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FrostD said:
Glad to hear it!
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Spoke to soon!

Now I am getting paranoid as he's now developed a cold and is wheezy . After reading up on that injection antibiotic a lot of people have raised concerns over it and saying is caused severe anaemia.

Any suggestion on his congestion and wheezy problem. It's goes from one thing to another
 
jpalmerzt said:
Spoke to soon!

Now I am getting paranoid as he's now developed a cold and is wheezy . After reading up on that injection antibiotic a lot of people have raised concerns over it and saying is caused severe anaemia.

Any suggestion on his congestion and wheezy problem. It's goes from one thing to another
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I'm sorry I don't :/ hope you get it figured out soon! Make sure it's not an allergic reaction to it, that's an issue for a lot of cats, and can show up days later
 
Took him back to the Vets and it appears he's now got an upper respiratory infection (most probably secondary) they've now given him synulox which he had before and was quite effective for this.

He's quite stuffy atm and since the administration and me placing him in the bathroom with me and steaming the room he's got some discharge coming out his nose which I am clearing.

It's just so tough at the moment and he's a little soldier with all these issues. But he's still cuddling, purring, eating and drinking which is good signs and he's up and about just need to get rid of this mucus to ease him up a bit. It's really torn me up emotionally as I can't imagine a world without him, I know that sound absolutely stupid but he's been there for me through horrible dark times and still is so I'll be beside him every possible step as his protector.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
I am wondering how Cadbury is doing. I hope you will post to update us soon! ❤️
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Sadly he's struggling but I am hoping he pulls through, he's been beaten up quite badly by this cold/infection. It's slowly clearing but he's very wobbly but the wheezy/mucus has cleared up quite a bit. His glucose is still all over the place most probably because of the two anti botics.

I've now been trained how to give him fluids under the skin (Aqupharm No11) SubQ. Which I have been doing and this seems to have helped a lot with his cold and overall feeling as you can see an improvement. This is common with CKD but in Cadburys case, he's been quite dehydrated and with the cold, he's been struggling to drink although he tries it difficult.

It's heartbreaking seeing him like this and he's lost some weight again most probably since I changed the food. But I am fighting multiple things trying to resolve them. I've grown up with Cadbury since a young age and he's always been with me through everything and I feel like I am fighting a losing battle.
 
I am sorry that he is fighting off this upper respiratory infection. So the vets never decided to give him anything to treat his anemia? Cats with kidney disease often have anemia and need what are called ESAs to help. I think I sent you a page on anemia a while back. I have used both Epogen and Darbepoetin in my cats and they were very effective. As for food, his phosphorus is quite high which also is not unusual in CKD kitties. I think if it were my cat, I would be feeding a renal diet.
 
I am glad you are giving fluids. That will help him overall and with the kidneys in particular. How much are you giving and how frequently? Is he eating on his own or are you syringe feeding him. I would supplement with syringe feeding if he’s not taking in enough calories- many cats with URIs won’t eat well — not to mention kidney disease. Hang in there. I hope he will be able to defeat this virus with your care. ❤️
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
I am sorry that he is fighting off this upper respiratory infection. So the vets never decided to give him anything to treat his anemia? Cats with kidney disease often have anemia and need what are called ESAs to help. I think I sent you a page on anemia a while back. I have used both Epogen and Darbepoetin in my cats and they were very effective. As for food, his phosphorus is quite high which also is not unusual in CKD kitties. I think if it were my cat, I would be feeding a renal diet.
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I took him back a week or so after the initial visit where they said about his anaemia. He was given a B12 shot and then I decided to use B12 supplements which brought his levels up to 21% which was a positive sign. The vet agreed for me to continue on that and put Cadbury back to a commercial diet (I choose Gourmet Gold) so not sure if that any good but he seems to like it.

The recommendations with fluids was 20-30ml every 6 hours but only if needed or where breathing is heavy reduce to every 8 - 10 hours. I'm trying to give him a break where possible to let him rest so not giving them all the time. He's eating ish with sometime he going wild for food and others he's very slow eating.

I did upload not so long ago he recent bloods again if you wanted to take a look?
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
B-complex can help with mild anemia along with the B-12.
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It was the post in this thread on here dated 4th April (Cadburys 18th Birthday) which has the most updated results and should be with two picture of him on his BDay.

He's only had 1 of B12 shot and since then remained on Protexin Coblaplex Oral Cobalamim B12 Tabs.
 
Be careful not to give too much fluid subcutaneously. It sounds like you are being cautious and that is good. Did they check his heart to make sure it is safe to give fluids? Certainly if his breathing is heavy as a result of sub-q fluids that would be a danger signal. Fluid can build up around their lungs which is very dangerous. That’s why I asked about his heart.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
Be careful not to give too much fluid subcutaneously. It sounds like you are being cautious and that is good. Did they check his heart to make sure it is safe to give fluids? Certainly if his breathing is heavy as a result of sub-q fluids that would be a danger signal. Fluid can build up around their lungs which is very dangerous. That’s why I asked about his heart.
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They checked his heart rate and said he's ok but the reason he mentioned heavy breathing was because of that (warning me) and he suggest backing off until 8 to 10 hours if that is the case but so far he's been ok. I've not been giving them every 6 hours ideally to give him a break and to ensure he's ok with them.

It's actually really helped with the respiratory on Cadbury. He always seems to respond well to those fluids.
 
jpalmerzt said:
I am really really sorry, I am broken to bits and he's been put to sleep, I am devastated
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Oh no!! I am so so extremely sorry. I know you are broken to bits; I understand. I wish there was something that could have saved him. You have my deepest sympathy for this tragic loss!
 
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