Chestnut: update P 4 #60 Jan 31.

[jennielynn1970]

Many thoughts and prayers going out for Chestnut. I hope the xrays don't show anything that is bad!

[cassiesmom]

Continued thoughts and prayers for dear Chestnut!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Chestnuts way.

[Freedom]

Just got the phone call from the vet, Chestnut is groggy, I can pick him up at 2 PM.

The xrays didn't show anything re the spine; but she said again that is not conclusive. She also xrayed his hips. He DOES have changes there, and she expects he has some arthritis in them. But she isn't seeing such a big change as to explain why he can't jump. I 'could' do an MRI, that costs a LOT and still may not be conclusive.

So I will bring him home and keep him on the meds, get the URI cleared up, and the prednisone will continue to help as an anti inflammatory, and we will see if this helps him.

Wish it was more conclusive.

Many thanks for all the prayers and good wishes for my orangie.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that his xrays were inconclusive. Hopefully he'll continue to improve. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Freedom]

The vet is leaning more to cancer. She went over the xrays w/ me when I went to pick him up. She said all the vertebrae are lined up properly, no gray areas or spots where you can't be sure. Once he was under, she was able to examine him better -- he is a biter at the vets only, ha haaa He has lost almost all the muscle on both back legs, this is a major issue. We are just keeping him comfortable w/ the anti inflammatory. He was wobbly when he got home but just 15 minutes ago was hollering his food dish is empty! Yes I went in and added some. He is going to stay in the bedroom w/ Mandy, so he doesn't have to do stairs -- I keep the litter boxes in the cellar.

I took Marlin in at 2. He had blood work done as he is eating 3 times normal. Cushings Disease is a concern there. Plus he has a lump on his left rear leg, so she tapped that to have the lab check it. BUT that lump came up quickly and is deep into the muscle, she wasn't able to get anything "visible" out. So may have to surgically remove it and test it that way. We tried to catch a urine sample, but this boy who pees every 10 steps on a walk didn't want to go!

So between Chestnut's Monday visit and today for him and Marlin, I've spent a bit over $1,000. I think I see more PB &J in my future!

Edit: I started a separate thread for Marlin, in Dog Health.

[cassiesmom]

Continued prayers for dear Chestnut!

And a candle:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=12544727

[Pinot's Mom]

Prayers for your babies.

[Catty1]

Many prayers for your furbabies.

[phesina]

Prayers for Chestnut and Marlin..

[kaycountrygal]

Just saw this thread. I do hope your babies will be ok. Kay

[Laura's Babies]

Goodness! What is going on that so many of our PT babies are getting so sick? I hate reading this and will keep you, Chestnut and Marlin in my prayers..

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sandie, I'm so sorry to hear this. When it rains it pours sometimes. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both Chestnut and Marlin.

[Freedom]

Chestnut is not doing well, all he does is eat and sleep. He is the bedroom with Mandy. She sits in front of the heater; in the chair, up on the cat perch to look out the window; and sprawls out on the floor.

Chestnut is constantly curled up in a tight ball in one of the pet bed cubes. When I had him out for his meds this morning (I do that in my bathroom) I set him on the floor to walk around a bit. He stood and looked around, went to the door (about 2 steps) and sat down. His hind quarters are quite weak.

His URI is clearing up a bit, but he is still quite congested.

The vet said to keep on the meds regimen (which involved lowering the dose of prednisone as of tomorrow) and see if there is any change. If he is worse at the lower dose, put him right back up and let her know.

But there doesn't seem to be any change / improvement with the prednisone, so whatever ails him does not have an inflammation component -- which slipped discs would have for sure. So not looking good, and the vet is pretty down about this as well.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm sorry about this, Sandy. It's so frustrating not knowing for sure what's going on w/our furkids. We'll pump up the volume on our prayers here and will do it w/o ceasing. Keep the faythe.