My cat Zeke appears to have had a mini stroke

[Danmel]

Waiting for test results. I'm beside myself. He is the sweetest boy in the world. Everybody loves him and he loves everybody.
We think he's between 17 and 18 years old. We adopted him 13 years ago and the shelter said he between 3 and 5.
Please send good vibes for my sweet boy.

[SheltieLover]

1. Healing vibes in the way to you both

[2naSalit]

2. Sending!

[Greywing]

3. I am so sorry ... I totally empathize!

Prayers for you, Zeke.

[belpejic]

4. I'm so sorry to hear that

I had a 17 year old cat who also had a stroke. Hoping that your kitty can recover.

[canetoad]

5. Best vibes for Zeke

[bamagal62]

6. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[irisblue]

7. Hoping for the best for Zeke

[debm55]

8. Sendind sweet zibes to Zeke and you.

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[alittlelark]

9. Valiant vibes for Zeke...

😇

[virgdem]

10. Sending healing vibes to Zeke. ❤️

[JMCKUSICK]

11. I am so sorry for your anxiety and please let your love for him flow through

the energy in your touch.

[nocoincidences]

12. So very sorry to hear about Zeke.

Loving healing vibes to him and a strong shoulder for you.

[Metaphorical]

13. Our Russian Blue, Bright Eyes, had a stroke

She was 15, but she also had an autoimmune disease and bowel cancer. She held on for a few months after that, but it was pretty evident that she was fading.

Our other cat, Pumpkin, became very solicitous of her older pet sibling after that, never straying very far, and sleeping next to her to keep her warm. When Bright Eyes became too weak, Pumpkin would keep directing us to Bright Eyes, at which point we knew that it was time to take her to the vet one last time.

Her death hit us, especially my wife, hard, but in many respects it hit Pumpkin hardest. She slept next to BE's bedding for the next week, and she would occasionally cry out in confusion and sadness. In time, we grieved and moved on, but every so often we still slip up or say things that remind us of our tiny smoky gray cat.

Take time to grieve, and be conscious of the other pets in your house. Animals do grieve, I no longer doubt that.

[Abolishinist]

14. Wishing Zeke the best.

It's tough. Good vibes for you both.

[Nanuke]

15. Wishing the best for Zeke's full recovery.

[KT2000]

16. Hope and strength to Zeke

[hamsterjill]

17. Poor Zeke. I'm so sorry.

Sending prayers and vibes to you and Zeke.

(Rescue person here). Many cats recover pretty well from strokes given some time. I have personally had one that did well after some observation and good care. I am hoping the same result for Zeke.

Please keep us posted.

[Raine]

18. Prayers & healing vibes for Zeke 🙏💕🐈‍⬛️nt

[3catwoman3]

19. Holding you all in love and hope.

[Figarosmom]

20. Oh dear

Hope he pulls out of it very well and has many more good years.

[yardwork]

21. I'm so sorry.

[niyad]

22. Holding you both in love and light. Healing vibes for best possible outcome.

hhhugggggggggs for you both.

[LoisB]

23. I hope Zeke is ok.

[orangecrush]

24. Hugs and kisses to Zeke

[MustLoveBeagles]

25. I'm sorry 😔

I hope your sweet boy recovers quickly.

[OldBaldy1701E]

26. I will do so.

Our second doggie had one. He lasted another two years after it, though, and did not really have issues after it.

I hope your cat recovers.

[RWB3]

27. Sending prayers

For Zeke from me and my boy Murphy Gato

[NEOH]

28. Sending Love & Prayers Your Way

Sending love and prayers your way for Zeke’s recovery! ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🩹 😺

[Fla Dem]

29. All the best to Zeke. My heart goes out to you both.

[MIButterfly]

30. Sending good vibes to you both.

I hope Zeke fully recovers. I will keep a good thought for your precious Zeke.

[Bayard]

31. Be well, Zeke

[peacebuzzard]

32. My best thoughts to Zeke...so sorry to hear this...stay strong little one....

please let us know how he is doing....
I wouldnt be where I am without my little furry crew...and they send their best to your little one too...

[LNM]

33. Hugs and vibes for your sweet boy

I hope you can hold him close and hear his purr again.

[area51]

34. Best wishes for Zeke's full recovery.

[Silver Gaia]

35. Healing vibes for Zeke...

We have a dog who stroked last August and he is still with us. He doesn't walk without help, but has otherwise recovered. He is 15.

