Dr. Leela,

I have a cat who is mutilating himself! I looked after him as a kitten, his brief history is as follows:

at 12 weeks, started to siezure (viral?), was given Bell 200c and finally Bell 1M which stopped the siezures. One week after the 1M he chewed the end of his tail off, we believed it to be an aggrevation, but maybe not given whats going on now

at 5 months he was again treated with Bell and then Merc for chronic gingivitis (cured)

at 10 months he injured his back/hip area, was treated successfully with Hypericum

at 11 months was treated with Lycopodium for a urinary infection

at 12 months was neutered and given Arnica upon waking up from surgery -caused a noticed fearfulness

Today he has hurt the middle of his tail, possibly a bite, some swelling , bruising, puncture wound/scratch.His response to the pain or injury appears to be to start chewing at the tip of his tail again. He literally bit the end off at 12 weeks, passionately driven to do so.

My friend who has adopted him and kept us treating him homeopathically is in a panic. She is giving Bell 30c for the fear, suddenness, pain and self mutilation. When this happened for the first time, he was under the care of a Homeopathic Vet who is no longer practicing. She could find no such specific symptom and thought it was best to wait it out. I tried in vain to protect his tail from himself but it proved impossible. He only stopped after he had completed the job.

Any ideas? He's becoming worse!

Thanks kkrista
(PS Phos kitty is now eating on his own!!!)

Krista, Tell me some more about his general nature, and his likes and dislikes, etc. Bell sounded good, but maybe he needs something deeper.

Warm reagrds,
doctorleela

PS: Glad about the phos Kitty.

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Hi Dr.Leela.
Thanks for responding! I haven't heard how the cat is doing this morning, I'm waiting for my friend to call me back. He is a cat that I would describe as "a little wound-up", he can be quick to anger, especially when doing something to him that he does not want done. He usually gets along with other animals, but can be a pest sometimes or sometimes he just kind of "mean" to them. He is pretty good with people although not shy about letting you know when its time to put him down! He can startle easilly (... don't tell me Phos again???). He is usually energetic. He has a medium build, with light, pinkish rings around the eyes (these were almost red around the time we gave Bell for siezures). I would consider him of a light-complexion. He loves raw meat and will actually consume an entire raw chicken chest.neck and back within 20 minutes. He loves his food, and he loves to chew on the bones. His personality is a little elusive, not bonding too closely with anyone.
Thnats all I can think about for now, I will add at a later time when I hear back from my friend (she has just started to study Homeopathy at our new school and was going to try and present his case in class).
Thnaks, Again...
Krista
PS: I am not familiar with Rhus t and I'm thinking of treating another young cat with it, primarily for emaciation, possible kidney failure and general tiredness from neglect. I have tried Ars alb, but so far no change. Anything to add on the topic of Rhus t, re dosage, frequency, following Ars. etc?

sorry, I forgot to mention that the cat was also treated with Merc directly after the Bell for his gingivitis and that worked.
thanks, k

Hi me again!
The other thing I wanted to mention was that the kidney failure cat is very stiff in the hind quarters. That is another reason why I felt Rhus t was the remedy to go for.
Thanks Krista

KKrista,

I think Tuberculinum 200 single dose would be a good remedy for your self mutilating cat!!

Reg the cat with the kidney disease, I don't know the details, could you post it? The stifness of the lower part of the body could be due to pain experienced in the kidney region, resulting in a sort of muscle spasm. YEs maybe Rhustox would do something. BUt I cannot advise you properly without details.

Warm regards,
doctorleela

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Dr.Leela,
the cat was in perfect health in June, she was found in a terrible state approx 5 days ago. Her "Owners" will not respond to phone messages or written letters!
She was found in a profound state of emaciation, an infected, previously ruptured absess on her left temple approimately 3mm in diameter and .3mm deep. It was cleaned,and has not drain or filled up, but is scabbing over. The blood at the site was a dark to bright-deep red and the area is acabbing over almost black. Within 24 hours I realized that her kidneys were also failing and I gave her Ars alb 30c, I have since noticed that her her urine is very diluted and somewhat cool when she first relieves herself. She is thirsty but has NO appitite although she does not overly resist my force feeding. She is very weak but extremely affectionate. She loves other cats and dogs and I think she might not like to be left alone. She has twice urinated outside her litterbox, once on the floor and this morning on the couch -arg! Her breath has an oder to it, but it is not typical of kidney failure breath according to our vet, but at the same time it is not a pleasant oder. I have fed her quite a bit but yet she still has not had a bowel movement, I'm assuming she is constipated. Her extremities are cold to the touch, yet she doesn't appear to feel chilly. Typing these symptoms and I know I have read of all these symptoms! You already know about the stiffness, and yes she is such a sweet cat, that she may not let me know if she is in pain, although I can poke and prod without her protesting. I also noticed that her toungue is white and furrowed in the middle, but the outer tips are smooth, shiny and bright red. Her teeth and mouth overall appear in a healthy state. Her eyes are extremely suken in, dark and look aged (she only 1-2yrs old) Mentally she seems horribly depressed, although perks up when around other animals or when getting attention from me. She likes to "headbutt" and knead anyone and anything (pretty normal show of affection). On occassion she has appeared to be interested in food, but could not bring herself to eat. I would consider her of medium complextion and average build. She always back away from agression. She does not seem to have any sensitivity to noise or activity. Thats all I can think of for now.
Super Super Thanks! I don't think she has a lot of time.
Krista
PS I repeated the Ars alb last night but at a 200c dose. It may have helped, but the change if any was really insignificant.

THis cat sounds like a good candidate for Secale Cor , though Opium and Camphor are alternatives.

You could confirm with the excessive thirst for secale cor. The emaciation, appearance of the face, infected wounds oozing, coldness of the extremeties, etc suggest it. A dose of 30 would be worth trying.

If the constipation is significant then maybe Opium. But I feel if she has not eaten much, then there would not be much stool. I would also expect a drowsiness and painlessnes here.

Best of luck!
Doctorleela

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Dr.Leela,
Unfortunately I don't think I can get the Secale until Monday Do you think China might be something to try over the weekend? Also what do you think about Nitric Acid for Myra? A lot of it fits her. Also the self mutilating kitten has been turned around by the Bell so far so my friend is inclined to leave it for now.
Thanks, Krista

Glad the BEll finally worked! If this comes up again, a dose of Yub in between will be good.

Myra...Well how is she doing at the moment?

Sad about the secale. Hope the kitty survives throough it. I thought the cldness of the extremeties with the face was very important, you could try China... its good for exhaution from loss of discharges. (more diorrhea here!)

warm regards,
doctorleela

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