Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / February 2005

A friend of a friend lost her cat a few days ago.  Obviously, she is
in grief, but she is also concerned because neither she nor the vet
knows what was wrong with "Hatchling".  This woman and my friend are
both on the board of a shelter and have pretty much seen it all, and
are baffled, as is the vet.  I don't have much information, but here
is what I know:

Four year old cat, lost weight and developed mouth ulcers.  Developed
sudden lameness in back legs.  Cat suddenly couldn't walk; no broken
bones were present.  The vet thought herpes may be the cause of part
of it, and the cat was put on acyclovir.  Sunday, Hatchling began to
have seizures, and he died at vet's office Monday.  He was eating etc.
right up until the end.

Does anyone have any idea what might have caused these symptoms?  I
know more information would be helpful, but that's all I have at the
moment.

Thank you for any input.

Ginger-lyn