Tuvok is at the vet and $1,100.00 later........HE'S GONE

[jenluckenbach]

This morning, after I posted about how Tuvok would not eat this AM and how he threw up even though he did not eat, I ended up taking him to the emergency vet. He looked SSOOOOOO bad I just could not wait until tomorrow.

His xray showed a possible problem with his liver (but might need an MRI to confirm) It also showed that he is microchipped so we will try to locate an owner.

His blood work showed his blood sugar is super low so they are giving glucose with his fluids. He was close to going into shock. The vet calls him "critical".

I don't know much else except that the bill will be $700-$900 and I am not sure I can turn it over to One by One. And all this comes after $1450 worth of car repairs in the last 2 weeks. AND Rutherford's surgery. God, help me.

I will need to pick Tuvok up tomorrow morning from the emergency vet to take him into my own vet. Then we will see how to proceed.

Pray for him to make it. Pray hard! And pray I can find the funds to cover his expenses.

[momcat]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear of poor little Tuvok's medical problems. Of course many prayers are on the way for both of you. With finding a microchip, I can't help but wonder if there's a family somewhere missing him. I don't want to think that he was abandoned. I'll pm you about helping out with your costs.

[kimlovescats]

Oh dear! Too bad your vet or rescue didn't find his microchip at the beginning. I'm just wondering though if the owners "dumped" him knowing that he had a medical condition. I would definitely turn the receipts into your rescue, didn't he come through One By One? If so, then that's what they are there for!!! They shouldn't be able to pick and choose which ones they fund!

Hugs and Prayers!
Kim

[jenluckenbach]

I would definitely turn the receipts into your rescue, didn't he come through One By One? If so, then that's what they are there for!!! They shouldn't be able to pick and choose which ones they fund!

It was MY OWN decision to take this cat. I am almost positive One by One would have said NO if they knew how sick he was. (Of course, I did not know how sick he was, either)

I am kicking myself for not remembering to ask them to check for a microchip. But I somehow have a feeling they aren't looking for him. I hope I am wrong.

[Freedom]

Prayers for Tuvok.

Prayers for Jen's sanity.

Prayers for Jen's wallet!

[Emeraldgreen]

I hope the owners can be found and that they are indeed missing him and that they will cover all his medical and care costs to date. Praying that this is the case!

[catmandu]

Sadly His Owners May Have Known How Ill Tuvok Was That Ill And Just Dumped Him To Avoid Paying His Vet Bills.
My Doctor Tells Me That That Happens A Lot With Him.
We Are Praying That Tuvok Is Not Too Far Gone And Can Be Saved.

[Bengalz]

Jen,

Tuvok has my prayers and certainly so do you. Let's hope he makes it and something feasible can be worked out for the vet bills.

Hugs to you and all your kitties.

[Catty1]

HUGS.

I hope Tuvok comes back from the edge of shock and begins to eat...and that anything else is treatable...if his liver - it might be fatty liver disease from not eating? Which can be reversed in a lot of cases, right?

If you can get a bit of help from One By One, and some from us, hopefully that will cover the worst.

You KNOW we will help with your boys!

HUGS AGAIN!

[Medusa]

Oh my goodness, it's a good thing that you took Tuvok in to the emergency clinic! Somehow you'll get through this, Jen, financially and otherwise, although I know what a strain it is on you and a drain on your finances. I can sympathize w/that, believe me. I just started work on my enclosed patio and told my cats "No one is allowed to get sick, ya hear me?". As it turns out, I have water damage and what started out as a simple door and floor installation is now going to be a tear out and reconstruction. Too late to turn back now, just as you can't undo the car repair bills. Somehow we always find a way. Please know that I'm praying for you and Tuvok, that all will reverse itself and that his previous family will be found and happy to have him back home.

[phesina]

Prayers for you and Tuvok, that things work out well for both of you, Jen.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[phesina]

Prayers for you and Tuvok that things work out well for both of you, Jen.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about Tuvok. I hope he'll start improving and feel better soon. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[ChrisH]

A nightmare. Prayers and positive thoughts for the both of you on the way.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... poor kitty (with Star Trek sounding name, lol). I hope he'll be ok.

Can you call Joyce and talk to her, or will Kathy W. ok it?? She's taken in a bunch of sick cats, even though they were sick, because they were pedigree. Or, put it back to Dr. Hess and see if she'd try to cover some of the $$ if you tell her 1x1 said no. The worst she can say is no, but you never know unless you ask.

Good luck!!