Taz's vet visit *update #8*

[Taz_Zoee]

Well I have good news and bad news.
Good news is that Taz is fine right now. I talked to Bruce and he said he's acting like he normally does. Then my friend reminded me that they do get a bit lethargic after getting injections. I think it just hit me so hard because he is so frail/skinny right now. Oh, he weighed 7.1lbs last night.

Ok, the bad news is he is pretty much right smack in the middle of kidney failure. His white blood cell count is low (I think that's what she said) and I'll have to give him injections. Which I'll learn how to do tomorrow morning. yay I just hope this works. And honestly I can't help but feel responsible for his declining health. The vet said he's stressed. Which I believe is due to the two new pets I have brought home within the past year. I often wish it was just me and him again like the good old days. Not that I'd EVER give any of the other kids up. I took them on and now I must deal with it.

So now we'll just deal with that and Taggart is going to the vet for his fox tail problem today as well.

Thanks again for your kind words and thoughts everyone.

[pomtzu]

It seems it never rains, but it pours. You are going thru so much right now, and it must seem so stressful and overwhelming. Fingers and paws crossed here, that soon life will settle down and matters will be resolved for the best. Hang in there..........

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

Glad there is some improvement with Taz! Kidney failure is scary, but many many kitties on PT have done well with more fluids - even just mixing his wet food with warm water, mushy style.

If your vet suggests sub q fluids, I haven't had to deal with that yet - but Medusa and others have learned how and for many it's just 'that time of day' for both purrent and cat. A couple of treats right after doesn't hurt either.

More prayers for Taz. And don't blame yourself - Taz is 14, and kidney disease is more likely to happen as a cat gets older. I think it is coincidence that it happened after you brought two pets in.

Maybe some extra loves for Taz for the next little while would be good also - though I am sure he's getting lots of lovings!

[phesina]

Prayers and a candle for Taz and you, Cindy. I'm so sorry about all these challenges facing you at once.

I give my Peony, who has kidney and liver issues, subcutaneous fluids every day or so. It isn't hard, once you both get used to the routine.

May you both share much more good, comfortable, happy time together.

God bless,
Pat

[snowbelle15]

Prayers for Taz are on their way. I hope he feels better. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Major prayers on the way from me for you and sweet Taz.
How well I know the feeling of being over whelmed.

[kitten645]

Positive thoughts going out to you. I do think the furkids sense OUR stress and it effects them. You're going thru a tough time now and maybe Taz is feeling it. Don't feel guilty about the new additions to the family. Just give Tazzy boy plenty of luvin. I'm glad he's getting better. They are never with us long enough. Know that I'm thinking of you and yours.
Claudia