A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

[Kirsten]

Oh no!!! Poor Mr. Meow, and poor you!!! I'll keep this little guy in my thoughts!

Kirsten

[kuhio98]

Still saying prayers for Mr. Meow. Are the results in yet?

[jenluckenbach]

no test results yet.

I can't say whether he has eaten today, because he is in with the fosters and there is food everywhere. At least if he wanted to eat, he could.

[kimlovescats]

Jen, whatever is wrong with him might just be the reason he was left at the shelter in the first place. Whatever the outcome, you have blessed him with loving arms for these past days, weeks or however long he has been in your care.

Did the vet give any indication as to what the thickening might be?

[jenluckenbach]

The good news is that the blood work looked OK and he is NOT jaundiced.

The bad news is that if he doesn't eat, force feeding alone may not save him from fatty liver disease. He'll need a feeding tube inserted to get the needed calories and nutrients into him. Since not all vets will do this procedure, he needs to wait until this Sat. Until then, it is continue to force feed and pray he eats.

After that, the next step is an ultrasound to determine IF there really is a mass and if so, WHAT is it?! Unfortunately, the best I could do appointment-wise was August 2nd. (that is why the feeding tube is going in) Ideally having the ultrasound sooner would be better, but you know how booked up these thigs can be.


And all of this may just end up telling us that there is nothing we can do to save him.

It is so hard to be so helpless.

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[Medusa]

God, this is awful. The poor little guy. What a tough go for such a little one. I'm sorry, Jen.

[kimlovescats]

Gosh, the waiting and not knowing is sooooooo hard!

Hugs Jen!
Kim

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. He'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[phesina]

So sorry you and Mr. Meow are going through all this and you have to wait so long to get answers.

We are hoping and praying that Mr. Meow can be treated and will recover.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[Catty1]

Can you continue to force feed him til Saturday? I know it is hard...but if he has had a poop in the last few hours, chances are he is munching a bit on his own?

Hugs and prayers!

[jenluckenbach]

Can you continue to force feed him til Saturday? I know it is hard...but if he has had a poop in the last few hours, chances are he is munching a bit on his own?

Hugs and prayers!

I will definitely be force feeding him as long as needed. As a matter of fact, I have an inquiry in to the vet as to whether a feeding tube is actually necessary. I can continue to force feed him. Would a feeding tube be SO much better that it is a necesity?? (waiting on that answer)

He "seems" like he would eat, but then just looks and walks away.

By the way, THANK YOU forthe generous donation toward Mr. Meow's care! {{{HUG}}}

[Catty1]

He "seems" like he would eat, but then just looks and walks away.

WEIRD...not scared of the bowl or anything...not raised on Royal Doulton china...I wish Nancy was back, and she could likely give you an idea why this is happening....

[jenluckenbach]

We have decided NOT to have a feeding tube inserted in Mr. Meow.

After I gave it some thought, and then verified it with my vet (her partner vet suggested the tube) we decided that he won't get BETTER care with the tube in. He is easy to syringe feed and it is less invasive than having a tube shoved down your throat. I just didn't want to put him through more procedures than necessary (As long as force feeding was as good as the tube feedings would be.....I woudn't put him at risk in order to forego the procedure)

So, hopefully some time between now and Aug 2nd, the guy will start to eat on his own. (that is when he ges in for the ultasound).

So thanks Jennie, but no one will need to pick Meow up at the vet tomorrow.

[jazzcat]

Just checking in for an update. I'm glad to hear he doesn't have to suffer with a feeding tube. He's very lucky to have you and your magic kitty touch Jen.

I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and checking for updates.

[jenluckenbach]

Mr. Meow may not be eating on his own (still very puzzling), but I would have to say that he is doing very well otherwise. And he is SUCH a love bug. So calm, so sweet, loves the other cats, loves to be held and is no trouble to feed at all.

I may not have a magic touch that will save him, but I sure am going to try.