PURRayerys for lil Chance!!
Hey Aly ~~
Have the Vets considered or tested for THIS >>>
(Taken form the Lucky/Cheech Thread)
Doc Lavergne just checked in ...
She said his blood tests *point* towards it being "Haemobartonella" -
or "Hemobartonellosis" - an infection of the blood.
Read all about it at >>>
VetInfo - Hemobartonellosis
They changed his Antibiotic Meds and he immediately started to
respond to the New Meds!!
Chance's "symptoms" are Very Similar to Lucky's...
1) Very lethargic - would hardy *move* other than to lift his head -
wouldn't or couldn't walk...
2) Very High Temp = ~ 103 or so
3) Glassy eyes, not responsive to light
4) Just acted completely "worn out"...
Lucky was given Antibiotics - and within a 24 hour period he
*perked up* and seemed to be recovering;
temp went down a little; and he moved around on his own...
THEN he Suddenly "crashed" again - fever UP, no voluntary movement.
The Clinic in LA did blood tests - and the results *pointed* towards
the condition mentioned above...
Doc CHANGED his Antibiotic Med and within hours he was
showing great improvement - temp down to 99.5 and starting to
move around on his own.
Since the Antibiotic "change" - Lucky has NOT had any relapses.
Luck is being treated at:
Animal Care Center
14101 W Club Deluxe Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 542-6300
Primary Vet = Dr. Kate Adams
Back-up Vet = Dr. Melanie Lavergne
BOTH Vets are Very Kind - you or Chance's Vet
might want to call and speak to one of them.
(Mention "Lucky, da Pet Talk Kat" to break the ice!)
GOOD LUCK to You and Chance!!
/s/ Phred







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