Cool Kitty--- ICU

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My gut was right.....I felt certain that something other than elevated kidney values was going on with Kitty. I came home at lunch and did not like the way Kitty was acting. I called my local vet and had Kitty's records sent to the University Vet School's ER and off we went. They ran a multitude of tests and are still running them. Her kidney values were much improved and almost at the levels they were before her crash a week ago. She is still anemic, but her values have actually increased a point or two. BUT, they discovered that she is in heart failure. She has a lot going on that could be contributing to the degree of heart failure, so they will continue to run tests to determine the level of severity. I had just given fluids, per my vets advice, before taking her to the ER. Obviously, the fluids were not good for her heart and I have been giving them for a week. She also had extremely high blood pressure, which was not helping the heart either.

She is in the ICU and they are trying to stabilize her. When I left, she was in the oxygen tank and actually looked pretty good. Her condition is considered guarded.

For once, I am not going to research the condition, but instead sit back and see what happens overnight. I knew something was not right with Kitty and felt certain it was something in addition to the kidneys-- but, I didn't see this coming. I have always been so concerned over quality of life for all of my animals and Kitty has had a wonderful life. We have been a team and I will not let her suffer, but I will not give up on her until I know she cannot live a quality life.

I will keep you updated.
 
Oh Kim, no...I just wrote how I was so happy she was feeling better
now I find myself crying and praying that she will be ok.
We are all here for you and I will pray as much as I can that miss kitty will pull through
you 2 have been through so much, and she is one big fighter so please hang in there
 
Oh Kim, I'm so sorry; I just posted in your earlier condo that I was glad Kitty was better, we must have been posting at the same time.
I'm sending out prayers and good thoughts to Kitty, I know its so hard to just wait for news. Please keep us updated.
I think its best to not research anything yet, just be there for Kitty and don't give up; your'e such a good mama bean.
Prayers are on the way. Don't know the situation with Kitty, but my dog had heart failure for years that was treated with medication. They just need to get her stabilized now.
 
Oh, Kim!! My heart aches for you and Kitty, I pray Miss Kitty gets the help she needs to feel better. Praying for wisdom and peace for you as you go through this. Keep us posted -

HUGS -

Libby (and Hershey, too!)
 
I'm sorry to read this Kim. Prayers going out to you & Kitty. You have given Kitty the best possible care that you could & she knows that. She is in the best place right now. :YMHUG:
 
Oh No Kim,

I've been thinking about Kitty all day and this must be why. So good you followed your gut. How did they determine she was in heart failure? I am sending tons of vines that Kitty will improve and spend much more time with you. :YMHUG:
 
So sad to hear this.
Love and light coming your way Kim. Hoping for the best possible outcome.
xoxoxoxo
:YMHUG:
 
Kim, this makes me so very sad to read. I thought Kitty was doing better today. All the little signs of progress you posted this morning...I really thought they were positive & Kitty was coming around.

Oh my this makes me sad. I really hope she will continue to get better. Oh I am praying.

I will be praying for you & Kitty!
Cat hugs for you & Kitty! :YMHUG:
 
Kim,
BIG HUGE HUG first! Thoughts and prayers for KittyBaby and you, Chewy and Sally too. Heart failure isn't the end of the world, Scruffy was dx'd with it in early January, I just dragged him out of a tree in the backyard to bring him to bed a few minutes ago. He takes 2 meds daily, one for blood pressure, one for fluid. I so hope Kitty can fight thru this.

Another hug,
 
Oh Kim,
How did I miss this? I just saw it since somebody bumped it to the top. I am sending my best thoughts and strongest prayers to Kitty and to you, dear.

Hugs,
Carl
 
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