Filou update- with mixed feelings -2nd update post 33

[Barbara]

It is now close to two years that Filou has chronic kidney failure. However he did well with the weekly sub-q fluids and diet food.
Since before Christmas however he has been losing weight- it's close to a pound now and he only had seven of them. Of course we bought the most delicious food. The vet says he can have everything- even if it should not be diet as he is using his own protein which is just as bad for the kidneys :(.

Filou always needed his teeth cleaned as he builds a lot of tartar. The vet was reluctant to do it again as the anesthetics that are needed leave his body also via kidneys and put some further strain on them. But today on his weekly visit she says she cannot any longer postpone it as she thinks he might be even in pain. And of course if that should be the case he will not like his food as much.

He has been very active and playful over Christmas- so this is a good sign. They both liked that we have been home more and Filou gives lots of kitty kisses and headbumpies.

But for tomorrow my little boy is scheduled for a tooth cleaning under anesthetics and of course the vet will take the opportunity and take blood for some more tests.

Let's hope this will lead to things improving for a while. Think of us tomorrow.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear Filou has lost weight, and also that a teeth cleaning is neccesary. :( Is it possible to give him a tranquilizer instead - or if not, a lower dose of anesthetics?

Oh, I so hope it goes smoothly and he'll be back feeling good and eating more!

It's good to hear he's been active and playing. :)

Will be sending lots of positive vibes for him tomorrow. Give him some kisses and scritches from us.


Fister and Randi

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for a safe dental surgery!

[Killearn Kitties]

Barbara, my thoughts will be with you and Filou. Your little boy needs to hang on to those pounds and I wish him all the best with his teeth cleaning.

The girls will have all their paws crossed too.

[Medusa]

My Puddy has been in CRF for years now and has had subQ fluids up to twice a day at one point and she had to have a teeth cleaning not too long ago and, of course, like you, I was really concerned. Pud is only 5 lbs. soaking wet and she lost 1 1/2 lbs. when she was really sick. She came through the teeth cleaning like a champ and we're going to pray that Filou (and you :) ) will, too. I really turned it over and over in my mind about having it done; the last time she ended up having 6 teeth pulled. (But that was before I met my current vet. He does everything he can to save the teeth.) A special candle is being lit for Filou and we'll wait to hear the good news. :)

[rosethecopycat]

Singing loud Meezer songs for Filou and a good dental cleaning, and a brand new kitty!

[Felicia's Mom]

Filou and you are in my prayers, Barbara. I hope the teeth cleaning goes well.

[shais_mom]

thoughts and prayers on the way!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Need a lil Help down here ...

Kan You get a set of *skrubbies* warshed by tumorrow? You don't hafta *iron* 'em.

Please meet our Buddy Filou atta White Coat's Dental Lab.
Bring Your visitor's toofie-brush.

After he getz all *polished up* - Kan You help kleen da laffin gas outta his system?
And maybe tell him to Keep Eatin - kleen toofies will help him chew better.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Sonia59]

You are in my thoughts too. Kisses to Filou. Hopefully he will eat all the good food you bought for him. :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

I know you have great confidence in your vet. The E's and I send special thoughts for clean teeth with no problems.....

[cassiesmom]

Filou and you are in my prayers, Barbara. I hope the teeth cleaning goes well.
That goes for me, too!

[Cataholic]

All of us here in tuxedo'ville (plus one lone blackie) are praying for a safe dental surgery, and improvement in F's health.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers flying from me and the cats all have their paws crossed for you both! :(

[sasvermont]

Special wishes to have a relaxed and happy time at that dental cleaning. I think Aby's have a bad time with teeth. Be good for your mom and dad, Filou! You are loved.

;) :D ;)

[jennielynn1970]

Hope all goes well tomorrow! Thoughts and prayers going out to Filou and you!

[Karen]

Miss Hoppy would reccomend biting the vet, so I'll just not tell her about this one, but Filou will be in our prayers for a good report from the vet.

[trayi52]

I hope Filou does well at the vet. My prayers are with you and Filou.

