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I'm back from the vets but still worried. They did a belly tap immediately for the wet form of FIP, and there was no fluid. They gave me a sense of relief at first. They also did a combo test for Aids / Leukemia and that was negative. My vet came out into the lobby and told me it was negative, and so I cried tears of joy and relief. Then she called me back into the exam room. She also tested his blood for his packed cell volume. It was low and that has her worried. It could still be the DRY from of FIP. :( I am so scared! She gave him fluids and antibiotics and a can of prescription food for him to try. He licked the food a few times and walked away. Dr. LaValley gave me a special syringe to force feed him with, and I got about 10 cc's in him that way.
She told me to try and check his temperature later today and see if it has come down at all. I am also supposed to call her back late this afternoon. If he has shown no signs of improvement, then I am to take him back tonight.
Please continue your prayers, I am fearing the worst for my boy.
Kim
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Many prayers for Panda.. Panda, please be well.
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Oh Kim....I am just seeing this now. I am so sorry Panda is ill. I hope and pray he will start to improve and it is not FIP. Know my thoughts and prayers and with you and Panda.
Panda pretty boy get well please. You're meowmie still needs you ok. You are very very special to her and a lot of people love you.
(((HUGS))) Kim.
Michelle
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Awe... poor Panda! I hope he'll be ok. Maybe it's just some kitty virus and he will get over it soon. Paws crossed on that one, and NOT FIP.
Gentle hugs and pets for Panda.
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PY Prayers for beautiful Panda! I hope it's just a 'bug'. How would he get FIP? Does it come from other cats? He's an indoor baby, right?
Get well, Panda...take your meds like a good boy. HUGS!
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:( Oh no so sorry about wittle Panda.. Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss..
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Ohhh, Kim and Panda I do hope it is not FIP. God, would you look down with love on Kim's Panda, and give him healing. Amen.
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Oh my, I am just now seeing this thread! I hope that it is not FIP. Poor sweet Panda! Many prayers coming your way from me and the girls in Indiana!
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I took Panda's temperature again at 3pm this afternoon, it was still at 104. He still won't eat or drink, but I am able to forcefeed him some prescription AD through a syringe. Thankfully he is able to keep it down. I spoke with Dr. LaValley again around 4pm and she wants me to continue his antibiotics and continue forcefeeding him tonight and then bring him back in for more fluids tomorrow morning. As long as he is no worse, I am to take him back again on Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m. to repeat the Packed Cell Volume testing on his blood. She did tell me that the Dry FIP is in the back of her mind but she wants to give him a couple of day's chance just in case it is something else ... of which she has no clue right now. :( I am trying to brace myself for the worst, as I already felt it from the first time I laid eyes on him yesterday afternoon.
Candace, and others who don't know, I have lost several to FIP in recent years. You never know who might be carriers of this dreadful disease. Some can even be carriers and never actually become ill from it. Therefore, one of my carriers might be one of my kitties who has appeared healthy for years! :( The only way to completely clear the house of it, would be to euthanize everyone! Obviously that hasn't been an option for me. I thought we were finally clear of this nasty beast! Now I could kick myself for bringing Daxter in 5 months ago and little Olive this past month. :( If Panda does indeed have FIP, then I am considering rehoming them in hopes that they are still clear and will never come down with it. This has all got me very upset and I couldn't sleep at all last night.
I will post updates tomorrow and definitely Thursday after the PCV re-test.
Thank you,
Kim
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Prayers for you too, Kim, and more prayers for Panda, that this bug is not FIP but something that can be treated.
Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat and cats
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Kim, I am so sorry to hear that handsome Panda is so sick. :(
Sending get well soon wishes to Panda and lots of hugs to you.
Samantha sends purrs and headbumpies too.
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I am glad he is no WORSE...hope the anti's kick in soon, and you can get some more food into him.
prayers big time for Panda!
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Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that Panda is so sick.:( I sure hope that it's treatable and not the horrible FIP. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care and try to stay strong. (((HUGS)))
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What A Relief!!!
Panda literally woke me up this morning with tons of kisses to my face!!! :D He is perky, very chatty, and following me everywhere! He even attempted to eat a few bites of kibble. I will continue to forcefeed him until he really eats on his own again, but I think it's safe to say that my boy is BACK!!! I couldn't be happier and more THANKFUL TO GOD!!!! :D
I will still be taking him to his PCV blood re-check tomorrow morning though just to be on the safe side, of course!
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL THE PT PRAYERS!
Love,
Kim
