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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy cat Zeke appears to have had a mini stroke
Waiting for test results. I'm beside myself. He is the sweetest boy in the world. Everybody loves him and he loves everybody.
We think he's between 17 and 18 years old. We adopted him 13 years ago and the shelter said he between 3 and 5.
Please send good vibes for my sweet boy.
SheltieLover
(79,146 posts)2naSalit
(101,568 posts)Greywing
(1,170 posts)Prayers for you, Zeke.
belpejic
(789 posts)I had a 17 year old cat who also had a stroke. Hoping that your kitty can recover.
canetoad
(20,564 posts)bamagal62
(4,441 posts)irisblue
(37,201 posts)debm55
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alittlelark
(19,124 posts)😇
virgdem
(2,306 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,696 posts)the energy in your touch.
nocoincidences
(2,484 posts)Loving healing vibes to him and a strong shoulder for you.
Metaphorical
(2,614 posts)She was 15, but she also had an autoimmune disease and bowel cancer. She held on for a few months after that, but it was pretty evident that she was fading.
Our other cat, Pumpkin, became very solicitous of her older pet sibling after that, never straying very far, and sleeping next to her to keep her warm. When Bright Eyes became too weak, Pumpkin would keep directing us to Bright Eyes, at which point we knew that it was time to take her to the vet one last time.
Her death hit us, especially my wife, hard, but in many respects it hit Pumpkin hardest. She slept next to BE's bedding for the next week, and she would occasionally cry out in confusion and sadness. In time, we grieved and moved on, but every so often we still slip up or say things that remind us of our tiny smoky gray cat.
Take time to grieve, and be conscious of the other pets in your house. Animals do grieve, I no longer doubt that.
Abolishinist
(2,929 posts)It's tough. Good vibes for you both.
Nanuke
(919 posts)KT2000
(22,057 posts)hamsterjill
(17,297 posts)Sending prayers and vibes to you and Zeke.
(Rescue person here). Many cats recover pretty well from strokes given some time. I have personally had one that did well after some observation and good care. I am hoping the same result for Zeke.
Please keep us posted.
Raine
(31,138 posts)3catwoman3
(29,111 posts)Figarosmom
(11,117 posts)Hope he pulls out of it very well and has many more good years.
yardwork
(69,159 posts)niyad
(131,181 posts)hhhugggggggggs for you both.
LoisB
(12,691 posts)orangecrush
(29,634 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(15,530 posts)I hope your sweet boy recovers quickly.
OldBaldy1701E
(10,848 posts)Our second doggie had one. He lasted another two years after it, though, and did not really have issues after it.
I hope your cat recovers.
RWB3
(5 posts)For Zeke from me and my boy Murphy Gato
NEOH
(280 posts)Sending love and prayers your way for Zekes recovery! ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹 😺
Fla Dem
(27,517 posts)MIButterfly
(2,428 posts)I hope Zeke fully recovers. I will keep a good thought for your precious Zeke.
Bayard
(29,185 posts)peacebuzzard
(5,848 posts)please let us know how he is doing....
I wouldnt be where I am without my little furry crew...and they send their best to your little one too...
LNM
(1,247 posts)I hope you can hold him close and hear his purr again.
area51
(12,624 posts)Silver Gaia
(5,334 posts)We have a dog who stroked last August and he is still with us. He doesn't walk without help, but has otherwise recovered. He is 15.
So, here's to hope!
Maru Kitteh
(31,508 posts)Please believe me when I say our hearts are with you. Im all too familiar with the panic and the pain. I know how special they can be.
Ilikepurple
(537 posts)We had an old dog a few years back who seemingly had a stroke, but it was old dog vestibular disorder and she recovered and only had one bad relapse. The emergency vet thought it was a stroke, but when we went to pick her up the next day changed the diagnosis. I know it can happen to cats too. Im not wishing either on your cat, but that could be whats happening?
StarryNite
(12,080 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,602 posts)Sending healing vibes and Zeke, You and your family will be in my thoughts. Please give Zeke some loves from me.
Trueblue1968
(19,186 posts)My 5 girls are in Cat Heaven.
Dear_Prudence
(1,137 posts)for Zeke.