Conference misery::feline_v1

    Just sent a message to author off-line to get more info on kitty and
    to offer my help.  Hopefully, we will find the kitty is getting better
    or at least more of the symptoms placed here to evaluate.
    
    Sandi and the Storm Troopers
    
    

    Word gets around fast in this file!!!  Just got a call from Kim,
    who volunteered to take the kitty back to a no-kill shelter
    in Westminister this weekend!!!!  Boy, do I feel a lot better!!!
    
    See you this weekend Kim, and thanks everyone for your help.
    
    You folks are great!!
    
    Thanks
    Kathy with Tina, AJ and Taco

    The kitty will be picked up this weekend.  I will be bringing kitty
    to the vet and get him/her fixed up.  After kitty is healthy, we will
    put the cat up for adoption.  Right now we are asking for donations
    specifically for this cat.  This way if there is more damage done then
    what we think there is.  We can trying saving kitty instead of putting
    it down.
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Kim (Bonnie & Diane)
    

    Kim -
      I just cashed in some Dec stock so you can count on me (as soon as
    the check comes in).
      Nancy DC

    Kitty was picked up yesterday.  Something is definitely wrong with his
    backend.  He looks like a drunken sailor when he walks.  But he is
    eating good and still going to the bathroom.  I am dropping him off to
    the vet this afternoon.  It looks like the vet bill is going to be a
    big one.
    
    Kim (Bonnie & Diane)
    

    Kim,
    
    That's just how Grey was when I first saw him.  Unfortunately, we
    couldn't get near him to get him to a vet in time.  By the time we
    could get near him the damage was ir-reversible.  We just had him
    put down a few weeks ago.  Count me in for donations to help this
    one out.  Just wish I could have helped Grey more.
    
    Sandi and the Storm Troopers
    
    PS.  Grey was going drastically down-hill and not holding down food
    any longer.  
    
    

    This sounds like the kind of damage my Sweetie had before I adopted
    him.  The vet was able to fix it, with an operation.  Just on the wild
    chance that it's the same thing, let me note that the vet had to
    "invent" a new method of dealing with a compressed pelvis -- apparently
    its dangerous to do surgery in that area because of nearby nerves,
    so instead of whatever normal dangerous method is usual, he
    spread the pelvis apart (like a butterfly's wings) and wired it,
    etc.  Sweetie is still fine, thank God, years later.  Just in
    case the vet says things are hopeless and its the same type of injury,
    you might mention this to him.  I can provide a pointer to my
    vet if need be.
    

    I called the vet at 2:00.  They were drawing blood to do a FELV test
    plus a few others.  He definitely has some neurological damage (the cat 
    not the vet) they are just not sure what is causing it.  They should
    know by tomorrow.  I'll post an update after I call.
    
    Kim
    

    The black stray I rescued has tested negative for FELV.  YEAH!!!!!
    He is a real love.  He is an older cat but he definitely has a
    neurological problem.  He looks like a drunk when he walks.  He is on
    his way to kitty neuroligist located in Amherst, New Hampshire.  His
    appointment is at 4:30 this afternoon.  When I get more news I'll let
    everyone know.
    
    Thanks for the prayers.
    
    Kim
    

    Thanks for the update..........
    
    Sandi and the Storm Troopers
    
    

    Hi kim,
    
    I talked with Priscilla last night and she told be about a cat
    that had neurological problems and that we was going to a specialist.
    
    I can't believe it's the same black cat.  I never put the two together.
    
    Sandy

    Yup it is.  I picked him up and brought him to the vet handling Pat's
    cats.  All of his costs are being picked up by the shelter, plus people
    have sent me donations specifically for him.  He is really cute and
    lovable, and definitely a talker!
    
    Kim
    

    Kim - I will be anxious to hear how the kitty does. I live in
    Nashua and didn't know there was a neuroligist in Amherst.
    Could you share with us who it is?
    
    Thanks,
    Barbara

    I didn't even know that they HAD kitty neuroligists.  Okay so I'm an
    idiot, oh well.  Here is the information on him.
    
    	Dr. Kenneth Schunk (yes that's his real name)
    	Ameherst, New Hampshire
    	(603) 672-2300
    
    Someone told me that it is a husband and wife team.  The wife is a soft
    tissue specialist (whatever that is).
    
    I got this information from the Fallon Animal Hospital in Lunenburg.
    
    Kim
    

The comment about not knowing there was such a profession as cat neurologist
brought back a memory for me ...

Winchester, just three weeks shy of his first birthday, managed one day to come
up a bit short in the "graceful jump" department.  Although he appeared unin-
jured after the fall, a few days later he was having what looked like very
serious trouble.  (I was away on vacation at the time, and he was being taken
care of by my grandparents.)

I got back on a Saturday, and he seemed not to be too badly off.  I decided that
I would take him to the vet first thing Monday morning.  However, early Monday,
he had gotten much worse, to the point that he could not walk down stairs (he
would walk with his front legs and just let his back end drag down the steps).
The vet suggested I get him to South Shore Veterinary Hospital instantly, which
I did.

