Topic: My 17and a half year old Siamese is not himself anymore. ... RIP Ping (Read 20793 times)

sheilarose · « **Reply #61 on:** December 20, 2011, 21:58:04 PM »

My vet will allow just three months grace after the 12 months is up. After that he says we need to start with the preliminary followed two weeks later by the secondary. My friend in California gets her cats vaccinated three yearly - this is now the norm in the USA, but she also has to combine a rabies jab, so maybe it's a matter of priorities?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #60 on:** December 19, 2011, 18:31:46 PM »

I had a vet that refused to give them more than 6 weeks late and said I would have to start all over again.

He said that was the manufactorers recommendation!

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #59 on:** December 19, 2011, 18:27:40 PM »

Quote from: Mymblesdaughter on December 18, 2011, 14:34:01 PM

Michelle do you get the booster every year then or every 3 years for you cats? I'm just wondering if I asked my vet to do the boosters every three years would it be illegal for him to do that? I know that it wouldn't be acceptable for a cattery but my cats are unlikely to go to a cattery.

It just seems really crazy to put our cats through this stress and risk every year not to mention cost when they could be having it every three years. Do you have any idea if the license is likely to change here in the near future?

I stretch mine to about 15/16 months inbetween.
You could pretty much have them done when you want them I would have thought but you wouldn't be covered for catteries.

CatGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** December 18, 2011, 20:45:09 PM »

I'll have to have a word to my vet about this too.

nicter · « **Reply #57 on:** December 18, 2011, 17:23:35 PM »

We talked to our vet about this. He agrees older cats only need boosters done every three years but because current recommendations are every year your insurance wont pay out if the cat develops any illness that could be related to not having had the vaccine yearly

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #56 on:** December 18, 2011, 14:34:01 PM »

Michelle do you get the booster every year then or every 3 years for you cats? I'm just wondering if I asked my vet to do the boosters every three years would it be illegal for him to do that? I know that it wouldn't be acceptable for a cattery but my cats are unlikely to go to a cattery.

It just seems really crazy to put our cats through this stress and risk every year not to mention cost when they could be having it every three years. Do you have any idea if the license is likely to change here in the near future?

Skiddaw · « **Reply #55 on:** December 18, 2011, 13:56:34 PM »

It may all be connected to the boosters. Our Munchkin is always out of sorts for a while after his boosters as was our previous boy (especially when he was very old). Our Munchkin is also prone to a small lump developing on the injection site- the first time it happened I was in a right old panic that he had developed the form of cancer related to vaccinations but it proved to be just a reaction. I don't worry about it now and it generally vanishes in the course of a few weeks. I do wonder whether we overdo the booster thing but as the Munchkin does go to the local cattery occasionally I have to keep him on annual boosters.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #54 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:46:14 PM »

Quote from: Mymblesdaughter on December 18, 2011, 11:36:03 AM

I know this is going a bit of topic but I've just been reading online about reactions to boosters and found out that in the USA they think it's a bad idea to inject into the scruff they inject into the leg, they also only give boosters every three years. Think I'll be asking my vet about this on my next visit.

I have never given any of mine the FeLV vaccination.
USA inject into the leg as the leg is easier to remove if a cancer develops from the incision of the injection (there is a name for this type of cancer).
I also agree with 3 yearly vac's - my vet also agree's with this too but until the license is changed in the UK they have to remain yearly

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #53 on:** December 18, 2011, 11:36:03 AM »

I know this is going a bit of topic but I've just been reading online about reactions to boosters and found out that in the USA they think it's a bad idea to inject into the scruff they inject into the leg, they also only give boosters every three years. Think I'll be asking my vet about this on my next visit.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #52 on:** December 18, 2011, 00:29:52 AM »

Another point on this is that after about 10 years old they do not need a leukemia jab as they will have immunity to it.

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #51 on:** December 17, 2011, 23:52:39 PM »

A few years ago one of my cats had a really bad reaction to the leukemia part of the booster. I thought she was going to die for a couple of days afterward she was so ill. The vet was insistent that it was nothing to do with the jab. I know it was, she was perfectly well before going and then at deaths door within a couple of hours of getting home. I've never had the leukemia part of the booster for any of my cats since. If you search online there are lots of cats that have had bad reactions. So it might be something worth looking into or mentioning to the vet.

sheilarose · « **Reply #50 on:** December 17, 2011, 18:25:25 PM »

There's a palatable wormer on the market called Panacur. Order it on-line from VetUK or similar providers, much cheaper than asking the vet to do it for you and the powder doesn't seem to have any taste at all (I pop a sachet in a plate of tuna, and it always goes down well.)

You may need to dose him for three days, but it's easier than tabletting.

Fingers crossed this is just a slow phase for him. Did the vet offer a vitamin booster or anything like that to pick him up?

