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Beauregard went back to check his diabetes, and that is the least of our worries. He's responding to insulin, but he may have been exposed (a decade ago) to AIDS or FLP/FIP (can't remember the name). He has fatty liver disease, and white/red blood cells are elevated and the other one is too low. Just lots of issues right now. Vet said he is a very very sick cat, and there is a chance I could lose him. Please include my baby in your prayers.

Will probably not be on here for a bit. Just need to get this crying out of my system. And then send up prayers myself
 
Thinking of you and yours and sending lots of positive thoughts into the ether for your beautiful Beauregard *hugs* :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Oh Pat, I am so sorry to hear this...you were just getting the ball rolling with the diabetes treatment and now this. I am shocked and saddened to hear about these other issues you and Beauregard are now facing. Please let us know how he is doing and hang in there...

Hugs to you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug: and prayers+healing wishes for your kitty.

Dawn
 
I have been going between crying and praying/manifesting all day. I'm sad and worried, BUT I am hoping whatever the pathologist finds is not terminal. He is such a perfect little sweetie, and he deserves a long and healthy life. He will get anything money can buy, and I hope that's all that's necessary I will know later tonite when I pick him up, but may not get on here until tomorrow, when he naps. Tonite, the bed and Mom are all his.

He is responding to the insulin. The Vet was quite happy with that. it's just those blood things.
 
Got him home and not soon enough!!! He is licking his wound where he had the IV, and his sugars are down to slightly over 100. We won't know the other for a few days, BUT he is much brighter. I was told to bring him back in a few days, but I pick Friday. It may mean another check on Saturday, but that's fine. I choose not to wait until Friday.

Now a nice Cosmo for Mom and food for him. He could not wait to use his litter box and have some water
 
pat121 said:
Got him home and not soon enough!!! He is licking his wound where he had the IV, and his sugars are down to slightly over 100. We won't know the other for a few days, BUT he is much brighter. I was told to bring him back in a few days, but I pick Friday. It may mean another check on Saturday, but that's fine. I choose not to wait until Friday.

Now a nice Cosmo for Mom and food for him. He could not wait to use his litter box and have some water
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Do glad to see that you got him back home where he can feel comfortable (and so can you). You have earned your Cosmo (or two) and he has earned a well deserved meal in the comfort at home.

Prayers for good results :bighug:
 
Well, he just barfed all over my rug. I would hope it's just the IV fluids. He doesn't seem to want to be with me, and maybe it's just wanting to be nearer his water. I won't push it, but I doubt I will sleep until I know he's settled down and OK. At least he's at home, with velvet furniture. lol Ah, as I type, going to bedroom I hope. I keep baskets under the beds in there, and he feels safe there.
 
pat121 said:
Well, he just barfed all over my rug. I would hope it's just the IV fluids. He doesn't seem to want to be with me, and maybe it's just wanting to be nearer his water. I won't push it, but I doubt I will sleep until I know he's settled down and OK. At least he's at home, with velvet furniture. lol Ah, as I type, going to bedroom I hope. I keep baskets under the beds in there, and he feels safe there.
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Hopefully this is just from stress from the time at the vets. With fatty liver disease he should be eating numerous small meals through the day...except during the 2 hours before test time.

Sending healing vines for Beauregard and :bighug: :bighug: for you.
 
I hope that is exactly what is happening, Mary Ann. The vomit was very brown, and hoping it is "just" an empty tummy and all that IV fluid. It was also all day in a room with dogs barking, I'm sure. And the Vet testing him every two hours after the transfusion. And, a transfusion. He is n ow on "his" chair, which is velvet and not comfy, but he loves it. I can hear him purring/snoring now from my office. I will keep it quiet, and dark, and let him rest and just know he's loved. I will leave down a little wet food, but pick the rest up (Vet said nothing about this). Hopefully, I will give him insulin in the morning after a little food. No insulin tonite (per Vet). Right now, I can sit on the floor, talk to him, get him to eat a little before insulin. And then tomorrow, after I get more food (held off to see waht Vet said, and forgot to get food there) and vodka (only had enough for one drink), I am going to stock up on that too. Right now, I need taht. lol
 
