Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[pitc9]

STILL no results from the blood work?
Where in the world did they send it too??
Hope you get the results soon, and yes... no news very well could be good news!
Also glad to hear they've not gotten into any spats!
Yikes... you, Kay, Jess, Amy... new pups all around.... makes my mind start thinking.... hummm.... what's one more?

[mugsy]

Chipper was definitely acting Chipper on Saturday!! He is just SO cute!! The digital pictures turned out pretty well too. The problem is that the files are too big to send via email, so Mike is burning copies of the pictures on CD for you all...that means it will have to be mailed...unfortunately.

I'm glad that Chipper is doing well. How are the samples going?

[ramanth]

Just got off the phone with Dr. Byl! He was encouraged to hear how Chipper is doing. He said the soft stool is likely from the wet food and/or the medication. I wasn't concerned since there has been no diarreha but it's good to have an explanation. Dr. Byl is curious what Chipper weighs right now to see if he's gaining weight or holding steady. He still looks thin but a lot of it is due to his build.

The test results are back!!
The Cobalamin/Folate showed intestinal bacterial growth.

Dr. Byl is happy we all agreed on the course of antibiotics vs. the endoscopy at this point. The antibiotics should clear that up.

His TLI levels were low but not disturbingly low. His are at 4.8. What that means:

Values between 3.5 and 5.0 µg/L are rarely if ever associated with signs of EPI (Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) but may reflect subclinical pancreatic disease such as subtotal pancreatic acinar cell destruction secondary to on-going immune-mediated lymphocytic pancreatitis. Progression of the disease in such patients may ultimately lead to EPI.

PLI was normal.

The fecal culture did show some bacteria that is associated with GI issues but the Baytril he is on should clear it up.

His course of medication ends on Friday. We'll keep a close eye on him to make sure he doesn't regress without the medication. Seeing as it's possible he could develop pancreatic issues in the future I plan to put him and Kia on Solid Gold Holistique Blendz.


Molly, They wolfed down the samples of Solid Gold at home same as they did in the store. I plan to switch to it once the Canidae is gone.

[borzoimom]

Honey- TLI numbers explain a lot. This looks really good! All treatable ... I am relieved!

[mugsy]

YEAH!! I'm glad it's very treatable. He sure seemed healthy on Saturday.

Molly, They wolfed down the samples of Solid Gold at home same as they did in the store. I plan to switch to it once the Canidae is gone.

Excellent! Does that mean you can come down once a month to get your food!?