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JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 20/10/2024 13:42

My 12 year old Bengal was in a cattery for 2 weeks (might or might not be relevant) After he came home, I discovered he had an abscess on his backside. The vet treated it under GA and was sent home with antibiotics. It healed well but I noticed he was not as sure footed as normal and a little lethargic.

A week later, he had the most explosive diarrhoea and sickness, so back to the vets. His bloods were normal but the vet discovered he had an extremely painful reabsorbed canine tooth, which was removed under a second GA. He was sent home with a fentanyl patch which made him incredibly spaced out and wobbly.

10 days later, after the removal of the patch, he still keeps falling over to the right like he’s drunk but is eating well, using the litter tray appropriately and has full feeling in his back legs - just unable to control them. The vet seems to be at a loss over what to suggest and is currently medicating him for possible neurological FIP (GS441572) plus broad spectrum antibiotics in case of an inner ear infection. She mentioned toxoplasmosis as a culprit, although he doesn’t hunt and he’s he’s on processed cat food, however our other cat has always eaten raw and he does help himself occasionally, so would it be possible he might have caught it from that?

I guess I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar scenario and what suggestions you might have?

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CallYourselfAChef · 25/10/2024 15:00

He could have had a stroke. Most vets never get to see stroke in cats.

Toddlerteaplease · 25/10/2024 15:04

My cat had similar. She was diagnosed with arthritis, and given gabapentin for pain. We thought it was that. She couldn't stand one morning so rushed her to the emergency vet who initially thought she had back pain. But then she started fitting. She probably had a tumour or something similar. Unfortunately she was PTS that day.

JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 30/10/2024 12:28

Thank you for replies.

Sadly he got worse, and because his bloods were normal and not indicative of any form of infection, the vet suspected a deep brain/lesion tumour so we had him PTS. We had 12 fantastic years with him, and it’s all still very raw, but I’m pretty sure we did the right thing.

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Frenchfemme · 30/10/2024 13:53

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Bengal boy. Thank you for doing this last thing for him and giving him a dignified and peaceful end 🌈

Toddlerteaplease · 30/10/2024 17:16

JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 30/10/2024 12:28

Thank you for replies.

Sadly he got worse, and because his bloods were normal and not indicative of any form of infection, the vet suspected a deep brain/lesion tumour so we had him PTS. We had 12 fantastic years with him, and it’s all still very raw, but I’m pretty sure we did the right thing.

Pretty sure that's what Cheddar had. It's heartbreaking. But the right decision.

Igmum · 31/10/2024 07:25

So sorry for your loss @JohnPrescottsPyjamas. Sending love and hugs ❤️

CallYourselfAChef · 03/11/2024 13:46

So sorry for your loss x

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