That was a revelation :-)  First, he was examined by a cardiologist for signs of
stroke.  Next, with an "all clear" result from the cardiologist, he was examined
by a neurologist.  The neurologist decided to hospitalize him for further tests,
and I was advised that surgery might be necessary (although they wanted to avoid
it if at all possible).

Well, I am pleased to say that, although it now appears Winchester had indeed
hurt his back, he is fully recovered and has had no problem since then.  I, on
the other hand, did get quite an education from the experience :-)

By the way, let me also say I think the staff at the South Shore Animal Hospital
walk on water, and that is only for openers ... Truly wonderful people, in my
experience.

    I'm glad to hear your vote of confidence for south Shore Vet. Hosp
    since my vets work in conjunction with them and that's where the
    cats would be taken in an emergency.
      Nancy

    Kitty was brought to the specialist last night.  He either has
    Cerabella Highproplasa (I know I spelled that wrong) or Encephiliatis
    (that one too).  They want him back in one month to do a spinal tap
    plus more blood tests to tell which one.  The total vet bill for his
    FELV testing, his specialist visits, spinal tap, blood tests, and
    spaying will come up to about $400.00.  We are asking that donations be
    given specifically for this cat.  If I can't raise the money, we will
    have no choice but to put him down.  We will not place him, if we can't
    be sure that he won't have to be put down due to encephiliatis.
    
    Thanks again for the prayers and support to the little love-bug.
    
    Kim
    

    where/who do i send my donation to?
    
    thanks,
    

    Please make all donations out to the PAT BRODY SHELTER.  Donations can
    be sent to me ( I am on the board of directors for the shelter).
    
    My internal mail is  Kim Trainque  MRO1-3/T2
    
    My home mail is  Kim Trainque, 18 Carter Road, Westminster, MA 01473
    
    Thank you in advance.
    
    Kim
    

    Congrats...didn't know you were on the Board of Directors.  that's
    great....I'm sure you will be a big help to the shelter.
    
    Sandy

    Thank you.  I just accepted their offer.
    
    I have a great update for everyone.  Karen Kolling has donated enough
    to cover the rest of Weeble's vet bills.  As a special thank you she
    will be receiving something from the shelter.
    
    Thank you for your prayers, and donations.  It's nice to know we aren't
    the only ones fighting to save these cats.
    
    Kim
    

    Re: .19
    
    How is he doing?
    

    Well I don't have the medical update...but Priscilla
    shared with me some little stories on this cat!  Kim
    do you have the medical update?
    
    Well the cat's name is Willie Wo and hopefully I will
    have a chance to meet him this weekend.  He is currently
    staying at Priscilla's house (and getting quite spoiled)
    but he does not enjoy the other cats.  Well Willie Wo is
    a very quite gentle cat that loves human attention.  As mentioned
    he does have a little stagering walk and he scares
    the heck out of the other cats.   While I was on the phone
    with Priscilla last night...she cracked up laughing...I
    asked her what happened and she said well Willie Wo gets
    a burst of energy sometimes...and he will jump 4 feet high
    but land right on top of one of her cats.   At night
    Priscilla has to make a bed in her closet for Willie Wo...
    she brings him his food, water, litter, and basket.  He
    is very content in the closet away from the other cats.
    
    Priscilla would like to find this wonderful guy a home
    where he will be the Only cat.   If anyone is going to
    the Pet Fair in Concord...Priscilla will have Willie
    Wo there to meet everyone.  (she has been training him
    on a leash) 
    
    If Kim does not have an update....I will try and get
    more info this weekend.
    
    Sandy

    Willie Wo sounds like he is one special boy.  Here's hoping
    a wonderful family finds him and gives him the home and
    attention he deserves.
    
    Barbara
    
    ps/love his name

    Oh boy!  I get to meet him on Saturday!!
    

    Just to let you know Willie Wo (cute name) is a father!  While
    he was cruising my neighborhood, prior to me bringing him into my
    house, him and Judy (neighbors cat) decided to have a fling.  Judy
    deliver 4 little kittens last week and they all look like Willie Wo!
    
    Anyone interested in Willie Wo's babies, can contact me at _MRKTNG::
    Schubert.
    
    Guess his walk didn't scare off Judy!!!
    
    Reason we know Willie Wo is Dad of Judy's babies is my husband had
    caught them and the neighbors also did!!!!
    
    Last time I talked to Kim, she indicated that Willie Wo walks funny
    because  he never got a distemper shot when he was younger and it
    finally caught up to him.  He was tested for all the various dieases
    and all came back negative.  So, he will be walking like that for
    rest of his life.
    
    Kathy

    Willie Wo and Judy sitting in a tree....I guess good old Willie
    Wo....isn't afraid of all cats!!  Thanks for sharing that...I'll
    tell Priscilla!!
    
    Sandy