Category: Medical

  • Semintra for Vincent

    Vincent almost finished his Fortekor and previously, even after a month on Fortekor, his proteinurea did not improve. So I decided that we should try Semintra especially when much good results have been touted with its use. Most vets say it works better than Fortekor, so let’s see if that works for Vincent too. This…

  • Vincent’s updates (exploring new ways)

    Much has happened lately. I’ve been so, so busy that I haven’t even had time to update on Vincent’s news. About two days ago, Vincent wet his bed (the Rosie Blanket). So of course, I had to change all the sheets and I replaced it with the Carebears blanket. I don’t know if he felt…

  • Vincent Bagheera’s “Rosie” blanket and updates

    Vincent has migrated onto the bed now! This is now HIS room and HIS bed (and yes, Ginger is not very happy about it). This blanket was a very thoughtful gift of love and friendship from one of our donors shortly after Rosie passed away. I was devastated and traumatised. This kind donor bought all…

  • Vincent’s subcut (the floating hand technique)

    Vincent has been very good during subcut these days. I have no complaints whatsoever  and am able to handle it all alone. On cold days, I need both hands to handle the subcut because I can feel that the fluids under the skin is cool (and the weather is cold), so it helps if I…

  • Neutering aid for 1 cat in Cheras (Leow Fook Fong’s)

    This is a private sponsorship of RM60 for the neutering of this cat and another RM40 for the surgical fee. Ms Leow is a new applicant. She rescued this cat off the streets and the cat was found to be sick. The vet said the cat needed surgery so it was performed. It was discovered…

  • Vincent’s news and other thoughts

    It’s been two days since I last wrote about Vincent. The last two days have been packed with things to do, but it’s all been good, because our Double Charity Donation received four orders! And there have been an overwhelming number of neutering applications, which is all good. But the saddest part is, on Wednesday,…

  • Of anecdotes, testimonials and the placebo effect

    I’ve been researching “cures” and treatment for Vincent’s kidney disease and came to this, which I simply have to share, because it’s definitely food for thought: http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2016/10/why-anecdotes-testimonials-cant-be-trusted/ And I have to share this picture too (because it’s so funny!): It’s good to share and it certainly is good to learn, but ultimately, what works for one…

  • Vincent’s check-up after one month

    Today was Vincent’s check-up after one month on treatment at this vet. First, the vet is pleased with his weight gain. Based on the records at this clinic, using their scale, Vincent’s weight has gained steadily from 2.6kg to 3.1kg, then 3.3kg and today, 3.6kg.  The vet says this is already considered very good. She…

  • A chat with a senior vet

    I went to purchase Vincent’s fluids, tube and needles today and had a good chat with the senior vet at the clinic. We asked about Fortekor, how it works, what it does and if Semintra might be better.  Semintra is known to produce much better results, but Fortekor has been THE drug for a long…

  • Vincent’s blood test results (Yay!)

    Time for your check-up at the vet’s, Vincent! Waiting for our turn. Okay, now, where do I begin to tell today’s story? There’s so much to tell. The vet says Vincent really looks good.  He weighed 3.3kg at the vet’s (using the clinic scale). His hydration is good and we are to maintain the subcut…

  • I did the subcut all by myself!

    Yay!! When there’s a will…. I am so, so afraid of poking a needle into the skin, but I had to do it alone today, so… I did it! I did it! And waited for the entire duration for the 200ml fluids, without daring to even move my hand. So scared to lift up my…

  • Vincent’s morning, and the vomiting

    All prepared for breakfast at 6am this morning. Vincent came down with everyone, but he didn’t want to eat. That’s strange… Instead, he went out to the patio. I suspect he went to eat soil because when I went to look for him, he was licking his lips as though he had just finished eating…

  • Vincent’s meals and subcut

    After today’s “play-time”, I went to work and came home to have Vincent greeting me at the door. And this time, he did not try to escape. Lunch at 11.50am – chunky raw meat and Cubgrub. A second lunch with Ginger at 1pm. Subcut at 3.44pm. We are still using the green needle, so 220ml…

  • Yayyy for Vincent! We are going up one step now!

    We’ve just brought Vincent back for the vet’s and it’s all very encouraging news!! There’s so much, I hope I can remember them all! Vincent’s lymph nodes have reduced in size – yay! Although his ulcers are still there, it hasn’t got any worse. Maybe, even a wee bit better. Yay! The vet said Vincent…

  • A feast for a 3.1kg cat!!

    First, very sorry for the lack of updates yesterday which actually got some of your worried (thanks!) about Vincent. I was called away for a few hours due to an emergency, so I was away from home and hence, no updates. Also, because I was away for those few hours in the afternoon, Vincent could…