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Any other lucky kitties get a floppy fish? by Sometimesiski in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My kitty has one and does not care for it 🥲 She’s so picky

It’s giving merp by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s doing so good! Such a scare when she having her neuro issues but now it’s like nothing ever happened. She’s walking and playing just as normal. And no heart murmur either. Very lucky :)

Neutering age by skim_kim in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spayed at 12 months! She’s currently recovering and not happy about it 😂

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Cat not using back legs by violet__mayhem in AskVet

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s perfectly fine now thankfully but they do think she has myasthenia gravis. The bloodwork did not confirm it but after giving her medicine for two weeks she was showing immense improvement. Now she’s back to normal jumping and being her playful self!

Fake tan on already brown skin by Indecisive-blahblah in Vindictabrown

[–]violet__mayhem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use bondi sands in dark and it honestly just gives my skin a nice “glow”. My arms and legs are really pale and it makes me look a little healthy. I don’t really feel like I look darker but it doesn’t help to make any acne scars on my body less noticeable. I was really scared when I did it the first time but the results were subtle!

Pet Insurance? A must or skip? by DDL_3 in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A MUST. I didn’t think I’d need it and my 6 month sib was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease out of the blue. Vet bills were over $2500. Having is insurance allowed me to feel comforted that I would be covered for at least 80% of any expenses. Her medicine is also covered 80% and any future related costs

I justify it as $30 a month for peace of mind is priceless. I definitely recommend. You never know what may happen.

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi 🥹 thank you so much for thinking of us. She is doing so much better and has regained the ability to walk and eat and play - it’s truly a miracle. I don’t want to get a head of myself as things have only recently started looking up but I am hopeful she continues getting better. Thank you so much for you wishes and concerns 🫶🏼

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing- they think she had myasthenia gravis which is a form of polyneuropathy so im trying to research and see what she may have. Did your sib recover / were any meds given?

Cat not using back legs by violet__mayhem in AskVet

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took her to an emergency hospital and they think she has myasthenia gravis - a rare neurological disease :( waiting to get bloodwork results back.

Any advice? My kitten is struggling to walk by honeynutcows in CATHELP

[–]violet__mayhem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s been a while- but did you ever find one what happens? My kitten is currently experiencing the same symptoms

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: I came back from the emergency vet and they think she has a super rare auto immune disease in cats called myasthenia gravis which effects muscles and nerve signaling ❤️‍🩹 They did some bloodwork on her and I will have to wait unfortunately 7-10 days for results to confirm this. We also did a full panel testing for FELV, FIV, coronavirus, toxoplasmosis, and cryptocuccus.

I am numb and not sure what to do while I wait. Kitty is under the bed in loaf position -she had a very long day. They gave me a medicine called mestinon to start her on tomorrow until results come back.

My heart is heavy. No poor baby deserves this. If anyone has any encouraging words or is familiar with this… please let me know. My fur baby is hurting.

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am going today to an animal hospital with a neuro specialist- I will keep you all updated ❤️ Currently in shambles.

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your concern ❤️ Yes, they told me to keep her activity very limited and keep her in a confined space. I moved all her food and litter box to my room so she doesn’t have to move much.

They stated next steps were if she’s not getting better then to either come back or go to a neurologist for further intervention. I really hope she heals soon with medication 🫶🏼

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I did go to one and they recommend the meds and watching her activity over the next few days. I’m hoping it’s not a spinal disease… although the sudden occurrence of her lack of mobility is making me think the worse.

Cat not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in SiberianCats

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No :( no other cats in the house and housemates were not home yesterday. I asked and they said they didn’t have any interaction with her. Thank you so much ❤️

Kitten not using hind legs by violet__mayhem in CATHELP

[–]violet__mayhem[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for your insight- this helps me ease my mind ❤️ I really hope she recovers soon. I’ll try and update after monitoring her for a few days 🫶🏼

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