HWright
Member Since 2016
Thanks Lizzie.
Btw Dancer was a champ with fluids and b12 last night no fuss, DH was quite surprised when he came in to help, that we were almost done. She ate some during the night, this morning a bit and then meh.
8/21 OT Sootie’s Tribe: Spunky update
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Btw Dancer was a champ with fluids and b12 last night no fuss, DH was quite surprised when he came in to help, that we were almost done. She ate some during the night, this morning a bit and then meh.
I don’t see that they tested her for pancreatitis. Did anyone discuss it altho normally you’d expect to see high wbc counts with pancreatitis but sometimes the inflammation draws the wbcs out of the blood and into the pancreas.
All of her wbc values are low. This can indicate viral or bacterial infection. Any fever? She’s been tested for FIV and FeLV, yes?
Her potassium is low but I don’t think that’s what is causing her issues.
Sending your sweet little Dancer tons of vines.
All of her wbc values are low. This can indicate viral or bacterial infection. Any fever? She’s been tested for FIV and FeLV, yes?
Her potassium is low but I don’t think that’s what is causing her issues.
Sending your sweet little Dancer tons of vines.
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey
Member Since 2011
{{{Sina}}}
I haven't been on much lately (recovering from major surgery) so missed the trouble you are having with your dear Spunky. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well. I'm glad she ate a little Tuesday evening. I hope she ate more overnight.
I'm sending good vetty vines for the HV's visit, and healing vines, too. Also somes.
I haven't been on much lately (recovering from major surgery) so missed the trouble you are having with your dear Spunky. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well. I'm glad she ate a little Tuesday evening. I hope she ate more overnight.
I'm sending good vetty vines for the HV's visit, and healing vines, too. Also some
s.
LizzieInTexas
Member Since 2016
How are you and Spunky doing? Thinking of you guys
HWright
Member Since 2016
Hello all and my apologies for not being on board though it has been my intention to do so. Some unpleasant non-veterinary situations had to be attended to and were very draining particularly in the midst of vet visits and worries about the clowder. And, ugh, I think I’m going to have to change internet servers...the sporadic outages and service problems have been “ill-timed” and maddening!
First, thank you all for your encouragement, concerns for our civies and suggestions. Thank you, Marje for looking at Dancer’s test results and your insights.
The good news is that Dancer did well with our HV’s housecall on Tuesday and she’s much improved since then. He was able to evaluate and examine her while running energy during the near three hour visit. Though she didn’t have a fever/high temp, he said she was “running hot.” Actually her mouth was quite red but by the end of his visit, it had become a healthier pink. Fascinating! Dancer was very happy. She ate on her own during his visit and was very relaxed, very engaging and not in visible pain or discomfort. She liked the TCM in a pill pocket that he suggested, and she’s been good with that, other than outing me once (that I’m aware of, lol).
She began to wane a bit later in the week but has perked up; thank you, Bobbie
. Dancer is now pretty much back to good appetite, her sweet “Little Miss Joy” demeanor, is filling out and her CH gait, which had become quite wobbly, is now much steadier and back to her normal.
We are both pretty well burned out on treks to vets (as is my $$) but I am bringing her to our dental vet this week to get a better look-see at her mouth and his evaluation of the situation.
Spunky also goes back to him this week for a recheck about her polyp ear, too. The ear pus is lessening but not completely clear. She is eating well and grooving. Long distance HV sent change of remedies.
First, thank you all for your encouragement, concerns for our civies and suggestions. Thank you, Marje for looking at Dancer’s test results and your insights.
The good news is that Dancer did well with our HV’s housecall on Tuesday and she’s much improved since then. He was able to evaluate and examine her while running energy during the near three hour visit. Though she didn’t have a fever/high temp, he said she was “running hot.” Actually her mouth was quite red but by the end of his visit, it had become a healthier pink. Fascinating! Dancer was very happy. She ate on her own during his visit and was very relaxed, very engaging and not in visible pain or discomfort. She liked the TCM in a pill pocket that he suggested, and she’s been good with that, other than outing me once (that I’m aware of, lol).
She began to wane a bit later in the week but has perked up; thank you, Bobbie
. Dancer is now pretty much back to good appetite, her sweet “Little Miss Joy” demeanor, is filling out and her CH gait, which had become quite wobbly, is now much steadier and back to her normal.We are both pretty well burned out on treks to vets (as is my $$) but I am bringing her to our dental vet this week to get a better look-see at her mouth and his evaluation of the situation.
Spunky also goes back to him this week for a recheck about her polyp ear, too. The ear pus is lessening but not completely clear. She is eating well and grooving. Long distance HV sent change of remedies.
