A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

[jenluckenbach]

The good news is that the blood work looked OK and he is NOT jaundiced.

The bad news is that if he doesn't eat, force feeding alone may not save him from fatty liver disease. He'll need a feeding tube inserted to get the needed calories and nutrients into him. Since not all vets will do this procedure, he needs to wait until this Sat. Until then, it is continue to force feed and pray he eats.

After that, the next step is an ultrasound to determine IF there really is a mass and if so, WHAT is it?! Unfortunately, the best I could do appointment-wise was August 2nd. (that is why the feeding tube is going in) Ideally having the ultrasound sooner would be better, but you know how booked up these thigs can be.


And all of this may just end up telling us that there is nothing we can do to save him.

It is so hard to be so helpless.

If anyone cares to donate to One By One to help with these costs, please feel free to visit our website for info on Paypal or our mailing address.
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[Medusa]

God, this is awful. The poor little guy. What a tough go for such a little one. I'm sorry, Jen.

[kimlovescats]

Gosh, the waiting and not knowing is sooooooo hard!

Hugs Jen!
Kim

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. He'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[phesina]

So sorry you and Mr. Meow are going through all this and you have to wait so long to get answers.

We are hoping and praying that Mr. Meow can be treated and will recover.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[Catty1]

Can you continue to force feed him til Saturday? I know it is hard...but if he has had a poop in the last few hours, chances are he is munching a bit on his own?

Hugs and prayers!

[jenluckenbach]

Can you continue to force feed him til Saturday? I know it is hard...but if he has had a poop in the last few hours, chances are he is munching a bit on his own?

Hugs and prayers!

I will definitely be force feeding him as long as needed. As a matter of fact, I have an inquiry in to the vet as to whether a feeding tube is actually necessary. I can continue to force feed him. Would a feeding tube be SO much better that it is a necesity?? (waiting on that answer)

He "seems" like he would eat, but then just looks and walks away.

By the way, THANK YOU forthe generous donation toward Mr. Meow's care! {{{HUG}}}