Thread: Bruce's not such a happy 9th birthday....

Originally Posted by jckkerrison

Yep,it could take up to six weeks to see if any chance of him coming right,could knock him out & do more xrays but if it was anaesthetic that caused it don't want to go down that path yet,he is now brightening up a bit,had his steroid tablet breakfast time & that certainly seems to have given him a bit of a lift,even eaten two whole kibble biscuits,thats a step in the right direction,have passed Harrys hugs & kisses on....x

Well that is good to hear, I only came back on to see how he was doing, daft aren't we !!!x

Originally Posted by harrymc

Well that is good to hear, I only came back on to see how he was doing, daft aren't we !!!x

Thanks for that,very much appreciated,don't think we are daft at all,I think it is lovely because it shows that people on here care,he is now curled up fast asleep again,I can't believe how I could get so excited over him eating a couple of bits of kibble,I know it is going to be a long process even if it goes the right way but at the moment I would give anything to have my wuss puss even half way back to normal.
Must be patient,but it is hard...x

Poor Bruce, and poor mum. Hope the steroids continue to perk him up. And eating a couple of bits of kibble is a big improvement from syringing food to him, so fingers crossed things will go the right way. We're all thinking of him, and mum, and Freyja sends him hugs and licks. Wicca would, but she's distracted by the biscuits he's not eaten and is working out how to nick them.

Fingers and paws are crossed in Reigate xx

Only just caught up with this thread - so sorry to hear about your beautiful boy Bruce - I'm glad to also read he is picking up again. I know what you mean about getting excited about them eating. My dog went 2 months without eating (liver problems) and I watched as she grew thinner and thinner by the day - if every I got her to eat the smallest thing I would ring around all my family and friends cos I was so thrilled. She lost 7kg in weight in that time and was like a walking skeleton but now she is eating again and has put all her weight back on - it was wonderful to see her eating and I kept feeding her until she was fit to burst everyday. Sorry gone off track a bit.. My love to Bruce and may he be back to his normal self asap x

Oh poor Bruce, and poor you. Its so awful when animals are ill because they don't understand what is happening, and so difficult for you too, I always feel so helpless but with your knowledge and experience I am sure Bruce couldn't get better care anywhere. Positive thought waves winging your direction from us

I'm sorry Bruce has been poorly. How is he doing now? He is such a handsome boy. Hope he makes a full recovery fast.

Originally Posted by candes

Is he doing any better now?

Still having ups & downs but ups seem to be lasting a bit longer thanks.
He is eating slightly better,the wobbles have just about disappeared so think the steroid is doing its work there but the eye still has the third eyelid over more often than not,when it receeds & looks just about normal I start getting all excited but of course the crunch time is going to come when medication stops but the fact we are getting a pretty good response is making me feel more hopeful.
He knows when it is tablet time & just comes & sits on my lap so I can give them too him, he is so good at being medicated & you just hope its all to a good ending,have to admit to having a few tears as we have our cuddles & extra kisses behind the ears......
Thanks for all his continuing get well wishes & interest,if he doesn't go the wrong way beforehand he is due to see the vet on Wednesday night so will post how he gets on then,just hope work is all good news for the next few days or I could be weeping bundle with the clients,when you have problems with one of your own it seems to be a downside coping with the job.....x

Ohhh Jackie that sounds promising though doesn't it, small improvements every day. What a good boy with taking his medication, it's almost like he knows it's doing him good. Now what's worrying me is Mum, so this post is especially for you so big hugs for you too ! Alison x

Oh Poor Brucie, lots of kisses and Hugs sent from Germany to you and him xxxx

As I just touched on him in another thread thought I would add quick update,at the moment I can't see him getting any better than he is now,the most annoying thing is that some days the old Bruce seems to be back & then he has a run of bad days were he hisses & actually lashes out at all the other cats,he has always had the odd moan at the babes but has never physically lashed out,even does it to his little sister who not so long ago he stayed by her side & wouldn't leave her when she was so poorly.Have tried reducing his steroids a couple of times but he relapsed quite quickly but hoping to have another go soon,am wondering if it could be related but worse of two evils at the moment,also thought steroids were supposed to make them eat better but no,I still have an anorexic MC,he went way below 6kg at his worse but now hovers between 6.2 & 6.4kg,would luv to get him back to his height of 6.7,wow thats big {not}...
He has got his slinky suave walk back though with that lovely brush of a tail just kinking over & twitching,I estimate 75% of him is here now so might just have to accept thats what I am going to have back to cuddle & luv for the rest of his days but being greedy I would like a bit more....x