Very sick kitty-just need someone to listen

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Hello everyone. My 8 year old cat, Sassy was diagnosed with diabetes last August. She has had a terrible time being regulated and is quite often sick especially with UTI's. Last Monday, I had to take her to the vet because she had terrible sores around both ears that were not healing. That morning, when I got up to take her to the vet, she had vomited twice (something that she does on a regular basis) and one time there was a good deal of blood present in the vomit (something that I had never seen before). The vet gave her an injection of cortisone for the skin infection and for some reason or another, had to keep her overnight in order to get a urine sample. Of course, she had a UTI again and he then gave her a shot of Convenia. She came home Tuesday and started to behave very strangely. She would lie in odd places that she never laid in before. By Wednesday, she had stopped eating and drinking and was barely moving around. She also went behind the couch and screamed a blood-curtling scream as she vomited. Took her back to the vet first thing Thurs. morning and they found blood when they took her temp. He said that we should do a full work up and x-rays and I agreed.

He called me back to say that the liver enzymes were not good but that was to be expected with an infection as well as the high white blood cells. He said that her BG was really high but that was to be expected with the infection and the antibiotic. He also said that she was constipated and gave her an enema. She started eating and they gave her a second enema later in the day. He had to give her some fluids as she was dehydrated. She had to stay overnight again and when I called Friday morning, they said that she was no longer eating or drinking again. I went to see her and she was terrified and covered in poo, not to mention completely listless. A different doctor had come on and she wouldn't talk to me when I went over there. They told me I could come pick her up Saturday morning and I waited over an hour to talk to the doctor, but she still wouldn't talk to me. I never saw her bloodwork, didn't know if she had went to the bathroom, how much she had ate or anything else. The vet just told me that she wasn't eating or drinking much and sent us home with a laxative with no clear directions on what to do. Never once talked to the vet.

I had her home last night where I really thought that she would die during the night. Her breathing was labored and she would not eat or drink or move around much. She never went to the bathroom while here even though I don't know when the last time was for her. She just looked like she was slowly dying but didn't cry or appear to be in a great deal of pain. After she wouldn't eat today or go to the bathroom, I decided to drive 45 minutes to the vet ER about 11:00 a.m. She usually doesn't do well in the car but she was very quiet today. The ER vet had to do all new bloodwork and x-rays. Her BG is well over 400. She has ketones (I have to admit I am not that familiar). Her potassium levels are 8.5 which is enough to kill her. Basically, every single aspect of her blood work was very, very negative. She has so much fat in her blood, that they can't adequately test it. Her x-ray looked ok, other than her bladder was huge. She sedated her and expressed the urine from her bladder and ran an IV. They had tried to get a good blood sample around six, but no go. Another vet was coming in tonight who is supposed to specialize in internal ped medicine. She said that her heart might stop and that is a pretty good possibility. She did tell me that she was resting comfortably.

I have the very strong feeling that she is not going to make it. I had this feeling the other night and I had it again when I left. I felt pretty good about the place because it was very clean and the doctor took me back into the treatment room where I could see her where all the other animals were. My vet won't even let you go back to see the boarding facilities. It was very quite and calm in the room so hopefully she won't be so scared.

I'm sorry that this is so long and I don't know if anyone will even bother to read all of this. I'm really upset that I may have made the wrong decision. I am trying to help her to see if she can get better but I'm afraid that she is in pain and suffering. The vet said that she didn't think that she was in pain, but she probably felt really rotten. She has been really listless and just out of it but she kept looking up at me with her pleading eyes today and it broke my heart. I am not a person that cries in front of others, but I could barely talk to the vet I was so upset. I just keep thinking that her eyes were begging me to just let her go and instead I just keep subjecting her to more sticking and prodding. I know that she would rather be here in her home but the vet said untreated, it would not be a pretty death. Basically, I could treat her or I could put her down.

