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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #144 on: November 05, 2010, 16:26:59 PM »
I agree with Philip and the others, sounds like they got it wrong. It can't be FIP. Which is excellent news!  :)

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #143 on: November 05, 2010, 16:04:53 PM »
I am so happy for you as are my raggies.

I cant be FIP. He wouldn't be improving.

At least I really hope it isn't FIP.

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #142 on: November 05, 2010, 12:54:39 PM »
So pleased for him and for you  :hug:

Does this mean there's a possibility the diagnosis was wrong? Really hope so  :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #141 on: November 05, 2010, 12:44:36 PM »
Incredible  :)

Probably wasn't what they thought - thankfully?
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #140 on: November 05, 2010, 11:53:28 AM »
More improvement today with his walking almost returning to normal  ;D
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #139 on: November 04, 2010, 18:25:17 PM »
wonderful news!
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #138 on: November 03, 2010, 21:39:17 PM »
what great news!

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #137 on: November 02, 2010, 17:45:13 PM »
Fabulous news -long may he continue to improve :hug  :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #136 on: November 02, 2010, 17:37:31 PM »
Update
Some fantastic news today he has come on in leaps and bounds his lymph nodes have decreased to a normal size showing signs the virus is no longer infecting them his walking has improved he is lifting his bum!!!! and no longer walking on his hocks but on his paws he is still slightly sqautting but excellent news has put on some weight!!! which is an excellent sign cant help but feel the treatment is working :) :) :) :wow: :Luv:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #135 on: November 02, 2010, 10:19:13 AM »
Glad to hear the good news give him a huge  :hug: from me and my clan x

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #134 on: November 02, 2010, 07:56:37 AM »
Glad to hear it is just weight and not fluid
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #133 on: November 02, 2010, 00:51:41 AM »
That's good news, you must just be on edge the whole time  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #132 on: November 01, 2010, 20:44:27 PM »
good news  :hug:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #131 on: November 01, 2010, 20:40:37 PM »
Great news  :hug:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #130 on: November 01, 2010, 20:26:28 PM »
Please give him a stroke and a gentle cuddle from me.   :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #129 on: November 01, 2010, 20:20:03 PM »
Good news he has just put on weight no fluid! what a rollercoaster ride didn't sleep a wink last night torchoring myself  :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #128 on: November 01, 2010, 08:23:46 AM »
I am sorry to hear he is developing fluid in his abdomen. Personally, I wouldnt get it drained too many times.
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #127 on: October 31, 2010, 21:14:14 PM »
So unfair  :(  :hug:

Give him a gentle kiss from me, must be just awful for you  :( :( :(  :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #126 on: October 31, 2010, 20:21:47 PM »
I know its horrible he doesnt deserve this nor do any of them i hate FIP!!!!
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #125 on: October 31, 2010, 20:12:14 PM »
 :hug: to you all

I just want to add that this is sadly the start of the downward spiral and I can only add prepare yourself :hug: :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #124 on: October 31, 2010, 19:03:34 PM »
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #123 on: October 31, 2010, 17:48:54 PM »
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #122 on: October 31, 2010, 16:43:48 PM »
so sorry to hear he's worse.    Hope the vet can sort him out tomorrow   :hug: x
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #121 on: October 31, 2010, 16:03:07 PM »
Things have taken a turn for the worse he has a swolen abdomen vet said it is probably fluid :( he is back to be drained tomorow :(
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #120 on: October 30, 2010, 08:27:38 AM »
Is he squatting as well as digging? - if so, it could be cystitis which is dangerous for boys if they get a blockage. Not sure what else it could be - they are such complicated things  :Luv2:

The other things are sounding good though  :hug:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #119 on: October 29, 2010, 22:27:19 PM »
UPDATE

he is much the same lymph nodes have returned to a normal size so that is very good news legs are the same he has had a slight head shakking today a few times rang the vets they said just to keep an eye on him he also keeps digging at the floor or sofa like he is in a litter tray but never goes to the loo? any ideas?


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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #118 on: October 25, 2010, 15:42:05 PM »
Sounds like you have good reason to be cautiously optimistic  :hug:

Although I don't have any experience with FIP, with CRF, they say "treat the cat, not the disease" and it seems to be working with Rolo  :)
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #117 on: October 25, 2010, 15:26:19 PM »
Hello everyone hope you are all well Rolo seems to be responding well to treatment but we are trying not to run before we can walk as we are on a very long road. Eating is normal and he hasn't had a raised temperature his walking is 100x better i am going to upload a new video of his walking just to get any views on what we can do to help him. he is very bright in hemself and enjoying his junk food much to my dislike!  :P

I have emailed Dr Addie for her advice as according to her flow chart he doesn't have FIP???? any advice on that! ?


Hugs to you and thank you for supporting us through this awful time your all fantastic  :hug:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #116 on: October 24, 2010, 13:16:00 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUw2PevhR

this is our video to raise awareness

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #115 on: October 24, 2010, 10:27:04 AM »
I am glad there has been some improvement, dry FIP is the better out of the two
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #114 on: October 24, 2010, 01:59:13 AM »
we can but hope x  :thanks:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #113 on: October 23, 2010, 23:40:43 PM »
Really pleased to hear he is feeling better an hoping every day brings more improvement for him .
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #112 on: October 23, 2010, 23:21:25 PM »
I'm so pleased just uploading some videos in you tube to try & promote a bit of awareness will post a link x
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #111 on: October 23, 2010, 22:46:11 PM »
I've been following rolo's progess but haven't posted before because I wasn't too sure what to say.

Its sounds like interferon and the positive vibes and your care (of course) has definately helped him :D

Here's a little *yay*

I hope he continues to improve

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #110 on: October 23, 2010, 22:44:06 PM »
oh that is good news.     Hope he continues to get better
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #109 on: October 23, 2010, 22:39:36 PM »
Update

Today is bringing good news seem huge improvements in Rolo in the last day and a half eating well doesn't even cover it, anything and everything yes plenty of kitty junk food whiskers Felix and some luxury's walk is much better on his front legs only the odd knuckling on the left so very happy he seems much better in him self very vocal and cheeky hopfully a sign of things to come

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #108 on: October 22, 2010, 22:25:04 PM »
Just topping up the hugs for you and Rolo  :hug:

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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #107 on: October 22, 2010, 00:48:01 AM »
Sorry to hear his appetite is poor. When Clapton was close to the end (it was CRF), we struggled to get him to eat. In the end, I hit on buying kitty junk food for him and he did eat some - Whiskas Dry biscuits. Any food is better than no food and at least it has the right vitamins in for cats, despite the high cereal content.

Fingers crossed for you & Rolo  :hug:
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll Confirmed FIP
« Reply #106 on: October 21, 2010, 19:13:49 PM »
So sorry hun to hear about Rolo my sisters 6 month old kitten has been diagnosed with wet FIP and i was wondering if the Interferon injections are working yet i know Rolo has only just started his injections but any info will be a huge help my sister is in total bits so we can understand how you are feeling at the moment  :hug:

Hi the only change is he has lost some of his appetite we are battleing with him to get him to eat, Rolo has dry FIP but we are all very hopful I'm really sorry to hear about you sisters baby if i can help in any way PM me x
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Re: Hind end weakness Ragdoll
« Reply #105 on: October 21, 2010, 14:52:42 PM »
Sending hugs and hope that the Interferon injections help a lot  :hug:
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