Rocket - Update from ultrasound

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Karrie and Maverick

Karrie and Maverick

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Claudia is at work and her phone is dead. She can't access FDMB until it gets a bit of a charge. Rocket has a large area of discoloured skin. She posted this on Loose Lips earlier:

i noticed it yesterday but not as big as today...it is near where he gets his subq fluids....today it's alarming as the area is huge....it was early in the am when i took the picture...he is eating fine and using litter fine...no scratching or doesn't seem uncomfortable....this is very upsetting....

been told by the vet clinic not to give subq fluids until they see him which is not til tomorrow.....

please pray for him and for me...i'm extremely upset right now and working thru lunch today and tomorrow so i can leave early in to take him....
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She doesn't know what the discolouration is. But when she goes to the ER - does she give a shot so he doesn't go high? Or not. She thinks without it he will go high. What is the expert opinion here? I'll call her with the responses.

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Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

sending prayers and positive energy your way...

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Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

:sad: lots and lots of prayers here.
Hang in there Rocket!

MJ&Donovan&Butthead's spirit
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

I will pass on the hugs/vines.

Anyone know if she should give insulin or not? If she needs to stay on a strict shot time of 5AM - should she do a furshot or give the insulin. I guess if this was my cat I would give the insulin. But I'm not an expert.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

No answer on the shot question, but definite prayers from us!
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

I am NOT a dosing advisor. Perhaps she can call the ER and ask? I would want to consider if Rocket will be OK if he gets the shot, but then doesn't eat because of the vet visit or any treatment they give. Would that cause him to go too low? I wonder if she wants to consider giving a very small dose? Hoping that someone who knows more can stop by.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

can not tell what injury is. bad eye sight. need bigger pic but if all else is well with kitty and eating, then I do not see why insulin cannot be given. wonder if this is some kind of local reaction for some reason. this is only my opinion. I am not a vet
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Its more than local its a large area - on a lot of one side of him. I'll pass on the responses. Thanks guys.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

What about pm'ing Jill or Sienne if anyone knows their E-mail address for advice.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Hi Guys,

Claudia I think is comfortable on whether to shoot or not. Now the question is... can she preload a syringe to take with her to the vet? Is this okay or does it ruin the insulin?
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Yep she's going to the ER after she gets home from work. So she would be there at shot time most likely or close to it.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

they found me. lol!

as far as dosing before going to the ER...
at most i would give half a dose in case they have to use any anesthesia while they're there. as we all know, anesthesia can sometimes lower blood glucose numbers.

karrie, i just saw your last post. i wouldn't shoot a full dose until they've examined rocket and claudia knows if they'll have to put him under for any reason.

pre-loading the syringe --- i don't know what the temp is there, but here it's extremely hot. a pre-loaded syringe will get warmer faster. i'd be inclined to pack the vial/pen in an insulated bag with an ice pack and draw the dose while there. be careful the ice is not touching the vial/pen. you don't want the insulin to freeze.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

You guys are the best. Claudia can't thank you guys personally right now but I know she will when she can.

Jill, I'm calling Claudia to read your reply.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

tell claudia we'll be thinking of her and rocket and sending positive thoughts...
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Claudia & Rocket-- Sending all my strongest thoughts & Prayers to our dear friend Rocket--Healing vines of the greenest color for him & we are hoping he'll be just fine--Hugs & Lubs to both of you!!
Please let us know how he is!!
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Sending wise vines to the veterinarian and get better soon vines to Rocket and feel better now vines to Claudia.
I hope all goes well for you.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Thinking of you both, Caludia & Rocket.. prayers above for blessings down on the emergent visit to the vet
:YMHUG: to you & remember to breathe :YMHUG:
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Claudia, I have only now been able to check condos and am so sorry to hear what you have been going through today. I am praying so very hard for Rocket -- praying that it is nothing serious and praying that the vets can diagnose exactly what is going on. Thank you Karrie, for relaying all the information. Please update as soon as you can. Hugs and more hugs.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

(((((Claudia)))))) (((((((Rocket))))))

We are all thinking about you. Update when you can.

