Sparky-sad news #74

[Freedom]

Prayers from RI for Sparky and for his mom as well. It is not easy to watch them as they age. Hugs to you, Ellie.

I do wonder if that first one WAS a seizure. Perhaps he has a blood clot? That would make more sense I think, from what little I know of his condition. Perhaps cutting back on the meds will sort that out and then the doc can try adjusting something else to help with the cough.

[cassiesmom]

Big big big prayers for Sparky, Myndi and mom!

[robinh]

Prayers for Sparky from all the me and all the fuzzybutts here. Will also keep you in my prayers as you go through this tough time with your little one. Seeing them sick is so hard.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Ellie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I got LES by reading your post so I can only imagine what you're going through. Yes, it's so hard to watch our pets age. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Sparky's way. Please give him a huge hug for me. Take care. (((HUGS)))

[chocolatepuppy]

Just seeing this Ellie. Am sending many prayers up for Sparky. (hugs)

[lizbud]

I'm just now seeing this post about Sparky & I'm so sorry he's not doing well. It sounds very scary.
Saying extra prayers that the little guy does much better today.

[pomtzu]

Thanks to everybody for the prayers and concern - both Sparky and I appreciate it more than you know. I would have posted an update yesterday, but I was having wireless signal woes. It just kept going off and on and reminded me of a flashing traffic signal. Son remedied the problem and it's working again - for now anyway!

I just don't know what to make of Sparky's situation. He got up with just a little cough yesterday morning, and didn't cough again all day until later in the afternoon, so he had a good day. He slept good all last night and had a similar morning this morning, much like yesterday. He has coughed a couple of times since then, but just little ones. His appetite remains the same and he is eating good, and of course when it comes to treats, he'll race to be the the first recipient, and he must have his share my Cheerios or Honeycombs in the morning too. His respiration is somewhat faster then normal, but he's not gasping for air or panting, and is breathing normally thru his nose - so no distress there. But what has me puzzled, is the drastic reduction in coughing. Don't get me wrong - I'm not complaining - just stumped. The med that was cut back to his original dose is his heart med, not the Lasix, his fluid pill, and the fluid pill dose remains the same - no change at all. But it would appear that he has less fluid buildup since he is coughing less, even tho he is getting the same dosage of Lasix that he has been on for weeks. I have to call his vet back tomorrow to let her know how he is, so maybe she will be able to shed some light on this. It's just so strange - I hope and pray that it's not the calm before the storm!

I will remain as cautiously optimistic as I can, yet keep in mind that CHF will never get better, and can only be stabilized for a time. Sparky and I had a nice talk last night. I reminded him that Santa will be coming soon, and I want more Santa and Fuzzbutt photos, and I know he wants more presents too. Plus his birthday is in February and that means even more presents. Fingers, paws, toes, whiskers - all crossed and hoping for the best.

Please keep Sparky in your prayers - he really needs them - and he is such a good little boy! I'll update tomorrow after I talk to his vet.

Again - my sincere thanks!