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We had the same problem a few years ago and last year again in the course of two months twice. The second time was between Christmas and the New Year. That is scary. We watch him all the time and anytime he makes different sounds, I check his eyes, touch his ears, touch his lower back to see how he reacts. In cases like this, you really have to go immediately to the vet, and they always could see us immediately.
Good luck to Logan. He'll get better.
I'm just seeing all this now..
I am so glad to learn how well Logan is doing! God bless you, Kimmy and Andy, for getting him in to to the emergency vets on time, and God bless the staff at MSU! They are great, aren't they.
Saying prayers of gratitude for Logan's close one there and prayers for his continued improvement.
Pat
Logan is still at MSU. He's recovering, but just not quite ready to come home. His kidney and other spiked levels are continuing to come back down, but they are still not normal. He can't come home until they are. He still has the catheter in but they are still pleased by his urine output. He wasn't eating a lot of solids for them though.
So Andy and I stopped out to visit him tonight. The second he saw me and heard me say his name, he started "making biscuits" and purring. The vet tech got some food and as soon as I offered it, he started chowing down.
We got to spend a good hour with him. I miss my little man.
Pictures!
Greeting him
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His special sign
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Kisses
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Making biscuits
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Back and belly rubs
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Enjoying a second helping
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Cheek scritches
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WoW!
HI, Logan!! :)
He doesn't look totally *thrilled* to be there, but sure seems relaxed with
MOM playing Nurse. Food always seems better if you *think* it's Home-Cooked.
I can't figure it out - WHAT's the lil "container" he's huddled up in?
It almost looks like a chrome BUCKET.
That's quite the wrap he's wearing to protect the IV!
And is he required to wear the E-collar when no one's with him? Poor Kid!
How's he doing with the Staff - "attitude-wise"? Any blood shed?
Here's a Purrayer for good Labs on Monday and a pass OUTTA There.
Sleep Tite, Logan! :)
Poor little Logan- he looks so sad. But he definitely enjoys your kissies and being fed by you.
I hope he can come home soon.
What a sweetheart! He doesn't look very feral with you. :D
All our healthy vibes are going Logan's way.
I think he's laying in a stripped green plastic cat bed without the cushion. It reminds me of this: http://www.ukparrotcages.co.uk/images/cat_bed1.jpg except without all the padding. :)
No blood shed. :D He's been very good for the staff. He's just so nervous he won't eat much. Even when I was there, anytime someone would walk by, he'd stop eating or he'd tense up and his eyes would get big. I'd make kissy noises at him, tell him they are okay people and helping him. He'd relax a little, purr and give me headbumpies. :love:
I couldn't get the video to upload last night. Here it is!
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Goodness, you could've fooled me that Logan is feral. I think he wouldn't eat because he missed his mommy. When he saw you, he chowed down. Great pix! :love: I'm so glad that he's doing better. Soon he'll be home and all will be right w/the world. :)
Thanks for sharing the updates with us. Hopefully his levels will continue to come down and he'll be home very soon.
Aw, bless him. Thanks for the updates, photos & video, Kimmy. Prayers continuing for a full recovery and for the beautiful boy to be back home very soon.
Aw, the poor little boy! He looks like a sweetheart who misses his momma!
I'm glad that he's continuing to improve. I'll keep hoping that he can come home soon!
Take care,
Andrea
I'm glad that you were able to get him to eat. Now hopefully he'll be able to come home soon.:)
:love: So glad to hear that all is going good.. Aweee Logan looks good.. So glad to hear he is eating & drinking.. Come home soon wittle Logan to your momma..
YAAAYY!! What great news to start the week!! :)
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Awwwwwwww ... Poor Baby :(
He sure seems pretty *Mild* & *Mellow* in the video!
Maybe he'll come home with a new and better appreciation of "strangers".
Is today The Day for Discharge?
is glad to see his Mom!!!:love: Don't they all look so pathetic when they're at the vet??? They're scared and don't understand all the fuss, and just want to go HOME!!!:(
I'm so glad that Logan is eating something and continues to improve and hopefully, he'll be home soon.
Logan is a handsome boy...He looks a lot like one of our cats. His name is Wally and he's a white and gray striped tabby, too.
Thanks for the photos and video.:)
Oh my gosh, what a sweet video!! He looks sad, but yet happy to see you. Making biscuits with one paw, that was a definite AWWWWE moment!
Big hugs, pets, thoughts and prayers going out to Logan!
What wonderful pictures, and such a touching video. Logan, you are just doing so GOOD. and, your Meowmie loves you so very much!
Hope you will soon be back home.
It's great to see Logan is doing bettter. He sure does look happy to see you.Hopefully he can come home soon.
