Vet Visit on 22.05.10

Hi Friends of Pierre, sorry for the late update. It has been busy for all caretakers.

Here we go...

Pierre went to the clinic today. 2 caretakers went along including myself. We were very very worried. This is the day the vet will decide if his eye should stay.

Dr Heng has a very detailed examination to both his eyes. Left eye turns out to be very good. Water pressure is under controlled.

Next is his right eye, the eye that might turn blind and to be removed.
And to our surprise, Dr Heng said for the first time that she is able to see his nerves and muscles at the back of his eyes. This is the first time his eye is cleared of ulcer. She also tested and confirmed that there is response coming from his right eye. In conclusion, Pierre is NOT BLIND!!! We are just too happy to receive this piece of news.

Pierre will still need his eye drops to maintain the water pressure of both eyes. There is still a chance of getting eyes damaged if the water pressure is too high. This is a genetic problem. No cure so far, only maintain. But I do believe that his foster parent will be able to take care of him and help him maintain this good condition. He will need his regular vet visits and also his expensive eye drops. The next visit will be in July.
We will still need your continuous support in helping Pierre, be it financially or in any other way, as his medical condition is for life-time. We will definitely try our best in whatever way we can, to care for him and make him stay healthy.

 

Pierre's friend, Pumpkin is back!

Last night seems to be extremely long for us, Pumpkin is not around, no one from hospital called. We have been wondering if he can make it. At 11am in the morning, we have decided to call the clinic as we can't wait any further. We have a GREAT news, Pumpkin is well and up!

He is back now. Everyone is happy to see him. He is still his usual self except for 2 bald patches on his 'hands' due to injection and drip. We are happy, so does Pumpkin as he can eat and ....of course poooo.

Thanks to our friend, Joshua, who has contributed towards part of Pumpkin's medical fee. Otherwise, it will be heavy for the caretakers.

I am sure Pierre is happy that his friend is finally back!

Pierre's friend, Pumpkin in hospital

Even after the vet visit last Sat, condition in Pumpkin did not improve. We have decided to bring him to the vet again today. Pumpkin will be warded. Put under GA before proper procedure can be performed. Vet mentioned that there is a risk that he might not be able to wake up after procedure. We are not sure of his health or medical history as he comes as a stray. Any underlining health problem might take our precious Pumpkin away. We are very worried.

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.

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.

Vet Visit on 20 March 2010

Above receipt for 2nd visit to Dr Heng. His condition did not imporve. He was given a new eyedrop and we will need to bring him for one more visit in 2 weeks time.

Vet bill and diagnosis illustration

Scans of Dr Heng's diagnosis and explanation of Pierre's condition

Scan of the bill

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

Pierre needs a second opinion

Pierre's eye seem to be getting worse, and has grown a whitish covering over the lens.

Doris called Dr Chan for advice. She recommended that Pierre be sent to an eye specialist for consultation and suggested Dr Heng at Mount pleasant Sunset Way.

Pierre will be seeing Dr Heng tomorrow.

Pierre is back from the vet

Pierre was seen by Dr Chan at Namly earlier today. As arranged with Carol, he is now at her home for recuperation. The good news is his injuries are slight and superficial. He was also given an eye drop for his swollen red eye.

Pierre will be seeing the vet tomorrow

Amy met with V tonight at the plaza and has secured Pierre to be sent to the vet tomorrow morning.