Topic: Taking Pepper to vet about his mouth (Read 20613 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #50 on:** August 26, 2009, 20:26:15 PM »

It is

thanks

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #49 on:** August 26, 2009, 18:54:45 PM »

That is really moving in the right direction

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #48 on:** August 26, 2009, 18:07:51 PM »

Thats a good improvement and hope things continue well

Janeyk · « **Reply #47 on:** August 26, 2009, 18:05:55 PM »

the vet rang and said Pep's T4 is down to 84 which is good from what it was but still not good, she is aiming between 30 and 50. She said we could change him to Felimazole which she prefers but after a bit of a discussion decided to stick to Vidalta as he is doing ok on that - just a bit of a pain to pill. I asked about the dental and she said that he needs bloods re-doing next month and once bloods are at the right level she wants him stable for a month or two before doing the dental. If need be he can have some more abs, so good news but still a bit of a wait

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #46 on:** August 26, 2009, 16:01:51 PM »

Just checking in but I see Janey's off-line at present (4pm). Will call back later to check on Pepper's results...

clarenmax · « **Reply #45 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:39:18 AM »

Awww bless him, glad his visit went well, and hope the results don't take too long to come through

Bazsmum · « **Reply #44 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:28:13 AM »

So glad his BP and heart are fine, putting on weight too!

Finger's crossed for his results later today Janey, Im so glad the gorgeous man is enjoying what life should be!

Janeyk · « **Reply #43 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:24:34 AM »

Vet is going to ring through the results after 4 today. His blood pressure and heart were fine and his weight has gone up from 2.95 to 3 kg so that is good. He was lapping up all the attention and being fussed

but we've only been in 10 mins and he's nearly got his little plaster off already

Janeyk · « **Reply #42 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:08:29 AM »

Thanks I am hoping, he has been a pain to pill and has missed a few or they have started to dissolve by the time I've managed to get them into him. On the whole though have managed most of them and he seems to have gained some weight and is eating a bit less now so fingers crossed.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #41 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:02:58 AM »

Fingers crossed

Bazsmum · « **Reply #40 on:** August 25, 2009, 22:48:54 PM »

That he is able to have his dental, best of luck for tomorrow!

clarenmax · « **Reply #39 on:** August 25, 2009, 21:08:00 PM »

Fingers and toes crossed for a much better T4 reading tomorrow

xx

Janeyk · « **Reply #38 on:** August 25, 2009, 21:01:10 PM »

Taking Pepper for thyroid bloods tomorrow morning, hopefully it will have come down, T4 was <200 (should be about 50) a month ago and he needs it to come down to have his dental.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:34:34 PM »

Fab news that his coat and weight are showing his obvious improvement...Here's wishing he continues to do as well!

Janeyk · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2009, 07:34:27 AM »

Quote from: pappilon on August 06, 2009, 23:13:48 PM

Quote from: Janeyk on August 05, 2009, 13:27:23 PM
thanks, he's being really good and taking all his meds, he loves food so much and his appetite is huge atm, he's had about 4 bowls of food since 6am and he also clears anything Byron leaves too
Aww bless him, its amazing how much they enjoy thier food Is Pepper on Felimazole now or still on Vidalta?
I remember when i brought Jim home i couldnt believe that a tin cat with no teeth could eat so much and he also made this funny noise like a little pigy when he ate his favourites i guess its the excitement of yummi food.
If Pepper is on Felimazole 5mg i have some here which i could send him.
Please give a gentle hug to Byron and Pepper.

That's how he sounds Pav just like a little piggy in a trough

He is still on Vidalta Pav, he'll be reviewed in 3 weeks, thanks very much though

I think they are working well too because he feels to be getting fatter already and his coat is looking heathier.

pappilon · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on August 05, 2009, 13:27:23 PM

thanks, he's being really good and taking all his meds, he loves food so much and his appetite is huge atm, he's had about 4 bowls of food since 6am and he also clears anything Byron leaves too

Aww bless him, its amazing how much they enjoy thier food

Is Pepper on Felimazole now or still on Vidalta?
I remember when i brought Jim home i couldnt believe that a tin cat with no teeth could eat so much

and he also made this funny noise like a little pigy when he ate his favourites i guess its the excitement of yummi food.

If Pepper is on Felimazole 5mg i have some here which i could send him.
Please give a gentle hug to Byron and Pepper.