We went to see him again tonight. This time his IV line was on his other paw and the paw from yesterday is unwrapped. They brought him to us in an exam room this time instead of us going back to his cage area.
No going home yet. His levels still aren't what they're supposed to be so he's now scheduled for an ultrasound tomorrow morning. If it comes back that he needs surgery or something, I have no idea what we're going to do..... :(
You'll do what's necessary for dear Logan, ask for a payment plan, and let us know the vet's phone # and address so we at PT can help.
God willing, he won't need any surgery - maybe just some sub q's to get his system cleaned out.
HUGS and huge PT Prayers going out for Logan and you. :):love:
No, he's not home. :( And we have no idea when he'll come home. Like Andy said, his levels aren't coming down and I guess they should of been normal by now. The questioned us intensively about his food, litter, habits, ect. to see if they can get an idea of what caused this.
They say sometimes stones don't show up on the x-rays, so they are going to do an ultrasound. If there are stones, he'll need surgery. He only ate a tiny bit for me tonight.
I'm so tired and stressed. I just want him home.
Prayers for you and Andy...so stressed and exhausted.
Logan sure knew who you were , though - take heart. :love:
Prayers that this will be very treatable; if surgery is necessary, you know you have your PT family here with you.
{{{{hugs}}}}
We still have CareCredit going. We got it at the hospital a little over 2 years ago when Chipper was there. We have been paying for I think 25 months now and next month would have been his final payment on his bill. Of course this now happens with Logan so we'll have to add whatever thousands of dollars onto it that this hospital stay is going to cost us and keep paying on it for a few more years. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Man, we were so close to paying that thing off....
I'm late getting here and I'm so sorry. Please accept my prayers the thoughts for dear Logan. :( Come one sweetie, you've got to fight and get those numbers where there should be.
{{{hugs}}} to you Kim and Andy. I can only imagine how stressful this is for you.
slick xoxo :love:
MSU called. Good news and bad news. Logan ate a little more after we left, but he also pulled his catheter out last night. :eek: :(
They ran another blood test and his values did come down a little more. His temperature is slightly elevated (103.2) but that could be due to stress. If it doesn't come down, they'll administer antibiotics. His ultrasound is scheduled to be around 3 p.m.
I'll be visiting him around 5:30.
MSU doesn't offer payment plans. It's to be paid in full when Logan is discharged. We'll use the Care Credit card, but our limit is $4,800. Right now we're looking at over $2,500.
I'm so sorry to hear that Logan is still at MSU:( but I'm glad that he ate more and that his values have come down a bit more.:) Hopefully his temp will also improve. I know how it is to receive large vet bills and hopefully he won't need surgery. Logan remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))
Prayers for dear Logan and for all of you..
Any news on Logan???Quote:
Originally Posted by ramanth
We'd prefer GOOD news, please.
;)
BIG PRAYERS for Logan, that if he DOES have anything that it's cured quick, and mostly that he can come home soon where he will feel better more quickly!:love:
Good news indeed. :) Logan's kidney values have come down to normal! :D
The ultrasound showed NO stones. There were struvite crystals however and the walls of his bladder were thick. However, the bladder could be thick merely from the catheter so they are not overly concerned.
They will remove his catheter tomorrow morning and if he is able to pee on his own without straining too much, they plan to let him come home tomorrow evening. :love: :D
Keep those prayers coming!!
YaY for Logan! I sure hope he gets to come home to his family!
Singing loudly for Logan to be home soon!
Homeward Bound ~ 'Almost'. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ramanth
I thought The Lad had already "removed" his own catheter. :o
I take it the White Coat stuck it back in?
Boots never managed to pull one out ... maybe Logan wants to become a White Coat?
Purrayers continue for a restful night and his ability to *pee* to everyone's satisfaction.
:D
This is great news.:) Hopefully he'll be able to come home tomorrow night. He remains in my thoughts and prayers.
LOL! Yeah, the mean ol' doctors put his cath back in. I was also told he was fiesty during the ultrasound. :eek: :rolleyes: No bloodshed though. ;)
This is such great news Kim. I'm so happy but continuing my prayers for dear Logan.
{{{hugs}}}
slick ♥♥♥
Talked to the tech at MSU. Logan's IV site became inflamed last night so they removed it. Other than that, he's doing well. :)
They'll remove his catheter soon. If he drinks and pees, he can come home. If he doesn't, the cath and IV go back in.
Fingers and paws crossed!!!! :love:
Still hoping Logan gets better soon so he can be home where he belongs.
Oh, I hope Logan's catheter will come out, and stay out! And I hope he'll pee a nice puddle so he can come home. :)
Sending good thoughts! :love: