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I'm Losing Bandit
I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness
(that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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I'm Losing Bandit
I hope everything goes ok. He sounds like she stills has a lot of life left
in her. Sounds like she will be around for quite a while. Purrs, Hugs and Prayers You are going thru one of my greatest fears right now Every time I get Rumbles' bookwork done it takes a day or two. I am on edge and not the nicest person to be around. I won't go anywhere or let Rumble out of my sight fearing the worse and not wanting to loss any precious minutes. Matthew "CatNipped" wrote in message ... I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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I'm Losing Bandit
CatNipped wrote: Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that.///// {{{HUGS}}}, purrs and prayers that she continues to have good quality of life for as long as possible. Helen M |
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I'm Losing Bandit
CatNipped wrote:
I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. PURRRS! And if she isn't in discomfort, don't think about months, think about years with your girl! And yes, I love the Sherpa carrier I have for Persia with the lambs wool lining. When she was bleeding and I didn't know what was wrong, the vet asked "Could I smell this?" Well, yeah, knock yourself out. He said it yes, there was blood but it was urine. That's how he diagnosed her first UTI. Then later when I was out of town he called me long distance to ask about doing the x-ray and then bladder surgery. Now she's fat, er, I mean fluffy! and happy eating prescription cat food. That lambs wool lining on the Sherpa carriar turned out to be a lifesaver. Double time purrs for Bandit. Jill |
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On Wed, 10 May 2006 16:26:06 -0500, "CatNipped"
yodeled: I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. Dear Lori, I was just about to post asking how Brandy is doing. It is good to hear that she isn't in any discomfort, but how terribly sad for you. She has been such a good friend to you, such a great gal, for so many years. We are purring that you still have much happy time together. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War |
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I'm Losing Bandit
On Wed, 10 May 2006 16:26:06 -0500, CatNipped wrote:
I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. Sending positive purrs for Bandit to beat the odds. Best wishes. MLB |
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On Wed, 10 May 2006 17:10:16 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled: CatNipped wrote: I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. PURRRS! And if she isn't in discomfort, don't think about months, think about years with your girl! And yes, I love the Sherpa carrier I have for Persia with the lambs wool lining. When she was bleeding and I didn't know what was wrong, the vet asked "Could I smell this?" Well, yeah, knock yourself out. He said it yes, there was blood but it was urine. That's how he diagnosed her first UTI. Then later when I was out of town he called me long distance to ask about doing the x-ray and then bladder surgery. Now she's fat, er, I mean fluffy! and happy eating prescription cat food. That lambs wool lining on the Sherpa carriar turned out to be a lifesaver. Stinky has a Sherpa, too. He clawed a hole in it. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War |
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Purrs and prayers that Bandit still lives a happy, healthy life for the time
she has left. 16 years is a nice, old age for our furbabies. Give her all the love and attention you can. Hang in there. Lily & her mama -- Irulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time "CatNipped" wrote in message ... I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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I'm Losing Bandit
Bandit purrs coming your way, CN. I'm so sorry to hear about this, I know how
you love your babies. Purrs for you too, for a strong spirit and healing for both your hearts. Blessed be, Baha CatNipped wrote: I wasn't satisfied with what my vet was telling me about Bandit's blindness (that it was just a result of old age) - I researched it and found that, in cats, age alone is almost never the cause of blindness. So I took her to another vet. The first vet was right about her blood pressure being normal - the new vet agreed and said her retinas are not detached. She does not have cataracts - in fact her eyes look perfectly normal except that her pupils don't react to light. She did a geriatric blood panel (I'll get the results tomorrow). She wasn't able to get urine, Bandit let go of her bladder in her carrier* (I can't blame her being that scared since her last experience with a vet resulted in those horrible burns). But she said that diabetes wouldn't cause blindness without forming cataracts first (at least I think that's what she said - I was trying to absorb a lot of information while being very upset). Her tentative conclusion, until she gets the result of the bloodwork that may indicate something different, is that Bandit must have a tumor on the frontal lobe of her brain (a tumor anywhere else would have resulted in blindness in only one eye, and neither of her pupils reacts to light). Since Bandit isn't in any pain, she's eating, drinking, and eliminating with no problems, I'm not thinking about having her PTS because of this. Brain surgery, at her advanced age of 16, is out of the question. So it's just a matter of time while I watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. I'm hoping she has many good months left, but I can't count on much longer than that. * The Sherpa carrier is great - the lambs' wool on the bottom absorbed all the urine and kept it from getting all over Bandit (I was so glad I didn't have to add to her trauma by having to give her a bath). It popped right out for easy cleaning. -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...dotes/200605/1 |
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I'm Losing Bandit
Hopefully Bandit will be like Helen S's Francis and fool the vet. I'll have
Spicey purr for her. Suz&Spicey |
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