Barney is an Angel Now.

[Purr-tender]

Whew, sounds like he did have quite a day. That is great news that he's finally putting on weight and he must feel better getting all that goop out of his ears. As far as the lymph nodes, could it also be that he still hasn't gotten rid of all the infections? I think that could make his glands swollen. I'd rather think that than the other. I wonder how long it will take for the blood and lymph node tests to come back? It will seem like an eternity! He seems to be doing just fine with his new collar. He looks so darn precious it brings tears to my eyes!

More prayers and hugs,
Mary

[Randi]

Aww, Barney really is a trooper - what a day he had! But I bet he feels better after getting rid of all that goop in his ears. And he has put on weight? Isn't that great! However, I'm sorry to hear he has two broken ribs.

I so hope his tests will come back showing it's not too serious, and that whatever it is can be treated. In the meantime, I'm sure you'll do just fine giving him the injections and I hope they'll help.

It's good to see him eat, and that new collar seems much better. I'm wondering about the size of his bowl - do you think it wouls be easier for him to eat if he had a smaller one?

Do you have enough sheet/blankets? I hope you have a washing machine.

Did the vet mention what age he might be?

I enjoyed watching the video, he does seem more active.

Please give him lots of kisses and gentle scritches from me.

[Scooter's Mom]

I am SO glad Barney has gained a little weight! A whole pound is awesome.
Keep eatin' Barney!

[Medusa]

Oh Lara, what a sweet boy Barney is. His adorable little face just haunts me. And to think that he gained weight to get up to 5 lbs. At her heaviest, Puddy weighed 5 lbs., so I know how tiny that is but Puddy was a tiny cat. Barney has been to hell and back to weigh so little but he's surely in heaven now w/you.

I'm w/everyone else; I prefer to think good thoughts and that he doesn't have lymphoma. We're going to think positive here because this boy doesn't deserve that. However, I know you'll do everything possible for him. I'm not going to wait for my next check to send another donation; I'm going to send one now because you just got another vet bill even though it was at a discount and I'm afraid that w/the holidays here, the mail will be slower than usual and it may take too long for the check to get to Canada.

Barney looks so adorable and pathetic at the same time w/his collar on. I don't know how you keep from sleeping out there w/him. LOL Lara, I'm so proud to know you. Even though we've never met in person, I consider you to be a good friend. You're such a quality person, a gentle spirit, and God has given this assignment to just the right person. How blessed you are and, as a result, Barney is blessed as well and so is everyone on PT who knows you.

[lvpets2002]

Oh Woo Hoo Barney that is Great News of your weight gain.. Sorry about the ears problems still.. Hopefully we can get all of that under control.. Your E-Collar & Video is the Cutest.. Hang in there Baby Barney.. We all sure do Love You.. Sending Lots of Whisker Kissess & Huggss..

[Moesha]

I woke up and for some reason Barney was one of the first things I thought of. It hit me this morning that you said he had broken ribs! Did the vet say how long they would take to heal? Barney has been with either you or Angela for several weeks now. Surely he must be getting close to the end of the healing process for those soon. Poor little guy! I can' imagine him at his small size surviving being hit by a car! He sure has been through so much! I'm so glad, no matter what comes from here on out, he'll know love and warmth and have the best you and PT can give him.

[Taz_Zoee]

Awww, Barney and Taz have matching collars now. How is he doing with the collar? I hope it's working.

I still think about Mr Barney each day and always hope to see another good update on him.

[Catty1]

About the liver - I have read on PT that cats who are not eating or starving (as Barney was) can develop something called "fatty liver disease".

I found some interesting info - here is an excerpt:
http://cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/fatty_liver.htm

The disease progresses this way:

* A previously overweight cat stops eating for whatever reason
* Lacking food, the body starts sending fat cells to the liver to process into lipoproteins for fuel.
* Cats' livers are not terribly efficient at processing fat, and much of the fat is stored in the liver cells.
* Left untreated, eventually the liver fails and the cat dies.

FLS is Reversible if Caught in Time

The treatment for Fatty Liver Disease is dietary, and works quite well in reversing the condition if diagnosed early. The idea is to force feed the cat enough nutrients to reverse the metabolic malfunction that caused the condition in the first place.

Since Barney's appetite is good, I hope this gets reversed. Given his diabetes, I hope there is some kind of richer food that can help reverse this.

HUGS to precious Barney! Prayers that he does not have cancer, just that the lymph system is still 'carrying out all the dead' after the war with the infections (which is what the lymph system does). That can really swell up the lymph nodes. I am hoping that since the big node is in his throat, and the big infection was in his ears, that the two are connected somehow.

Any harm in giving the Transfer Factor? It's supposed to help chronic diseases as well.

I LOVE that Barn-Barn! Maybe he will start to show signs of hearing now that the drops can get where they belong. But he sure knows his Meowmie (and daddy too, I hope!).