Cats
I spoke with the vet who is treating Jimmy on Friday and got the all clear regarding the ringworm culture...it was negative after three weeks...Yippee!!! So we were able to take off his cone that night. We washed his head and ears to remove any remnant of the cream, then he was free :-)
However...he still has a tapeworm that was not killed by the Revolution that we treated him with two weeks ago, or the Program that Chrystal's vet treated him with back in October; it needs specialized meds. It lurks in the body and does not show up on any fecal exams (I had one done when he arrived), only when it is mature does it start to shed segments. This is pretty much how it is diagnosed, by visual identification when the segments come out - yick. So he started a new medication for the tapeworm. We are keeping him in his bedroom for another week (maybe two) to hopefully get the worms under control and prevent transmission to the other cats and also make sure there is no recurrence of the weird skin infection; but on the bright side, no cone!
He was so good when we were washing his head. He had a little freak-out initially when we took him from his cozy bedroom into the bathroom, but he quickly settled. We trimmed his nails, gave him his worm pill and washed his head and ears. When we were drying his head with the towel, he snuggled into my lap and was purring so loudly. Back in his room, sans cone, he ran and leaped and threw himself on the bed, all fours in the air wriggling with delight, it was so much fun to watch!
He is still purring and patiently waiting until he can leave his bedroom. I'm sure he is lonely, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel now. He continues to be a happy boy and has taken everything that has been thrown at him with such a good nature
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Cats
Update on Jimmy with Pictures!
I spoke with the vet who is treating Jimmy on Friday and got the all clear regarding the ringworm culture...it was negative after three weeks...Yippee!!! So we were able to take off his cone that night. We washed his head and ears to remove any remnant of the cream, then he was free :-)
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| Nom, nom, nom, I'm getting big and strong |
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| no cone :-) |
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| Ben is on the other side mewing to Jimmy |
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| We rigged this because I was afraid the cone was interfering with getting to his water dish. Jimmy still likes to use it. |
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Hi there kids, I have a little story to tell you. Yesterday I threw up on my brother Kip... I was sitting on mum's new demi-lune table, you can see it a little in the background just over my shoulder, and suddenly I was overcome with a nasty...
- Mancat (and Boycat) Monday
Casper and Jimmy nose to noseThis picture so warmed my heart! Jimmy is getting along with the boys (even Archie) very well. Unfortunately, he has had sort of a relapse concerning his odd skin condition. On Saturday we returned to the...
- Ash Update/worldwide Moment
Hi All, Darling Ash was at the animal hospital this morning to have his follow-up appointment. The vet was very pleased with his progress and thought the fur was growing back nicely on his ears! I was thrilled because I had...
- Some Purrs For Ash Please
Hi All, Little Ash had to be back at the animal hospital on Saturday to find out what is happening with his ears and head. The furless patches that we noticed on the drive home had grown quite large and I was getting worried. Unfortunately...
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Well after two days with us (and 83 pictures already!) Ash continues to settle in and show us what a fantastic boy he is. On Sunday I took him to the animal hospital to give our vet his paperwork. He was registered as my new kitty...