vestibular syndrom in cats

Re: vestibular syndrom in cats

Maisy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:22 GMT

Poor cat Like you say though it's far better for him that he was cared for in his last few days and not left outside.

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xXx Cat xXx — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:08:53 GMT

Thanks for your help guys.

He took a turn for the worst this am and has been PTS.

At least I now he was loved and not left lying to die in the gutter.

Thanks again

xXx

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xXx Cat xXx — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:41:02 GMT

Would be greatful if u could Fi as VS given him till monday to see a marked improvment or he will be PTS.

xXx

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Fiona Leathers — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:04:59 GMT

Have seen vestibular disease in a cat once before & we treated with vivitonin (1/2 50mg tablet I think). It never really got any better but didn't progress either. I'm almost certain we gave it something else but can't remember - would have to look up notes.

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:53:53 GMT

no probs - I hope you get a result with him - this is the sort of case that interests me

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xXx Cat xXx — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:48:06 GMT

Thanks for the explanation I understand now.

will pass the info to my VS and see if he recomends more bloods to be run for electrolytes.

I also have financial restraint as he is a stray but the CPL have said will take him on and pay for treatment.

Many thanks again

xXx

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:32:16 GMT

sorry blood film = blood smear ie does he have a normal looking blood smear?

with the mention he had a heavy flea infestation and that he was 8% dehydrated I just wondered if now he is rehydrated he has actually become anaemic ( ie was he anaemic all along from fleas but dehydration gave him a high pcv if that makes sense).

The reason I asked about electrolytes is that if he is hypokalaemic through the diarrhoea this may be making him quite weak and lethargic?

just a thought - hope he improves

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xXx Cat xXx — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:09:08 GMT

He still has D+ but our blood machine has broken and I cant run any more bloods till its fixed. I will try and run a PCV manually if I can get another sample out of him.

Sorry if it is a stupid question but as a student I have not come across blood films before could you explain this please?

Many thanks

Tracy

xXx

Re: vestibular syndrom in cats

Sal the 1st — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:03:03 GMT

have no experience with vestibular syndrome in cats - but just out of interest how is the d? and what are his electrolytes/pcv/ blood film like?