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Ty is very much an individual, guess that is why fell for him the moment I found him on our patio, trying to hide from me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL Roxane, Now that's determination on his part. I can just hear him: "I'm NOT going to lick myself, and YOU can't make me! So THERE!" Phaewryn Roxane,Horton, Iowa Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
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I'llcheck that this afternoon when I get home. I was afraid the wayhe runs around, he hit his head and knocked himself silly. This is the first cat I've ever cared for that doesn't clean himself at all. I've even put water on him trying to get him to clean and he just lets himself air dry.Roxane[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has he been checked for earmites, and had his ears cleaned recently? Could be that simple. PhaewrynPlease adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need!No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006Roxane,Horton, Iowa All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
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When my Grace's eye's were unevenly dilated I panicked. Many people told me, (including a trusted vet), that it is something that occurs in felv kitties and doesn't seem to cause any problems. Knocking himself silly is another story though. I'd be very interested to hear what else you come up with for the head shaking thing, (Spence is still shaking his head occasionally). As far as not grooming himself... You could wring a warm wash cloth and see if he lets you groom him. Start around his neck and ears, (make sure the cloth is well wrung). Think Mom cat and see if he doesn't start grooming himself more with this encouragement. Nina Roxane Baldwin wrote: I'llcheck that this afternoon when I get home. I was afraid the wayhe runs around, he hit his head and knocked himself silly. This is the first cat I've ever cared for that doesn't clean himself at all. I've even put water on him trying to get him to clean and he just lets himself air dry. Roxane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has he been checked for earmites, and had his ears cleaned recently? Could be that simple. Phaewryn
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Thanks Nina, I'll try the warm wash cloth. His coat needs it! RoxaneNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When my Grace's eye's were unevenly dilated I panicked. Many people told me, (including a trusted vet), that it is something that occurs in felv kitties and doesn't seem to cause any problems. Knocking himself silly is another story though. I'd be very interested to hear what else you come up with for the head shaking thing, (Spence is still shaking his head occasionally).As far as not grooming himself... You could wring a warm wash cloth and see if he lets you groom him. Start around his neck and ears, (make sure the cloth is well wrung). Think Mom cat and see if he doesn't start grooming himself more with this encouragement.NinaRoxane Baldwin wrote:I'llcheck that this afternoon when I get home. I was afraid the wayhe runs around, he hit his head and knocked himself silly. This is the first cat I've ever cared for that doesn't clean himself at all. I've even put water on him trying to get him to clean and he just lets himself air dry.Roxane[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has he been checked for earmites, and had his ears cleaned recently? Could be that simple. Phaewryn Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
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LOL Roxane, Now that's determination on his part. I can just hear him: "I'm NOT going to lick myself, and YOU can't make me! So THERE!" Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/430 - Release Date: 8/28/2006
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I have him back on commerical CF. He seems really normal but his eye has been normal since that one day. When he eye was dilated, he did a lot of head shaking but I thought he as having trouble focusing.Roxane[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is he getting a commercial cat food, or a Taurine supplement if fed home made? If you shine a light into that eye now, does it react normally? Is he holding his head to the side, or falling over, or walking in any circles? It could be several things, or nothing. PhaewrynPlease adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need!No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006Roxane,Horton, Iowa How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
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i don't have real answers, but i know that one of my older girls had an eye-dilation problem that was gone by the time the vet got here--she had no signs or symptoms of anything else, and there hasn't been a recurrence. arh. On 8/28/06, Roxane Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have him back on commerical CF. He seems really normal but his eye has been normal since that one day. When he eye was dilated, he did a lot of head shaking but I thought he as having trouble focusing. Roxane[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is he getting a commercial cat food, or a Taurine supplement if fed home made? If you shine a light into that eye now, does it react normally? Is he holding his head to the side, or falling over, or walking in any circles? It could be several things, or nothing. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006 Roxane,Horton, Iowa How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
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Has he been checked for earmites, and had his ears cleaned recently? Could be that simple. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
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A head tilt and eye dilation means there's some kind of neurological problem, usually, though it CAN happen with severe untreated ear infections as well (more common in dogs than cats), and a few very rare conditions I'd have to do a search for. You'd want to do a full neurological exam to figure out the extent of the problem, and determine if it's affecting quality of life. Many times there's no quality of life lost, so I don't know why your vet would automatically euth on just that alone, maybe there was more you were not aware of at the time. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
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I agree, Naomis left eye was dilated and she had FIP, I think.. and Bellas head was tilted and she had inner ear infection have you done the total body function on blood work? If you did, could you post it? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:34 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Dilated left eye A head tilt and eye dilation means there's some kind of neurological problem, usually, though it CAN happen with severe untreated ear infections as well (more common in dogs than cats), and a few very rare conditions I'd have to do a search for. You'd want to do a full neurological exam to figure out the extent of the problem, and determine if it's affecting quality of life. Many times there's no quality of life lost, so I don't know why your vet would automatically euth on just that alone, maybe there was more you were not aware of at the time. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program: http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more! It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need!