I expect that I will get a call sometime tonight. This is not me being overly negative, it is just the feeling that I have. I just want her to know that I love her and not that I abandoned her and she had to die alone in a strange place. I just wanted someone to listen to me that would understand the love that I have for this wonderful companion of mine. She has been with me through a lot of difficult times in my life and is the one thing that has stuck around.

Thank you for listening to me. My heart is truly breaking.
 

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Oh Karla, I'm sitting here in tears after reading your post and my heart goes out to you. Sassy is adorable and has all my prayers being sent that she will turn around. I am so glad you took her to an ER place where everything can be monitored. I also think that if you want, you can go there at any time to see her. Around here in MI you can call day or night to get an update also. Ketones can be deadly......they can also make a cat very, very sick acting......but they can turn around. My Mishka battled DKA where the blood is acidic and she pulled through, several times over, but only because she was treated at a 24/7 ER clinic. There are all kinds of meds to help whatever is out of whack in her system. Please let us know whenever you feel like posting how Sassy is doing.......updates please as you receive them.......they can look so bad but with proper treatment recover. As for your vet......I would never go back to that place again. If they had known what they were doing, had spoken with you, had treated her correctly, she wouldn't be so sick right now. Prayers, white light, everything coming for Sassy.
 
What a beautiful little girl!

I'm so sorry. Your post is simply heartbreaking. You have a very, very sick baby and she definitely needs round-the-clock care. We have a couple of vet techs on the board - hopefully one will stop by. From the reading, it sounds like she might be in DKA as well as have fatty liver? Anyway, she is very, very sick, but there are some other kitties on the board that have pulled through these problems. I know you are devastated and scared, but I hope your baby will make it.

(PS - Lose the regular vet!!!)
 
wow .... Im so sorry you are dealing with all of this, sassy is so young to be having so many problems right now. She is beautiful, thank you for sharing her with us. I don't have much in the way of advice, but want you to know that we will be thinking of you guys, and sending positive, healing thoughts to sassy ...
 
Karla,

I'm so sorry to hear what you and Sassy are going through. I'm glad you decided to take her to the ER vet, and it sounds like they're being more helpful there than your regular vet. I hope they can manage to figure out the root cause of Sassy's problems and help her get better. Lots of kitties here at FDMB have pulled through situations that no one would have believed possible, so please don't lose hope. One of the most important components of getting better is having a good vet who can figure out what's wrong and what the options are.

I don't know all the causes of vomiting blood, but I know that some of them are very serious. Did you vet say anything about that when you took Sassy in last Monday? There has also been a discussion on the board recently about Convenia, so you might want to look for that if you haven't seen it already.

Even if Sassy can't pull through this, I'm sure she won't think that you abandoned her. The kind of love you and Sassy have means that connection will always be there, and she knows in your heart that you're trying to help. If the ER vet is a 24-hr facility, then you could probably go back and visit her again during the night. Are you off work tomorrow?

Hugs to you both,
Heather
 
Yes, the vet said that the reason for the vomit in the blood was a burst blood vessel that was caused by the mere act of vomiting. Of course, she has been known to vomit several times a week and I have never, ever noticed blood. This was quite a bit of blood as well. But that was the explanation from the doctor and stupidly, I didn't seem to question it.
 
Your post made me cry. I'm so, so sorry for you and Sassy. Many kitties pull through these health crises, so don't lose hope! My thoughts and hopes are with her.

It angers me that your vet refused to talk to you and did not give you any information. I personally would never use that vet again.
 
I am sure you have her in the best place to help her. Cats can be very resilient, especially with the right care. I do hope Sassy will pull through but I do know she knows how much you love her. Will be keeping you in my thoughts.
 
I'm so sorry for what you and Sassy are going through...But kitties are tough little creatures. You have her in the best possible hands she can be in right now. She is there because you love her, she knows you love her and that you are only doing what is best for her...she trusts and believes in you, even if right now you are second guessing yourself. Afterall that is what parents do whenever our children are sick, furry ones or not. Sending you all the best wishes and big hugs that your baby girl will pull through..I have a big soft spot for tuxs.

