Shilo New update 8-23 w/photo

[jenluckenbach]

Shilo had his 1 week, follow up visit tonight. The "ankle" is more swollen and the lymph nodes have NOT reduced in size.

The vet kept him to do an xray, white blood cell count, and possibly a biopsy of any fluid in the ankle.

It is thought that Shilo possibly has a stubborn infection in the ankle and that is causing lymph nodes to swell. If so, he'll hopefully just need a different antibiotic.

Might not know anything until tomorrow.

[Moesha]

Let's hope for a good report of just a stubborn infection that can be treated!

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for poor Shilo. I hope it's just a stubborn infection, and a powerhouse AB will send it packing!

{{{{hugs}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Shilo. I also hope that it's nothing more than a stubborn infection in his ankle. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[jazzcat]

Poor Shilo.

More prayers on the way.

Thanks for the updates Jen.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Shilo. He'll be in my thoughts.

[jenluckenbach]

I am going to pick up Shilo now.

The report:

No fracture in the ankle and no "OBVIOUS" tumor (via the xray)

Elevated white cell count.

No fluid in the joint to biopsy, only "soft tissue swelling".

We are to give clavamox for 7 days. If improvement seen, continue for 7 more days. If no improvement, we'll need to try another stategy. (not sure what)

gotta go get my boy.