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Thanks again everyone....I received a card in the mail today from the old vet with a reminder to come in for a recheck on the urine. They are just a tad too late. He would have been finished the clavamox already and they were to test it a week before he finishes.??
SCM I never even thought about the metacam?? OMG he told me it was okay to give him a few drops when he was in pain. I guess it may have been harming him. I will mention it tomorrow. Tabitha is sleeping at the moment and I am hoping for a yodelling free night..this has been very exhausting...
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Sending more and s for your boy, Winston! I hope tomorrow brings you good news!
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Bomber you need to beat this....; if you can survive dangling an inch from death....you can beat this too.....
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Winston,to you and Bomber!
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How is Bomber this morning?
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I just came from visiting Bomber and having a check with the vet. I am happier today with the visit because Bomber seems better. I wont get my hopes up but when I came in he got up and came to me when they opened the cage. He did give me a few head butts but he was PURRING!!! I know I am not to let him know I am upset but I couldnt help the tears when he did that! it made me so happy... My boy does look miserable but yet happier than yesterday. What bothers me is when he lays down he rests his neck and head on the edge of the litter box?? looks so uncomfortable. He has figured out how to sort of get up and turn around with his extra large leg....
The vet said his kidney levels are now down to 900 from the 1400 so we are making progress. She wants to keep Bomber longer than Saturday now. Maybe Monday?? I discussed the metacam and she said she will check into it. She only uses it as a last resort and if a patient is end state. She didnt really want to comment on the other vet and that is fine but I have my own opinion. I just wish I never took Bomber back to that vet and just went with my instincts and went to the cat clinic in the first place?? Because my opinion is that the UTI should have been treated and he should not have been prescribed either the fortekor or metacam. I wish I knew then what I know now?? Because I think that the medication has forced his kidneys into this state. She is worried that if I bring him home too soon that he will plummet...I didnt know yesterday but his temperature was low yesterday and when I went to visit it was really warm in the cage and she said that they had him on a heater. But today his temperature went back up. They are only open till noon tomorrow so I will check in with the vet and see him tomorrow and decide what the next course of action is. They do have someone that comes in on the closed days rather than transfer them to the emergency hospital so thats good. The biggest thing I noticed today when visiting and I mentioned to the assistant because the vet had left for lunch but Bombers eyes were beautiful looking today. The past few days they were clouded and foggy looking and the tech agreed that they look better. Hopefully this is a good thing! I dont know what I would be doing without all of friends and support I get from this site..thank you so much everyone...keeep the good vibes coming...
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I am so glad he is feeling better .
Hmmmmm, you mentioned his temp being low. That would be consistent with low blood pressure as Growler mentioned in her post from the Fortekor along with the increase in cre levels.
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Winston,I am glad this visit was a little easier,but of course you'd cry still,you want him home and healthy and I hope that happens at least on Monday.
We are kind of a family here,a family of animal-lovers and if one is ailing or sad,I think we all feel it,so he just has to get better Would you be allowed to bring him something from home? Maybe one of your T-Shirts or something?
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I'm so happy to read that Bomber has improved! I think if I were in your shoes, I'd let the vet keep him until Monday. At least for me, I'd feel comfortable knowing that when I brought him home, he was passed any difficult stage .
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Must have been such a relief to see him feeling better, Winston! I'm with AG. If there will be people there to keep an eye on him over the weekend, I'd be inclined to leave him at the vet. He's where he needs to be to get back on the right track!
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I'm so glad he is feeling better. Hoping for continued improvements .
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I spent some time with Bomber today. The vet told me she discussed Bomber in great length with her colleague and they both felt it was best for him to stay longer. I have to go with what they think best.
Today Bomber wasnt as good as yesterday. He did come to me and give me some headbutts butt he was very very shaky?? The vet asked me how I thought he was doing and I mentioned the shaking when he stands up. She said they took him off Torb (pain killer) early in the am....she thought that may be why so she gave him a shot while I was there. He did seem a little more out of it after the pain shot was administered too! What bothered me was he went to the water bowl, laid down in front of it and placed his chin and mouth in the both. I thought he was getting a drink but he was just sitting there like that?? When I tried to give him a drink he had some difficulty with it?? and then placed his head back in the bowl?? it was weird...,,eventually he laid down on his side and I gave him at least 1 million pets and he seemed relaxed. I see the reason they want him to stay he appears far to weak at this point... He pooped and has been using the litter box. His temperature is normal again today and he is eating. They are still giving him a bit with a syringe. She did not check the kidney figures today I imagine it will be Monday. I asked about his care because they are closed and she said that either herself or her collegue will be in at least twice and then she also showed me that she watches them on a web cam from home....she will call me tomorrow and let me know how he is. Thanks for all the positive thoughts !! lets hope the kidney values are good on Monday... Cindy
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I hope the time he is spending there will help him get well. It's nice to know this vet cares about her patients.
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I just got back from a week's vacation and I was sorry to read what you and Bomber are going through right now. Much as you don't like to leave him at the vet's, it is essential that he remain on IV fluids for several days to help bring his numbers down.
Good to hear that his numbers did go down significantly after less than two days on the IV. pawsitive thoughts that the numbers are continuing to improve. It is also a good sign that he is doing some eating on his own. I know this is a very difficult time for you. We are all thinking of you and Bomber.
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Hope Bomber is doing better tomorrow & for Monday's tests
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The vet called me twice today at home to let me know about Bomber. I was out both times she called. They were just updates but she said there has really not been any signifigant change in Bomber. He was eating and was comfortable but she was hoping he would have perked back up by now.
She indicated that Bomber will be still given another 15-17 hours of IV and then we will have to have a discussion... I am to give her a call in the morning. She mentioned she was going to run the blood work again in the morning to see if there is improved kidney function. Maybe this sounds selfish but I have been thinking about this since yesterday. I want to bring Bomber home if possible and see if he changes his mood. He is stuck in the cage which he hasnt been in one in 14yrs! its not a very large cage so he can stand up, turn around and thats about it. He isnt walking around and most imprtantly he is not at home where everything is familiar?? I think he is sort of depressed..???? I need to be sure he can come home medically though?? It certainly isnt home without him here....
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That's a great sign! Even if he doesn't seem as perky as the vet would like, I think the fact that he's eating is hugely important.
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I hope the blood tests show improvement. I don't blame you for wanting him home. I imagine he's missing his mommy and his home. Kiska hasn't done well the few times I've had to leave her overnight either.
Sending more prayers your way.
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Winston I'm sorry to hear about Bomber, I hope he is able to come home soon.
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Thank you TQ..Bomber passed yesterday morning...I appreciate your kind words.
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I'm so sorry.
Run free over the bridge, sweet angel. Hugs to you Winston. |
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