Miko, fat or sick?

[Queen of Poop]

Sorry all, I promised an update last night, but I was too tired and fell asleep on the couch beside Miko's cage. He had a good night. Took his meds last night and again this morning and ate heartily his chicken soup. Sebastian was delighted to have his buddy back home, they snuggled all night. I reviewed the xrays with the vet yesterday. Miko is completely full of fluid, even his lungs are floating. Hopefully the meds will rid his body of some of this fluid. The vet still suspects an enlarged heart, but doesn't know the cause. I will take Miko back to the vet next Thursday for another check up and more xrays to see if the meds are doing anything for him. I gave him a big hug last night from all the people that were thinking of him. Thank you everyone, you don't know how much it means to me.

[lv4dogs]

They didn't aspirate some of the fluids that have accumilated inside of him? I know that the fluid would most likely return but it will help tremendously for a little while at least.

I would think that help him a lot, it will especially make him more comfortable. It should help him until the meds can kick in.

They do that with animals & humans all of the time.

I wish only the best for the sweet Miko man.

[sandragonfly]

oh great, I'm glad you didn't have to go through the worst, miko! I pray and will pray, hope harder that the meds you're trying right now will bring a miracle! I really do, wish the best out of you. poor you didn't have to go through all of this, especially they don't know what or why!

queen of poop, don't worry - I didn't get updates just til this morning - miko is very very lucky to have you as the greatest caretaker. please keep us posted on how he's doing.. (((hugs to you too)))

[Queen of Poop]

They didn't aspirate some of the fluids that have accumilated inside of him? I know that the fluid would most likely return but it will help tremendously for a little while at least.

I would think that help him a lot, it will especially make him more comfortable. It should help him until the meds can kick in.

They do that with animals & humans all of the time.

I wish only the best for the sweet Miko man.

The vet prefered not to put him thru any more trauma yesterday. If there is no change with the meds I will request they try to remove fluid with a needle.

[lv4dogs]

Hows Miko today? I hope all is well.

[Queen of Poop]

I was concerned last night as I'd given the meds 3 times and didn't see Miko going potty. Called the vet, as we were speaking Miko got up and was eyeing his mommy. I got him out of the cage and took him into the bathroom, a safe place for him to roam around. He walked directly to the corner, behind the toilet and did his business, lots of business. Ya hoo. Things are starting to move. I put him back in the cage so I could clean up. He stayed awake for about a half hour, keeping an eye on me and being real attentive when I talked to him. He was good this morning before I left for work too. I hope this is progress and that the meds are doing the right job for him.

[lv4dogs]

Oh thats great news! I hope he continues to improve.

Is the swelling (fluids) going down any that you can see?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Yay Miko! I hope the meds help. He's still in my thoughts and prayers...

[Queen of Poop]

Oh thats great news! I hope he continues to improve.

Is the swelling (fluids) going down any that you can see?

He does not appear to be getting any smaller - yet. But he was more attentive so I take that as he is at least feeling better.

[Roxyluvsme13]

He does not appear to be getting any smaller - yet. But he was more attentive so I take that as he is at least feeling better.

Thats great! I hope he gets smaller and feeling 10 times better ASAP.

[Queen of Poop]

All is not good.

Miko is not any smaller and he is not going potty. I have a call in with the vet to see if there is any more aggressive action we can take or if it is time to let him go.

Had him out running around for a bit yesterday, he seemed pretty good. He is such a sweetie pie. Had him out for a bit this morning just to see if he'd potty on the floor, in any corner, I'd have been thrilled to clean up the mess but he didn't make one.

[Roxyluvsme13]

That's terrible. I hope they can do something for him. ((HUGS))

[lv4dogs]

oh no I am so sorry to hear that.

Still sending prayers for that sweet boy and you too. {{hugs}}

[Queen of Poop]

I am taking Miko to the vet tomorrow morning. He will come in early and do an exploratory on Miko. If Miko is not "fixable" they will just not let him wake up and my sweet white boy will be gone.

[lv4dogs]

Oh sweetie, I am wishing for the best for Miko & you.
Love him lots this morning & give him a sweet kiss from me please.

He's in my thoughts today, more so than ever before.
We love you Miko!