Topic: Worried about Tiger again (Read 62798 times)

Baggy · « **Reply #66 on:** July 17, 2007, 20:52:18 PM »

Fingers crossed that they will work out what is going on - and hope your insurers see sense!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #65 on:** July 17, 2007, 20:41:53 PM »

Grrrr.....now its the insurance company! They will take your installments quick enough tho!

Hope all turn out good for you and Tiger

JackSpratt · « **Reply #64 on:** July 17, 2007, 20:19:40 PM »

Sending hugs to both you and Tiger, Desley!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #63 on:** July 17, 2007, 18:30:03 PM »

WEll, she is staying tomorrow, as they are hoping to do the other tests then - would be a gastroscopy, colonscopy, biopsies and possible blood tests - only prob is the insurance company are quibbling at the moment, and £1200 is slightly out of my budget with everything else she has cost so far (and i am up to 15% of the total costs on her leg now, she is over the threshold), so need to speak to them in the morning, and hope htey like my explanation of why they know nothing about it (costs for it so far are £51.75, excess is £50 and vets charge £3.85, i would be out of pocket to claim!!!). He thinks the problem is with her styfal (sp?), he has taken some samples and they hope to know if it is something simple like an infection or something more in the next couple of days, he did mark it as urgent, so there is a possibility of it being back tomorrow. he did mention it could require surgery depending on test results, but I am not sure I would put her through it, especially as the x-rays did show signs of osteo-arthritic changes in both her hips, the right one being worse (odd as she limps on the other one), cos she is going to have issues with her legs regardless.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #62 on:** July 17, 2007, 16:46:12 PM »

It certainly sounds as if the specialist is doing all to find out whats wrong with Tiger. Hope she did not mind the tests too much. Good luck with the test results.

clarenmax · « **Reply #61 on:** July 17, 2007, 13:17:30 PM »

Sorry to hear about all the tests required Desley, lets hope they get to the bottom of the problems very soon for Tiger. Keep us posted.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #60 on:** July 17, 2007, 12:05:06 PM »

poor wee thing. Let us know how you get on with all those tests.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #59 on:** July 17, 2007, 07:32:46 AM »

Well, he thinks her tummy might be IBD, he is doing bloods, and then possibly an ultrasound, or an endoscopy to take biopsies - doesn't sound pleasant anyway!! Her leg is still a puzzle, it is her knee and hip that is bothering her more, so they are going to do loads of tests on that, he is on about taking samples and things. We might have some answers today, but probably wont, esp not on the tummy side as the biopsies need to be sent away. She might also need to go back in a weeks time, which isn't good. On a plus side though, they allow you to sign a disclaimer which gives them the authority to deal with your insurance company on your behalf, so all I have to pay is the excess, they will get everything else back.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #58 on:** July 16, 2007, 13:46:34 PM »

Good luck with the specialist.

clarenmax · « **Reply #57 on:** July 16, 2007, 09:03:13 AM »

Best of luck

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #56 on:** July 16, 2007, 09:02:24 AM »

Good luck and hope to hear some positive news later.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #55 on:** July 16, 2007, 07:39:59 AM »

Thanks - she has never seemed bothered before if there is someone there or not, although she obviously got smaller rations this weekend, cos I couldnt ask the neighbours to leave dry down, as Lucy would have eaten it all. Not looking forward to tonight, but her leg looked to be clicking out of place last night, so hopefully they will figure it out for us.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #54 on:** July 15, 2007, 22:12:22 PM »

Best of luck for tomorrow, thinking of you both

JackSpratt · « **Reply #53 on:** July 15, 2007, 21:43:50 PM »

Yep, she must've missed you.

Good luck tomorrow, hope they figure out the problem.

clarenmax · « **Reply #52 on:** July 15, 2007, 19:04:53 PM »

Aw bless her

Bazsmum · « **Reply #51 on:** July 15, 2007, 18:49:13 PM »

Aw....she obviously missed you Des

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2007, 17:32:22 PM »

WEll, I had a day trip and overnight stay on Fri, didn't get back till 11ish last night, and Tiger was being really fussy, she is allowing me to stroke her more than normal and even slept next to me on the bed for part of last night, I was too scared to move admittedly, but am hoping her being extra nice is a good thing. Not looking forward to tomorrow night though.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #49 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:12:12 AM »

I know - apparantly he doesn't work late on a Tues - so why did the receptionist book me the appointment??? Popped in at my vets for some Duck and Rice food, and she wasn't happy either!! She wolfed the duck and rice flavour though
MM, she had anti-b's after the first x-rays, as it showed some slight change in the muscle, unfortunatley they gave her diarrhea so she was taken back off them. she hasn't had anything else since April, as I have the breakdown since the last insurance claim downstairs. Specialist has already seen x-rays, which is why I initially wasn't going to take her, cos he couldnt see anything, the only reason she is going now is we need to look at her tummy, but it is pointless sedating her at my vets for that and ignoring her leg.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2007, 23:14:31 PM »

Cannot believe the specialist did that , what a

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #47 on:** July 10, 2007, 23:07:55 PM »

Flaming specialist grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Millys Mum · « **Reply #46 on:** July 10, 2007, 19:43:50 PM »

Oh that sucks they cancelled

I havent rolled back through postings, has she had any anti-bs or a sample sent?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #45 on:** July 10, 2007, 19:23:52 PM »

How annoying re: the specialist cancelling grrr.... you should of charged him lol!

