It's Cushing's Disease (or Syndrome). Apparently quite rare in cats, it is the effect of malfunctioning pituitary or adrenal glands. They tell us it is treatable, although a preliminary online search tells us that the prognosis is not so great - provided the animal survives surgery to remove any tumors. Treatment is going to be tricky. And expensive.The vet took a skin biopsy, pulled a bunch of loose teeth, shaved off a lot of Mr. E's remaining hair, and sent Mr. E home with even more medication.
We are going to do our best for you, Mr. E.
3 comments:
Oh poor Mr. E. I hope he starts to come around. That sounds like a lot for a little weak body but it seems that he has a strong spirit.
He looks pitiful. Poor thing. I think he knows he's in loving hands or he probably wouldn't have lasted this long by the sounds of it. Thinking good thoughts for his recovery. :)
The poor baby.. Give him an extra ear scratch from the Mommy of three spoiled felines.. Never under estimate what good care and a lot of loving can do. My old boy was given 6 months at age 17½ because of terminal kidney failure. Thanks to a wonder vet and a stubborn personality, my sweet kitty came close to celebrating his 23rd birthday.
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