Why can't she do the fluids? I did them for Ebony and there was no
real problem. Not fun but doable. She may have very good reasons but
have her check it out with the vet. Mine showed me exactly what to do
and it works.
On Apr 29, 2008, at 1:41 PM, Heather Wienker wrote:
Hi everyone,
I thank you all so much for your caring & insightful replies!
It appears the problem is Hobbs' liver, his bilirubin is very
high. They are suggesting a regimen of meds including Denocil,
baytril, amox., Cartinine & Arginine, and fluids. BW suggested an
infection which may be the reason for the antibiotics.
They also suggested doing X-ray/ultrasound/fine needle aspirate &
cytology for the liver. I asked if we can start the meds and see
how he responds. If anyone has comments on this it is
appreciated. My rescue vet bills were $1,100 last week and I hate
considering money, but the vet did say we could proceed that way...I
also thought sedating for the aspirate might not be good if he's so
weak?
What we are trying to figure out now is if it's best to hospitalize
him for 3 days for fluids as suggested, or, for my friend to take
him home where she can watch over him more during the night (my
vet's does not have staff there overnight). She can't do fluids so
would have to bring him back each day for fluids if so. I think
that would be stressful, but it might be best for him to be at
home....especially if he took a turn for the worse, I don't think
she'd like his last moments to be in the hospital if possible. I
am always boarding cats so they can get proper care but in this case
am not sure which is best, kind of a toss up.
Karen, if you have suggestions now that we know that the liver seems
to be the issue, it's appreciated or I can give you a call. A good
rescue friend suggested SamE, but I think the Denocil is like an RX
version that might have some further benefits if I'm understanding
correctly.
Thank you all....I haven't been active in the group but always scan
the messages and pray for all of our kitties.
Blessings to you all--and especially to your furry ones,
Heather