Mel & Muse
 
Karla,

I'm so sorry to hear about Sassy. She looks like a sweet girl. Please know that she doesn't think you abondoned her at all. She knows that you are trying everything possible to make her better. I will keep my fingers crossed that she will pull through. Please keep us posted on her progress.

Becky and AJ
 
Oh Karla, Sassy is a beautiful girl! You have her where she needs to be right now so please try not to feel so badly. I truly hope the vet can help her.
 
Kitties are really tough creatures. Will say prayers and headbutts for you.

Hope for the best outcome and that you can take your baby home soon.

8 yrs old is not that old, she may surprise you cat_pet_icon

Please keep us updated
 
Gorgeous kitty, looks a lot like my Spencer. You're doing the best you can, you're a great owner. I hope she gets better, although its hard to think positive, it's possible.
 
I just called back again and they told me that her BG was 74. They gave her quite a bit of insulin but at least it came down from over 400. They wanted to know if I typically fed her wet food and I told her yes, she eats Fancy Feast. They are going to give her some to eat right now. I am probably seriously getting on their nerves by calling so much but I really can't go there tonight. I am a single mom to a 4 year old and I don't want to take him there. He knows that Sassy is very sick, but he is still too young to truly understand.

Thanks to everyone for their wonderful responses. It is so nice to hear from people who love their animals and understand the incredible bond that we feel. I do feel like she is in capable hands. I will keep praying that she is comfortable and knows how much I love her.

I think that I will try to go to bed now as I didn't sleep very much at all last night for getting up and checking on her and listening for every little sound. Thank you all again for your kindness.
 
I'm glad you've placed Sassy with the ER. You will know that she is not in pain. You know they are doing all that can be done. You are giving her a chance to stay with you. You know that she does want to stay, as I interpret the look... of being.. let's fight this Mommy, I'm tired, but if I win, I'm home with you again.

Know that all of us are praying for you both... that you both find the strength to fight, and trust the ER vet to tell you if/when she needs to be released. When I took Charlie in last August... The vets were helpful, and gave me all alternatives and said their feeling (I was blubbering like a child) was that he was 18 and in pain, ... they had eased it enough that he was not longer crying out loud.. but... I helped him more on. But he had had a stroke and seemed paralized in his rear.

Trust me they are animal lovers or they wouldn't be in this line of work. Let them try... Let all of us pray for God's will to be done.... I pray that your girl will be able to come home with you. Sleep and dream, and pray... as will we. We know your pain, and will wait to hear an update... Holding you very closely....
 
Karla, it is a very good sign that the blood glucose came down and they are going to try to get her to eat. I would think that a vet would not be sick of hearing from you but glad that someone cares enough about their animal to want to know the latest. Much better than the alternative I'm sure they see all to often. I'll keep you and Sassy in my prayers. Keep us updated, please. And try to rest. She's and your little one need you to be strong and healthy.
 
Karla, I don't really have any advice for you. But, it sounds as if your darling Sassy is in the best place that she can be right now - the ER vets.
I will keep you and Sassy in my thoughts and my prayers.

~M
 
Karla, I am so glad you called them and her numbers are down. It's a good start and don't worry about calling them. Maybe you could ask them what are the times that they do rechecks are all her values, especially ketone check, and then call. Hope you get some sleep and many of us are holding Sassy close in our prayers.
 
Dear Karla,

What a beautiful sweet girl, Sassy is! She looks like my May-Belle, who is the same age. I truly hope that you will not get that call that you are expecting, but no matter what happens, please know that you have done the best that you could for your sweet furbaby.

In the morning, if you are able to go back and see her, please take something that you have worn today or yesterday that has your smell on it, and leave that there for her, just in case you can't bring her home yet. Even a favorite little toy, even as sick as she is, might make her feel more at home.

Truly I know how your heart is breaking, and the hardest part of having these sweet furbabies, is when they become ill and especially when we have to say good bye. I lost five furbabies last year within six months, and my heart still breaks each day if I think about them for more than a few minutes. My youngest boy was only 5 years old and he blocked and the vet could not save him.

