Small Progress but Big Set Back

Our Shadow is not doing real good. We've been giving him some supposedly awesome kitty vitamins because I have read that they really help build strength and can make the last years of a kitty's life more pleasant. Unfortunately, Shadow had a major set back with walking when his back legs started having problems. Recently though, it really seemed that the walking had gotten a bit better and that he may be gaining a bit of strength. =)

However, he is also having some problems going to the bathroom. This just started and we only know of 2 times that it has actually occurred. He moaned really weird one night and Jon and I had no idea what it was; we had never heard a cat moan like that and I got kind of freaked out. We found him lying outside the cat box and he had all kinds of grossness on his little paws and belly. =( It was the saddest thing I have ever seen and I broke down a bit.

This happened one other time but we got there in time to help him. I am worried that this may be the major set back I have been dreading... I hope this isn't downhill. =( We are still hoping for the best and praying that the vitamins can help give him some strength back. We're taking him to the vet again to see if there is anything that can be found or done about the bathroom issue.

Poor kitty. He is a trooper though. He is still as lovable as can be and even stood up to say hello to Jason yesterday! A good sign! =) Prayers...