I spoke to his vet this evening and the one good thing to report is that Haggis isn't staring off into space anymore and his eyes aren't huge black saucers and are back to normal. He checked his kidneys and bladder (because he had bladder crystals a few years ago) and they are normal too. I guess he is really cranky-because he hasn't eaten I suspect.
The vet thinks it was mild heatstroke but he'll re-evaluate him again in the morning. I'm hoping and praying the cool temps will improve his mood and he'll eat. The vet/staff call him Haggis, the WonderCat. He was reviewing his chart and said, "You know, he shouldn't even be here." That's why this fluke heatwave is so upsetting.
I rushed out of the house with FancyFeast and his Transfer Factor but forgot a towel or toy from home. I will go down again tomorrow and drop some things off. They said I shouldn't go see him because he'll have separation anxiety all over again. So will I!
And- Hamish is doing just fine. Settling in and not drooling anymore.He was handling the heat much better.
Tonight is much more hotter and more humid...I'm glad they are cool and comfy-just not real happy about it.
Thank you for the candle, prayers and well wishes. I've attached a recent pix of Haggis-laying in his leather chair before the heat wave hit. He says "thank you" too.
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We'll know the details tomorrow. His temp is normal and isn't showing outward signs of the heatstroke. I gave them more hints to maybe help them eat.
His bloodwork came back good except for he now needs a boost in the hyperthyroid meds. So, he has to have a pill and a half a day. He has a heart murmur too but it's something to watch and not panic about. His heatstroke was brought on probably by age, heart murmur, weight and being slightly dehydrated from the heat. Both kitties hardly drink water so I have to add a little extra to their food. Anyone else have kitties who don't drink water? Unless they sneak it at night they are never at their water bowl!
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