Cat Error

I don't think Shiva's going to last much longer. She's had two more fits since midnight, and it took quite a while to recover from the last one; she's very thirsty, drinks a lot but vomits immediately after drinking; she's purring when I stroke her or talk to her, but much less active than usual, and not really herself. Plus, she smells wrong: kind of sweet.

Back from the vet

It's not looking good. She's lost a lot of weight and is very dehydrated. We discussed whether it is worth hospitalising her and concluded probably not -- it'd stress her (and me) and would only postpone the inevitable.

Blood tests should be back this afternoon. Possible diagnoses include brain lesions, kidney problems, liver problems, bowel cancer. Will make decision once results are through, but it's a case of when rather than if.

We have expensive Hills Diet slooshy food and some lactulose. We have She has had an enema, what larks.

Retiring to sofa now.

Edit: another fit, 10:45, quite brief but very violent.
edit: and another, 19:30, brief but violent. Definite warning signs (enlarged pupils, staring)

if the cat fits ...

Vet called. Kidney failure, anaemia, high white blood cell count, possible cancer, maybe meningitis.

With extensive (and expensive) treatment, inc. 48 hours hospitalisation, she might last a few more months. But she could go at any time, and her quality of life is unlikely to improve very much.

I don't think I can put her (or me) through that. Final vet trip 10:30 tomorrow. Until then, quality time on sofa.

Shiva on the good drugs

Shiva on the good drugs
Originally uploaded by tamaranth

Shiva's opened her housewarming present from zil_n_fruitcake. (Not much point in saving it, and I don't think it can do any harm.) Catnip YAY! She is very purry and happy and I am not allowed to have any.