Others here too, know exactly how you are feeling, and perhaps having your little four year old to keep your mind busy, is probably a good thing right now.

I will keep you in my prayers, and hope that God will help your sweet girl have a big turn around, and that you will still have more time with her. But, just in case it is her time to go, know that you and she have shared a wonderful bond that only we animal lovers can truly understand. Bless her heart and yours, and all those caring for her.

(((HUGS))),
Jean and Charcoal (GA) cat_pet_icon
 
My thoughts and inner prayers are with you in this difficult time.

In the morning, if you are able to go back and see her, please take something that you have worn today or yesterday that has your smell on it, and leave that there for her, just in case you can't bring her home yet. Even a favorite little toy, even as sick as she is, might make her feel more at home.
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I can't agree with this more. Especially the shirt idea... she loves your smell, it will comfort her. I understand your responsibilities don't permit it as often as you would like, but do try to go see her when you can. They can fight and your love gives them strength.

*hugs* I truly hope for the best! Two of my cats who are having health problems are about the same age as your Sassy. Keep her in your heart as I am sure all she can think about is you.

-Mike 'n' Pixie
 
Karla, I am in tears for you and your sweet Sassy. Please know you are doing everything in your power to help her and she knows that. You are both in my prayers. I am so glad that she responded to the insulin, that is a good sign! Please keep us updated, it will make my day to hear some good news about Sassy.
 
I have an update as I just called the hospital. The tech told me that she did really good last night and that her BG levels were good all night long. They are going to attempt to run another set of blood work and they told me to check back around 10:30 or 11:00 to get the results. They are going to give her some more food. I am very suprised that she made it through the night as sick as she is--but she must be quite the little fighter. I know that she isn't out of the woods yet but I am so glad that they did manage to get her BG down. Now, we just have to hope that they get her potassium levels down as well. Of course, there were a lot of other things wrong with her but that was the most life threatening thing according to the vet. Thanks to everyone for their responses and warm thoughts. I will be giving you guys updates when I get them! Thanks again.
 
Karla, thank you for the a.m. update......I kept checking and hoping there would be one. Fantastic news on Sassy. Maybe more hassels to get through but she is fighting. It would help if you would post your town and city. We have people all over the States and the World and there just might be someone within range of you to help because you will need a new vet, need to learn hometesting, tell us what insulin she is on, etc. So glad she is still with you.
 
Please Please keep us updated! I'm so happy she is doing better..and hopefully she will be home with you soon. :RAHCAT Go Sassy Go...We are all pulling for and that is a whole lot of love and strength coming both of your ways.

Mel and Muse
 
Ok, I called back and actually spoke to the vet. What a difference between the ER vet and Sassy's now fired vet. I tried to take notes while she was talking but I won't pretend that I am highly informed about a lot of this. They were able to test her blood again and she said that the vet yesterday was concerned mostly about her potassium and her calcium. The calcium was very low yesterday and is now normal. Her potassium was 8.5 yesterday and is now 3.4 which is too low. She said that she might have to give her some or switch her IV fluids because she is only on saline. She said that he phosphorus was normal and her kidney functioning was normal. Her total protein was lower than it was yesterday. They checked her BG through the night and it was 82, 74, 73, 82, 84. She had gave her an additional 2 units of insulin last night, so I really don't know how much she had in total. She is going to do a urine test to check for ketones. I don't think that she has ate anything yet but she said that they would try to feed her again. She also said that her white blood cell count is still very high. I told her that she was given an injection of Convenia last Monday, but she said that she was going to try another antibiotic. Maybe if they can get rid of the infection then she will be able to at least feel a little better.

I still can't help thinking that this Convenia injection had a lot to do with all of this that she is going through. Maybe not, but she tends to react badly to lots of things that other cats don't have any problems with, such as vaccinations. If so, it is going to be in her system for some time.

