RE: Turn for the worse

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Title: Message

Dear Lisa

I'll be thinking of you and Roxie today. Sending good wishes and zillions of  positive vibes for the vet visit. Kerry

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Roberts
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 8:16 AM
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Turn for the worse

My poor Roxie has taken a sudden turn for the worse.  Last week we took her into my regular vet last week for an upper respiratory infection and he started her on Lysine and antibotics (she has been on interferon since March).  On Friday night we noticed her breathing was heavier and more rapid then normal.  She was also lethargic and her appetite had decreased.  On Saturday evening she was even breathing with her mouth open at times so we took her into the animal emergency office. 

I didn't realize how much I appreciate my normal vet until I talked to this guy.  He was very negative and made us feel like we were giving Roxie a poor quality of life by keeping her alive.  But the thing is, until last week, she has always been very healthy.  He did soften up a little toward the end of the visit (I was in tears by this point).  They put Roxie on oxygen for about an hour and gave her shots of Dexamethasone and Brethine, hoping that it would open her airways. 

So far, she is some better, but her breathing does get worse when she gets stressed, and giving her he antibotics really stresses her.  I just hope that she is able to get passed this.  I am at my wits end.  I plan to take her back to the regular vet on Monday unless she is dramatically better. 

Thanks for listening, I really appreciate this group so much.  I usually only lurk, but its such a comfort to be able to tell my story to people who really understand. 

 

Please keep your fingers crossed for my little Roxie -

Lisa

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