Concerns About Toxoplasmosis Diagnosis, Toxoplasmosis, Has Anyones Cat Had This? Options

[Shortrish]

Hello - I came here a little over a year ago when we lost our 6 year old cat Scooter to Kidney failure. Now, Fidget, only 4 had to go to the vet, for vomiting and weight loss issues. Gradually over time, he started losing weight, and we thought it was the weight loss food he was on. But, it became more pronounced with vomiting becoming more frequent. Fidget used to weigh close to 22 pounds, but is down to almost 15 pounds now. We had to wait for the test results to come back, and the diagnosis is Toxoplasmosis. Fidget is a totally indoor cat, and always has been,, from when we adopted him as a kitten. I have concerns because we adopted my sons two cats (indoor also), and wonder if Fidget may have gotten it from one of them. One of the cats, vomits up his food a few times a week, and always has since he was a kitten. He has thrived though, so far, and is 10 years old. So, his vomiting up his food, was just what he did and was considered normal (though probably not now).

We have 6 cats total now, and I'm so concerned because cats will use each others litter boxes. So, weekly cleaning with steaming hot water is recommended, from what I've read in articles about toxoplasmosis. My concern though is transmission to the other cats in the household. I don't see how I can just have Fidget using just one litter box. Has anyone else had this problem with their cat?

Another thing the test showed up was an abmormal Pancreas test. Not super high, but not in the normal range either.

The vet said we would start him on a certain medication, for about 4 weeks, and retest for toxoplasmosis, and his pancreas after 4 weeks of treatment.

My stomach is in knots, because Fidget is so sweet. Does anyone have any recomendations about how to keep this from being transmitted to our other cats? Or cleaning around the house/ shared food bowls, drinking water.? Any advice would be appreciated. I'm also concerned about the recovery and if it is possible.

My vet also said this could lead to chronic inflammatory disease of the bowels, and I'm just so upset right now. Need a shoulder to lean on please?

[Shortrish]

Annies mommy - Thank you so much for your prayers, I am sorry for your loss, and know how awful the grieving process is. With Fidget getting sick now, it brings back the awful memories of when Scooter was diagnosed with kidney failure, and when we had to make the decision to let him go. I did go on the internet, and printed out some very good information about toxoplasmosis, unfortunately, that's small consolation for the fact that he caught this, and it is rare that an indoor cat did. I will keep you updated about Fidgets progress, and hope that I will have good news eventually. The treatment is initially for 4 weeks, then retesting is done to see how things have worked.

Again, thank you for responding, and for your prayers,

Fidgets Mom