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MA
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Another email distress call

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We would be very grateful if you could help us !!.

Trying to get information regarding a major
problem that our 10 year old Oriental 'Smoke' cat is experiencing .

We are
desperate !!.

Last month our cat had what I would describe as an EPILECTIC FIT ! .

His Registered name is ' SAITAN ASTARTI ' , as I have said he is ten
year's old , very strong , very LOUD , and very loved .
ASTI , as we call him , was asleep on my wifes lap when he slid onto
the floor !. His body went rigid and he shook from head to tail .

He eventually came round and was very distressed , as were we ! .

The vet was called and the next day various blood tests were taken.

The results showed that there were no problems with his liver or
kidney's and the vet , after various discussions informed us that the
problem migh't be with his brain , a tumour migh't be the cause !.

A course of Barbuturits was prescribed although the best option would
be a CDC scan at the GLASGOW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of VET's .

An appointment has been made for the scan.

We would be gratful if you could respond with any experience of this
problem
within the breed .

:cry:
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Post by Traci »

I'm not aware of brain tumors as a predilection in Orientals, to my knowledge, there are few predispositions for this breed: amyloidosis, chylothorax and nephrotic syndrome (secondary to amyloidosis), with chylothorax being the most common, the other two are rare.

Unfortunately, only the specialist can investigate the cause and the CT might show a tumor, but if it does not, I would opt for possibly a CNS or CSF assay, but one could start with an ultrasound if the specialist feels this may be in an area other than the brain. A followup with blood profiling and feline serology to rule out infectious disease or blood-borne disease also may be warranted. (i.e., hemobart, crypto, even tick disease come to mind)
..........Traci
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Post by MA »

Thanks Traci, I will pass on your words of wisdom, as your words and once again recommend to the sender to come here and get the straight scoop.
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