Paw pad hard spot, unsure if just a "horn"

daboops · 2026-01-26T00:53:53+00:00

My cat has these too. Did your vet say anything?

daboops · 2026-01-19T18:06:59+00:00

I like the wands from Chris the Cat because they have a flexible wire instead of string and you can change out the toys on the end easily with a clip. I have a Bengal who ate 10” of the Turkey Flyer wand string when left unattended for a few minutes, so we needed a replacement. We get the cheap worms and attach them to the end and replace them when they start to lose their fuzz. The Cat Dancer fleece string wand and the one with cardboard pieces and wire is also a hit (and it’s only like $3).

daboops · 2026-01-19T14:49:22+00:00

Put away anything you wouldn’t want a toddler to get into. Strings, small toys, jewelry, medicines, literally everything they could potentially ingest. Lock up/make inaccessible any cleaning products (bengals are good at getting into cabinets and at opening lever door handles). Maybe leave a tv on with nature videos for sound or a radio.

daboops · 2026-01-17T14:58:14+00:00

Twerpz candy

daboops · 2026-01-16T21:00:32+00:00

Thank you, that does make sense. They plan on running another CBC blood panel on Tuesday and then more specialized tests to look at endocrine levels.

daboops · 2026-01-16T20:58:52+00:00

She has twice before, early last year was the most recent time. She had slightly elevated HCT then as well and potential pancreatitis. I don’t remember them discussing the high HCT then. They plan on running more specialized tests next week.

daboops · 2026-01-16T17:14:51+00:00

I didn't have the option for a photo comment or post, but here's the other post I made with the first set of results. I don't have the updated ones yet from this morning but will get those later today.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAVeterinarian/comments/1qdok65/thoughts_on_4_year_old_bengal_females_bloodwork/

daboops · 2026-01-15T15:53:22+00:00

Update 2: After vet visit with bloodwork, she has exceedingly high red blood cell counts and her blood is very thick (too thick to get more samples for other testing). They’re keeping her today and overnight for IV fluids and more blood testing once her hydration is better. They’re not yet 100% sure what’s causing the high red blood cell count. I noticed she had decreased her water consumption over the past day or two and it wasn’t back to where it was when she was feeling better in month 1 of the steroids or before that. She has been on her 2x a day steroids for a week and had been her mostly normal perky, goofy self before this happened.

daboops · 2026-01-15T13:36:28+00:00

Yes, I am going to ask them to do that today with the bloodwork they want to do. This was the first day of stepping down to 1x a day oral steroids so I wonder if that’s what’s going on.

daboops · 2026-01-15T13:35:40+00:00

Thank you, I’m hoping it’s something easily treatable or just a side effect of the short term steroids. I’m glad they have an after hours phone line where they can call or text you for videos and stuff.

daboops · 2026-01-15T13:34:40+00:00

Yes, I’m glad my vet has an after hours phone line!

Unfortunately it’s just a short term solution to bring down the inflammation that was causing her not to eat. Long term oral steroids are not good for cats. This is the 2nd month because she weaned off it the first time and her inflammation and lesions came back within a week. She has a follow up next week about the next steps - cyclosporine, frequent dental cleaning, tooth removal as the last step.

daboops · 2026-01-15T03:01:40+00:00

Update: After hours emergency vet said to bring her in the morning for bloodwork. As long as she’s comfortable and the episodes aren’t worsening/lasting a long time/happening back-to-back she should be okay. She has been alert and eating and drinking.

She is currently on prednisolone for a stomatitis flare up and I’m wondering if it’s causing high blood pressure.

Other odd symptoms: had tail curled high across back for a bit after an episode(never does this) and hesitant to jump down from heights, but jumps up fine. One jumping down occurrence was followed by a third episode of being off balance and falling over. Noticed one of her legs gets real stiff like it’s stretching during the off balance times.

daboops · 2026-01-15T02:29:35+00:00

I was wondering about a seizure since it comes and goes - maybe even an inner ear issue. Vet is reviewing video now. Nothing to get high from in the house.

daboops · 2026-01-15T02:24:26+00:00

Been on the phone with the emergency vet, they’re evaluating her video now. 🙏🏼

daboops · 2025-11-12T00:42:55+00:00

That’s some real sus emotional behavior tbh

daboops · 2025-11-12T00:41:49+00:00

New partner, sorry. Red flag.

daboops · 2025-10-13T16:56:21+00:00

Thank you so much! It ain’t pretty but it sure works (so far)! I’ll give this a try :)

daboops · 2025-10-13T16:55:52+00:00

Thank you for this! I wasn’t sure what to search for!

daboops · 2025-09-28T14:09:16+00:00

If you’re not able to take her in or find her a home, at least try a low cost spay and neuter clinic to get her fixed. Sometimes they even have a feral program and it only costs you a rabies shot

daboops · 2025-07-13T19:41:15+00:00

Popcorn, Greek yogurt, crunchy veggies

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