Topic: Just taken Max for his annual MOT ....... APRIL TESTS!!! (Read 58777 times)

Dawn F · « **Reply #243 on:** October 21, 2008, 11:55:25 AM »

fingers crossed hun

clarenmax · « **Reply #242 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:32:18 AM »

Insurance form has been sent to AXA - can everyone keep their fingers and toes firmly crossed for us please

The total amount of claim less the excess is about £600, so this will make an absolutely huge difference to us. I really had no idea how much the bills had amounted this year with food as well, its no wonder I'm permanentely skint

BUT, my boy is worth every penny

Millys Mum · « **Reply #241 on:** October 20, 2008, 19:21:00 PM »

Fingers corssed for the rest of the results

If AXA link CRF to FIV then they suck big time

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #240 on:** October 20, 2008, 15:23:32 PM »

Oh no, poor Max. It's good that he seems fine in himself, like you say this could be a blip, if not then hopefully the Fortekor can sort him out

clarenmax · « **Reply #239 on:** October 20, 2008, 14:13:51 PM »

Hope the insurance will, guess I'll have to wait and see.

I'm also wondering that if there is a urinary infection at the moment whether that might have pushed some of the readings up too? Still waiting for the result of the culture test, so can't really do anything until all the results are in.

I hope all this calms down, he seems fine in himself and is eating and playing well, so I'm hoping this is a 'blip' which can be brought under control

Mark · « **Reply #238 on:** October 20, 2008, 14:04:08 PM »

Sorry Clare - I'm sure they can control it. I'm sure you vet is aware that Fortekor peaks at the beginning so needs to be watched as it's alreasy high?

Will insurance cover the Fortekor? - otherwise, it's worth asking for a deal. I am paying £25 for 56 tablets as opposed to £48 at my last vet just for asking for a prescription. They said they would rather sell them to me cheap. I made it clear that I don't begrudge one-offs but with something that I am likely to be buying for years, I want it cheap!

clarenmax · « **Reply #237 on:** October 20, 2008, 13:54:52 PM »

Eeep, just called to get kidney results, the creatinine level has rocketed from 244 to 534 since we've been treating the thyroid

Urea level was normal.

Looks like we're going to have to start with Fortekor, but Emily is waiting for the T4 count tomorrow/Wednesday.

She did warn that this may happen, as the thyroid can mask other problems like liver/kidney etc, so I guess we just need to try and find a balance on what medications he will need

maryas · « **Reply #236 on:** October 18, 2008, 22:23:52 PM »

Sounding good Clare - hope he's getting lots more hugs. Hope Wednesday brings more good news.

Mary x

Gwen · « **Reply #235 on:** October 18, 2008, 14:29:38 PM »

Me like Max's catittude

Hope the results are good on Wednesday

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #234 on:** October 18, 2008, 14:05:54 PM »

Thats good news Clare glad the tests went well.

clarenmax · « **Reply #233 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:25:26 AM »

Max was his usual self at the vets today, refusing to sit still for Emily, and jumping off the table at every opportunity

Results will be in on Wednesday, so can't really do anything else until then!

Max's heart rate has come down a bit, as that was a bit elevated last time, together with the thyroid levels, hence the start of medication. His weight is the same so that's good, he's about 5.2kg which is about right for him I think

Insurance form has also gone in, we looked through what I can claim for, and I've also got up to £250 per year for prescription food too, so we'll see what they can try and push for

My renewal date is 2nd Nov, its gone up about £30 from last year, but heck if I can get some money back from the blood tests etc then I won't be complaining

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #232 on:** October 17, 2008, 23:49:52 PM »

Wishing max ans yourself lots of luck

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #231 on:** October 17, 2008, 21:12:51 PM »

Lots of good vibes for Max and AXA

clarenmax · « **Reply #230 on:** October 17, 2008, 19:28:47 PM »

Thankees

tigerbaby · « **Reply #229 on:** October 17, 2008, 19:13:22 PM »

I've crossed everything and so has Jameson.

clarenmax · « **Reply #228 on:** October 17, 2008, 18:48:36 PM »

That's right, if AXA believe they can relate any of the kidney/thyroid issues with his FIV then they will not pay out.

I'm hoping that my vets will vouch that its age related as opposed to anything else, fingers and toes crossed

Millys Mum · « **Reply #227 on:** October 17, 2008, 18:41:16 PM »

His FIV would be pre existing as he was adopted as a positive cat TB, policies dont exclude FIV otherwise

Good luck for his results Clare

tigerbaby · « **Reply #226 on:** October 17, 2008, 18:35:03 PM »

Lets hope the insurance will cover it - does it not cover any FIV related stuff? I mean, is that outside of the policy?

clarenmax · « **Reply #225 on:** October 17, 2008, 17:11:46 PM »

Lol, defo a wee sample expert now

They want to do a culture test on his wee as well now, apparently the dip-stick test showed possibility of infection, so now I'm thinking what next

I doubt we'll get the thyroid results from tomorrow until about Tuesday/Wednesday, but the kidney readings are done in house so should know more about that tomorrow I guess.

