Bomber is sick again - Page 5 - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans

14+kitties · #**121** July 7th, 2010, 04:24 PM

I am so sorry you and Bomber are going through this.

This has been a difficult thread for me to read because I have met Bomber and also because it is so soon after losing my boy. I am praying with all my might that things turn around for him.

Winston · #**122** July 7th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Well I am back home and Bomber is staying at the vets. His kidneys are failing and they feel that he needs IV fluids. He is scheduled to stay for 4 days until Saturday. I had a long talk with the vet and simply asked her if she felt he was suffering...Her reply was no he is a sick kitty. That gave me some hope. She also said that she felt the fluids would make him feel a lot better. I didnt want to put him through all of this if he didnt have a chance. She seemed to think he did but again she doesnt have a crystal ball.

His Creatinine level shot up to 1460. The C&S is still not back yet so I dont know about that. I imagine the IV fluids and antibiotics will help with the UIT if it shows what it is. She also said he is showing some pancreas issues but they are dealing with the kidney issues right now.

They tell me I can go and visit him which I will be doing for sure!

I just wish I could stop crying...

I do for a second and then start again...thanks for the support guys! your all awesome....

cpietra16 · #**123** July 7th, 2010, 05:39 PM

Winston, I always go on your post hoping for some good news...

I'm glad to hear the vet doesn't feel he's suffering.

we are pulling for you Bomber...

mastifflover · #**124** July 7th, 2010, 05:49 PM

for you and one for Bomber we are pulling for him

Winston · #**125** July 7th, 2010, 06:03 PM

Thanks so much guys....I know he needs to be there but I am just scared of loosing him...I know its inevitable at some point but I guess I am not ready.

Cpietra & ML I am feeling more hopeful....just hoping that my prayers will be answered...

Love4himies · #**126** July 7th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Oh no

. I didn't think kidneys would fail that quickly. Could it be just that he is dehydrated?

Winston · #**127** July 7th, 2010, 07:16 PM

Yes apparently they can go down hill quickly. She indicated his Urea was higher as well but said that may be from being dehydrated. She basically said he has a lot of toxins in his body right now and cant fight them. Alot of other amounts come back higher since he is sick..even the phosphorus counts were quite a bit higher. She did say that his WBC and RBC have gone up and that is good. She mentioned the pancreas and said he has symptoms of pancreatitus but we will wiat to see how he is after the iv. Basically they can treat him quicker and more efficiently than I can by the IV.

Bomber is my scaredy cat so I imagine he is gonna have a rough few days. Hopefully it will cheer him up a bit when I go visit.

ancientgirl · #**128** July 7th, 2010, 07:46 PM

Bless your boy, Winston. I hope the IV is helpful and he can regain his strength quickly.

luckypenny · #**129** July 7th, 2010, 11:29 PM

More prayers being sent your and Bomber's way, Cindy

. Hoping tomorrow will bring a turn-around for him and he'll be on his way to a complete recovery with the right treatments

.

TeriM · #**130** July 8th, 2010, 12:59 AM

Prayers and good thoughts from my gang for Bomber. Hopefully the fluids will flush things along and then you can get him stable

.

Hugs to you Winston.

.

Love4himies · #**131** July 8th, 2010, 06:49 AM

Sending lots of

for Bomber today and a huge

for you.

Winston · #**132** July 8th, 2010, 07:19 AM

Thank you everyone....I am hanging in there! Have a huge headache and my eyes are killing me! but I am hoping to hear some good news today...

...thank you all so much for your good vibes and thoughts!

I think Tabitha has figured out Bomber is not there! she spent the night yodelling for him...god it broke my heart!

Cindy

chico2 · #**133** July 8th, 2010, 07:54 AM

Winston,I was hoping he would be able to stay home

but since he is very sick,he's better where he is...even if he hates it.
I can so understand your tears,just let them flow,I cry and don't even know Bomber..
I am

for a miraculous full recovery for your little boy.

Winston · #**134** July 8th, 2010, 07:57 AM

Thank you Chico..

ancientgirl · #**135** July 8th, 2010, 08:00 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boy today.

Winston · #**136** July 8th, 2010, 08:58 AM

Well I just checked on Bomber and the vet spoke to me. She said Bomber is hooked up to the IV and is receiving a high dose of antibiotics. He ate about 1/4 of the food they left him overnight so that is a good sign. She did indicate it is still very much touch and go and a waiting game to see if he is gonna respond to the treatment. She asked me if I could come visit him because she always feels that the cat does much better when they see a familiar face. I asked her if he was hiding in his carrier and she said no he is just sitting there watching them all work. She said they brought him down to the area they work in to give him some TLC....( I love this new vet already)

She is concerned about one thing and that is that she thinks that he still may have the UTI because the Clavamox wasnt really working but she thinks he may have a form of ecoli in the pancreas?? again she said we will deal with that once she has the C&S back from the lab.

So I am going for a visit after work today and I cant wait to give my boy a big kiss! Thanks for everyone's support and prayers and lets hope each day he gets better and can come home on Saturday!

ancientgirl · #**137** July 8th, 2010, 09:01 AM

That's wonderful that he ate. Hopefully the IV will help.

Maybe he was really dehydrated.

