Lucas (May 8, 2006)

[jenluckenbach]

No luck getting urine. So Lucas is home. And yes, after all day caged he had a liquid diarrhea in the carrier on the way home

The only thing found was on an Xray. A "mass". The vet can feel it. Describes it as hard and about the size of a "super ball". It might simply be a hard poop, but it appears to be outside of the "lines" of the colon. I am to watch him to see if anything passes and bring him back Friday so she can feel if it has moved.

And he lost 2 pounds since January. This could simply be due to the change away from the c/d (which is high in calories).


She says from the Xray she can tell that the colon seems inflammed.

So the waiting continues..................

[AbbyMom]

Sorry Lucas is not doing better. Adding my own prayers and positive thoughts that he recovers and has an OK exam on Friday.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh gosh, Jen. No real answers but instead more to worry about. I know that's NOT what you were hoping for when you took him in this morning.

I don't know if it helps or not, but according to my vet, having a continually inflamed colon can lead to other issues, such as cancer and such, so the very minor side effects of a Prednisolone once or twice a week is much better for a cat than an inflamed color. I know a lot of people here are almost afraid of Pred., but if it's administered correctly, and not everyday, it could be a godsend to our sweet Lucas.

{{{hugs}}} to you and gentle smoochies to Lucas. He has to be happy to be back home after spending all day at the vet.

[catnapper]

Some day! I am so sorry Jen, I have no idea, but many prayers are coming your way.

[jenluckenbach]

Debbie, Pred. doesn't work for Lucas. We tried it twice with no success.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Have you tried any of the injectable steroids for Lucas? Sometimes those work better than the oral stuff...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Debbie, Pred. doesn't work for Lucas. We tried it twice with no success.

Oh, sorry about that, I guess I missed a few installments along the way.

But either way, I sure hope the vet comes up with some solution for the poor little guy.....and you.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear about Lucas- and it's so sad that they couldn't tell you something right away.

Poor boy!

{{{hugs}}}

[jenluckenbach]

I posted the update on the wrong thread. It is here

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I am to watch him to see if anything passes and bring him back Friday so she can feel if it has moved.

Thinking of you and Lucas and hoping for some result that will give you a definite answer.

[jenluckenbach]

His appointment is in an hour (won't be able to update right away though)

Diarrhea, liquid to soup ALL week. Nothing solid within them.

We shall have to wait ane see.

[orangemm]

Poor Lucas. I'll be praying for him (and you!) and hope it's nothing serious.

Hang in there, little buddy!