Oska’s MRI

Hi all,

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a lot of hope. My cat Oska is only 2 years old. A couple of weeks ago, he suddenly lost strength in his back legs. At first we thought it might pass, but it’s only gotten worse. Now, Oska can no longer walk. He struggles to hold his head up, he can barely eat on his own, and his legs are so weak he can’t even use the litter box without help :,(

The vet suspects that Oska may have a spinal cord injury or intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) — a painful and serious condition that can paralyze cats. We’ve already done blood tests (thankfully no signs of FIP, infection, or organ disease), and he’s on pain and nerve medication. But without imaging — especially an MRI, which costs £2,400 (referral treatment at Southfield Vet Hospital) , we can’t confirm what’s happening inside his spine or how to help him recover unless we see the neurological specialist. Unfortunately his insurance does not cover this.

We don’t want to stop trying and we don’t want to give up on him and neither is he! Any little help would be really appreciated ❤️Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting Oska <3