Bassett is really sick... they don't know what's wrong with her

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Originally posted by slick
I stopped off at the Animal Critical Care office today on the way to work to drop off a card for Naomi. While I was there I took a quick "boo" around and it's a very nice facility. The people there seemed very caring and compassionate. I know the Bassett is in good hands.

Let's all pray for a speedy recovery.

slick
max & speckles

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I just wanted to say that that was a very kind gesture, Slick!!!!

I am sure others wished we lived close enough to do that!!

Good luck Bassett and Naomi!!!

Well, some good news and some bad news. The good news is, the ultrasound shows that Bassett doesn't appear to have any heart problems and has no tumours. It also wasn't as costly as I had thought, so that was a nice suprise. However, the vet may need to do more tests now. This is the bad news part - they don't know why Bassett has a leaky thoracic duct! I don't know if this means she will need exploratory surgery or what? I will have to make an appointment later this week, after the vet has looked over the results from the radiologist.

Anyway, it's comforting to know that Bassett has no heart trouble, and no tumours. But I still wish I knew what was wrong with her :(

I got Slick's card - it was so sweet and I feel so blessed. All the money people have donated to Bassett's cause is a true blessing. If there is any money left over after the vet is done with Bassett, I will donate it to a shelter or a adoption program for orphaned kittens.

Well, I must go for now. I have a kitty to cuddle :) Thank you all again - you are all amazing!

Good to hear Bassett has no heart trouble, and that it wasn't as costly as you thought.
I hope they can find out what the trouble is. We'll keep saying our prayers for her.
Give that kitty as little cuddle for me.:)

Naomi, I'm so glad that Bassett's heart is in good shape and that she has no tumors. I sure hope that the other test can tell you what the problem is. I'm also glad that it wasn't as expensive as you thought. I know how expensive things can get since I'm also going through this right now. All fingers and paws are still crossed and prayers are still on the way.

Warm hugs to you and to Bassett. Prayers will continue that they can determine the cause of her illness and treat it.

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Originally posted by Cataholic



I just wanted to say that that was a very kind gesture, Slick!!!!

I am sure others wished we lived close enough to do that!!

Good luck Bassett and Naomi!!!

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I couldn't have said it better myself!! ;)

Good morning Naomi, I just wanted to say that I am very happy that Bassett doesn't have any tumours and his heart is fine. I am sure that takes a load off your mind. All of our fingers and paws are crossed that they will be able to find the origin of the problem.

Well, this is a relief, in a way...I hope things continue to go this route, and as indicated, prayers are on the way!!!!!! Thanks so much for keeping us posted, and give Bassett tons and tons of love (which I know you will do anyhow) from all of us here!!!!

2 great pieces of news....no tumors and no heart problems.....hip hip hooray... I am sorry that you still don't have the whole cause yet, but keep the faith. We are narrowing it down. I know that this is the frustrating part. So keep hugging that kitty for us too.

I hope the other news will be as good as these two.
And I also hope, that when you'll remember this, you'll be able to say - What a scare this was! So glad it's over.

No heart problem and no tumours, that is what I call real good news! :) Prayers going up that what is causing the trouble is found soon.

Chris

I'm so glad to hear the good news. They may not know what the problem is yet, but they are certainly eliminating things - serious things - so that's always good news.

Is her thoracic duct still leaking? Maybe it was the one time injury thing that the vet asked about way back in the beginning.

Good luck with the rest of the tests and please give Bassett an extra hug from us. :)

Oh I'm sooo glad! The 3 of us have done nothing but think of you all night long.

I take it you are staying on the mainland for the week. I sent you my numbers in a PM and hopefully you still have them. Please do call if there is anything else I can do!

Prayers to you all and we are hoping for the best!
luv
slick
max & speckles
xoxo

Very good news! How is Bassett now? Does she seem better?

Keeping her in our prayers.

Love,
Kelly & Kitties

Fantastic! What a relief that Bassett doesn't have a heart problem or a tumour. I hope the white coats can find the cause of her problems soon and bring her back to 100% health. Give her a hug from all of us (so that's six hugs :))

Oh my , this is such good news !!!
Good on you Bassett!!! Now , let that vet find out what's wrong then hey ;)

Hi all!

