December 31st 2008 9:15 am
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Tuesday, he saw Dr P - she's a first year doctor - but the diagnosis of spinal pain and bad constipation seemed logical for his symptoms (lethargic, little appetite, trouble walking, limp tail, pee'd in his cat bed). She sent him home with pain relievers and oral lube to help him "squeeze one out" which worked, but his condition declined so rapidly that by midnight he lost 50% of his motor coordination. His hind leg function deteriorated to the point that he couldn't stand or sit upright and he completely lost control of his bladder, then his bowels.

Wednesday morning, December 24 2008, he saw Dr M, and re-examined Icons vertebrae and its connections and determined that it is a neurological problem in his spinal cord. He has paraparesis and incontinence probably resulting from a tumor
or calcification that damaged the lumbar spine. Icon stayed at the Vet for a few nights over the holiday until he could see a vet that specializes in neurology.

On Friday, Dec 26 2008, I spoke to Dr M over the phone and he said that the medication wasn’t working – we had hoped Icon would improve with steroid shots for the paralysis – but his condition was getting worse by the hour. I wont describe his final moments, but on the recommendation of the Vet, Icon was helped to the Rainbow Bridge.