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29-10-2005, 01:31 PM   #21

Re: Falling over..


Fingers crossed PK.
Let's hope she responds like Kazz's Oscar and is soon acting like a teenager again.




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29-10-2005, 02:18 PM   #22

Re: Falling over..


Thanks DM....I hope so



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29-10-2005, 05:37 PM   #23

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PK must be honest I was fearing worse!! I'm glad things are looking good. Keep us posted please.



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29-10-2005, 06:15 PM   #24

Re: Falling over..


Do you think it might be something to do with the ear which could affect the balance? Maybe your vet could check that out . . . ear infections can cause similar effects to vertigo and disorientate in the most horrible way.

Just a thought . . .



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29-10-2005, 06:24 PM   #25

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Sorry PK only just caught up on the threads - but No Oscar did not fall over but he was very very stiff and did "kinda" appear to stumble occasionaly as if was brain was in gear but his legs just did not want to play .

I can see why you would be worried, so would. But I hope the streroid works for you what was it called? It worked fine for Oscar. Oh he was diagnosed with a heart murmur too I just said as long as his heart is beating I don't mind it murmuring.


And another important thing to bear in mind of course 18 years old is still a youngster -

Karen



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29-10-2005, 07:23 PM   #26

Re: Falling over..


Thanks all...

Yola...the vet didn't check her ears but I did wonder the same thing. She hasn't got a temperature though and doesn't appear to have ear problems in respect she isn't rubbing them or shaking her head??

Kazz..yes it appears as if her brain says go and her legs don't although my gut instinct is this is not due to arthritis. She is no better since having the steroid injection (I don't know the name of the injection she was given) I realise 18 is very young at the aside of 23 but it's a good age (83 years old in human terms ) and I am thinking I may have to come to terms with the fact that she won't see 19


will keep you updated....



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29-10-2005, 07:28 PM   #27

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PK I did not mean to be flippant - I know 18 is a good age. But Age is the one battle we none of us will win, I always go with my gut - you always know your cat best.

Do take care my friend, take care Karen



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29-10-2005, 07:32 PM   #28

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Pk it might help to have a look at this site, you might find somebody has had a similar experience

http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catindex.html

I have found the site excellent in the past.



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29-10-2005, 07:35 PM   #29

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Kazz - I didn't take your reply as flippant Thank you for your support

Emma - thank you for the link, I will go and have a look now



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30-10-2005, 10:50 AM   #30

Re: Falling over..


How is Lucky, PK??



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