BraveHeart (disappointing UPDATE 3-17-08, page 7)

[jenluckenbach]

One by One got 2 more donations for BraveHeart!!! HURRAY!!! Thanks Candace {{{{{HUGS}}}}} but the second one, I have to admit I do not recognize the name. But if she is a pet talk member, {{{{{{JULIA}}}}} from GA.

Barbara, I doubt BraveHeart would even look twice at a nice piece of beef. He just isn't hungry right now. Besides, I don't think the problem is his iron level (they say that is a rare form of anemia in cats) it is most likely a lack of red blood cells being made in the bone marrow. That is what the Epogen is suppose to be stimulating.

I have been delivering eveyone's scritchies and kisses (I just love to kiss his little nose). Maybe I'll get Charlie to get photographic evidence of this, tonight.

[Laura's Babies]

Ok Boy! Lets get at it and get better! We are pulling for you and I have been praying for you off and on all day!

[kb2yjx]

Jen!! I do not know what to say! I am glad that BraveHeart's PCV has improved, but I am concerned about the " fluid in his abdomen." Ascitis, that is what Molly had. How is BraveHeart's liver??? As they say " the check is in the mail..." Hopefully, One by One will receive it by the end of the week!!! Continued prayers for dear BraveHeart!!!!!!!

[phesina]

Please deliver more gentle kisses and pets from us to your brave BraveHeart. Keep up the good fight, sweet boy! You have so many people and animals here on Pet Talk who love you dearly and are all sending our loving, healing, strengthening energies to you.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat and cats

[jenluckenbach]

I am concerned about the " fluid in his abdomen." Ascitis, that is what Molly had. How is BraveHeart's liver???

Since nothing was ever mentioned about liver problems, it must have been normal (since we did COMPLETE blood tests).

[kb2yjx]

That is good to know that BraveHeart's liver enzymes were OK. Does the vet have any idea why he may have developed this(just the nurse's mind)?? I hope BraveHeart is feeling a bit better. Prayers for BraveHeart!!!!

[Catlady711]

Since nothing was ever mentioned about liver problems, it must have been normal (since we did COMPLETE blood tests).

With the enlarged heart problem, fluid can accumulate in the abdomen with a heart valve problem. Dusty had that with her congenital heart failure. She had a heart murmer for many years, but the heart only got enlarged and started accumulating fluid as she got older. Her liver tests were fine right up until the end. Just some info.

I hope Braveheart gets through all this with flying colors and a full recovery!!

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks for the info. This could very well be BraveHeart's problem. But if I can give him some love, even if this might be close to the end, I will have done my job.

I was just about to come to update, anyway.

BraveHeart went with me today, for a bath. And oh does he feel and smell wonderful!

He also rewarded me by licking some food tonight. Not a lot, but hey, it is an improvement!!!

Now on to the promised photos.

"I am so tired after my bath I think I will just lay here for a while."


"Don't I look spiffy?"


"Now I am getting my sub-q fluids. See how good I am?"


"OK, I will strike a pose for you!" (that is my roomie, Scarlet, looking at me)


"Thanks for thinking about me. "

[Laura's Babies]

OMG! I LOVE THAT BOY!!! ♥

[phesina]

Oh, how sweet and clean you are, BraveHeart! What beautiful photographs. It is wonderful to see you looking so good.

And licking some food.. and taking your sub-Qs so calmly and bravely!

Marvelous! What a warrior you are! Fight on, dear boy. You know you have your legions of loving fans praying for you and sending you all our love and healing thoughts and energies.

Love,
Pat, Peony, Poppy, Sydney, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel

Thanks for the info. This could very well be BraveHeart's problem. But if I can give him some love, even if this might be close to the end, I will have done my job.

I was just about to come to update, anyway.

BraveHeart went with me today, for a bath. And oh does he feel and smell wonderful!

He also rewarded me by licking some food tonight. Not a lot, but hey, it is an improvement!!!

Now on to the promised photos.

"I am so tired after my bath I think I will just lay here for a while."


"Don't I look spiffy?"


"Now I am getting my sub-q fluids. See how good I am?"


"OK, I will strike a pose for you!" (that is my roomie, Scarlet, looking at me)


"Thanks for thinking about me. "

[Freedom]

I keep reading this thread and following the ups and downs. Prayers for you and Braveheart.

[catmandu]

Theres A Science Diet Canned Ad Which Canned To Fed Into A Cat, As Its Almost A Liquid.
And When All Else Fails The Royal Canin Baby Kitten Food Always Works For Me.
We Are Sending More Prayers For Big Handsome Brave Heart .

[kb2yjx]

I sent a pm to CatLady711 to thank her for the heads up info she posted about abdomen fluids caused by heart problems!!! I guess I am just focused on the liver with Molly. Any chance that the vet might give BraveHeart a very mild diuretic to help with the fluids??? How could anyone NOT just LOVE that FACE!!! It speaks volume!!! Please give BraveHeart a kiss from all of us and a nice head pat, tooo!!! Sandra