ozzy...again.

hi all.
we just got back from the vet, who tapped 240cc's of fluid from his lungs.
the prednisone made him stop coughing- but that was my only indicator that he had fluid. but it has been a month since he last got tapped...i guess that's good- just not good enough.
the vet wants us to try stopping the rutin all together. to see what happens. he'll continue the prednisone, mainly because he doesn't seem to have a problem taking it. if he ends up needing rutin again, then i'll have to look for a different kind...
i don't understand this, he used to love the rutin- he'd even remind me to give it to him- in his food. then all of a sudden- he hates it.
and the stress of me giving it to him isn't good either. i showed my vet how he gets it, and that he doesn't get a whole dose because he fights so bad...he fights enough to breathe, he shouldn't fight me too.
so again, it's the wait and see game. i hate this game...

we still need prayers,
ozzlou

I was thinking of Ozzy the other day and since I had not seen any updates I was hoping all was well in the garden. So sorry you have to go through this and only hope that a solution can be found soon and you don't have to go through what Naomi has just gone through. Prayers continuing your way.

thanks, slick.
you know we always appreciate those prayers.

tara&ozzy

Awww, I'm so sorry. :( It must be so frustrating for you to see this battle. I'll be praying the pred works and he'll be back to his healthy self.

Poor Ozzy, this is too sad. Please don't fight your mommy. I hope the prednisolone alone will help.

I'm sorry to hear that Ozzy is so sick. :( Prayers and positive thoughts are on the way for both of you. Please take care.

:( I will pray that Ozzy get's better and that you will be able to find a solution for this ...

Naomi

I'm so sorry to hear Ozzy is not feeling well. Ozzy is in my thoughts and prayers.

thanks for the support and prayers.
i'll keep you all posted on how my stubborn lil kitty is doing.
his spirits seem good...a bit better since he was tapped yesterday, so i'll be thankful for that.

thanks again everyone.
tara & ozzy

Good luck to both of you! I sure hope he does well without the medication. Thanks for the update.