Topic: Lucan may be ill (Read 10877 times)

lollycat · « **Reply #55 on:** March 15, 2013, 09:54:29 AM »

Thanks all. It was great to be able to come on here and share his journey with you all. At least he had love and warmth for his last 6 months rather than dying on the street.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #54 on:** March 13, 2013, 08:04:00 AM »

Sad news

RIP Lucan.

funkiechicken · « **Reply #53 on:** March 11, 2013, 21:11:37 PM »

Oh no

Goodnight, God Bless Lucan xx

So pleased he was given so much love in his last months and went to the bridge with love in his heart

bless him xx

bunglycat · « **Reply #52 on:** March 04, 2013, 18:08:42 PM »

So sorry to hear about Lucan and pleased he had the few months with you where he was loved and cared for

sheilarose · « **Reply #51 on:** March 01, 2013, 12:11:33 PM »

Sorry to hear this. You did the very best for him, and he was loved and happy in his last months.

RIP Lucan, play hard at the Bridge. x

girlinleeds · « **Reply #50 on:** February 25, 2013, 17:14:05 PM »

such sad news, at least he had a happy few months

LouiseJ · « **Reply #49 on:** February 24, 2013, 18:22:46 PM »

Such sad news.

RIP Lucan - at least you knew what it was like to be loved in your final months.

lollycat · « **Reply #48 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:48:03 AM »

Thanks. He was such a character, the quirkiest cat I've ever known!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #47 on:** February 23, 2013, 23:36:19 PM »

I am so sorry to hear this, so sad but he knew love, warmth and kindness

RIP Lucan, you will be happy with all our friends on the Bridge

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #46 on:** February 23, 2013, 20:48:03 PM »

Oh no

So sorry to hear that, very sad but as you say at least he knew love, warmth and kindness in his last few months

RIP Lucan, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

lollycat · « **Reply #45 on:** February 23, 2013, 20:01:06 PM »

I just found out that Lucan has died. His new owners were with him and he went peacefully. It was his kidneys. I'm so glad that he had those extra months with us and then with his new owners and that he didn't die a stray. He was loved. RIP Lucan.

funkiechicken · « **Reply #44 on:** October 28, 2012, 22:38:36 PM »

oh! i'm so sorry you have had to rehome Lucan

but least he is with people you know, so you wont lose complete touch xx
and thanks to you he has been able to gain that lovely home

but you have to do whats best for Mouse too...you did a wonderful thing for him, so be proud you not only saved him but gave him the chance of some proper loving

hes coming on so well and love the latest pic

lollycat · « **Reply #43 on:** October 15, 2012, 17:42:02 PM »

Thanks Gill x Lucan did swipe mouse today which completely freaked her out, poor thing she just wants a quiet life.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #42 on:** October 15, 2012, 16:42:11 PM »

So sorry Lucan has to go to a new home but you are right its Mouses house and she should not be forced out.

I hope his new owners are as good to him as you have been

Happy new home Lucas

lollycat · « **Reply #41 on:** October 15, 2012, 08:46:31 AM »

Thanks, i can hardly think about him not being here. Mouse is not a part of this home now though and I've given it over a month, Lucan respects her now and doesn't hiss or growl at her but she still won't relax in here and just runs. The couple who're having Lucan are used to older cats they have always had cats and they lost their 2 old girls last year.
Lucan does keep attacking the dog still, not that she cares she just looks at me like "why did he do that"?? He waits til the dog's eating and then will have a close up sniff of her!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2012, 22:03:05 PM »

Pleased to hear that he's doing so well in himself, it's a shame that things didn't work out at yours but he has so many reasons to be thankful to you

Fingers crossed he settles in as well at his new home and that little Mouse starts to get her confidence back once she gets her house back to herself

caledonia · « **Reply #39 on:** October 14, 2012, 22:00:52 PM »

Oh sorry to hear that Lucan and mouse have not settled together. Very happy he has a home to go to though and he is looking great - a great credit to you

Skiddaw · « **Reply #38 on:** October 14, 2012, 17:51:28 PM »

Oh bless him...so glad to hear he's doing well. I'm glad he has a forever home to go to but I bet you'll miss him won't you? Not that you have any choice from the sound of it (poor little mouse)

lollycat · « **Reply #37 on:** October 14, 2012, 16:31:30 PM »

here he is

lollycat · « **Reply #36 on:** October 14, 2012, 16:22:28 PM »

Hi, yes. He's doing well! he's slowly putting on weight and beginning to make himself right at home here! He has to go to a new home though, my mouse is not coping and won't come inside and when she does it's only in the bedroom. She's started to wee inside again (on the floor). So my partners friend is taking the new boy this week

I'm so glad he has a good home to go to but i'll miss him greatly. I'll put up a recent pic so you can see if he looks better.

Skiddaw · « **Reply #35 on:** October 12, 2012, 15:39:18 PM »

Any update on Lucan?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:49:45 AM »

Thats a lovely increase in weight but he has some way to go but the way he is putting it on he will be a decent weight soon, please keep an eye on his weight and expect it to slow down as he gets heavier.