Janeyk · « **Reply #34 on:** August 06, 2009, 06:48:44 AM »

Thanks Ems

ems · « **Reply #33 on:** August 06, 2009, 06:40:59 AM »

Ah hope that Pepper can be sorted soon Janey

Janeyk · « **Reply #32 on:** August 05, 2009, 20:28:59 PM »

thanks everyone

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #31 on:** August 05, 2009, 19:35:48 PM »

Lots of love to Pepper

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #30 on:** August 05, 2009, 19:06:41 PM »

Hope his thyroid gets stabilised soon and his mouth can get sorted, I expect the antirobe will help his mouth until then.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #29 on:** August 05, 2009, 18:58:02 PM »

Isnt Pepper such a lovely man....All this must be so new to him and he is being such a gent about every situation he comes across!

Hoping the meds get to work quick on him!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #28 on:** August 05, 2009, 18:46:29 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on August 05, 2009, 13:27:23 PM

thanks, he's being really good and taking all his meds, he loves food so much and his appetite is huge atm, he's had about 4 bowls of food since 6am and he also clears anything Byron leaves too

Hopefully as they are going down whole he will stabilse quickly, he will feel so much better without his manky teeth

Janeyk · « **Reply #27 on:** August 05, 2009, 13:27:23 PM »

thanks, he's being really good and taking all his meds, he loves food so much and his appetite is huge atm, he's had about 4 bowls of food since 6am and he also clears anything Byron leaves too

**TINA** · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:31:07 PM »

Fingers n Paws crossed here for Pepper XX

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:24:57 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on August 04, 2009, 22:35:53 PM

He's taken his tablet in some turkey I have cooked and he nearly choked on the noises he made he enjoyed it so much I do cut everything up small or mash his food though but because he has a such a big appetite I think he just puts up with the discomfort, hopefully not for too long though

Bless his heart

I hope he can quickly become stable enough for his treatment

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2009, 10:01:55 AM »

Fingers crossed the antirobe help lots, and that his thyroid levels come down enough to have his dental.

clarenmax · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:46:46 AM »

Awww hope his thyroid levels stabilise soon, he would benefit so much from having this dental

Janeyk · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2009, 06:44:46 AM »

thanks Jasmine

Jasmine · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2009, 23:28:26 PM »

Poor Pepper, hope the thyroid stabilizes soon and they can sort him out.

Janeyk · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2009, 22:35:53 PM »

She really is a great vet Gill I've know her years.

Trigger, I agree as soon as I saw the saliva last night I knew he needed seeing asap

You're right Rosella, the thyroid affects everything in the body so it has to be stabilzed

He's taken his tablet in some turkey I have cooked and he nearly choked on the noises he made he enjoyed it so much

I do cut everything up small or mash his food though but because he has a such a big appetite I think he just puts up with the discomfort, hopefully not for too long though

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:42:47 PM »

Hope the antirobe takes effect quickly JaneyK. Poor Pepper

Thyroid probs do give misleading results for all manner of things and really confused me about Tom's real problems last year.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:39:03 PM »

poor Pepper - I know how I would feel if I had a tooth with pus and blood in my mouth

hope his physical problems will be sorted soon - it's wonderful how happy he still is though - must be the result of being in a loving home

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:31:16 PM »

Poor pepper but so pleased you have a nice vet and hope the abs will help

Janeyk · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:01:50 PM »

The vet had a look in Pepper's mouth and said that his teeth need sorting and he has an especially bad tooth on the left which has pus and blood. She said he needs a dental but the thyroid levels must come down first and that could take between 1 - 3 months unless his teeth really start to bother him excessively. She said she actually prefers felimazole because she finds it stabilizes the thyroid quicker with Vidalta it can take a while to get the right level and felimazole only usually takes a couple of adjustments. (His notes from the other vet do say though that if this doesn't work in 1 month to put on felimazole). She said his back legs are also stiff and his kidneys borderline over but that could be because of his thyroid and also his heart was racing but no murmer, again the thyroid. So he has 1 wks antirobe and to go back for thyroid levels checking in 1 month. So fingers crossed he can have the dental soon because I know he'll be so much better for it. The vet thought he was lovely he was very good boy and she cuddled him for ages and he loved it

Janeyk · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:45:38 PM »

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:09:20 PM »

Fingers crossed for Pepper

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2009, 13:57:59 PM »

Sending lots of good wishes for Pepper

Bazsmum · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2009, 13:43:07 PM »

Positive vibes for Pepper's vet apt tonight, lets hope they can help his poorly mouth out~~~~Best of luck!

Oh I didnt know that I about Phoebe also!

Janeyk · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2009, 12:25:22 PM »

Thanks Pav

oooh poor Phoebe

I didn't know she'd had broken jaws

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