The vet told me to call back around 2:30 or 3:00 to see how she is doing then after they run some more tests.
 
Oh, Karla, that's good news! I'm glad that Sassy made it through the night and that she seems to be in good hands now.

I'll try to post a link to that Convenia discussion that I mentioned:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2107

If that doesn't work, then it's currently on page 2 of the board, so it shouldn't be too hard for you to find.

Please keep us posted on how Sassy's doing.
 
Oh Karla! This really touches my heart. When they are so sick like Sassy it just
hurts so bad. It seems you have her with a good vet now and she is making progress.
I do know how you feel because i almost lost my sweet Fluffy recently. He was sick so
long. Just keep hanging in there day after day.

Let us know how she is doing and don't worry about calling them. Just call.
Hugs and Prayers for Sassy and you.

Maryjo
 
I am now wishing I had kept all of Jericho's vet records, because for some reason, after he passed away, the vet told me pfizer was going to offer to pay for the necropsy to see if his death was part of a reaction from an injection, and I have a feeling the injection was covenia. They did say they found no evidence of it being caused by the injection, but then after hearing other stories you can't help but wonder. I am glad your baby is feeling better. Please make use of this site if you haven't already. It is a godsend for beans of diabetic kitties!
 
Someone asked where I live and I live in a very small town called Landrum, SC. Sassy is in the hospital in Spartanburg, SC which is where I work. I am thinking about going there right now to try to find out some more info. This particular hospital closes tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and I don't know if they are going to release her then or what, because they don't open back up again until 6:00 p.m. I know that she is going to have to go to a new vet and I have heard positive things about another vet in my town so I am going to try them and see if I can get her in there. I don't know if she will even get to leave but the expenses are really, really going to add up in the ER.

I would really like to see her. I miss my little girl!
 
Hi Karla, and of course, you too, most special Sassy,

I'm holding you both very close in my prayers. But, I must say she sounds like a true fighter! Much like her mom...

Love and countless hopeful prayers for you both,
Deb and Nikki, finally sent by Gizzie!
 
Update:Re: Very sick kitty-just need someone to listen

Well, I went to visit Sassy in the hospital and it wasn't really good. She looked terrible. I know that she is sick but I really wasn't prepared to see her like that. She was in the back of the cage and her head was held down. I spoke her name and she meowed and looked up at me. She tried to come closer to me but couldn't walk. She looked worse than she did yesterday. She had a small bowl of food in her cage but it looked like it had hardly been touched. I was suprised to see that there was no litterbox in there. She kept meowing the most pitiful sound. I now can't stop thinking that I made the worst decision ever yesterday. I should have let her go then instead of delaying it, with her sitting there looking so pitiful in the hospital where she is scared to death. I'm afraid that no matter what I do, it is going to happen anyway. They close at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow and don't open again until 6:00 p.m. They don't know if they are going to let her leave or not. And then I have the problem of I am not taking her back to the old vet. I refuse to do so.

I wish that I wouldn't have went down there. It was just too horrible.
 
(((Karla))) you haven't done anything wrong and I'll bet that your visit made Sassy really happy.

I don't know how this will all turn out for her and for you but I'll just say that being sick and scared is bound to make her look not so good. One thing I'm wondering - does the cage she is in have a solid bottom or a cage bottom? That could make it difficult for her to walk normally too.
 
It is a cage-like bottom. That and the IV sticking in her paw is not helping things either. I was told back to talk to the new doctor on duty sometime after 8:00 pm. Hopefully, I can get some more answers then.
 
Do you have a t-shirt or something similar that you haven't washed yet? If so, you mihgt bring it in to the vet's and ask them to put it in the cage with Sassy. The familiar and re-assuring smells of 'their' people often help decrease stress and make cats feel a little more comfortable. I'll often bring in a couple of not-yet-washed t-shirts, so they have a spare to put in if the first gets soiled.