pat121 said:
I hope that is exactly what is happening, Mary Ann. The vomit was very brown, and hoping it is "just" an empty tummy and all that IV fluid. It was also all day in a room with dogs barking, I'm sure. And the Vet testing him every two hours after the transfusion. And, a transfusion. He is n ow on "his" chair, which is velvet and not comfy, but he loves it. I can hear him purring/snoring now from my office. I will keep it quiet, and dark, and let him rest and just know he's loved. I will leave down a little wet food, but pick the rest up (Vet said nothing about this). Hopefully, I will give him insulin in the morning after a little food. No insulin tonite (per Vet). Right now, I can sit on the floor, talk to him, get him to eat a little before insulin. And then tomorrow, after I get more food (held off to see waht Vet said, and forgot to get food there) and vodka (only had enough for one drink), I am going to stock up on that too. Right now, I need taht. lol
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Sounds like a great plan all the way around - high hopes for a great day for you both tomorrow
 
I'd like to send some good new/bad news. FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) is similar to human AIDs and FeLk (feline leukemia, which is not the blood cancer leukemia, though it was named this because apparently many cats would eventually develop leukemia). I have a lot of experience in both of these. For many years I only took in FeLeuk cats and most of them lived normal healthy lives. At the times, FIV was considered a death sentence, though many shelters and rescues have now revised their opinions of it. I currently have two healthy, active FIV cats.

The Fiv/FeLk test is usually a combo blood test that will tell you the results for these two viral diseases. If your vet hasn't already done it, please consider getting this done. If they have the SNAP version it can be done in about 15 minutes at the vets office. It can be pricey though ($70 and up). It can usually be done much cheaper as part of a blood panel that is sent out (I get my entire CBC, Chem and T4 panels with the FIV/FeLk test done for $130).

FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) is also viral and sometimes called feline coronavirus. Some people believe it can be tested for using the dog parvo test. I have found these tests to sadly be very accurate. This disease is incurable, fatal and very infectious. If it gets into your home, it takes time and lots of bleach cleaning to make the home safe again. Our rescue rule is no fosters for 1 year after the house has been sanitized.

Lets hope Beauregard only has FIV or FeLeuk or neither. I can't comment on the other issues as I have no experience with them. I'd keep up the hope.

Anyone have any idea if fluids would help Beauregard?

Prayers and hugs:

Pepper, Sparkle +12
 
Sparkle said:
I'd like to send some good new/bad news. FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) is similar to human AIDs and FeLk (feline leukemia, which is not the blood cancer leukemia, though it was named this because apparently many cats would eventually develop leukemia). I have a lot of experience in both of these. For many years I only took in FeLeuk cats and most of them lived normal healthy lives. At the times, FIV was considered a death sentence, though many shelters and rescues have now revised their opinions of it. I currently have two healthy, active FIV cats.

The Fiv/FeLk test is usually a combo blood test that will tell you the results for these two viral diseases. If your vet hasn't already done it, please consider getting this done. If they have the SNAP version it can be done in about 15 minutes at the vets office. It can be pricey though ($70 and up). It can usually be done much cheaper as part of a blood panel that is sent out (I get my entire CBC, Chem and T4 panels with the FIV/FeLk test done for $130).

FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) is also viral and sometimes called feline coronavirus. Some people believe it can be tested for using the dog parvo test. I have found these tests to sadly be very accurate. This disease is incurable, fatal and very infectious. If it gets into your home, it takes time and lots of bleach cleaning to make the home safe again. Our rescue rule is no fosters for 1 year after the house has been sanitized.

Lets hope Beauregard only has FIV or FeLeuk or neither. I can't comment on the other issues as I have no experience with them. I'd keep up the hope.

