Beau is at the vet..Update page 3

[Glacier]

Just got home from dropping Beau off at the vet clinic. Last night he was very talkative. He is prone to telling me off on a regular basis, but this was excessive. I couldn't figure out what he wanted and it wasn't his usual grumpy voice.

Watching him today, he seemed to be very concerned about water. There are water dishes all over the house. Beau was pacing between them. He'd sit by a dish and yowl. It looked like he wanted to drink, but couldn't or wouldn't. He is usually a very big water drinker.

Given his age and the already fragile state of his health, my vet recommended just bringing him in for the afternoon. I'm hoping he just needs some fluids. Maybe his kidney funtion has gotten a bit worse and we're at the point I'll have to do fluids at home.

Could you send some good vibes to my old boy? Thanks.

[Catty1]

Awww...beautiful Beau! I hope you feel better soon...you vet cares a lot about you, and your meowmie loves you!

Wishing you a lot more time for lovin' and squawkin' with your family!

[DrKym]

Good thoughts and prayers on their way!

[Grace]

Lots of prayers headed north for Beau.

[momcat]

Oh no! I am so very sorry to hear that Beau isn't feeling well. Prayers are being prayed that Beau's problem is minor and easily treated. I'm sure he's waiting less than patiently for you to come and take him home.
When Beau is up to it, please give him some feel better sctitchies and smoochies from me? Please keep us updated?

[Freedom]

Dear Beau - we are all sending prayers up to you so that you will feel better and be back home quickly.

[Glacier]

Dr. Candace just called--we like her! Her hubby is a good friend of Stuart's. She is very gentle and calm. The critters all respond well to her.

Beau is dehydrated--duh! They are giving him some sub-q fluids. That doesn't appear to be the biggest problem though. He has a sore inside his mouth and some infection in his gums, plus a bladder infection. He is not blocked and can pee on his own--he was nice enough to pee on Candace when she squeezed his bladder! She says all the infections are likely related to his reduced kidney function. He'll need some antibiotics for awhile.

No wonder he fought so much when I opened his mouth to pill him last night! He's not normally thrilled with the process, but he doesn't freak out usually! I'd freak out too if someone tried to open my mouth when I had a big sore on my gums!

They are doing more fluids right now. I can pick him up right around 6pm, when the clinic closes.

[Medusa]

Ok then, good news over all. Whew! Good for Beau and you.