I’ve had a stressful day at home and it left me feeling a bit emotionally confused. I wish I had good news, but I’m afraid I don’t. This morning, Els, the specialist in the hospital, performed the surgery procedure on Mr. Bowie’s ear with great caution and expertise. Mr. Bowie’s inner ear was completely checked but unfortunately, she found serious problems in the ‘bulla tympanica’, the middle-ear. It looks like this is the real problem of Mr. Bowie’s ear and not a polyp. We’re going to try out an extra dose of a new antibiotic this month but another very risky surgery seems to be unavoidable.
Once again, I want to thank you for all the support and concern. That is very kind of you. Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Enjoy this beautiful day, my friends, wherever you are. Peace, love and understanding.
Hands on Bowie & Jimi 
Argh…your news makes me so sad. Poor Mr. Bowie, and poor you too.
Oh dear, how worrying. Mr B is in our prayers and it the hands of a specialist. Sweet dreams dear boy.
At least you’re getting down to the problem. I do hope the antibiotic works though.
Mr. Bowie, and you, are always in our thoughts and prayers here. Mr. Nano and the cat crew are sending all the Power of the Paw they can muster to their Belgian brother. Mr. Bowie will weather this latest storm. At least the specialists now have the source of the problem.
Take care of yourself too, Herman. Get plenty of good food and sleep. Mr. Bowie needs you.
Thinking of you my furry friend…
Hope you get better soon!
I so hope the antibiotic works and Mr. Bowie feels better soon, Herman.
I wish you the ear heals soon. You are very brave Mr. Bowie. Love to you and Herman.
Poor you and Mr Bowie – fingers and toes are crossed these new antibiotics work and avoid any further surgery. Sending lots of warm snuggles and belly-rubs (for Mr Bowie)! x
Oh, I am so sorry to read this! Poor Mr. Bowie and poor you. All this medical stuff is no fun. Sending wishes for speedy healing and definitive resolution!
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We are so sorry to hear this dear friend and cannot help but wonder whether the infection in the eye and ear are related and they have been treating the symptoms rather than the cause. It would be really good to get a second independent opinion before subjecting Mr Bowie to more invasive treatment. We are thinking of you at this time and send you and Mr Bowie all our love 💜🐈
Oh dear — I’m sorry to hear this news. How vividly I remember the shaved leg thing. I truly hope you get through this next challenge smoothly.
Poor Mr. Bowie. And my sympathies to you Herman. I hope things turn out well. It’s a good thing he is a tough kitty. Cuddles to him.
Sorry for you and Mr Bowie, take care of you both and wish you that Mr Bowie will not have another surgery…so sad…
Really hope the antibiotics work for Mr Bowie, best wishes to both of you.
Our prayers are still with you. Really hope things are better soon.
Herman, the kids and I are sending love and hugs to you and healing prayers for Mr. Bowie. You have both been through so much with the eye and ear, so I hope that your vet can finally put an end to the issues. I’ll keep you both in positive thoughts.
I really hope the antibiotics helps Bowie. Make sure you take care of yourself as well, Herman. Thank you for keeping us posted. Cole and Clementine wishing Bowie some good treats and lots of head scratches.
– Sarah, Harry, Cole and Clemmy
We are all pulling for you Mr. Bowie! You’ll get through it. Extra chocolate, catnip and a nip of tequila — there’s word on the medical front that tequila is a probiotic that helps bodies absorb medicines better. Even if it doesn’t quite work that way, a catnip margarita will make Mr. Bowie feel better anyway you look at it. 😻🍹😎😜
Poor guy. I will keep praying for him.
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witches and singing mice praying for the sheriff ! …don´t see rats…better prevent dangerous surgical *good luck*
The important thing is your vet found the source of Mr. Bowie’s ear problem. Enjoy the now with some treats. Here’s to the new antibiotic, that it works.
Oh Mister Bowie, you have been through way too much and so has your human. I hope that in the New Year everything is fixed at last. There is nothing harder than worrying over those we love. Giant pettins to you.
Everyone wants those antibiotics to conquer the bacteria that are causing your problems. You and your human have had a rough road, it’s time for a break. ❤
Courage à Mr Bowie !
Poor Mr Bowie ! Good luck…
Get well veryvery soon dear Mr Bowie!!!!!!
