If you remember from last summer, Iona was one of the cats who was hit by some neurological symptoms from CDV (Canine Distemper Virus). She did eventually beat the virus, and her tests showed she was clear of the virus. We were told that the slight tic or twitch in her front paw would be a permanent result of the damage the virus caused, but that it would not progress any further. However, very little is known about how this virus affects big cats, and her twitch has gotten significantly worse recently. We are consulting with experts all over the globe, but have not yet found a solution to help Iona. She is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow, and we hope to find something that might indicate why she is getting worse, and hopefully something that might help her. We will keep you posted.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000