Kachina 2
Kachina is doing pretty well. Saw my own vet today and was able to hold her as they took her blood pressure. She was very calm in my arms, let the vet shine nasty bright lights in her eyes and everything. Her blood pressure was down to 110/60 (from 250 on Sunday), so the vet was thrilled. (And impressed as they couldn't believe how low it is since at the vet's most cats aren't anywhere near that low due to stress.) Her pupils were at least somewhat reactive to light and one of her retinas is still partially attached or has reattached, so there's a good chance she'll regain at least a little sight in that eye. And I actually notice her being aware of at least some light and shadows - not bumping into walls, walking in the middle of the hallway and doorways instead of edging along the walls, moving away when I moved something in her direction, etc.
Best part is we don't need to go back to the vet's for two weeks - barring anything crazy happening.
I did end up getting up about 4AM to take my bed off of its frame since she was having trouble hopping all the way up there and was wandering around it yowling till I'd pick her up and put her on the bed. She'd snuggle in for a while, then hop down to get food or water, come back and begin the yowling all over again. With it on the floor, she can hop up easily all on her own so that will help. And it gives my bedroom an interesting eastern-ish feel.
I'm very relieved and also completely exhausted. I think it's time for a cool shower, a little reading in bed, and an early night. Thanks everyone for your support.
Best part is we don't need to go back to the vet's for two weeks - barring anything crazy happening.
I did end up getting up about 4AM to take my bed off of its frame since she was having trouble hopping all the way up there and was wandering around it yowling till I'd pick her up and put her on the bed. She'd snuggle in for a while, then hop down to get food or water, come back and begin the yowling all over again. With it on the floor, she can hop up easily all on her own so that will help. And it gives my bedroom an interesting eastern-ish feel.
I'm very relieved and also completely exhausted. I think it's time for a cool shower, a little reading in bed, and an early night. Thanks everyone for your support.