Anyone else with cat who has had a stroke?
Posted By: Lovemypets on 2007-10-16
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Know lots of you off on the weekend so trying to post during week. I am sure my older girl had a stroke- has been blinded and cannot hear- took her to veterinarian Monday and he gave her shot of penicillin and cortisone. Her walking is not so staggered now but still has not recovered (and she may never, know this) the sight nor the hearing. I thought she was dying the other day but apparently this was what was going on. Bad mother!! I did not even know until later. She wanders around aimlessly but now is resting ok and her appetite is strong. Have any of you had similar situation with your cat and if so, did their senses return? I do not feel she is in pain, not willing to put her to sleep, not an option at this time.
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My dad had a stroke at age 46 - sm
He is like your dad. Stubborn!
My mother finally convinced him to let her call 911 and they took him to the hospital. He had multiple small strokes and then a larger one. Sounds very much like your dad.
Dad spent about 1 week in the hospital then 3 weeks in a rehabilitation center. Following that, he spent about 6 months at home after having bilateral carotid endarterectomy and then also doing physical therapy on an outpatient basis 1 to 2 times a week (if we could get him to go.)
This was 15 years ago. My dad went back to driving truck and is doing pretty well.
He still needs to be reminded to take his medications so he doesn't go through this again.
There is hope. Just keep encouraging him.
P.S. My dad was never one for gadgets and video games but when the therapist recommended having him play video games to stimulate hand-eye coordination, it made his recovery a bit more tolerable for him and helped him a lot too.
heat stroke
Treatments
Heat stroke occurs when a pet has an extremely high body temperature, usually more than 41 degrees C (106 degrees F). Signs include rapid panting, warm dry skin, bright red gums, vomiting, and an anxious expression or staring appearance. Collapse, coma and death follow shortly thereafter. An animal with heat stroke must have its body temperature reduced quickly. Most effective is immediate immersion in a cold water. If unavailable, hosing it down with a garden hose may be effective. Ice packs should not be used because overcooling often occurs. The skin should be massaged gently, and the legs flexed frequently to encourage blood circulation. While this is being done, it is essential that the pet be transported to a veterinary hospital as quickly as possible.
Heat stroke can occur surprisingly fast, even when animals are left for only short periods of time in cars with the windows partially rolled down. Since prevention still remains the best alternative, animals are best not left alone in unattended cars or in a yard without shade and water in warm weather.
http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/dogs/heat_stroke.html
Well, I think she might be upset enough to stroke out or something (sm)
That's good enough for me!
You need to lighten up before you have a stroke - nm
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Think my older girl cat had a stroke
I posted about the strange behavior the other day with my cat. I now think she probably had a stroke. She does not seem in pain but almost sure she has been blinded and when I call her, see no response with the ear motion that you see with cats listening. She does not come to me, another sign she is not hearing. She and I have spent a lot of time together since the other day with my holding her and telling her how much I love her. I will be at the vet's office the first thing in the morning. Putting her down is not an option right now for me because I do not feel she is in pain. She wanders around the house and circles things, staying close to the perimeter of the house. I have closed off doors and also made the house more cat safety, just as you would with a baby to make sure things are put up and out of the way for her. If I had to hand feed I would but she finds her food, her appetite is good and also put her liter box out of a room she had an obsticle in so now everything in the outer hall near the garage easier for her. I have read on the internet that cortisone sometimes helps in cat strokes, also sometimes the blindness may be temporary. What I want to know is has anyone else had a cat that they think may have had a stroke, if so the treatment, improvement and anything you can tell me. She is, like I said before, my older girl who was born at my home and has been around for a good long while and of course I love her dearly. I again am not thinking about putting her down, only if and when I thought she was in pain or just unable to cope with getting around, etc. Any thoughts you can give would be most appreciated. I will get back on board as soon as I can but now my #1 priority is for my much beloved older gal. Thanks!
Maybe he had some kind of a mini-stroke or something, and it
A vet could determine if poisoned or heat stroke.
dvcf
My 17 yo girl had a stroke and went blind - see inside
This kitty also had renal failure but had been doing great with supplemental fluids with potassium for a year. She got around the house just fine and continued doing her normal cat stuff for another week after the stroke. She was very happy and ate heartily during that week. She never lost an ounce or her will to keep going. At the beginning of the following week she seemed to be having problems breathing and, we believe, had suffered another stroke and could not get around well at all. We chose to let her go. :-( Talk with your vet and see what they recommend as far as supportive care. You know your cat better than anyone and will know when she has had enough. My heart goes out to you because the loss of any pet, especially one who has been with you a long time, is so very hard. Cherish your time with her and take pictures. Best wishes...
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