Category: Medical
MJ’s arm is amputated (an update from Liang Soak Peng)
Ref: https://myanimalcare.org/2023/10/06/mj-is-adopted-an-updates-from-liang-soak-pengs/ We gave our neutering aid of RM120 for MJ’s neutering and another RM400 medical aid for the medical treatment of her arm. Subsequently, MJ was adopted by a loving family! On 19th November 2023, Ms Liang updated us that MJ’s parents have decided to get her arm amputated since that is the better…
Indra’s possible tummy upset
This morning, Indra did not want to eat at all. But I also saw a bit of vomit on the floor which consisted of some liquid and grass. Normally, the cats recover very quickly from this kind of vomit and it doesn’t pose any issue. I don’t normally need to give them anything for it…
Gerald’s fur at the flanks
I think Gerald’s flank fur is slowly growing back. Very slowly, though. You can still see the big difference in the colour because of the initial balding at the flanks. But the fur is slowly growing back now. He still needs another Advocate spot-on early next month. Luckily it’s nothing serious. Just balding due to…
AIMing to double cats’ lifespan
This article was republished in 2020 from the original in September 2018, so it’s really very old news, but exciting and hopeful!! Here it is: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/features/z1304_00039.html Nearly 10 million cats are kept in Japan, and many of them die of kidney disease. Since discovering 20 years ago the “AIM” protein which is found in the…
The Japanese professor who cracked the code for feline kidney disease
Read all about it: https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/aim-protein/ Japanese professor Toru Miyazaki has discovered a potential trigger for feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) that involves the protein AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage), also known as CD5-like (CD5L); AIM is a secreted protein in the blood that supports kidney health by identifying, destroying, and removing dead cells and other…
The Japanese AIM injection to combat kidney disease in cats!!
This is definitely long-awaited news for all cat parents!! Here it is: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz_Q-GMMI_e/?igshid=NGEwZGU0MjU5Mw%3D%3D Japanese researcher, Dr Miyazaki’s groundbreaking AIM injection tackles the root cause of kidney disease in cats and cats will be able to live up to 30 years, in a full, healthy and much richer life! Photo credit: (from the Instagram link above)…
Cow Mau’s pain management updates
It’s been exactly 14 days since Cow Mau received the Solensia injection for pain management. I thought I was imagining it, but right after the injection, I think his pain decreased significantly. There was definitely less pawing of the mouth. However, the vet told me it would take at least 2-4 weeks before we could…
Dora has recovered from TVT and is released! (updates from Imm’s Shelter)
Updates from Judy! Dora just released back at shelter. See her scooting off again to neighbor’s orchard with Harry n Fluff following close behind. Back “home” to her friends and her colony outside the shelter!! Given 3rd chemo jab after this pix taken. Such a vast difference from before the chemo treatment started. Dora healed…
Putin, the FIP cat treated with Molnupiravir (an update)
I met my friend again today. She’s the one who rescued Putin, a sickly-looking FIP cat and she got Putin treated with oral Molnupiravir under the advice of her vet. Putin has now completed his 84 days of medication and has put on weight and is doing well! His AG ratio was initially 0.3 (confirmed…
Updates on WinWin and Fate from Survivor Shelter
Really, really good news on WinWin today! Ms Ong updated that WinWin’s blood PCV is now at 47% which is incredible! The vet too is extremely pleased with WinWin’s progress after so many months. The chances of survival from IMHA is very low, so WinWin’s case is indeed one-in-a-million! WinWin will return to the shelter…
Our Super Seniors’ updates – Cow Mau and Indy!
It’s been eight days since Cow Mau was given his Solensia injection. This is an antibody that blocks the pain pathways, particularly suited for osteoarthritis, which Cow Mau also has. But our main aim is to help him with the mouth pain and pawing which disrupts his eating. So far, judging from his demeanour, I…
The Mange Cat
Hi everyone, Joy here. I would like to share my story of a mange cat that I fostered 3 months now. On 11th August 2023, I received an S.O.S. from a friend who said her friend rescued a ‘kurap’ kitten. It had a collar and was obviously an abandoned pet. The rescuer could not foster…
Dora’s amazing healing from TVT (updates from Imm’s Shelter)
Judy sent this amazing news!! Despite being the last one to be captured for treatment and having the TVT fester for weeks/months, Dora is healing remarkably well! From Judy: Dora’s TVT tumour has shrunk amazingly well after her first chemo jab on 6/11/23. Only small tumour remaining. 2nd jab given today. So happy for her!…
Ramped up CKD battle plan for Indy! (and some reflections on probiotics)
Indy now has a ramped up CKD battle plan!! As far as the vet is concerned, she has prescribed daily 250ml subcut for Indy which we had already started two days ago. She has also added Renal-P to Indy’s Renal-N so that phosphorus control is covered as well. On our own, we have doubled the…
A perfect raw-diet poop from Indra (and my post-Covid brain fog)!
Maybe Indra wanted to reassure me that she’s completely recovered now, so she left a perfect-looking raw-diet poop (yes, just one beautiful piece!) along the wall in Bunny’s Room. I just found it a few minutes ago. The faeces of cats on a raw diet are typically small in size, crumbly and dry; this is…