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Post by speedysally on Apr 11, 2012 20:09:40 GMT
my 8 month kitten recently was involved in a car accident and to cut a long story short, he had to have his tail removed and is now unfortunately incontinent. it's been over 2 weeks now and still no improvement, surely if he was going to get better, he would've shown that he was getting better by knowing when he was going to the toilet? it's really heartbreaking. has anyone else experienced this and what did you do for the best? thanks
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Post by blueskyes on Apr 13, 2012 20:26:47 GMT
Aw that's really sad!!! Has he become incontinent as a result of having his tail removed or is there internal damage as a result of the accident? He may need a scan or x rays to see what is going on inside! I hope he makes a full recovery, he is so young!
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Post by JaysMum on Apr 14, 2012 7:38:57 GMT
A cyber friend has an incontinent cat. He gas nerve damage after an argument with a car. He lives a good life despite not knowing when he needs to pee. As cats are clean animals, they hate weeing themselves, so she has a few litter trays dotted found her house. He still has accidents and uses Simple Solutions from Pets At Home which takes the smell away completely and leaves a pleasant smell. Perhaps the use of puppy pads will help him too.
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Post by JaysMum on Apr 14, 2012 7:40:05 GMT
I could put you in touch with her?
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Post by speedysally on Apr 14, 2012 22:12:36 GMT
both i think blueskyes and it's alright Jaysmum, will just see what works, but somehow it isn't looking too good x
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Post by blueskyes on Apr 14, 2012 22:45:55 GMT
Hi speedysally, We have had similar experience with two cats. The first my daughter's cat had been shot in the face and horribly kicked so hard that it damaged the base of his spine. In our desperation to try and save him he was put through some gruelling surgery for the gun shot wound. Unfortunately the problem with his spine did not come to light until approx 5 days after the incident. The vets and us included focusing on horrific gun shot wound. He didn't know that he needed to pee consequently it just constantly dribbled out of him. At first we thought it was as a result of him being traumatised, however he rapidly went downhill and this is when the vet realised what was happening. After a lot of tests and taking the advice of the vet we decided kindest thing was to let him go to sleep. The second incident was with my cat and it happened Spring last year. He had been kicked in exactly the same brutal way as my daughter's cat and had damage to the base of his tail. He could barely walk, having to drag himself around - it took time, but he has made a full recovery. None of this helps you I know, and I really feel for you. I think you need to talk to your vet and you also need to trust your own gut instincts! x
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Post by speedysally on Apr 15, 2012 21:38:42 GMT
omg! that's terrible, can't begin to imagine what you must've been through! and i guess you're right, i personally think my best option is to have him put to sleep...easier said than done though! just such ashame, it's so heartbreaking, he's not even 1 :-(
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Post by cathf on Apr 16, 2012 18:13:46 GMT
my 8 month kitten recently was involved in a car accident and to cut a long story short, he had to have his tail removed and is now unfortunately incontinent. it's been over 2 weeks now and still no improvement, surely if he was going to get better, he would've shown that he was getting better by knowing when he was going to the toilet? it's really heartbreaking. has anyone else experienced this and what did you do for the best? thanks You have posted about this problem previously haven't you??? I mentioned before to take him back to your vets. If you aren't happy with your vets, take him to another. I also said, as heartbreaking as it is, he may need to be pts as if the nerve damage doesn't fix itself (nerves can't regrow), he will need his bladder expressing daily. And some cats get annoyed with the procedure. There are drugs available to try to correct the problem, but again, they don't always work. Please take him back to the vets. |
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Post by speedysally on Apr 16, 2012 18:45:22 GMT
yeah i have and i have done but there's nothing they can do and i know! the thing is he does go to the toilet, it's just that he doesn't know when he's going, it is such ashame :-(
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