I know I only post
to this group when I have a tragedy, but I read almost all the posts online
daily. I feel like you all are my support group although I don't have any
FeLV+ cats any more. I lost my last one in June.
Anyway, our FIV+
Schumacher as gone to Rainbow Bridge today. About 6 weeks ago he went to
the vet because he was a little depressed and wasn't eating well. The
bloodwork showed kidney problems (elevated BUN & creatinine) and below
normal PCV. He spent 5 days in the hospital and the vet pulled him
through. He's been on prednisolone, cyproheptadine, Pepsid AC, Procrit
& sub-Q fluids. Over the weekend, he just took a nose dive and
wouldn't eat or drink anything. He was drooling and gagging at the sight
of any food.
I took him back to
the vet this morning and she didn't think anythig else could be done. His
anemia appeared to be gone, but he was just very depressed and vocalizing
(normally quiet) alot when I tried to hold him. He had clearly had enough
of the needles & pills. The vet recommend PTS and I decided it was the
best thing.
He was a very loving
orange tabby with a little "cat"titude on the side and was my husband's
favorite. This is never easy and it's already been a rough year.
We've lost 2 others since June. Please add our Schumacher to the CLS as a
non-positive.
Thanks for always
being there to listen when I need you all.
Brenda