When I took Wheezie in to our normal vet... she only weighed 5.6lbs. I almost threw up... she was over 8lbs back in June before all this crap started. The vet was very concerned about her. But, was very honest with me and told me that she could run a bunch of test...but didn't think they would really show anything. She said to get her back to the specialist asap. I called the VRCC (Veterinary Referal and Critical Care) while driving home. B/c it was almost 5 (when the specialist go home) they told me to come first thing in the morning. I did. The doctor wanted to keep her to do some more ultrasounds. They were worried that one of the intestinal patches that they put in might be leaking or that she has some kind of blockage somewhere.
Luckily... the ultrasound didn't show anything major. So another surgery isn't in the immediate future. But, her liver enzyme values are elevated. Which may mean that b/c she hasn't been eating enough she may have developed fatty liver disease. Or... it could be pancreatitis. The specialists decided that the best thing to do right now is give her supportive care...fluids and meds and force feeding her every few hours. She is going to do another ultrasound today to see if having food in Wheezie's system will give her a better picture of her tummy and intestines.
I called this morning and talked to one of the ICU techs... she didn't have much info for me... other than Wheezie still isn't showing too much interest in eating and that they are still syringe feeding her.
Please say a prayer for my baby. I am really hoping that we don't have to go threw another surgery. I just wish it was like human ICU's and she had her own room with a chair or cot that I could sleep on next to her... heck, I would even curl up on the floor with her.
p.s. on a side note... Stachie now weighs 4.6 lbs!! what a little porker!! and he isn't even 4 months old yet! He is going to be a big kitty!!
p.p.s. Tipsy's cage arrived. I've got it all pimped out!! It took about a day, but I think she is finally getting to feel more comfortable in there. It came with a super plush cushion for one of the shelves! makes me almost want to sleep in there!!
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I'm so sorry to hear this! At least she is in with the specialists. A few years ago Mike had elevated liver enzymes and the doctor thought he might have a fatty liver, but he is just fine now, so hopefully Wheezie will be just fine, too.
Awww, man, Shannon. I am so sorry to hear about this. I'll keep her in my prayers.
hi girls...thanks for the support. I am still waiting to hear from the vet. I hate waiting and not knowing what is going on. I've called twice today to check on Wheezie and talked to two different ICU vet techs. Neither gave me much info...and the one was kind of like "she made it through the night ok" ... I was like "what... was that something you thought was going to be a problem... I didn't know about that." grrrr. just so frustrating. I want to be there with her. I want to take her place.
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