Willie

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and I'll send lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way for a smooth dental cleaning, improved health and good bloodwork. Please continue to keep us updated.

[koxka]

By the time I'm reading this, maybe Filou and Barbara ,maybe,are already there.

Will be thinking of you and wishing everthing goes OK.

[Sonia59]

Just checking for news...not yet...I hope Filou and meowmie have been brave and that Filou is doing well.

[Randi]

I'm getting worried... no update yet. I hope it's because you're busy cuddling with Filou, Barbara. :) I so hope the teeth cleaning went well, and Filou is back home to recover from the anethesia.

[kb2yjx]

Prayers for Filou...

[jenluckenbach]

Just holding my breath waiting for an update.

[Barbara]

OK- good news and strange news:
Filou is back, has eaten, sleeps and has clean toofies.
The strange thing: his kidney levels - the urea and the creatinine have improved substantially!
But- he is anaemic now.
Before X-mas we have tried some homeopathic meds- but we had the impression they made him eat less so we stopped it. But they may have been done something for the kidneys.
But the anaemia is worrying.
More bloodwork is to be done and I keep you updated.

Thank you so much for your support and comfort- it means so much to all of us.

[Randi]

Oh, I'm so happy to hear Filou is back home with clean teeth, and that his kidney levels, urea and creatinine is better. :) However, I'm sorry to hear about his anaemia. Did your vet suggest a special diet for this?

I suppose you'll have to wait for further tests - and I hope they will be good! Sending positive thoughts.

Filou, you are a brave boy - now get some rest and hopefully, you'll be eating lots tomorrow. :)

Kisses and scritchies from us.

[Killearn Kitties]

Well that's odd! Is it possible that Filou could be anaemic because he has not been eating much?
Anyway, sending good wishes for our cute boy. Hope the further bloodwork gives good results.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, I would say mostly GREAT news. Hopefully the anemia can be explained, or if not, just regulated.

Glad the dental went well.....I was not really worried. ;)

[Medusa]

Good news, bad news scenario but mostly good news. I'm glad he's doing well after the teeth cleaning. I knew he would. We'll keep the prayers going that Filou improves each and every day and that the anemia is just a blip on the radar screen.

[Edwina's Secretary]

How pretty your smile is with your clean white teeth little Filou! :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that his teeth cleaning went well and that his urea and creatinine looked better too.:) Hopefully his anemia can be easily treated. More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Sonia59]

Filou will feel much better with the clean teeth, I am glad it went OK. Hopefully the vets will find out why he has anaemia. Please Filou, eat well all the good food meowmie gives you, it will help ;)

[Barbara]

The vet called this morning: the big bloodwork showed that it is not exactly anemia- his levels are at the lower end of normal.
She will think about medication. (Hopefully no pills because this frail 6 lb bundle of energy is ab-so-lute-ly unpillable - you are always afraid you could hurt him and he takes advantage of that.)
Now it's all about gaining weight- Filou is allowed to have as much cream and even carbs (which usually are too high in most industry brands of cat food) as he wants. Only the protein should be controlled. Just opposite to what I should eat :rolleyes:

After all a much better outcome than I expected.

Thanks for your help :)

[Killearn Kitties]

This is good to hear Barbara! Please give that naughty little wriggler a hug from me! :D

[jenluckenbach]

Wonderful news for Filou! :D

[trayi52]

What good news! I am so glad that the news wasn't so bad afterall.

Hugs to you and to Filou!

Willie :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that he doesn't have anemia and I hope that you'll be able to get him to gain some weight back. If the medicine does come in a pill, have you ever tried pill pockets? They sure work for my Storm. Good luck.:)

[Felicia's Mom]

What good news! I am so glad that the news wasn't so bad afterall.

Hugs to you and to Filou!

Willie http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

I agree! Get well Filou!

[Freedom]

Suchgood news. Eat up, Filou!

Mom make a meal, and you eat what you are allowed and let Filou have the rest! :p (You DID say you eat the opposite!!!!)

[kb2yjx]

Good news and eat hardy, little buddy!!!