Spice again.

farthing · 05-04-2010, 12:44 PM

When I woke this morning I thought there was something odd about Spice. She was acting normally, although she didn't start the night, or spend any of it on my pillow, which was slightly strange. Anyway, when I went to feed her, I realised it was because her left pupil had blown- the right was constricting normally but the left remained dilated. The vet was coming out to check a sheep and look at Pippin who has gone lame, so I asked if she would alos look at Spice. She said it could be a number of things- possibly linked to her ears ranging through to a tumour. She is happy with Spice at the moment and Spice is still eating, but we have to watch her and try to keep an eye out for any neurological issue developing.

Kay · 05-04-2010, 12:48 PM

Fingers crossed that it isn't to serious. It must be very worrying. Poor Spice

angieh · 05-04-2010, 01:41 PM

Poor Spice - I am sure you would know if she was in distress, I presume her vision must be ??? poor in that eye.

Shelley123 · 05-04-2010, 01:54 PM

Sorry to hear about Spice, i'm glad the vet is reasonably happy with her and that she's still eating.

Elaine · 05-04-2010, 03:49 PM

Poor Spice xxx
Remind me please, is she one of the crf kitties? Could it be her blood pressure at all? Hope it's nothing that cannt be managed and that she remains well and eating. xxxx

dandysmom · 05-04-2010, 04:34 PM

Disatressing news, no wonder you're concerned. Hope all continues well .....

farthing · 05-04-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine

Poor Spice xxx
Remind me please, is she one of the crf kitties? Could it be her blood pressure at all? Hope it's nothing that cannt be managed and that she remains well and eating. xxxx

Yes, she is a CRF cat, but is on istin for her high blood pressure already. I asked the vet if this may be an issue, but because Spice's blood pressure was normal the last time she was treated and the fortekor would also reduce it, she didn't think it was likely to be a problem. She does think it may be something like 'Horner's syndrome' where the nerves to the eye are affected.

The vets do all agree that it is nearing the end of Spice's time with us, but are happy she is content at the moment, as are we.

dandysmom · 05-04-2010, 08:15 PM

I know you'll cherish every moment with her, and she couldn't be more loved or better cared for, farthing. Please give her a cuddle from me

Elaine · 05-04-2010, 08:16 PM

Oh bless her fluffy paws xxx

yola · 05-04-2010, 09:36 PM

I hope Spice can have some more quality time with you, it's such a difficult situation

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