give her a dose of the pain stuff. I'm not even going to try to give her the other meds until I succeed in numbing her pain a bit. Poor girl, this is heartbreaking... At least her bloodwork was fine. She had that done before being put under. Kidneys are fine, other levels are normal. I should find out tomorrow what the pathologist has to say about the stain. Joyce |
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