Anyone have any idea if fluids would help Beauregard?

Prayers and hugs:

Pepper, Sparkle +12
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Well the cat is out of the bag :)
I think most know I am a fan of fluids and I had a FIV kitty myself.
on several occasions fluids literally brought him back to wellness.
Unless the cat has heart issues or anything that would suggest not doing fluids I would be giving fluids.
Wise to check with your vet and if you decide to give fluids many here can help you get started. It is very doable :)
 
I too am a huge fan of fluids as I feel they can flush the system. I tend to give small amounts 40-50cc's if it is just "helping along" that I am looking for. True dehydration, I might do small doses in multiple areas as I think it aides in absorption and doesn't make kitty fall over. :) Any sick kitty gets "tenting" tests often. Dehydration can make you feel really crummy. Sparkle loves getting fluids. He purrs the whole time. I like to think that he recognizes that he feels better after getting a bit of watering from Mom. You know, as much as Sparkle has been laying around lately and green, maybe I should look that he hasn't become a house plant...
 
Sparkle said:
I'd like to send some good new/bad news. FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) is similar to human AIDs and FeLk (feline leukemia, which is not the blood cancer leukemia, though it was named this because apparently many cats would eventually develop leukemia). I have a lot of experience in both of these. For many years I only took in FeLeuk cats and most of them lived normal healthy lives. At the times, FIV was considered a death sentence, though many shelters and rescues have now revised their opinions of it. I currently have two healthy, active FIV cats.

The Fiv/FeLk test is usually a combo blood test that will tell you the results for these two viral diseases. If your vet hasn't already done it, please consider getting this done. If they have the SNAP version it can be done in about 15 minutes at the vets office. It can be pricey though ($70 and up). It can usually be done much cheaper as part of a blood panel that is sent out (I get my entire CBC, Chem and T4 panels with the FIV/FeLk test done for $130).

FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) is also viral and sometimes called feline coronavirus. Some people believe it can be tested for using the dog parvo test. I have found these tests to sadly be very accurate. This disease is incurable, fatal and very infectious. If it gets into your home, it takes time and lots of bleach cleaning to make the home safe again. Our rescue rule is no fosters for 1 year after the house has been sanitized.

Lets hope Beauregard only has FIV or FeLeuk or neither. I can't comment on the other issues as I have no experience with them. I'd keep up the hope.

Anyone have any idea if fluids would help Beauregard?

Prayers and hugs:

Pepper, Sparkle +12
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He got every test known to mankind, and the pathologist will give us the results. He is not wanting to eat huge amounts this morning, but ate some. We sat on the mat while I rubbed him, and talked to him, and between loving, he nibbled. I will try to give insulin shortly. He was sitting there waiting for the vet tech to come and poke him, but she gives him TONS of loving afterward, and he really loves her.

I hope that FIP thing was not lingering. Vet says it's possible, and when his immune system (I think I'm repeating myself again) got compromised, that could have sprung forth. I'm not sure all that we included in tests yesterday, but will was $400 again, and that's what it was last week also. BUT if those tests give us a clue as to what is going on, then it's worth it.

He has been drinking and drinking (head almost laying inside his water bowl) this morning. Vet said with this fatty liver disease, it could take 5-6 weeks. Or maybe that's the anemia. Just so much going on with him, I am confused on what's what, other than he needs to eat, and if he shows signs of wobbling or confusion, or the gums get really white, I bring him in.

I will read the other posts later. I have a second cat who's wanting Beau's food. I hate pushing him away (and he has his own FF, and he weighs 22 lb., so he's not starving. He just sees Beau getting lots of extra love, and he wants some. Usually he realized I'm free about 3:30am and comes to the bed for his love, if not already beside me, and then he wakes me up to love on him.

Again, sorry to ramble and have diarrhea of the fingers, but when nervous, I do tend to type and talk quite a bit.
 