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my vet said toxo but he was guessing said he didn't think doing blood work was worth it to put him down its one of those mistakes you make when your new I don't use that vet anymore
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That sounds like a neurological symptom to me. Michelle In a message dated 8/27/2006 1:47:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Phaewryn, What does that mean when the one eye is dilated and the head is always tilted. That happened to a felv positve once and my vet euthanized him this is when I was new and didn't think to ask questions.
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Yep, we've all been there at one point. You take it as a lesson in life, and you try to move on, it's all you can do. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
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Is he getting a commercial cat food, or a Taurine supplement if fed home made? If you shine a light into that eye now, does it react normally? Is he holding his head to the side, or falling over, or walking in any circles? It could be several things, or nothing. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
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Phaewryn, What does that mean when the one eye is dilated and the head is always tilted. That happened to a felv positve once and my vet euthanized him this is when I was new and didn't think to ask questions.
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I wouldn't be overly worried about it, FeLV+ kitties will sometimes have very strange pupillary behavior for no definitive reason. I think it's a good idea to have his ocular pressure checked at his next appointment because uveitis can cause high pressure. My Ninja had strange and uneven dilations of her pupils for a number of years and her ocular pressure was actually low. You can search the archives for previous pupillary discussions:) I believe we had a big exchange either the summer Ninja went ahead or the year after - so start looking in 1998:)Roxane Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi,When I got home from work last night Ty's left eye was dilated, this mornign it was back to normal. Should this be something I need to worry about?He is just getting over a little URI, I was giving him amoxi forit, long with the L-lysine (500mg). I'm still giving the L-lysine but not the amoxi.RoxaneRoxane,Horton, Iowa How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
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I've had two feleuk babies with this problem. Scared me to death the first time I saw it! My vet says that it is a very common occurrence in cats with feleuk and also FIV.Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldn't be overly worried about it, FeLV+ kitties will sometimes have very strange pupillary behavior for no definitive reason. I think it's a good idea to have his ocular pressure checked at his next appointment because uveitis can cause high pressure. My Ninja had strange and uneven dilations of her pupils for a number of years and her ocular pressure was actually low. You can search the archives for previous pupillary discussions:) I believe we had a big exchange either the summer Ninja went ahead or the year after - so start looking in 1998:)Roxane Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,When I got home from work last night Ty's left eye was dilated, this mornign it was back to normal. Should this be something I need to worry about?He is just getting over a little URI, I was giving him amoxi forit, long with the L-lysine (500mg). I'm still giving the L-lysine but not the amoxi.RoxaneRoxane,Horton, Iowa How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
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Thank you Barb Susan! I was kind of worried he had hit his head or some, he just runs around like a mad man most of the time, he is so funny. I was glad this morning his eyes were normal.Thanks again for your replysRoxane Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
