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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Other Things Happening Here

So, during the time while Annie was ill, we also had other occurrences of illnesses with Obi, G.T., and Jenny. With G.T., his allergies are continually getting worse, and although he gets a serum shot every 10 days, he now also needs a depomedrol shot on a monthly basis because he scratches under his right eye and makes it all yucky and bloody. And, if he goes too long without the depomedrol shot, then he makes his forepaws bloody as well. So, he is going back into the Dermatology vets on August 15 and will get another test done where they shave his side and poke him with a bunch of different allergens to see which he reacts to. And then he will get a new serum. His last test was in 2005, so it is possible that he has become allergic to additional items. Especially since this is Texas, and allergies are very nasty here for not only humans, but animals as well. Since G.T.'s last depomedrol shot was on July 5, he can't be seen for 6 weeks. He'll be a bloody mess by then!

Also, Obi has had bloody urine, and has been on antibiotics twice now. He has no stones, and the culture shows no bacteria, so it is likely that he has an inflammation that is causing this problem. He is taking a 5mg prednisolone in the morning and the evening, and Clavamox. Remember that Obi had the perineal urethrostomy which is where they cut out the super thin area of his urethra and reattach it, sort of like making him more unisex. This also causes some leaking after he urinates. Not his fault, and it's a few dribbles across the floor. He doesn't even know that he is doing it. 

Oh, and he is also now on Prozac. I was getting tired of cleaning up his out-of-litter box experiences from all over the house! It isn't as if there aren't enough litter boxes for him to go in. We have 17, yes 17 each litter boxes in this house! Granted, only 4 of them are the scoopable type. The others are clay litter. A little bowl full of clay litter dumped onto a spread of newspapers. And when it is used, the whole mess is dumped and a new set of newspapers and clay litter is spread in the pan. This started years ago. Oh, it was Jenny who hated clumping litter! And once cats get used to a certain way of having their litter boxes, they don't want it any different!!!!

So, with Obi being on the Prozac, he is a bit lethargic. But I'm not having to clean up messes from all over the house! He is doing much better, and is on a minimal dosage of Prozac. Yes, Obi gets a wee bit too stressed with 7 other cats around here. After all, he is an orange cat. So, we will see if the Prozac will help him calm down and use the litterboxes appropriately. Oh, and he also gets 1/4 tsp. Metamucil daily to firm him up.

And yesterday Jenny had surgery to remove a tumor from her neck. It is likely a sebaceous cyst or something like that, but it was big, and it was leaking, and her fur was matting to it. So, the v-e-t removed it and sent it off for a histopathology report. And her blood work was doing fairly well. Her thyroid levels are a bit high, but she doesn't always drink up her tuna juice every morning with her methimedazole in it. And I definitely can't give Jenny pills. And her kidney levels are about the same.

So, that is what has been happening around here. Yes, although we were only reporting on Annie's teeth problems, and then her cancer, there were other issues here at Forty Paws. Yes indeed. As our profile says, Maw and Paw spend tons of money on us to keep us healthy! Yes sir-ree!

Luf, Us

16 comments:

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Whoa! I BET your humans spend lots of money on you guys! But of course it is all worth it. Purrs to all of you - you are very fortunate to have humans who keep on top of what is going on with you health-wise.

The Island Cats said...

Wow, you have had your hands full! We are purring for Obi, Jenny and G.T. and hope they all feel better soon.

Fuzzy Tales said...

Oh, my...That's just a bit too much going on, health-wise. We're sending purrs to all, that everyone will be fine after all of this!

OKcats said...

My goodness, it sounds very stressful at the Forty Paws casa. I lived in Texas for a few years, and my allergies were worse there than any other place I have lived. They say that Tulsa can be the worst for allergies, but Texas was way worse for me. I hope they can find something to help G.T. out. And poor Obi and Jenny. I think Fuzzy has a cyst like that on her, but it's not leaking and the vets don't seem concerned... I'll keep an eye on it. Sending purrs and hugs to you all.

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Goddness me you do have many problems and must be at the vets a lot. I so send purrs that things get a whole lot better soon and everyone starts to feel well.. Hugs GJ xx

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Gemini and Ichiro said...

Oh dear! I think that would freak out human out to have so much going on all at once. WE are glad things are starting to work out for all the kids and that Obi is no longer using the whole house as a litter box. Purrs to Jenny!

Jans Funny Farm said...

Your Maw and Paw really love you. We're sure you appreciate that. We're sorry there have been so many health problems around the place. All of you, get well!

The Meezers or Billy said...

awww you poor guyz!! {{HUGS}} to Maw and Paw and purrrrrsss to all of you!!

Katnip Lounge said...

sheesh! We'll get to purring right away. Our Maui takes Clomicalm for his peeing issues, we like it better than prozac, he's not so dopey. hugs and nosetaps to all at Forty Paws!

meowmeowmans said...

Sorry to hear there are so many health issues there right now. Big purrs and prayers to you all!

Rosemary B❤️ said...

Miles and I are just very happy that all of you are so well loved and taken care of by two of the sweetest angels here on planet earth :-)

boy oh boy talk about spending boatloads of $$$$..... tell it!

bonks to all of you

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

{Maw and Paw}
Sending you purrs
Abby

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Oh My! That is a log going on. We are sending purrs that every one will get better soon!

Unknown said...

Sounds like lots happening - hope things improve for you.

Sending purrs

Kizzie

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sorry that Obi, GT and Jenny are having health problems. You all are very lucky to have Maw and Paw looking after you. We are sending purrs.