When you say "give fluids", you are talking about injections? I know they gave him some at the Vet the last time, and he had a "bump" where they had been given. Unless his barfing last nite is cause for worry, we won't go back until tomorrow. If it's too soon to tell anything, then back Sunday or Monday (depending on if this Vet is there, although I think if need be, any Vet will do.

He sat at his window (I actually purchased this house because living room has windows all the way down to the floor, and he can no longer jump) for a bit, and is now in his basket at my feet. I will give insulin in a few. I think he's nibbled enough, and since he got none last nite, I won't worry about him crashing at this point. Vet said to stop testing for a bit.
 
pat121 said:
When you say "give fluids", you are talking about injections? I know they gave him some at the Vet the last time, and he had a "bump" where they had been given. Unless his barfing last nite is cause for worry, we won't go back until tomorrow. If it's too soon to tell anything, then back Sunday or Monday (depending on if this Vet is there, although I think if need be, any Vet will do.

He sat at his window (I actually purchased this house because living room has windows all the way down to the floor, and he can no longer jump) for a bit, and is now in his basket at my feet. I will give insulin in a few. I think he's nibbled enough, and since he got none last nite, I won't worry about him crashing at this point. Vet said to stop testing for a bit.
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Yes... they call is subcutanious/SQ fluids--it just means it is just under the skin not in the vein --
The body will use them as needed --it is mazing what water will do for a kitty-
my Rico is going on 6 years of fluids-he will be 17 this summer :cat:
 
OK, I'm confused, why would you not test? How would you know if it is safe to shoot?

Sub q fluids can be given by syringe, though I use an IV line set and a 1000 ml bag of lactated ringers. The fluid is still given under the skin, not intravenously, so yeah, you get the bump. Vets can do the fluids in the vein, but only when it is needed in a hurry of for an emergency. You can do sub q fluids at home. It is best to get the fluids from a pharmacy with a prescription (you have t buy a case, usually 12 1000ml bags, though there are actually 500 and 250 ml bags, which I actually prefer because there is less waste.. once a bag is opened and tapped it needs to be used or thrown out. It can't be stored for later.). Someone recently posted a great price at Walgreen's using a discount card (free online, there are tons of them). I buy the lines set for $3 each from my vet and also the needles. I use the 18 gauge because it goes faster. They look huge, but it doesn't seem to bother most cats, especially if you use a new needle frequently. There is lots of infor on giving sub q fluids out there/ I'd be doing it if he is having that much thirst. It will help him feel better and get the fluids in that he needs.

I'm also not getting how a vet can determine that a cat had an exposure to FIP without having the disease. Are you sure he said FIP? You need to know if Beauregard tested positive for FIV or FeLeuk as it is very important to know that and let any vet know it too.

Sounds like you have a lot going on, I feel for you and B too. You sound slike a great Cat Mom.

Pepper + Sparkle + 12
 
Sparkle said:
OK, I'm confused, why would you not test? How would you know if it is safe to shoot?

Sub q fluids can be given by syringe, though I use an IV line set and a 1000 ml bag of lactated ringers. The fluid is still given under the skin, not intravenously, so yeah, you get the bump. Vets can do the fluids in the vein, but only when it is needed in a hurry of for an emergency. You can do sub q fluids at home. It is best to get the fluids from a pharmacy with a prescription (you have t buy a case, usually 12 1000ml bags, though there are actually 500 and 250 ml bags, which I actually prefer because there is less waste.. once a bag is opened and tapped it needs to be used or thrown out. It can't be stored for later.). Someone recently posted a great price at Walgreen's using a discount card (free online, there are tons of them). I buy the lines set for $3 each from my vet and also the needles. I use the 18 gauge because it goes faster. They look huge, but it doesn't seem to bother most cats, especially if you use a new needle frequently. There is lots of infor on giving sub q fluids out there/ I'd be doing it if he is having that much thirst. It will help him feel better and get the fluids in that he needs.