Oh well another weeks wait.....

to you both to last a week x

JackSpratt · « **Reply #44 on:** July 10, 2007, 10:28:50 AM »

Good luck Tiger.

Felix (Caroline) · « **Reply #43 on:** July 10, 2007, 10:24:13 AM »

Hope everything goes well

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #42 on:** July 10, 2007, 07:26:20 AM »

She had chicken on Sat, so that could be part of the prob!! Will get some of hte duck and rice for her tonight, give her a change. Specialist has cancelled tonight, so we are going to have to go next week instead, which I am not too happy about, esp as her poo was very nasty last night.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #41 on:** July 09, 2007, 17:49:54 PM »

Wouldnt be a surprise if shes bored of the RC, is she allowed chicken or white fish?

Liz · « **Reply #40 on:** July 09, 2007, 16:34:21 PM »

Des hope all goes well at the Specialist for you and Tiger

Just an aside I have Sweetie at the vet as she to is picking at her food and me being me open something else which she picks at and the vet advises that she has slightly high blood pressure and we are testing for thyroid problems as they seem to go hand in hand and her bloods like Tigers were ok at the last check up maybe they could test for her thyroid might be that for the food probs

Good luck - Liz and the Clan Cats

tab · « **Reply #39 on:** July 09, 2007, 14:10:10 PM »

I hope it goes well at the specialist and they can help
love
Tab

Bazsmum · « **Reply #38 on:** July 09, 2007, 13:56:10 PM »

Aw.....fingers crossed that the specialist finds out the prob and that its nothing serious.......its awful when you know the cat is hungry and your stuck to a diet

to you both x

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #37 on:** July 09, 2007, 13:52:34 PM »

Little butter is either fed up of RC Sensitivity, or she is feeling worse, cos she appears hungry, yet picks at her food. Hoping it is the former, as there are 2 flavours.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #36 on:** July 06, 2007, 22:44:03 PM »

Will do. She is sleeping in my room more and more now, which she never used to do. Still demanding food an awful lot, but while she has inflammation, I am wary to feed her too much, so she has 2 pouches of RC sensitivity and some hypoallergenic dry each day - the guidelines say 2 pouches are fine for her weight, but she is still soo hungry. Am goign to buy her some chicken tomorrow as well, and give her some of that to go with it.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #35 on:** July 06, 2007, 22:41:54 PM »

Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on July 06, 2007, 21:51:02 PM

Well, she is seeing the specialist for the consultation Tues evening, and hopefully all the tests will be done on WEd. Fingers crossed they show something good and positive.

Yes. Keep us posted.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2007, 21:51:02 PM »

Well, she is seeing the specialist for the consultation Tues evening, and hopefully all the tests will be done on WEd. Fingers crossed they show something good and positive.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #33 on:** July 06, 2007, 07:44:01 AM »

Thanks guys.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #32 on:** July 05, 2007, 23:22:34 PM »

Very best of luck at the specialist and hope that Tiger will be well soon

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #31 on:** July 05, 2007, 22:53:35 PM »

Very glad to hear something positive is happenening after your chat with the vet. Good luck with the specialist and I agree with your sentiments about pet insurance.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #30 on:** July 05, 2007, 20:53:17 PM »

Well, have spoken to the vet, she has registered me at the specialists, and I have to ring up tomorrow to sort out the appointment - as it is a specialists, they have late appointments, so the vet has suggested getting a late evening one, taking her over for say 7/8pm, having the check up and chat, and then leaving her there overnight, having the tests done during the day, then picking her up after work. Other option was an 8am appointment, but would have to set off around 6.45 am for that!! She has said for consult, x-rays and an ultrasound of her tummy, I am looking at about £600, so thank god for pet insurance, I couldnt' have afforded it otherwise. Have spoken to the insurance company, and as it is a continuation of the previous leg claim, there should be no issues with it being paid, and I am also covered for the prescription food she has been on. Got a breakdown of costs to work out if I can claim back for her tummy issues yet, and she has already cost me £98 since the beginning of April!! That excludes the bloods, booster, chip, and x-rays, (over £200) so she is proving to be my expensive cat, I always have to have one of them!!
So, fingers crossed the specialist can get me in the next couple of weeks, have a lot on, but want to get to the bottom of this now she has tummy troubles as well as her leg. The vet has warned me though that they might find something, and it might still prove tricky due to treat due to how hard she is to medicate!!

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #29 on:** July 04, 2007, 23:35:55 PM »

Hope the vet rings back soon and Tiger can go to see the specialist as soon as possible.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #28 on:** July 04, 2007, 22:37:26 PM »

Thanks Christine - vet didn't ring back today, so am waiting on her to ring back now, and am just going through my policy docs to make sure I will be covered, as I know it will be an expensive trip!!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #27 on:** July 04, 2007, 09:31:02 AM »

Keep us posted - hope you can get to the bottom of this (pun definitely not intended but I can't think of a better expression) quickly.

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