Love4himies · #**138** July 8th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

Well I just checked on Bomber and the vet spoke to me. She said Bomber is hooked up to the IV and is receiving a high dose of antibiotics. He ate about 1/4 of the food they left him overnight so that is a good sign. She did indicate it is still very much touch and go and a waiting game to see if he is gonna respond to the treatment. She asked me if I could come visit him because she always feels that the cat does much better when they see a familiar face. I asked her if he was hiding in his carrier and she said no he is just sitting there watching them all work. She said they brought him down to the area they work in to give him some TLC....( I love this new vet already)

She is concerned about one thing and that is that she thinks that he still may have the UTI because the Clavamox wasnt really working but she thinks he may have a form of ecoli in the pancreas?? again she said we will deal with that once she has the C&S back from the lab.

So I am going for a visit after work today and I cant wait to give my boy a big kiss! Thanks for everyone's support and prayers and lets hope each day he gets better and can come home on Saturday!

That is a great sign

. Getting him flushed out will help so much with him feeling better.

cpietra16 · #**139** July 8th, 2010, 11:09 AM

from all of us at the cpietra household...pass it on please...

Chris21711 · #**140** July 8th, 2010, 11:15 AM

Lots of

's going out for Bomber Winston and

's for you.

mastifflover · #**141** July 8th, 2010, 12:01 PM

I am happy he is doing a little better we are still keeping him in our thoughts. I think all the good thoughts going his way are helping.

Dog Dancer · #**142** July 8th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Winston, I've been following this thread and my heart is breaking for you guys and for poor Bomber. I sure hope they can get him on the rights soon and that he makes a full and speedy recovery. I agree he's probably best where he is, although I'm sure he's not very pleased about it. Poor Tabitha, they sure do miss their buddies when things aren't right don't they. Sure, they're "just cats". Hah! They're more human than a lot of humans I know. Prayers for a quick fix and strength for you all (and a lottery win maybe??).

Winston · #**143** July 8th, 2010, 03:53 PM

Well I stopped in to visit Bomber and I have to say it just devastated me even more! He gave me a little wimper when I said hello!

he is not too happy to be there! he has a taped up front leg as if it was broken so he couldnt move really. He tried to get up but had trouble coordinating his new big paw....

They have been giving him syringe feedings and he is taking them well she said. He did eat a bit of dry this morning. She said he has been a really good boy for them. He did a bit of meowing at me when I was there but after a few minutes he stared at the wall and wouldnt look at me.....

The trust we had for 14 years is most certainly gone now. We have this special bond and he really only trusts me....or did??

The C&S is back and she said it is negative?? So the antibiotics he was on (clavamox) from the old vet must have been working. She thought it would come back with ecoli but it didnt. I asked her what she thought about how he may be doing and she said he seems okay but the bloodwork needs to be repeated after the IV so they can see if there is any improvement in his kidney function. She may try to check his blood tomorrow. Then she ever so kindly said that I may have to make some decisions depending on its outcome.

My heart is broken...and I dont know if I can make that decision...

One thing I am questioning now is whether it is the Fortekor that made his kidneys have this problem because obviously the clavamox was working for the UTI and that would have been the origional reason for him urinating outside the box....I am going to ask the new vet what she thinks?

Dog Dancer · #**144** July 8th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Winston so sorry to hear that your visit was so hard on you. Of course it would be. I'm sure in his heart Bomber still loves and trusts you - and in your heart you know this too. Again, you're in my prayers.

chico2 · #**145** July 8th, 2010, 04:20 PM

Awww Winston,I am so sorry

I was going to say when you said you are visiting him,that it probably will be a heartbreaker to see him,but I am sure you needed to,our kitties just don't understand unfortunately.
Of course he still loves you,he just does not like the strange environment he's in,the strange people that are touching him

probably just wants out of there,I know my cats would.
I don't know what to say,I just wish I could help,wish Bomber was doing good and could come home to the family he loves.
Did the vet give you any idea of what Bombers chances are?

sugarcatmom · #**146** July 8th, 2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

Well I stopped in to visit Bomber and I have to say it just devastated me even more!

Oh sweetie, I so understand this

. When Aztec was critically ill from diabetic ketoacidosis, he had to spend a week in the 24hr emergency clinic. I would visit him twice a day, and it broke my heart to see him there cause he was so scared. He would try to climb into my arms as soon as he saw me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

The trust we had for 14 years is most certainly gone now. We have this special bond and he really only trusts me....or did??

It's still there, I promise. He's just a little overwhelmed right now. When you are visiting him, try to project calm thoughts and visualize him happy and healthy again. Kitties are so sensitive to our emotions that I think it's really beneficial if we can be strong for them when they're sick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

One thing I am questioning now is whether it is the Fortekor that made his kidneys have this problem

I don't know enough about Fortekor to comment, but make sure you tell the vet that Bomber was taking Metacam for a little while, as per the previous vet. I personally think that might be a bigger factor.

mastifflover · #**147** July 8th, 2010, 05:10 PM

I am so sorry this is happening to Bomber and you but I still am being an optimist, that things are going to turn around

ancientgirl · #**148** July 8th, 2010, 05:21 PM

I'm sorry you feel so bad after your visit. I still feel Bomber will come through this.

Love4himies · #**149** July 8th, 2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarcatmom

It's still there, I promise. He's just a little overwhelmed right now. When you are visiting him, try to project calm thoughts and visualize him happy and healthy again. Kitties are so sensitive to our emotions that I think it's really beneficial if we can be strong for them when they're sick.

Absolutely, the vet had us come to visit Puddles when she was in the hospital for a few days, hooked up to IV, and he asked us to behave as we normally would be around her.

I don't know enough about Fortekor to comment, but make sure you tell the vet that Bomber was taking Metacam for a little while, as per the previous vet. I personally think that might be a bigger factor.

I hope if it is metacam, the kidney function will return

to you Winston.