I'm also not getting how a vet can determine that a cat had an exposure to FIP without having the disease. Are you sure he said FIP? You need to know if Beauregard tested positive for FIV or FeLeuk as it is very important to know that and let any vet know it too.

Sounds like you have a lot going on, I feel for you and B too. You sound slike a great Cat Mom.

Pepper + Sparkle + 12
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Thanks so much for the compliment.

At the farm where I rescued him (and his nephew), a litter or more of cats had FIP. This has been about 10 years ago or so, and he was inside/outside then. A tech with my Vet was nursing them until I could do it, and in that span of time, they discovered the FIP. Beau has been "mothering" them some inside, and of course, was outside with all the cats. When we realized the kittens likely had FIP, they were all euthanized, and Beau became an indoor only kitty. I am not sure the kitties were tested, but one of them got that totally gaunt look, and the Vet told the tech that was what the kitten likely had. I had another kitten from outside I ws also going to adopt, but the Vet told me to be safe, leave the little kitty outside so mine would be safe.

He ate a little today and drank a lot. Vet said it was OK not to test, because his sugars had been so high. I am listening to him for now, BUT should there be any issues, I will return to testing twice a day, every day.
 
jayla-n-Drevon said:
Yes... they call is subcutanious/SQ fluids--it just means it is just under the skin not in the vein --
The body will use them as needed --it is mazing what water will do for a kitty-
my Rico is going on 6 years of fluids-he will be 17 this summer :cat:
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I will listen to the Vet, but I have shared stuff with him from the boards. I know doctors really do not like being second-guessed, but I do recall one of my Mom's physicians giving Mom a med that was questionable. When I mentioned it, he mentioned (probably another repeat here) that I wove baskets and he ran the most prestigious clinic in Richmond. I mentioned that the Harvard Medical Journal just stated NOT to use the two drugs simultaneously and the results from doing so. I mentioned to the prestigious "arsewipe), right before he was fired, that I had time to read medical journals (also read the New England one), and that he didn't seem too interested in anything but making money. Guess two hours of sleep a night make you slightly cranky.

At any rate, rambling, I trust doctors to a point, BUT experience rules, and when you have a baby 24/7 as compared to what you have read and experienced maybe once a week, you listen to the people who deal with this daily, and maybe even take their suggestions. I'm venting some, but I do get annoyed with medical professionals on occasion.
 
Lisa and Witn (GA) said:
I disagree with not testing. One thing I noticed with Witn was that after she had fluids, her BG levels were usually to low to shoot when the next time insulin is due. To me, it would be critical to always test, especially after fluids are given.
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I agree... Testing is always important pre shot and especially when fluids are being given. Some cats will go lower when given fluids and some don't.
My guy has no difference regardless of when I give the fluids but I sill try to space it out and inject the insulin in a different place so it will not be diluted.
I have come to learn the way he responds today could be different than tomorrow... never a dull moment:rolleyes:
 
pat121 said:
He has been drinking and drinking (head almost laying inside his water bowl) this morning.
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That can be a sign of nausea. For handy reference, there's a very good page from Tanya's Site that covers nausea symptoms and treatments for same here.

pat121 said:
Vet said to stop testing for a bit.
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I also disagree strongly with this. I think it is probably more vital to test when a cat is under the weather and where there are a lot of variables in the mix (e.g. poor appetite). Variables will affect response to a given dose and cats' blood glucose levels are far from static.

pat121 said:
I know doctors really do not like being second-guessed ...
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If they really know their stuff then second-guessing should not arise. Besides, medicine - whether human or veterinary - is both an art and a science. Working in harmony with the patient and the patient's caregiver(s) is, IMO, far more likely to yield the best results for the patient. I don't have much time for dictatorial types.


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I will likely talk to him tomorrow about testing. Both tech and Vet said last nite (per second tech) that I shold not worry about sugars right now, but I do, and will likely have the gals back here to show me, and I will take it from there.

