Lucas (May 8, 2006)

[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]

YIKES! I can't wait until friday for a retest. it'll kill me. I had Lucas in a seperate room today I am suppose to watch what comes out ) And by the time I got home he had 3 huge diarrhea poops and a 4th just after I left him out of his room. And no pee pee anywhere, to my knowledge. How can he not be simply drained??? But no foreign object and I can't feel it to determine if it has moved. SIGH>

[jenluckenbach]

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