My Nipo is getting some intensive care

[lisalee]

Sending many prayers to your precious Nipo. I hope she recovers and feels better very soon.

[Uabassoon]

Kater I sent you a PM. You know my phone line is always open to you, no matter what time it is! If you want you can always try sending me an IM and if I respond that means I'm home.

[Kater]

*deep sigh* The liver aspirate came back and she has "marked hepatic lipidosis." This is really the best diagnosis I could hope for after seeing the blood work. "Marked" refers to the severity; I think its one level below the most severe.

I brought her back home today as well. I will have to force feed her myself now, but she was pretty good for her afternoon feeding today. She is happy to home, that is very clear. Now comes thrice daily feedings for a minimum of three weeks...I hope she doesn't make it too difficult!!

I will talk to Dr. A about specifics tomorrow. She may put Nipo on more herbs (she's on milk thistle now) and/or other supplements (vitamins, minerals, etc). For tonight and tomorrow morning I'll go with the A/D, water and Nutri-Cal in a blender.

Whew, I am feeling so relieved!! I know her condition is serious - but to know that the liver damage is reversible lifts a huge weight from my shoulders.

I want to thank you all so much for your support. Thank you thank you thank you!! Sorry I got a bit hysterical, but I'm sure you all understand.

I'll work on getting some pictures up sometime soon.

Thanks again! Mahalo Nui Loa!!!