Lots and lots of hugs!
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

Sorry to hear Rocket has to go to the ER. Sending happy thoughts, healing vines and hope that things will get better.

Hope he has his teddy with him!
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

((CLaudia))) ...sending tons of healing vines to Rocket and comfort/peace vines to you. We will hope that whatever it is, it can be quickly addressed without any anesthesia. We are holding our breath to hear from you later. HUGS and prayers.
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

(((((Claudia & Rocket))))) Thinking of you and sending prayers that all will be OK with your boy.

Many hugs,

Ella & Rusty
 
Re: Rocket going to ER after work - possible infection - hel

binks is sending a big sloppy kitty hug to his pal Rocket-man!
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

hi all,
thank you for the well wishes and prayers...

in a nutshell:

no skin infection

she said could be 'vasculitis' or something to that sort...Karrie it's not with an "m" but rather a "v" (see how well put together i am!)

the next available u/s is not until tomorrow at noon (i can not take the time off being at work and deadlines and DH could possibly take him but he has meetings so we are stuck).....sooooo means that the next available apt is not until Monday at 5 pm!!!!! ....i booked that one before apt is gone....

he is now ANEMIC...which he wasn't 2 weeks ago....so that's another concern
was DEHYDRATED even though i gave him fluids this morning....so we may need to up his current dose...

he is HOME....cranky....but ate as soon as we walked in....

no insulin tonight....so he will be HIGH tomorrow....

they shaved around the area...small part...when i'm able to take a pic will post for you guys to see and perhaps give me your thoughts....as we know we can't totally RELY on vets...

bottom line she said that we may be heading towards the next stage of the inevitable....so i'm pretty upset at that....but trying not to think about it....

i told her i'm after QOL....and i'm sticking to that....

she told me to call his vet tomorrow and see if it's necessary to take him in as i had booked him to see his vet tomorrow afternoon....if not needed i rather not upset him....they can't do u/s or xrays there....and tonight they took bloodwork....so we'll see what the vet says tomorrow...will call as soon as they open....

he does need the u/s to see where we are at....if it has spread far worse than we think as this skin issue may be that....

i have not eaten a thing all day...just two melba toast this morning before heading for work....so i am in tears....upset would be an understatement....i know it is coming....don't wanna say it...

so i will try to grab a bite to eat....he is on the balcony laying down....doesn't seem uncomfortable....his med schedule is completely upside down...i just gave the pred....now gotta wait 2 hrs to give the pheno....which was due at pmps time....what a mess.....

off to eat before i collapse here...

please please please....pray for us...for him....
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

All fingers, toes and paws crossed for Rocket and family. Sending ton of prayers, purrs and a few sloppy wetdrooler kisss for good measure.

Mel, Maxwell, Musette & The Fur Gang
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

Please dont lose Hope--Rocket has come back before and he can again--Our Prayers & Healing Vines are being sent to him in force--Hope tomorrow will be a better day for you all--Big Comforting HUGS!!
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

(((((((Claudia))))) Do Lou and I are thinking of you tonight and sending lots of white light and prayers your way for Rocket
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

(((claudia and rocket))) hope you're having something to eat and taking care of yourself.

i'm not familiar with vasculitis, but i did find this among other things: Cutaneous Vasculitis and Vasculopathy. it's from the 29th World Conference of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. however, the article is old... 2004. i haven't been able to find anything more recent that looks "official". it sounds like they need to figure out the cause so they can treat appropriately. i'm guessing it's the reason for the bloodwork and u/s.

please try to get some rest tonight. as always, keeping you both in thought and prayer...
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

(((((Claudia and Rocket)))))

Sending lots of prayers and healing vines for Rocket and You... :YMHUG:
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

hi Claudia,
im up early for workday here, , and seeing your updates from last nite,
((((hugs)))) and lots of healing vines for Rocket, hang in there Claudia,
we'll be thinking of you both.
 
Re: Rocket -back from ER-update

Claudia, I am keeping Rocket and you in my prayers. I hope you got some sleep.
 
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