Yes I reckon he is lonely at night too and possibly scared you are leaving him

lollycat · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2012, 16:40:47 PM »

That's great info thanks. I go from thinking he is unwell ti thinking he's just adjusting to having regular food and water.
Gill, last thurs he weighed 2.7kg and the day after we got him he was 2.2.
he follows me everywhere so the night time yowling is just lonliness i think.

thekittensmittens · « **Reply #32 on:** October 03, 2012, 15:21:24 PM »

Hi..hes fabulous, dont think ive seen such a "hey look at me ladeeez

" pose from a cat before

Im crossing my fingers that its not kidney disease as i lost my girl to pkd and it was heartbreaking, However with care and treatment the outcome dosesnt have to be bleak and there are cats who can live healthy lifes if caught early.
now im only talking from my personal experience of pkd here a varient kidney disease so im not up to date on all of it but it is something that can be tested for, a "i think he may have kidney disease" diagnosis isnt really helpfull from a vet without clear evidence to back it up, thats just going to worry you witless

Mo my cat did put on weight but this was an ongoing battle due to the fact she had mouth ulcers (common with pkd) and unable to fully treat as she was never wellenough for the anitbiotics to fully work, dental disease, smelly breath etc all came as part of the package..so it went in circles..
with Lucan, apart from the exessive thirst hes not exhibiting a lot of the other symtoms which is brillant, I would continue to encourage his weight gain but yeah look into getting food specifically for him and the fortekor or benazacare as Rosella suggests, however without tests its a case of not knowing really as the exsessive thirst could be from a number of other things.
as allways id say you as his parent/slave know him best, and would be able to spot things that just dont seem quite right with him. from what you say he seems to be doing brilliant tbh, the weight gain is fantastic

as for crying, he may just be a needy cat, its not unusual to want nighttime attention, cats seem to thrive on nighttime adventures when we want to sleep

fingers crossed for him as he is just too cute for words, that pose

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2012, 15:11:58 PM »

Trying to work out what 6 pounds is in kgs lol.....just got up and failed!

I think as he is putting on weight thats gotta be good................could he be very dehydrated from his outside stay?

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2012, 13:37:31 PM »

Putting on weight is an excellent sign and would I think make HyperT and Diabetes unlikely too?

Maybe he just cries overnight as he is used to having overnight freedom?

lollycat · « **Reply #29 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:43:52 AM »

Thanks all, i'll definitely do as suggested. He has a big appetite, excessive thirst which obviously results in excessive wee wee. He's active a lot more now but he does cry a lot mainly after eating and through the night. The vet said with kidney disease they don't gain weight and he is doing, I weighed him yesterday and he's well over 6 pounds now so that's over a pound and half in 2 1/2 weeks.
I was hoping it was just the result of him having worms and being starved that made him drink so much but the longer it goes on the less likely that's looking.
Back to the vet on Monday.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2012, 22:45:38 PM »

If testing kidneys, I suggest you also ask vet to test for other potential probs e.g. thyroid, diabetes as increased thirst is a sign of a number of possible disorders.

I hope all is OK but you would be well advised to test all in one go rather than one at a time

Also, if kidney prob, ask vet about benazacare rather than fortekor as it's cheaper and I've heard good stuff about renalzin to lower phospates.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2012, 21:53:47 PM »

Only tests will show whether he has problems and to what level and then you take it from there. Make sure you get a copy of the tests results

caledonia · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2012, 21:48:26 PM »

Oh dear not sure how I managed to miss this thread! Sorry to hear Lucan isn't doing very well. He is looking heaps better in his pic as Gill rightly points out.

I hope everything works out with his kidney. Fingers cross its just all this extra eating and replenishing himself after a hellish seven months.

Sending hugs your way

LouiseJ · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2012, 21:44:18 PM »

I didn't have long enough with Chelsea after she was diagnosed to really know but the vet put her on prescription renal food and I think that may have been enough for her.
She didn't particularly like the food I got from the vets which is why I tried Zooplus as there are reviews on there. That and VetUK were the cheapest ones I could find at the time.
I got a lot of the information I had from here:
http://www.felinecrf.org/

lollycat · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2012, 21:39:21 PM »

Thanks Louise. I'll look out for that. Do they actually need medication or is it just dietary?

LouiseJ · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2012, 17:45:08 PM »

You can try renal food. I had some earlier on in the year but ended up giving it to my local rescue. Bad timing as you would have been welcome to it.
Try Zooplus - they had some biscuits Chelse loved. HappyCat or something from Germany.
The vet will guide you though.

bunglycat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2012, 17:43:18 PM »

Not sure to be honest , but Fortekur has been good for my cats .
They are £34 for two months worth.

lollycat · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2012, 17:24:22 PM »

Thanks bunglycat. What other treatment do they have if he has got kidney problems?

bunglycat · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2012, 15:12:05 PM »

Maybe the vet can put him on Fortekur if its kidney problems .Winston is on it for his heart murmur and Smartie was too (RIP, it was cancer that took him ) .
They both did well on it and Winston is 14 and a half now.
Good luck , you are doing great for him ,he is very lucky

lollycat · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2012, 14:30:25 PM »

Thanks, i just looked at the story of the stray you put the link up to, how great that he's so well now.
I hope that ends up being the case for Lucan. he's started doing this crying in the night a real mournful sound, when i'm home he follows me EVERYWHERE! I try to get up quietly if he's sleeping but he always notices and jumps down and follows. His drinking remains the same and so does the urine output. I'm using catsan and have to completely change the whole lot every day. And there's usually urine that hasn't been soaked up

He's vomited twice since we got him and apart from that seems ok. The longer the drinking goes on the more i fear for him. I think it may be back to the vets this week.

funkiechicken · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2012, 18:06:32 PM »

yes, hes definitely looking better

hes definitely happy with you!! Well done and keep the photos coming

LouiseJ · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2012, 11:23:18 AM »

He does look loads better already - you're doing a fab job

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:47:54 AM »

Yes you are right, you dont notice the changes so much when you see them all the time

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