Update on Tigger - Page 6

~MS~ · 01-12-2009, 05:13 PM

More prayers flying for Tigger....thankfully our furbaby perked back up ... telling Missy he'd died was NOT on my list of things I want to do anytime soon.

RStar · 01-13-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ~MS~

More prayers flying for Tigger....thankfully our furbaby perked back up ... telling Missy he'd died was NOT on my list of things I want to do anytime soon.

I'm glad to hear that bit of good news!

cirquelover · 01-13-2009, 10:03 AM

It sounds like Tigger is doing better, eating is always a good sign. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and is home where he belongs soon!

RStar · 01-13-2009, 10:25 AM

This morning the Dr said tests came back that he is diebetic. This could be part of what is giving him the neurological problems. More tests results are comming in this afternoon, but the Dr warns that the prognosis is bleak....

Not Afraid · 01-13-2009, 11:13 AM

I suspect he was locked in a garage and went without eating for a long time which is causing his diabetic test results. He may also have fatty liver disease from lack of nutrition. I wouldn't give up on him yet. Some good nutrition might make things ok over time as long as his kidneys and liver are still able to function.

alphabassettgrrl · 01-13-2009, 11:18 AM

Diabetes can be managed. My friend had a diabetic cat and he lived nearly his normal lifespan, I think.

wendybeth · 01-13-2009, 12:02 PM

I had a kitty with diabetes, and while it's tricky it can be managed. He'll definitely have to be an indoor kitty from now on if he has this, as you really have to keep an eye on their diet and such. Diabetes can cause the behavior Tigger is exhibiting, and the symptoms diminish once the levels get back to normal. My Ninja kitty had to have insulin, which was a bit challenging- we would wait until he was eating, then sneak up on him and give him his shot.

Alex · 01-13-2009, 12:03 PM

Yeah, fatty liver disease was the first thing I thought of but I assume the vet would have figured that pretty quick.

Anyway, here's hoping for a positive outcome.

BarTopDancer · 01-13-2009, 12:10 PM

Kitty

~MS~ · 01-13-2009, 12:11 PM

Still praying for an answer that can be treated and managed to give Tigger a full and happy life.

01-12-2009, 05:13 PM	#51
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	More prayers flying for Tigger....thankfully our furbaby perked back up ... telling Missy he'd died was NOT on my list of things I want to do anytime soon. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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01-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#53
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	It sounds like Tigger is doing better, eating is always a good sign. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and is home where he belongs soon!
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01-13-2009, 10:25 AM	#54
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	This morning the Dr said tests came back that he is diebetic. This could be part of what is giving him the neurological problems. More tests results are comming in this afternoon, but the Dr warns that the prognosis is bleak.... __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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01-13-2009, 11:13 AM	#55
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I suspect he was locked in a garage and went without eating for a long time which is causing his diabetic test results. He may also have fatty liver disease from lack of nutrition. I wouldn't give up on him yet. Some good nutrition might make things ok over time as long as his kidneys and liver are still able to function.
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01-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#56
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Diabetes can be managed. My friend had a diabetic cat and he lived nearly his normal lifespan, I think. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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01-13-2009, 12:02 PM	#57
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I had a kitty with diabetes, and while it's tricky it can be managed. He'll definitely have to be an indoor kitty from now on if he has this, as you really have to keep an eye on their diet and such. Diabetes can cause the behavior Tigger is exhibiting, and the symptoms diminish once the levels get back to normal. My Ninja kitty had to have insulin, which was a bit challenging- we would wait until he was eating, then sneak up on him and give him his shot. __________________
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01-13-2009, 12:03 PM	#58
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yeah, fatty liver disease was the first thing I thought of but I assume the vet would have figured that pretty quick. Anyway, here's hoping for a positive outcome.
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01-13-2009, 12:10 PM	#59
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01-13-2009, 12:11 PM	#60
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Still praying for an answer that can be treated and managed to give Tigger a full and happy life. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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