Lucas to the vet

[jenluckenbach]

For at least 3 days now I have been finding "jelly" poops on my rugs. Always near the litter box. Kind of like whoever couldn't quite hold it. but let me tell you, having multiples is no fun when you need to figure out who is doing what!
So I used a person's very BEST tool in detective work.......INTUITION~
I separated Lucas as my first suspect, and YES, it has been him doing the dirty deed.
So off to the vet:

The verdict is still out because the vet says that he is in good shape, no temperature, not dehydrated, not painful to the touch, holding his weight well.....

So we have a round of antibitics and some medicine for diarrhea.

Now, since my little boy Lucas is 9 years old, and we were at the vet anyway, I asked about a senior's profile (blood work up). Me and my big mouth! Poor boy would not give blood! they tried over 6 times to get enough for the test. Lucas was an angel but he kept saying "but Mom, I NEED my blood". They hope there is enough to run the test.

So let's hope the diarrhea runs its course and my boy is back to his old self soon. AND hope the blood tests don't show any problems.

[Miss Meow]

Not dear Lucas! Give him a hug for me and I hope he is better soon :)

[rg_girlca]

Oh Poor Lucas. I hope that it isn't anything serious and that Lucas is back to his oldself very soon.
Such a good meowmie you are Jen. You went right to the source of the problem and dealt with the problem right away.
Keep us posted on the blood works.

[kimlovescats]

Must the season for diarrhea... lol ... my dogs, Gretta and AnnaBelle both just got over a bout of it as well! Had to have meds from the vet too. I'm glad you found out who the sickly one was right away though, and hope Lucas is feeling better soon! It's good though that there were no signs of anything serious! Hope the bloodwork shows good results as well!;)

[catnapper]

Yucky... jelly poo. I sure hope Lucas responds well to the meds and that there was enough blood taken to do the lab work... it sounds as if he got plenty of YOUR blood while you were trying to get HIS.

Isn't it funny how we all know our animals? Whenever there's an accident in a laundry basket... I never have to ask who it was (it would be the innocent looking orangie) but I also have a list of suspects that stops at two.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I sure hope that Lucas will feel better soon and that his bloodwork results are normal. Please keep us posted.

[trayi52]

Jen you are such a good mommy. Sure hope Lucas starts feeling better really soon, and the bloodwork comes out okay.

Willie

[jenluckenbach]

it sounds as if he got plenty of YOUR blood while you were trying to get HIS.
No, no. He was the best boy. Extremely patient with the whole process.

Won' have resuls until late on Friday. I'll let you know what they say.

[Logan]

Get well, soon, Lucas! :) And Jen, good luck with the blood work. I do hope they were able to get enough.

Logan

[ramanth]

Poor Lucas! :( Don't worry lad, I don't like giving my blood either! ;) :o

Hope he feels better soon!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Lucas was an angel but he kept saying "but Mom, I NEED my blood".

Lucas, I feel the same way when I have to give blood!

Best of luck with the tests--you'll be in my thoughts. :)

[ChrisH]

Oh, no! I hope he is better soon.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts for good bloodwork results.

Chris

[slick]

AWWWW poor Lucas. Prayers for you little one that the blood test comes back normal.

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, I don't like to hear that sweet Lucas is poorly. I hope everything goes well with those blood tests.

[jenluckenbach]

99% good, 1% iffy

Blood work results.
Liver values=normal
Kidney=normal
white blood count=normal
platelets=low (but they expected that due to a clot in the tube)
ever so slightly anemic

the one thing that was high and they will retest for in about 10 days was Globulins and proteins.
Could be caused by imflamation, infection or cancer.

Well, he is on antibiotics which should treat any infection and possibly any imflammation. That is why he will be retested AFTER his meds are done.

I for one am not jumping to any conclusions that he has cancer. So don't worry needlessly.

retest scheduled for March 22nd. Hope he gives a little more blood than this last time as that could have affected some results.

stool sample negative too, as I suspected.

He'd still got diarrhea, but is not missing the box so it might be getting a bit better.

[Prairie Purrs]

I bet the antibiotics will clear things up. For now, Lucas and Katie can be co-members of the "Ewwww! Nasty medicine!" club. :)

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by CatsinDenver
I bet the antibiotics will clear things up. For now, Lucas and Katie can be co-members of the "Ewwww! Nasty medicine!" club. :)
Yes, but Lucas has pills ;). No yucky liquids. :D

[PayItForward]

Poor Lucas. I hope you are feeling better today.

{{{hugs}}} to you Jen, I am praying for good results on the 22nd March 04.

[Craftlady]

Will keep postive thoughts for good retest results. Give Lucas and belly rub from me. :)

[Laura's Babies]

Get well soon Baby, Amy, Giz, Chester and I are pulling for you sweetie!

[Killearn Kitties]

Lost of positive thoughts coming your way for lovable Lucas.
Stay healthy beautiful boy!

[ChrisH]

Hoping the antibiotics do the trick for Lucas and he is better very soon. Prayers and positive thoughts for the re-test.

[Kirsten]

Poor Lucas, I'm sorry to hear he is sick...

I hope the antibiotics will help him soon!

Jen, you know I'm dealing with diarrhea for a long time with Luna now, and meanwhile I'm sure she must have had some inflammation in her bowels (caused by the clostridia she had last summer) because an anti-inflammatory shot brought some improvement.

Good luck with Lucas!

Kirsten

[kimlovescats]

Sending good wishes for dear Lucas! :)

[PayItForward]

Jen,

How did Lucas's retest go yesterday ?

When will you get the results ?

Hopeing things have firmed up :)

[jenluckenbach]

The vet STILL had a difficult time getting the amount of blood needed for the test. (Very stingy, Lucas). But he was SUCH a good boy. :D
Results tonight, I think.

[PayItForward]

Poor Lucas :( You want to keep all your blood don't you.

Fingers crossed for the test results.

[Killearn Kitties]

Fingers crossed for darling Lucas! I'll probably have to go to bed before you get the results. Hope everything goes well, adorable Lucas.

[jenluckenbach]

Lucas is the picture of health! :D:D

ALL NORMAL!!!

I wasn't worried ;)

[PayItForward]

Yeah, right ;)

Great news Jen :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah, way to go Lucas! I'm so happy you're all healthy again. Hugs and smoochies to you for eeking out just enough blood for the doc to give you the all clear. :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yeah! This is wonderful news!!!:)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

YAY - that's great news. Big scritchies to Lucas, and to all the other kitties.

[ChrisH]

Great news!! :D :D :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Hurray!! Celebratory hugs to adorable Lucas.