Peardrop · « **Reply #49 on:** December 17, 2011, 17:33:32 PM »

He hasn't eaten much today. I had to give him a worm tablet yesterday (doctors orders) he would only take half.

valeriewhiteside · « **Reply #48 on:** December 16, 2011, 14:43:12 PM »

He is stunning !!!!

I know how you feel , i'm the same , nothing bothers me but when any of my cats are poorly , i go to pieces

hugs to you and your handsome boy xxx

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #47 on:** December 15, 2011, 19:47:21 PM »

OMG what a stunning boy

I hope he picks up soon

Dawn F · « **Reply #46 on:** December 15, 2011, 12:54:54 PM »

they can't make them a bit low but it normally only lasts a day or so

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #45 on:** December 14, 2011, 20:30:51 PM »

i think this something only a vet can answer tbh

Peardrop · « **Reply #44 on:** December 14, 2011, 17:32:29 PM »

And he is a mummy's boy.

The thing is when he had his booster on the 14th of November the vet said how well he was for his age and now here we are 30 days later and he has gone down hill could it have been the booster?

Peggy C · « **Reply #43 on:** December 14, 2011, 12:35:16 PM »

What a gorgeous handsome boy!!!!!!! Gove him lots of love and cuddles from me I think Oscar would consider him a rival in the beauty stakes !

from Peggy

Stuart · « **Reply #42 on:** December 14, 2011, 11:00:45 AM »

awwwwww

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #41 on:** December 14, 2011, 10:55:06 AM »

Ping is certainly a Prince and so handsome

jezebel · « **Reply #40 on:** December 14, 2011, 08:57:29 AM »

Aw, Prince Ping's a beauty!

Jiji · « **Reply #39 on:** December 14, 2011, 08:44:33 AM »

Ping is gorgeous

I do that both he and you are feeling better soon

Dawn F · « **Reply #38 on:** December 14, 2011, 08:19:42 AM »

he is

Peardrop · « **Reply #37 on:** December 14, 2011, 05:43:04 AM »

Here is Prince Ping.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #36 on:** December 13, 2011, 14:36:06 PM »

If he is resting I am sure thats not too bad,

I think you should stop worrying, hard I know, and except he has moved to a new phase in his life and adjust accordingly to love him for many more years

Now where are his pictures

Peardrop · « **Reply #35 on:** December 13, 2011, 14:27:56 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 13, 2011, 14:09:24 PM

What should it be?

I did read somewhere that a cats heart rate should be 120-160 beats per minute.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** December 13, 2011, 14:09:24 PM »

What should it be?

Peardrop · « **Reply #33 on:** December 13, 2011, 12:36:32 PM »

His heart rate was 110 yesterday.

Peggy C · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2011, 00:10:46 AM »

I am glad the vet didn't find anything really nasty I nursed my last 2 cats until they were really old but the love they gave me in return was all the repayment I could ever want Ofcourse we worry that is the price of love
Carry him around, give him lots of cuddles and he will pick up when the weather improves
Take care
Peggy

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #31 on:** December 12, 2011, 19:21:52 PM »

Quote from: Peardrop on December 12, 2011, 17:41:51 PM

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 12, 2011, 17:33:21 PM
what does the vet suggest?

Nothing really she said that if it gets worse and affects his breathing they will treat it. I think it is a case of he is getting old. So he has to take things easy and no climbing stairs.

Oh dear ... sounds like Ping will have to be carried upstairs to bed now then!

. Glad nothing nasty turned up in the bloods ... and fingers crossed Ping is just suffering from a bit of SAD syndrome.

Stuart · « **Reply #30 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:57:55 PM »

Dawn F · « **Reply #29 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:50:54 PM »

its a cliche but the pain is the price we pay for the love, I know I'd rather not miss out on the good times to avoid the bad

Peardrop · « **Reply #28 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:48:37 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on December 12, 2011, 18:39:29 PM

aww how terrible, that must have been hard, such a horrible disease

we are all with you

I wonder sometimes if us softies should have pets?

Dawn F · « **Reply #27 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:39:29 PM »

aww how terrible, that must have been hard, such a horrible disease

we are all with you

Peardrop · « **Reply #26 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:34:50 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on December 12, 2011, 18:22:21 PM

you are in good company here, I think we all worry about our pets more than ourselves

When my dog died of bone cancer I didn't go out for a month.

Dawn F · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:22:21 PM »

you are in good company here, I think we all worry about our pets more than ourselves

Peardrop · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:13:23 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on December 12, 2011, 17:46:38 PM

well at least there is nothing serious, I suppose we all slow down a bit in the end

I get very anxious over my two cats and take tablets to help me feel better. Since Ping has been off colour I have had to increase them. I am a very laid back extrovert with a great sense of humour but when it comes to my cats welfare................

Peardrop · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2011, 18:10:33 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 12, 2011, 17:43:18 PM

sending him lots of cuddles

Thank you.

Dawn F · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2011, 17:46:38 PM »

well at least there is nothing serious, I suppose we all slow down a bit in the end

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