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Oh, Patty... :(

I suppose the GI upset is understandable. Did the oncologist or your vets give you any idea of side effects to expect, or how long they take to wear off after dose administration?

This is so hard, and my heart goes out to you both.

((((Patty and Blue))))

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I gave him some gaba. He was whiny so I thought he might be in some pain.
The chemo pill is called Lomustine and it takes from 2-5 days to 2 weeks to
show improvement. I am so worried about him. I hope and pray he'll improve
soon. I don't want him to suffer.
 
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Did the oncologist give you any literature or explanations about what to expect in the way of side effects, Patty? I'm asking because there might be something in there to give you an idea of common reactions and how quickly they might wear off and that might make the worry less bad.

Wish I could do something to help.

((((Patty and Blue))))


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I just heard from Dr. Johnson. I took Brat into see her yesterday because she stopped eating. She's going to die.
Elevated kidney values, liver and high white blood count. I can hospitalize her but even then the prognosis
is not good. I don't know what to do.
 
OMG. No sign of kidney infection? With acute renal failure if there’s an infection IV fluids and antibiotics can turn it around. This happened to Tiffany. She recovered after almost a week at the ER and lived for 6-9 months.
 
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There is an infection but additionally kidney and liver disease. She didn't give me much hope even if she was hospitalized. This is a lot to handle. Would you give it a shot anyway? She's only 13.
 
I would put her on IV fluids and antibiotics and see how she responds. Tiffany’s kidney numbers were off the charts thanks to the oncologist. You will likely need sub-q fluids when she comes home if she can beat this and lots of supplements. I’m glad I did it with Tiffany. One problem is that I believe your vet’s office does not have a vet in at night. Fluids need to be monitored for fluid overload so she would need to be at a 24 hour facility. I know you liked the internist at Blue Pearl. Do you think you he will call you back?
 
This will be very expensive as well. I need to tell you that because she might need a week at the ER. With Tiffany she stayed at the ER as long as her kidneys values kept going down. When they reached a plateau she came home.
 
She just said she didn't know which came first the liver problem or kidney. She talked about it could go into fatty liver but I was so upset I don't remember half of what she said. She sent all the blood work and there is a lot way out of wack. She also sent an estimate. They're not even open on Sunday so I'm not sure what they do with animals in the hospital.
 
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Those kidney values aren’t even stage 4. The concerning part is the liver. What is her liver disease?

I keep forgetting to tell what I think about Blue. I think his symptoms are from the lymphoma rather than the chemo. I pray the CCNU starts to fight it. If I am right when it starts to work he will feel better.
 
I don't know what the liver disease is. She just said she didn't know which one came first but it didn't really matter
at this point.
I'm waiting on the chemo to kick in. I did give him some gaba because he seemed uncomfortable. I know it will
take a little while to work so I'm trying to be patient. It's hard seeing him so sick.
 
Losing weight too quickly can cause fatty liver. Did Brat have liver issues before? The next question is why the lack of appetite. That could be due to the CKD but can be dealt with if that is the cause. When were Brat’s last labs done before this?
 
So she has never had labs that were off in the past or meds? Did the diarrhea come and go but was never ongoing?
 
I've been so busy with Blue that I haven't done a good job with my others. Teddy goes today and he's lost weight too.
I'll probably do a blood chemistry panel for him as well.
 
Patty!!! :bighug: (((Brat)))

Am I correct in understanding that Brat has had IBD for some time, per yesterday's thread? (Excuse me for having to double-check with you but with the fatigue issues I can miss things, so it takes a bit of repetition for stuff to sink in. :oops:)

What day did she last eat properly?


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She stopped eating two days ago but was picking at her food a couple of days before.
I'm taking Teddy to the vet. I'm not sure if I need to go ahead and take Brat or not.
I'm at a loss. I think I'll take her and talk with them some more. I'm inclined to treat her
but I don't know how realistic that is.
 
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A cat can get fatty liver quickly if eating less than 3/4 of normal. How old is Teddy? If over 10 and no labs in more than 6 months I would get them done.
 
Yes. I just spoke to Dr. Johnson. I'm in the parking lot. We're doing a complete workup for Teddy.
She said Brat has a lot of spunk so thinks she might do ok. I'm having sub-Q fluids done and she running a few tests and I'll hospitalize her on Monday. They do have people come by on the weekend but I’d rather have her in during the week.
 
Teddy. He's around 15 and a half. 6 months younger than Blue and Layla. Found him in the middle of the highway and he weighed under a pound.
 

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Ah. He looks like a Russian Blue. So handsome! I’m glad your vet feels you can treat Brat. Can you get fluids to give at home over the weekend? Have you ever given them?
 
I just asked and she said she needs an IV and doesn't think it will make much difference. I'm bringing her back Monday morning. Radiograph shows thickening of intestines which could be lymphoma.
 
Blue is running a fever of 104 and I have been feeding him water and wiping him down. I'll take his temperature again to make sure it's coming down. Maybe a trip to ER
 
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Blue is running a fever of 104 and I have been feeding him water and wiping him down. I'll take his temperature again to make sure it's coming down. Maybe a trip to ER
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Oh, Bluebird. :(

((((Blue))))

Did the vets run any blood tests for Blue yesterday, Patty?


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