Hello World!

Hello again. All the technical problems seem to be taken care of. Mom hasn't had time to put the pictures back yet, so I'll just chat.
There is another kitty out there named Oliver who is in big trouble. He is just a little bitty fellow, and appears to have the same problem as I have. His mommy is so worried about him.
It has occurred to me that diagnosing a liver shunt kitty is not always understood, and I need to make a point about that. The best way to diagnose this condition is to have a bile acid test done to determine that it is indeed liver malfunction causing the seizures not epilepsy. It's the initial diagnosis. From there several other tests are available, such as a ultrasound to see the shunt, if it is in a good place, it can be visually seen. If it is hiding behind the liver it might not be seen so easily. If a kitty has multiple shunts they too evade detection by ultrasound. But there are numerous other tests that can be done by a specialist. It often becomes necessary to seek the help from a specialist, as liver shunts in felines are rare, and most local vets rarely see them. My local vet for example has only seen 6 in his 20 years of practice, but none where as complicated as mine. He is the one who suggested we seek help with a specialist.
So, please, if you suspect you have a liver shunt kitty, seek help from a specialist who can help you through this very difficult time. He/She can give you the proper advise regarding diet, meds and other vital info your local vet might not be aware of.
It might also be good to document everything that happens with your kitty to help your vet determine what is going on. What your kitty eats, drinks, how the stools look, strange smells emanating from your kitty, drooling events-and duration, neurological problems such as visual impairments, or physical impairments, and duration, and seizure activity-duration, is it a shiver, or full blown trashing. All this info is vital to get the right diagnosis for your precious little one. Drooling and seizures alone does not immediately point to a liver shunt, it could also be epilepsy. So be diligent with your observations and documentation.

There is a lot of help available-none of you are alone in this!

I am doing very well. I have been a bit of a trouble maker (so says mom) tearing up the house in vigorous play. Chasing the orange kids around is just so much fun. Ritz and Carlton are getting bigger than me, but I still have the upper hand, as it should be. Carlton is getting "hunky", he is one fine looking dude now, and so sweet. Mom calls him "kiss kiss", every time she says that he come to give kisses. But he is starting to feel his strength and tries his best to annoy everyone here. I think he is trying to take over the house. Well that will never happen as long as I am here! Training is starting to simmer his overzealous attitude down. The older guys here swat him regularly now to teach him proper manners, and respect for his elders. Ritz, his sister, is a sweet, gentle girl, who needs little swatting. She behaves very well.
Poor Teddy had a couple of days of not feeling too well and needed some time out, which to moms surprise he handled with total dignity. He is such a good boy. He is up and running again. Nothing like a little TLC and meds to get him straighted out.
I love my mommy so much that I give her a special welcome in the morning, a squeal, and a tail quiver, I am so delighted that she appreciates it. One sees that mostly with boys, when they get ready to spray, but girls can do it too, just for the joy of being alive. I am just bursting with happiness of being alive - I feel sooo good!