My prayers are with both of you --

Jean and her Gwyn
 
Karla,

I'm sorry that your visit made you feel worse, but I'll bet it made Sassy feel better, just seeing you there. I know how hard this is, but the vet should be able to give you a good idea of what they think Sassy's problem is and whether they think she can pull through. I'm sure they'll tell you if they think it's time to let her go, as they wouldn't want her to suffer, either.

Hoping for the best...

Heather
 
((Karla)) I haven't been on the board much this weekend and am just seeing this thread and what you and your sweet baby Sassy have been going through. She is gorgeous. I'm so sorry that your beautiful little girl is so sick - it always gives us such a shock to visit them when they're so sick and see how sad they look. I'm sure seeing you made her feel so much better - don't give up on her yet.

I'm hoping to see an update tomorrow that says she is rallying and that you've found a vet to take her to that will be able to help you even more.

My heart goes out to you in this sadness - everyone here on the board feels your frustration and sadness at seeing her this way - but hopefully she will come out of it and be home with you soon feeling much better.

Please know that many are sending healing thoughts, vibes and prayers your way for you beautiful furry girl to be better very soon.

Will watch for your updates.

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)
 
Dearest Karla,

When Giz went through DKA at diagnosis, the ER hospital didn't want me to visit in ICU. Why? They said it would upset Giz, who would think she was going home, and would upset me because she looked really, really bad. So, I just stayed home and cried and cried and cried wondering if I'd made the right decision to treat...

And, phoned the ER hospital in between tears...

Then, they said she wasn't eating and wanted to put in a feeding tube. That's the only thing I said no to. Didn't have the proper knowledge at the time. Asked if I could bring in food for her. They said yes. So, basically, I cleaned out my fridge and brought her yoghurt, tuna, cheese, chicken, turkey, and anything else I could think of. (Even made a sandwich for the vet...) The yoghurt was the key. Gizzie loved yoghurt!

Got home 20 minutest later without seeing her and crying, and heard my answering machine going. It was the ER vet. Grabbed the phone and said, I'm here! Her vet told me about, well, basically a miracle. Said she offered Gizzie some peach yoghurt (her favorite) on one of those wooden hospital spoon thingees. At first, Giz just swatted it and peach yoghurt flew everywhere. But, the ER vet noticed something different about Giz's look. She noticed a sort of softness to it. (Karla, you should probably know that Giz could be a demon...)

Anyway, the ER vet offered Giz a second spoonful and the little darling started to eat it. And ate another. And another. And came home to me three days later. Yes, she still looked like crap, but it was interesting to see bits of peach-colored dried yoghurt on her fur from that first offering...

Yes, it was a rocky road for both of us. Yes, she made it. And, yes, I am eternally grateful for that wondrous four-year sugar dance with Gizzie.

Cats are amazingly resilient creatures. It is we who feel their pain beyond measure. And I, like so many here, feel your pain, dearest Karla. Sassy is still young. She might look like crap, but be doing better. And, you, dear girl, are giving her the chance to do just that. No one, including your precious Sassy, could ask for anything more.

Still holding you both close in our prayers.

Much love and countless hopeful hugs for you both,
Deb and Nikki -- and Giz, forever whispering in my heart...
 
Prayers coming your way Angels are watching over your little Sassy I am so sorry you and her have to go through all this pain I pray the outcome will be worth it all. Angels watch over this kitty and her mom today and the rest of their lives. I too have 4 and loss my very special boy to FIP so understand what you are going through .I also have our special boy Trey just found out he was diabetic so got his first insulin shot yesterday Peace and Light and Healing to all animals lovers LOL Kath
 
I just wanted to give everyone an update. I am at work so I will try to make it quick and still give you the details. I went to pick up Sassy from the ER hospital this morning around 6:30 a.m. The tech there told me that she was doing really well and eating. I got all of her info and I immediately drove all the way back home to try a different vet. Sassy really did look better although she reeked of pee but that wasn't her fault. She was very alert and very, very vocal about the 45 minute drive! I was feeling pretty good until we got to talk to the new vet. She strongly suggested that I take her to a specialist in Greenville, which is about 1 hour away and according to her, very expensive. I had to tell her that I would not be able to do that and if she didn't think that she could help her then I would have no choice but to let her go. She says that she has developed a fatty liver as a result of not eating. They really did a good job with her BG levels in the hospital. It was 152 at 2:00 a.m. and 180 at 6:00 a.m.