Thank you, Marje and my apologies for not posting sooner.I don’t see that they tested her for pancreatitis. Did anyone discuss it altho normally you’d expect to see high wbc counts with pancreatitis but sometimes the inflammation draws the wbcs out of the blood and into the pancreas.
All of her wbc values are low. This can indicate viral or bacterial infection. Any fever? She’s been tested for FIV and FeLV, yes?
Her potassium is low but I don’t think that’s what is causing her issues.
Sending your sweet little Dancer tons of vines.
Dancer snaptested neg fiv/felt/heartworm April 2017 when I had everyone tested right after Azalea tested “faintly” positive. Everyone had CBC at that time too (I can post Dancer’s 2017 labs if you’d like to see them for comparison). Do you think she should be retested and with a viral load this time instead of a snap test? If so, what specific kind of viral load test?
Dancer had normal temp when she was seen by relief vet on Tuesday 8/28 (idk if radiologist checked temp the next day when I brought her to the specialty/Er hospital) and on Sunday 9/3 at Er. Housecall HV on Tuesday 9/5 said that she was running hot energetically. Though p’titis was discussed with each of the vets, the traditional vets ruled it out based on her being, to them, asympomatic for it. HV did not rule it out and, Dancer’s continuing resonance with the standard process pancreatrophin pmg and feline enteric support even when her appetite was nil, was certainly a clue. Interested what you say about low wbc, inflammation and possibility that “sometimes inflammation draws wbc out of the the blood and into the pancreas.”
I will ask dental vet this week when I bring Dancer in for mouth exam and eval of labs and her down spell, about the above and the potassium and whether to supplement. I prefer to supplement as a food source rather than isolated supplement if I can. At the moment and now that she’s eating again, I’ve resumed adding egg white powder that, while not necessarily as high in potassium, as say, bananas, it adds some as well as being very digestible with other nutrients and is low phos.
Thank you again, Marje, and all You’re all saints.
HWright
Member Since 2016
Thank you, Tricia. How are you? I was very sorry to read that you’ve had major surgery. Hope recovery will be smooth and speedy. Sending heaps of vines and get well soon vibes.{{{Sina}}}
I haven't been on much lately (recovering from major surgery) so missed the trouble you are having with your dear Spunky. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well. I'm glad she ate a little Tuesday evening. I hope she ate more overnight.
I'm sending good vetty vines for the HV's visit, and healing vines, too. Also some
How are the kittens?
Hugs and
HWright
Member Since 2016
Thank you, Lizzie. Much appreciated and means a lot. How are you and Gizmo?How are you and Spunky doing? Thinking of you guys
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
I'm glad the HV was able to help Dancer and she is doing better. I hope Spunky's recheck goes well. Sending prayers.
LizzieInTexas
Member Since 2016
We are hanging in there. I am very happy to read this update. Sounds like good news all around. I hope Dancer continues to improve and Spunky's ear is still on the mend.Thank you, Lizzie. Much appreciated and means a lot. How are you and Gizmo?
Your HV sounds like a dream. I sure wish I could find someone like that, thst would make home visits.
Hope you are feeling better also
Great report! I’m so glad she is better.
In regard to the FIV/FeLV, IMHO, the snap test is fine and I wouldn’t feel the need to do further unless your HV advises it.
In regard to the FIV/FeLV, IMHO, the snap test is fine and I wouldn’t feel the need to do further unless your HV advises it.
Squalliesmom
Member Since 2015
So sorry you have had such a rough time of it the past week! I hope everyone, you included, is on the mend now! Much love and prayers coming your way!
HWright
Member Since 2016
Thank you. And vines and prayers to you, too, Carla.I'm glad the HV was able to help Dancer and she is doing better. I hope Spunky's recheck goes well. Sending prayers.
HWright
Member Since 2016
Glad to have some good news to share. Going day by day and as each day unfolds.We are hanging in there. I am very happy to read this update. Sounds like good news all around. I hope Dancer continues to improve and Spunky's ear is still on the mend.
Your HV sounds like a dream. I sure wish I could find someone like that, thst would make home visits.
Hope you are feeling better also
Yes our “local” HV is indeed special. He’s about an hour away but when housecall seems best option (vs text or phone or us driving to him), he has never hesitated to be available for us throughout the years.
HWright
Member Since 2016
Thank you, Marje. Going day by day. Even though what caused Dancer to feel so poorly is still a ? with no definitives yet, as long as they all are happy and feeling good....
HWright
Member Since 2016
Thank you, Lucy. Sending more hugs vines and scritches fir you and Squallie, the IM conqueror excelsior.So sorry you have had such a rough time of it the past week! I hope everyone, you included, is on the mend now! Much love and prayers coming your way!