4.06.2007

Head Tilt

This time last year I was just recovering from my femur infection and my head started to tilt to one side. The People noticed that I was carying my head funny while I was sitting and walking. I was very dizzy and kind of woozy feeling. After a week or so of me looking like this, Meowmy called the VET.



She was very busy that week as she and the Tall Man were in charge of a booth in Atlantic City at the Atlantic Builders Convention. They HAD to be there, they couldn't not go. One of the VET's (not Dr. Ian) was very worried about the tilt and wanted to come in early so that Meowmy could get me there. It didn't work out but she got me there on Monday bright and early. He started a treatment of ear drops thinking it might be an ear infection. It should have gotten better but didn't.

As usual, Dr. Ian came to my rescue and called Meowmy when he found out. He wanted me to come in for a neurological exam. I went in and he did all sorts of tests like making me grab for the table, walking, looking into my eyes, etc. The funniest thing he did was spin in a circle with me in both directions. It is supposed to show your reaction and how dizzy you are. Dr. Ian is a GIANT and he was funny to watch spin around with me.

He said an MRI would be the next diagnostic tool but after everything I'd just been through, he didn't want to do that yet. Instead he started me on the treatment of a protozoal spinal infection. You know what? I started to get better! My tilt went away and now I'm great!

Now you know why I love Dr. Ian. This was actually more life threatening than my femur infection though that was more painful. He saved my life twice and he just knows me. He always kisses me and says how adorable I am. Dr. Ian goes the extra mile and I trust him completely.

I hope you all have a lovely Passover or Easter!

15 comments:

Unknown said...

Latte, You are very lucky that you have intuitive Beans that love you! We love Dr. Ian, too, because he saved you!

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

OM Goodness Latte! Mommy's eyes are leaking a little! She says that you are a very loved kitty! Your Mommy and Daddy are very intuitive with you and that your VET goes the extra mile. I wish I had a VET like that. I've been to three in the year that we've been here but my Mommy just isn't satisfied yet. She and I are just so happy that you got the care you needed to get you better!

Happy Easter!

Anonymous said...

We love Dr. Ian too because he made you better two times. We would love to kiss him!!

You are beautiful.

~Princess

Gemini said...

Oh Latte, we are furry glad that you are better!

Tara said...

I'm so happy Dr. Ian made you better! What a scary thing. You are a very special meezer! And thanks SOOO much for the Millie bed!
Tara

Daisy said...

Oh dear, my Mommie's eyes leaked a little bit too! Poor Latte, you sure have been through a lot. I am very glad you are happy and healthy now.

Bad Kitty Cats & Megan said...

Latte we are so glad you have a wonderful Kitty Doctor. Being Dizzy is no fun when it wont go away! You should nominate your vet for Vet of the Year.

http://www.thankyourvet.org/

Karen Jo said...

The Bad Kitty Cats and Megan have a great idea. You should nominate your Dr. Ian for Vet of the Year. I am so glad that he found the solution to both of your very serious problems.

Lilly Lu, Iris and Maxwell Mufsa Millon said...

a great kitty dr is a good fing. My mama meet Dr Coronjo Kayla great dr when Kayla was digoues wiff FIP. she went the extra mile for her mama is still freindly wiff her when she went to get Lilly Lu they asked for a vet refence and she said That mama was the most careing luffing worder mama is the world and any cat would be extra lucky to have her. She was mama second oppion on my thriyord and she did it for free!!


we glad you have a great dr Ian.


Mu shue

GARGOLAS said...

Oh que buen doc tienes.

Que este muy bien y felices pascuas.

Saludos felinos.

HRH Yao-Lin said...

I cannot believe that one so beautiful and vibrant has had such ill health. I am so glad you are fit and well now and I think you are so lucky to have such a wonderful vet. Some human slaves really are better than others, especially the ones with qualifications in veterinary care.

Xxx

Forty Paws said...

Goodness. You do look dizzy there Latte. We are so glad that Dr. Ian fixed you all up and made you better!!!

Luf, Us

Icon Baxter Bentley said...

Now I love Dr. Ian too!
Happy Easter!!!
purrs, Icon & family

Tiger Lily said...

Oooh I'm so glad you're better. Those infections don't sound like fun at all!

Happy Easter and Happy Passover!

Boy said...

Wow! Dr Ian sounds weawwy nice!
You know, over here we have an old saying, anyone who escapes death is sure to have gweat fortune soon.
Since you did it twice, remember to share your fortune with me! I'm you'll have enough for 2 kitties!