So, here's to hope!

[Maru Kitteh]

36. Me and my cat crew send you all our love.

Please believe me when I say our hearts are with you. I’m all too familiar with the panic and the pain. I know how special they can be.

[Ilikepurple]

37. I'm so sorry to hear. I hope he gets better.

We had an old dog a few years back who seemingly had a stroke, but it was old dog vestibular disorder and she recovered and only had one bad relapse. The emergency vet thought it was a stroke, but when we went to pick her up the next day changed the diagnosis. I know it can happen to cats too. I’m not wishing either on your cat, but that could be what’s happening?

[StarryNite]

38. Sending good healing vibes to your sweet boy.

[HeartsCanHope]

39. I'm so sorry.

Sending healing vibes and Zeke, You and your family will be in my thoughts. Please give Zeke some loves from me.

[Trueblue1968]

40. Prayers for little Zeke !!!!! All Cats go to Cat Heaven. I have to believe this.

My 5 girls are in Cat Heaven.

[Dear_Prudence]

41. Sending best wishes

for Zeke.

[Trueblue Texan]

42. Sending healing vibes...

This is the hardest part of being a pet parent.

[Fla Dem]

43. Any update on your Sweet Boy Zeke?

[Danmel]

45. He's the same. Can barely walk

He's lethargic and not eating. And it's snowing again and the roads are a mess.

[Fla Dem]

46. Hope you can get to a vet soon. All the best to you and Zeke.

[Maru Kitteh]

54. If you have an oral syringe/eyedropper or anything like that puree

some wet food with water at about a 1:4 ratio, (25% food 75% water) and get him the nutrition and hydration that way. If using dry food make it about 10% food and 90% water.

Is there anyone who can help you get Zeke to the doctor? I think DU would be happy to pick up the tab. I know I can throw in and would be more than happy to help.

[City Lights]

44. Sending healing vibes to your precious Zeke. nt

[justaprogressive]

47. Only 8 lives to go!

The more time you spend with him now the better,

[PCIntern]

48. Awwwww😢

I’m a cat guy myself. I hope it works out.

[colorado_ufo]

49. Healing thoughts, sweet baby.

[EuterpeThelo]

50. Sending love and healing vibes to you and Zeke!

My oldest kitty just turned 18 and she is the sweetest girl...my familiar. We had one that lived to 20-1/2 (we're on our 10th rescue cat now). I so understand your pain and fear. I wish you and Zeke all the best and hope so much that he will be OK.

[Polly Hennessey]

51. Sending hope and love to you and Zeke.

Remember, our cat babies are resilient and strong. I also hope your weather improves and you two will be at the Vets soon.

[JoseBalow]

52. I'm sorry

I know how hard it is, I hope things get better.

[CousinIT]

55. Oh no! Healing wishes for your precious baby boy!

[FemDemERA]

56. Poor Kitty!

Hope he will be okay.

[TygrBright]

57. Holding you and Zeke in my heart.

We have a sick kitty as well - it's so difficult not to be able to instantly relieve their misery.

empathetically,
Bright

[Danmel]

58. We went back to vet today

They gave him a steroid injection, some sub cutaneous fluid and told us to watch him for 48 hours.

[Maru Kitteh]

59. Our hearts are with you. Me, Monte, July and Ollie

and Mr. Maru. Thank you for giving an update. Love and kisses to sweet Zeke.

[Raine]

60. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞for little Zeke 🐈💕

that he overcomes this and you have him longer.

[Clouds Passing]

61. Healing kitty vibes on the way. Good boy Zeke. Mew. Mew. 🐈

[traladeda]

62. my kitty had spinal strokes

My cat had a few spinal strokes during her time on earth. She recovered from all of them, but the last two strokes took more of a permanent toll. Still, she was happy and I saw to it that she experienced all the things she loved every single day. Cats -- especially ones with hypertension -- tend to get them in the cervical spinal cord.

Feline ischaemic myelopathy with a predilection for the cranial cervical spinal cord in older cats
Katherine M Simpson
https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X14522050

Other spinal strokes are one and done.

Don't feel pressured by the doc to rush into any decision (unless this is the painful stroke -- "saddle thrombus" -- but Zeke would have let you know what to do.) All strokes are not the same and recovery is not uncommon in spinal strokes.

[Danmel]

63. Thanks for this info

He is hypertensive. He and my husband are on the same meds.
He ate this evening which made me happy.

[malaise]

64. I feel your pain