I am grasping at straws, I know, but just got back from groceries and this is the first time in a week that he has come to meet me. Not running, mind you, but he came to see waht I had. I took out a bank loan, and then purchased 10 cans of FF. lol BUT, he's eating and that's good.
 
Sparkle said:
OK, I'm confused, why would you not test? How would you know if it is safe to shoot?

Sub q fluids can be given by syringe, though I use an IV line set and a 1000 ml bag of lactated ringers. The fluid is still given under the skin, not intravenously, so yeah, you get the bump. Vets can do the fluids in the vein, but only when it is needed in a hurry of for an emergency. You can do sub q fluids at home. It is best to get the fluids from a pharmacy with a prescription (you have t buy a case, usually 12 1000ml bags, though there are actually 500 and 250 ml bags, which I actually prefer because there is less waste.. once a bag is opened and tapped it needs to be used or thrown out. It can't be stored for later.). Someone recently posted a great price at Walgreen's using a discount card (free online, there are tons of them). I buy the lines set for $3 each from my vet and also the needles. I use the 18 gauge because it goes faster. They look huge, but it doesn't seem to bother most cats, especially if you use a new needle frequently. There is lots of infor on giving sub q fluids out there/ I'd be doing it if he is having that much thirst. It will help him feel better and get the fluids in that he needs.

I'm also not getting how a vet can determine that a cat had an exposure to FIP without having the disease. Are you sure he said FIP? You need to know if Beauregard tested positive for FIV or FeLeuk as it is very important to know that and let any vet know it too.

Sounds like you have a lot going on, I feel for you and B too. You sound slike a great Cat Mom.

Pepper + Sparkle + 12
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walgreens is 80$ a case of 12--1000 ml (we go thru a bag a week with my 2)
freezing the needle helps dull the insertion for sensitive kittys :)
 
I don't understand why your vet (or any vet, ever, for that matter :mad:) said not to test. At best, it can save your kitty's life; at worst, it can do no harm. So why not be safe, and test?!? I don't get it! o_O

Your Beauregard is such a handsome boy! Reminds me a lot of my civvie Vinnie. More prayers and healing vines coming your way, hoping all goes well! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
He won't eat this morning. Or drink. I am trying to coax him, but no success. He just sit and stared at litter box. I cleaned it totally out and now he's in there. I will wait another 1/2 hour until Vet office opens and keep trying and then hopefully, they can take us. Fatty liver disease requires that he eats.
 
Squalliesmom said:
I don't understand why your vet (or any vet, ever, for that matter :mad:) said not to test. At best, it can save your kitty's life; at worst, it can do no harm. So why not be safe, and test?!? I don't get it! o_O

Your Beauregard is such a handsome boy! Reminds me a lot of my civvie Vinnie. More prayers and healing vines coming your way, hoping all goes well! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Maybe because of all he went thru yesterday? I am due to go back in this afternoon He said if Beau eats, give insulin; if not, none.
 
pat121 said:
He won't eat this morning. Or drink. I am trying to coax him, but no success. He just sit and stared at litter box. I cleaned it totally out and now he's in there. I will wait another 1/2 hour until Vet office opens and keep trying and then hopefully, they can take us. Fatty liver disease requires that he eats.
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I'm so sorry you are having such troubles, I am having problems with mine not eating, too, but at least I don't (yet) have the added concern of hepatic lipidosis. I hope you can an appointment with your vet today. :bighug:
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Maybe because of all he went thru yesterday?
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Maybe, but honestly, I would rather add a bit more stress, if necessary, to make sure I'm not endangering my kitty when I give him insulin, rather than run the risk of a hypo, which can potentially be fatal.

Prayers and healing vibes for Beauregard, (((hugs))) and strength for his Mom! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
Please keep us posted!
 
