Aly - how's Chance doing today?

[aly]

Thanks everyone.

I'm nervous about the vet appointment. Hopefully all will go well He's shown no improvement today and he might be a tad worse. I'm trying to stay positive right now though.

[lynnestankard]

Oh Aly this is just so sad - I'm keeping him in my thoughts and prayers {{{Hugs}}}

Lynne

[jazzcat]

Aly - when is his appointment today?

I was really hoping he was doing better.

More hugs for Chance.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Aly, {{hugs}} Prayers and positive thoughts on the way for Chance.

[aly]

I'm taking him in about an hour and 45 minutes (6pm my time). Today is going by VERY slowly.

[Kater]

Chancey boy is still in my prayers!

[aly]

We're home from the vet and doing well.

They gave Chance two injections of pain killer/fever reducer stuff and gave him some more fluids and antibiotics. We still basically don't know the cause of this. The doctor listed several possibilities. For now, I just wanted to treat the symptoms and then take him in later for more extensive tests. He'll probably have an ultrasound and extensive bloodwork first.

Chance is more alert since we've been home. Even his eyes look much better. They were so sad looking before (if they were even open ). He's gone to his food bowl several times in the past hour and he's gotten up several times to go give his best (canine) bud Reece some headbumpies. He even jumped up in a chair to lay for awhile instead of just in a heap on the floor.

I'm approaching with caution, but very optimistic I'm just worried about trying to find the underlying cause for this and then finding a home who will be willing to take it on if its something bad. I don't *think* it will be too bad, but I'm not sure. His last episode was in December, so its been 9 months since then. I'm going to do some research. Hopefully that and his further tests will help me figure out what is going on. He is a VERY special boy and has a huge spot in my heart. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to him.

[jazzcat]

Aly, thanks for the update. I've been checking back every hour or so waiting to hear. It's amazing how attached I am to that little boy and I've never even met him in person.

I hope the cause of this can be determined and a cure given. I'm really happy to hear he's giving some headbumpies and moving around more.

I know I say this everytime but (((HUGS))) to you and Chance.

[aly]

Thank you so much Lori. You've always been a great emotional support to me and my gray&white boys! Chance and I send many hugs and headbumpies back to you!

[lizzielou742]

I'm glad to hear he's eating and feeling better. Hope you and the vet can get to the bottom of it soon!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Aly, I'm so sorry to hear that Chance is sick again. I sure hope that you'll be able to find out the reason and that it's something that's treatable and hopefully cureable. Prayers and positive thoughts are on the way. Please take care.

[wolf_Q]

I'm glad that Chance is more alert now. Let us know what you find out with the bloodwork and ultrasound! Give him some scratches for me!

[micki76]

I'm so glad to hear he's perked up a bit. Poor little fella.

[catcrazylady]

Aly I'm so very glad to hear some good news about Chance. Poor little guy must really be feeling rotten. I know my kitties are so pitiful when they get a fever.
Prayers are still coming your way that Chance gets all better and the white coats can figure out what the problem is.

Big {{{HUGS}}} to you and Chance. It's awful to be sick and it's just as bad to have to watch the one you love hurt. Hang in there Aly and keep us posted.

[ChrisH]

It's good to hear he is feeling a bit better.

Keeping him in my prayers and thoughts.

{{hugs}}