I left my poor baby there because she said that she would need to do some further tests and a complete exam and she would call me back at work with some more information. I haven't heard anything yet. She didn't sound very hopeful which of course, felt like a knife in the chest all over again. I thought that she looked so good this morning compared to how she looked yesterday and the vet made the situation sound very, very dire. I know that she is still very sick, I was just hoping that she was going to recover. She said something about her body beginning to shut down and that really upset me. She was purring quite a bit and didn't seem to be too distressed. The vet was going to give her some type of appetite stimulant to see how that worked.

I also spoke to the old vet and she was very apologetic. She showed the blood results which were ok at the time. She also said that she was reluctant to send her home due to the fact that she wasn't eating but she went ahead and sent her. She would have died there anyway, because they were closed for the weekend and holiday. I told her that I switched vets and that if they couldn't help her then I would have no other choice than to put her down because I don't want her to have to keep suffering and being poked and prodded. She said to not do that and that she would treat Sassy however she had to do at no cost to me. She said that they would give her a feeding tube and do whatever tests are necessary free of charge. I don't want anyone to think that I am trying to get something for free, as I am not but the money is really becoming a great issue to me and I can't keep up the cost.

UPDATE: While I was typing this, the vet's office called and said that she just wanted to let me know that she is eating. The vet is in surgery right now, but she knew that I was worried and wanted to let me know! This is good news, right? I don't know anything about fatty liver and have never even heard of it, but is it something that can be reversed?

I really need to get back to work right now, but I will update later! Thanks again to everyone for their prayers, concerns, and wishes. It means a tremendous deal to me.
 
Karla, how do you feel about taking her back to your old vet? If you feel comfortable and trust her to do right by Sassy, then do it. How do you feel about the vet where Sassy is right now? I am so glad she is eating.....and yes, fatty liver can be reversed with majore syringe feeding but best is a feeding tube. Now, if she was truly fatty liver she would be very jaundiced and would not touch any food, even with an appetite stimulant. Maybe she just needed to be jump started into eating again. The main thing is Sassy is still with you and now eating. If, IF, she can come home with you, that alone may really perk her up but you really and truly need to hometest her and also check her urine for ketones coming back. Still keeping Sassy in my prayers.
 
karla, when you get a chance please go into your original post, click edit, and remove that candle. Using a candle signifies that a kitty has died and Sassy is still fighting a good fight and improving.
 
I am sorry about the candle. I guess I should have researched that a bit but I have to say that my brain isn't functioning as well as usual! Thank you for letting me know.

I don't think that I would have been opposed to taking Sassy back to the old vet. I know that I shouldn't have jumped the gun and I should have called them first, but I really felt like time was of the essence. She still had a catheter and I wanted someone to see her as soon as possible. The new vet seems like she knows what she is doing and she comes highly recommended. They said that she was eating food on her own, but I don't know how much. Do you think that she should still be on a feeding tube? The old vet did say that she would do that if I brought her back if necessary. Now, a few days ago she was not touching her food no matter what you gave her or what you did to it. I am glad to hear that she is showing an interest in her food but she did receive the appetite stimulant this morning.

I am certainly going to hometest her. That is going to happen on a daily basis. They were give her some type of insulin at the vet that started with an "H", seems to be doing ok with that one. We have done Vetsulin in the past and Lantus currently. I am still waiting on a report from the vet.
 
I have had limited time on the board lately, and just got finished reading your post. I am so sorry that your beautiful Sassy isn't feeling well. I can tell that you love her so much and want to do the best that you can for her.
I am sending white lights and healing vines to Sassy. I hope she gets well and eats and drinks and does all those wonderful things she happy, healthy kitties do soon!
 
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