I truly truly am hoping that the insurance covers some of this, otherwise I'm going to be a but stuffed for the next month

maryas · « **Reply #224 on:** October 17, 2008, 14:57:30 PM »

Aw, WEE love you and Max really Clare

Mary x

LeighK · « **Reply #223 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:40:49 PM »

A wee wee sample Chris or maybe a wee, wee sample or maybe even a wee, wee wee sample , sorry don't want to take the p1$$

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #222 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:36:41 PM »

A wee sample of what?

Seriously, everything crossed here as well for the little lad. I'll look forward to hearing his good news. Will we know tomorrow?

xC

LeighK · « **Reply #221 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:19:04 PM »

Keeping everything crossed for you both hun,

from the Alfie Cat Crew.

Cheers

Leigh

maryas · « **Reply #220 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:10:50 PM »

Wee sample expert now Clare

Got everything crossed for Maxy tomorrow - he's a fighter and I'm sure he'll be ok.

Mary x

clarenmax · « **Reply #219 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:48:45 AM »

Wish us luck for tomorrow morning, back at the vets at 8.30 for follow-up bloods having started the thyroid medication.

Keeping fingers and toes crossed his levels might have stabislised a bit again

Am also hoping that AXA will run this through my insurance and that they won't say its FIV related (all these blood tests getting mighty expensive, especially if we now have ongoing medication as well

)

At least I managed to sneak a wee sample this morning so they will have the results ready for his examination tomorrow

Will let you know how we get on.

maryas · « **Reply #218 on:** September 24, 2008, 15:54:10 PM »

I'm hopeless Clare - Can't help you chuck as I only ever made one claim with Smudge for his teeth. I paid and claimed it back. With Bonnie being on the elderly scheme from the RSPCA when I got her in December I just pay their vet £5 for a consultation and get medication cheap and annual injections free.

My friend doesn't have her cat insured and for the past 2 years she has been on tablets for her thyroids and thye cost a fortune, but dear little Molly is so worth every penny. She is as good as gold with the tablets too - she sees the bottle and she just sits there waiting for it to be thrown in her mouth - when I look after her she's even good for me too.

I was told Bonnie was 10 when I got her so I'm classing her birthday as the day I got her from the RSPCA - so she too will be 11 in December.

Mary

clarenmax · « **Reply #217 on:** September 24, 2008, 10:19:35 AM »

Cheers hun

He's already a panther, but I think a tiger is much bigger, will need a bigger house

Well he was a good boy and took his tablet yesterday, we need to try and do them the same time each night, so hopefully he'll get used to a bit of a routine if he has to keep having them!

I'm going to find out if his insurance will cover these costs if they are ongoing, as any cat can become hyperthyroid, not really moreso with FIV, so hopefully they will put it down to age (he's 11 next month we reckon

)

How does it work with insurance? For example, if I have to keep having the blood tests at £70 a time, and drugs etc, how does it work, do I pay for a year and claim it back?

Sorry being fick, I've never had to deal with pet insurance before

maryas · « **Reply #216 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:40:08 PM »

Come on Max - get yourself fit lad - we can't do with your mum worrying about you.

Side effects - oh no, Max, are you going to change into a tiger??

Sorry chuck I've no idea on that one.

Mary and Bonnie xx

clarenmax · « **Reply #215 on:** September 23, 2008, 19:42:46 PM »

Tyroid levels are up on last time, from 53 (55 is higher end of normal) to 65.5, so we've got 3 weeks worth of Vidalta to take, then re-do kidney and thyroid readings again.

Are there any side-effects I need to look out for at all? Its similar to Felimazole apparently?

LeighK · « **Reply #214 on:** September 22, 2008, 10:15:03 AM »

Fantastic news hun, give the big fella a hug from me.

Cheers

Leigh

clarenmax · « **Reply #213 on:** September 21, 2008, 21:14:54 PM »

, you guys are great ya know, help keep me sane when I'm worrying about all the blood tests

Gwen · « **Reply #212 on:** September 20, 2008, 20:15:37 PM »

This is the best news I've had all day

blackcat · « **Reply #211 on:** September 20, 2008, 05:27:28 AM »

Excellent news!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #210 on:** September 20, 2008, 00:59:39 AM »

Great news

Mark · « **Reply #209 on:** September 20, 2008, 00:32:19 AM »

Great news Clare - it sounds like it is well under control

maryas · « **Reply #208 on:** September 19, 2008, 23:14:20 PM »

Good boy Max - you keep them busy atthe vet and have a roam around while you are there, those tables are horrid aren't they - I try and jump down all the time but I only managed it once.

Bonnie and Mary xxx

clarenmax · « **Reply #207 on:** September 19, 2008, 19:29:53 PM »

Heya

Got the kidney results, creatinine levels are slightly higher than last time, but still not enough to require any medication, so we just keep doing what we're doing for now, and do more tests in 3 months time!

I've done the thyroid one again too, wasn't totally necessary, but would like to know where that's going too, and will get that result probably Tuesday.

He was as good as gold today, did his usual jumping off the table to go and explore a few times, but the new vet nurse fell in love with him and said he's adorable

maryas · « **Reply #206 on:** September 19, 2008, 15:57:38 PM »

Are you and that brave, fit, healthy, gorgeous Max back from the vet yet??

Mary x

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #205 on:** September 19, 2008, 12:18:45 PM »

Good luck this afternoon

Mark · « **Reply #204 on:** September 18, 2008, 19:59:25 PM »

Good luck tomorrow Clare & Max

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