Well, we are home after our trip to Burnaby. I have heard from the vet, and I have an appointment this afternoon to take Bassett in and see if she needs her chest drained again, and also to discuss all the results from the tests and our options from here. There is a drug we can try (I don't know how to spell it but it's pronounced like "Rootin" or the vet has said there are surgical options. So today I will have the chance to go in and see what the best plan of action is.

Other than that, Bassett is doing well. She was a VERY good girl for the ultrasound procedure.. I couldn't believe she was so well behaved. Maybe she FINALLY gets that we are doing this for her own good! :p Anyhow, I will let everyone know how things look after I've talked to the vet today.

Thank you all again for your continued support. It's a huge comfort!

Naomi and Bassett

Wonderful to hear some good news on Bassett!
Here's hoping there's more to follow!

Keeping in you in my thoughts!

I'm glad all the tests were done and everythings on its way to a solution for sweet Bassett.

Keeping you both in my prayers.

I'm so glad to hear Bassett is doing better and all the tests are done.

Hopefully things will continue to improve and she'll be back to her old self in no time.

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So gald to hear Bassett is going better. Continue to keep paws and fingers crossed :)

Naomi, that's great news. Prayers are still on the way for you and Bassett. I'm sure she'll be back to her old self in no time. :)

For now, we are going to try the Rutin. It's an herbal drug, so there aren't really any side effects if it doesn't work. She is going in on Wednesday to have her chest drained again, even though I know she hates it it's for her own good. So that's all for now - hopefully this new drug will help stop the fluid from going in her chest.

It is good to hear that Basset is doing better. Prayers that the new drug works well and she continues to improve.

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Chris

Naomi- when you say chest drained, do you mean Bassett's lungs? Or are you meaning the chest cavity? What will the herbabl drug do? I am curious to learn about Bassett's condition. Though, the best part has already been answered- Bassett is getting better!!!

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Johanna

Good luck, Bassett!

I sure hope that the Rutin will help her. All fingers and paws are crossed here. Good luck. :)

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Originally posted by Cataholic
Naomi- when you say chest drained, do you mean Bassett's lungs? Or are you meaning the chest cavity? What will the herbabl drug do? I am curious to learn about Bassett's condition. Though, the best part has already been answered- Bassett is getting better!!!

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Johanna

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This drug is supposed to lessen the amount of fluid produced - in some cases stop it all together, and it breaks down the fatty component of the fluid, making it easier to absorb and not stay in the chest. From what I understand, the fluid is in the chest cavity, not the lungs. Here are a couple of websites Ive found about the disease:

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/chylothorax.html
http://rev.tamu.edu/stories/02/091902-3.html
http://www.acatclinic.com/library/CHYLO.htm

Hopefully those sites will help clear up the situation more. I will try and find a site explaining the surgical option more after I read what the vet gave me.

good luck Basset, and I hope the medicine helps you !

I'm glad to hear Bassett is doing better.

Good luck , Bassett !!!

Thanks for those links , Naomi !!

I sure hope the meds help. Sir Jury is always such a traumatic thing, especially for kitties who have no idea what's going on and why this is being done to them.

Get well soon sweet Bassett. :)

Hopefully the herbal drug works and then Bassett doesn't suffer anymore from side effects or trying a new drug.

Keeping fingers and paws crossed!

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So glad to hear that Bassett is doing better and being such a good patient, sweet girl:) I'll be hoping the Rutin does it's work and gives her some relief. Hugs and snuggles to you sweetie from Mr. B, Oliver and Sandra

Bassett, we think of you more often than we write. Please get better every day!!

Naomi and Bassett - still holding you both in thoughts and prayers - you can do this Bassett, we're all rooting for you. xxx

Lynne

Bassett goes into the vet tomorrow to have her chest drained again. They want to know how quickly she is accumulating the fluid and stuff. Hopefully, it will be good news! Wish us luck!

good luck. I'll be thinking of you.

GOOD LUCK Your in my thoughts Bassett and I'm hoping today isn't too traumatic for you - nose kissies flying over xxxxxx

Lynne

Good luck Naomi and Basset!
I hope they'll have good news for you.