Update on Bart...

[moosmom]

Bart was weighed and blood was drawn. His thyroid went from an ESTIMATED (could've been higher, but they couldn't get a definite reading) 34 down to 13.8, which is good. HOWEVER...the vet wants it down to 2. So he's got a long way to go. His blood pressure is still very high so she's got him on Altelnol twice a day. He's gained an ounce or two. Next visit they're going to check his liver and kidney functions. She also upped his Methamizole from .5 ml 2x a day to 1.0!! She's really concerned about it.

The old guy is spunky at times. Absolutely ADORE him!!!

[Laura's Babies]

Take care of that boy!! Sound like it's complicated but my mind just can't grasp a hold to things these days! Keep him well and happy and love him till he is spolied rotten.

[catmandu]

At least Bart is seeing a Vet now, and with the advances in Vet technology, we know that Bart will be healthy very soon.
We Found Cats all hope that Bart likes his Mousie from Catada:love::love::love:

[phesina]

Sending good wishes and prayers for Bart that you are doing much better soon! Now, take your meds like a good boy. Your Meowmie loves you very much and is giving you the very best of care.

[Catty1]

Oh gosh, Donna, if not for you, poor Bart would be sooo sick...he might not even be here any more.

How wonderful that he is improving somewhat...I wonder how the poor guy got so sick to begin with.

You are Bart's angel, no doubt about it. Prayers for continued healing for Bart, and special prayers for his Meowmie! :):love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for the update and I'm glad to hear he's improving some.:) Yes, just enjoy him and spoil him rotten with the time you have left with him.:)

[kaycountrygal]

I hope your Bart will be helped with the meds and get better and better. I looked at your sig but didnt see a pic of him. What does Bart look like?.. Kay in NC

[katladyd]

Bart couldn't have landed in a better home. You just keep getting better, Bart! You are surrounded by love.:love:

[cassiesmom]

I'm copying in a picture from his first thread.

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab18/deploss/th_Bart006.jpg?t=1296230248

Sweet Bart, I'm hoping your BP will come down as your T3 levels come down. (((HUGS))) Keep getting better and better, handsome orange kitty!

[Freedom]

Hi Donna, this is good news for Bart! Give him some chin rubs from me!

[kaycountrygal]

Thanks, cassiesmom, for showing a pic of Bart. He's a pretty/handosme cat and I sure hope he gets all better. Kay

[Catty1]

Donna, have you been in touch with Bart's former owner? I hope things are going a bit better for him. I'm sure he would be happy to know that Bart is doing better. :)

[moosmom]

Bart is doing well. He takes his meds well. He's eating well. Taking his meds like a troopers.

[phesina]

EXCELLENT news!

Well done, Bart!

[moosmom]

I texted Will with a picture and update on Bart but have heard nothing from him. I guess he's cut all ties with him. It must hurt him too much. I just want to reassure him that Bart is in good hands and is doing okay.

[moosmom]

I put Bart on the scale last night. In August he weighed 7.0. He now weighs a whopping 7.19!!!!! I'm SO happy he's doing well!! HATES taking the meds and hides under the bed whenever I open the fridge door (they needs to be refridgerated). Gotta out smart him by keeping the syringes filled and ready to go!