I am going to ask the Tech when she calls to schedule this weekend, and see if we can begin training me. Mornings are not good at all for me, so mornings will be her and I will watch. Evenings I'm at least awake, and will begin to try it myself.

He is spending the day with the Vet today. He will get fluids and the Vet will see if they can make him eat. His fave tech is on duty today, and Beau just adores her, so I'm hoping she gets assigned to him. Vet will run tests all day long so see if the "icky something" is better, but I was told taht his "numbers" should be 40 and they are 18, BUT better than Wednesday when they were around 10. Some improvement.

I won't allow him to suffer just so I can have him near me, but I won't give up because of a few hundred dollars either. He's worth it.
 
With HL in the mix I would ask the vet about giving Beau a feeding tube. They can be life savers in situations like this. If it is an option the sooner the tube can be put in the better since the longer Beau goes without grub the weaker he is likely to become. If there are a lot of toxins in Beau's system he may be quite nauseated. The fluids should hopefully help with that. Ondansetron is a very good treatment for nausea but I don't know whether it can be given if the liver is badly compromised. I suggest asking your vet about it to see whether it might be a help. Be sure to ask the vet about Beau's ketone levels, too. Very important to keep an eye on these and also to ensure that Beau is getting enough insulin - the vet may be able to run sugars through the IV to allow for safe insulin administration (not sure if it's dextrose or glucose that's used).

Sending prayers for Beau to start eating again today. It's good to hear that he has such a good relationship with the vet tech.

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I am not letting him go without a fight, but, again, if he is suffering, that's not fair. I will see when I pick him up tonite if things have improved, and he may be spending time in the emergency clinic if need be. I hope he will just eat, but tummy could have been upset. I just don't know. I like that those numbers (I think for anemia) are improving, and I think I remember that there's not as much yellow in the blood test thing, but right now, I'm a zombie and some things don't register.
 
Yes I am, Dawn. And trying not to blame myself for just not noticing all of this when he was my shadow and begging to eat and i would not feed him. They wanted him to lsoe weight so this wold not happen, and he wanted to eat all the time, all th time, all the time. I kept fussing at him and would tell him he needs to lose weight, and just didn't notice he HAD lost dramatic weight. And I was just nervous getting out here (new city) and getting lost or having an accident (had not driven at all in 2 years befor e moving here. Just lots of excuses, but I hope all goes well.

The feeding tube sounds annoying, but doable. And I am thinking I can have the gals still come twice a day until he begins to eat on his own, and until I figure out how to test his paw/ear, and until I can just handle all of this on my own. Money was meant to be spent, and waht better way to spend it than hanging on to my baby bunches longer.
 
Beau's sugars (no insulin/food last nite or this morning) are at 480, so insulin and an antibiotic for hemoplasma (something like that, but i will google it later).

He is sick and suffering according to the doctor, but not enough that we need to give up yet. He will be on syringe food for a while. Monday I will bring him back and he will get fluids all day long. He says in 6 weeks, we will see signs of him getting better, or going down, and if he's going down, we just need to release him. So I have 6 weeks of praying and spoiling and making sure he gets all he needs and hope he improves.

I go in about an hour and half to get him. Vet will show me how to do the catheter, and I just need to pay attention and master this. Thank you again, God, for vodka and Vet techs to back me up.
 
Squalliesmom said:
I don't understand why your vet (or any vet, ever, for that matter :mad:) said not to test. At best, it can save your kitty's life; at worst, it can do no harm. So why not be safe, and test?!? I don't get it! o_O

Your Beauregard is such a handsome boy! Reminds me a lot of my civvie Vinnie. More prayers and healing vines coming your way, hoping all goes well! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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1 of the vets I consulted with who deals with LOTS of FD told me to leave him alone -said "his poor ears" First of all his ears are perfect! and more importantly I have caught some very low numbers-
Clearly I dod not take her advice--she told me to "simplify my life and stop stressing him"
We never consulted again:confused:
 
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