Vet Visit on 10 April 2010

Bui Bui has been to Dr Heng this afternoon. We were happy to hear that his left eye's water pressure is under control. Unfortunately, the eyesight from his right is not looking good. He could be blind in the right eye. Dr Heng has kept trying to test his response from his right eye, but sad to know that there is no response at all. Dr Heng has decided to give him a final chance before removing his right eye. Bui Bui has been given some eye drops for a month. His right eye will need to be removed if there is still no response at the next visit which is one month away.

Bui Bui waiting outside the clinic. Bui Bui was so comfortable in this new carrier that he did not make a single noise.

 We have also bought along one of the ginger cat, Pumpkin in the neighbourhood to visit the vet. Caretaker noticed Pumpkin loss of appetite for a week. In addition, he is not able to defecate for the whole of last week! He was dehydrated and weak. Vet mentioned that he will leave us if there is further delay to receive treatment.













It was a tiring day as the queue in the clinic was very long. Two cats need to see the vet at the same time. Thanks to all caretakers for thier time and patience.

Receipt for today's visit.

His right eye is not as cloudy as before. Unfortunately, he might not be able to see anymore.

Pierre at home

Phots taken earlier today. The tec minions are going to use them for his adoption notice:

Tired... or chill out?

After his follow-up visit with Dr Heng, Pierre got onto his throne, and got comfy.

By photo-op time, he's been snoozing in the same spot for at least 5 hours.

He seemed happy to just chill, oblivious to the commotion around him, and that he is due for another follow-up in 2 weeks' time. His eye drop has also been changed, as the previous one did not seem to  be working for his right eye.

Closeup of the eye

Here's a closer look at Pierre's face and eyes. It is very clear, the difference in the condition between his left and right eye.

Pierre will need long term care

Pierre has seen Dr Heng of Mount Pleasant Sunset Way earlier today.

The diagnosis on his eye is no good. The eye drop he is using now has to be stopped. Dr Heng has given a different one.

She says that he looked well except for his eyes and that he probably was injured because of the deteriorating sight in the right eye, causing him to react slower than he would have, resulting in his accident.

So what is his problem? There is an ulcer in his right eye, it would have been growing for a while already. Dr Heng says the reason for is probably genetic, which means his eyes will fail progressively until he can no longer see.

Pierre has been given a collar so that he doesn't rupture his eye due to trying to scratch it from the irritation he feels in it. If the condition worsens or his ulcer ruptures, he may need to have his right eye removed. While his left eye seems ok for now, it is also slightly cloudy and over the long term, he may lose sight in both eyes.

He needs to visit her next weekend for a follow-up. Meantime, he will require 4 to 6 drops of 2 eye medicine to be administered every day, half an hour apart each time. He also need to be fed half a pill twice a day.

Dr Heng commented on his sweet nature being better than some pet cats, as he was calm and very well behaved. Actually, all the caregivers have also been surprised at the way he has taken things in his stride. If they do not know him, and someone told them he is treasured pet cat, it would be bought hook, line and sinker.

In any case, given the situation, a return to his old way of life and his home at the plaza is not possible. Thankfully, Carol is willing to continue to foster and care for him. The worry for the caregivers is the vet bills.

<- Pierre post vet visit

He was quite unhappy with all the hustle and bustle of the outing. and to be crammed in the carrier, which is rather too small for him.

The added embarrassment of having to wear a collar seemed to prove too much for him - so he tried, and managed to turn away from the camera.




In Carol's home, the old boy showed how much of a sweetheart he was...

Waiting patiently on the table, for Carol to administer the eye drops.

 

Obediently licking the meds

Getting some food for comfort, and incidentally, his half-pill for the day.

He did not like the ridiculous collar, but he was stoic in the face of the inevitable, quietly enduring the caregivers' attention in getting making him a walking lampshade