Very concerning and I can only imagine how you are feeling. I hope everything works out ok without causing Mr Bowie too much stress. It’s a worry when the diagnosis seems to keep changing. Praying for good news in your next update.
As always, warm wishes and hugs from your friends in Japan. Thinking of you.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. Ears can be tricky things. The main thing is to get rid of all the infection, because it doesn’t matter if Mr Bowie cannot hear out of one ear. (My one daughter has been deaf in one ear since the age of 5, after many ear problems and infections and operations.)
I hope the end result after all this is a healthier, happier Mr Bowie and a more relieved owner. I understand you feeling fragile. Ice cream and hot chocolate will help. 🙂
How very upsetting, Herman. I think these things are at least as hard on the human as the feline. So please take good care of you — I’ve no doubt whatsoever that Mr. Bowie gets the best of care.
With Lavinia’s “Power of the Paw” and Tim’s catnip margarita, I’m sure all will be well. 😀 Huge hugs to Mr Bowie and you from Crystal and me. 🐱
Aww, he has had enough trouble with eyes and ears. I hope this all goes well and soon gets over, for him, and you!
I hate to read this and hope everything goes well. both of you have been through a lot. Sending much love.
So sorry for all your anxiety. Poor Mr. Bowie. All the best to you both.
Oh Mr Bowie, that is not the way to start 2018. Your poor Dad is so concerned about you, as are all of us. Please know that you have lots of fur people and humans praying for you and hoping that you will once again be healthy and happy. We all love you so much. Please tell your dad to give you an extra hug from all of us.
Hemingway, Steinbeck and Pam
You are the kind one doing so much for your friend. Poor guy!
Oh, no! I’m sad for all your discomfort and pain little love. I studied on the web, the ‘bulla tympanica’. I’m so happy you have such a special dad that will do everything he can so he’s able to love you for many more years to come. Thanks for keeping us updated Herman, arms around you both. x B
So sorry to hear this news! Sending good thoughts your way.
Herman I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Bowie is still not doing well. Will continue keeping him and you in thoughts and prayers. Give him some nose kisses for me. Hugs
Mr. Bowie ! get well soon ! Lots of love and prayers for you …
Oh! Poor Mr. Bowie. Poor YOU. So stressful. Hopefully all will go as well so Mr. Bowie can be free of any discomfort.
So sorry the doctor found a more serious problem. Wishing you well and Daisy Mae says Meow.
Poor little guy.
I am sorry to hear this, Mr. Bowie I am with you and you will be fine, just be patient. Love, so much love to you, nia
Poor Mr Bowie:( Healing Pawkisses and Purrayers continue ❤ ❤ ❤
I am sending many pats, scratches to that itchy area under your chin, and wishes for a happy recovery Mr. Bowie.
So saddened with the news, Herman, but hope for the best outcome. Dear Mr. Bowie looks very sad and confused. He needs a lot of extra love and treats these days. As always, sending thoughts of comfort and love.
We are saddened to learn Mr. Bowie has to now endure another surgery and all these issues with his ear just when he finally got his eye resolved. Despite this setback we are reassured all will work itself out in the end as after all— HE IS MR. BOWIE! Bowie fought his eye battles with the cool, collected force of his rock star personality and namesake and he will do the same with any ear demon. Many comforting, healing purrs sent to Bowie and chocolatey goodness to you Dad.
-Pearl and Mom
Dear Mr.Bowie and Herman, I just couldn’t push the like button, I read your post days ago, but didn’t really know what to say, since everybody here had said it all. Yet have to say that you both are my thoughts since I read the news and do feel so much for you both, wishing for a positive outcome for Mr.Bowie’s health issues. This might sound like, the usual words, but it’s not that, my heart feels a deeper connection to both of you.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this news Herman. I hope those antibiotics do the trick .. Thinking of both you boys.. Get well Mr B!
I hope all is well, Herman. Hugs.
So sorry to hear about this. You both are in my thoughts. Take care. XO
Ohhhh so sad, he does not look too happy… hope all goes well
My goodness. Poor Mr. Bowie. He doesn’t seem to get a break! Very glad to hear his eyes are doing well. Hopefully, the ear will follow suit. That will require a celebration with lots of treats for Mr. Bowie and espresso and chocolate for you!
I’m so sorry that you and Mr. Bowie have had such a challenging year. As each day grows a bit in length, and as the weather slowly warms, I hope that his health improves.