Prayers for Chestnut, please

[Freedom]

Oh believe me, I am fuming over this! This vet has never been one I like, or get along with. When I phoned Sat am, she was the one working Sat. Next time she is the only one on, I will call another vet!!!

For now, I'm a bit stuck with her. Need to get the blood work lab report today. Will take it from there.

Rabies is carried in saliva . .. and cats are known to lick their paws, hence IF a cat has rabies, it COULD be on the nails. So the vet 'says' a human life is potentially at risk due to him scratching the vet tech, and he has to be tested if he dies within 10 days. I am also sure this vet is NUTS after researching online. However, I am now stuck with dealing with her.

Fom what I can figure, the vet is taking a VERY narrow interpretation of the applicable laws. This is why I usually do my best to avoid her; but he needed to see a vet Sat., and she was the one working. Next time, for sure, I go elsewhere if she is the only one available.

Symptoms on Sat morning were: protruding back, severely anemic (gums are white), can barely walk and has to stop and rest, vet felt something in his abdomen, could be a mass, could be enlarged liver. He had major black gunk eye discharge, lost his balance / orientation and was crying much of Friday night I was up with him. Since starting the meds (clavamox antibiotic and pet tinic for iron supplement) on Sat am, the eyes have cleared, has regained balance and no crying at all. He is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping fine. His gums are still white which is a big concern. We get the blood work lap report later today, and may be able to start more meds then.

[Catty1]

Prayers for results for something that is treatable.

I am very glad that Chestnut is doing better and most important more comfortable.

[phesina]

Sandie, that's so good that the medications seem to be doing their job well. And may Chestnut continue to do better and be comfortable.

Continuing prayers for him. God bless, and love ,
Pat and cats

[Taz_Zoee]

This sounds hopeful that he will make it past the 10 day mark. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I am so sorry for what you have gone through and are going through. And this vet doesn't help.

[catmandu]

We are so sorry to hear that Big Orange Chestnut is not feeling well
All Our Orange Angel will come down for Chesyer and we pray that his White Coats can help Chestnut feel better
He is a WonderCat!!!

[Freedom]

Thank you Gary!!!

[cassiesmom]

Big prayers for Chestnut!

[Kirsten]

Sandie, how is Chestnut doing today?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that the meds are working and that he's looking and feeling better. Lots more prayers are being sent to you both.

[Freedom]

The lab report is inconclusive.

White cell count very high, so he has infection.

Calcium is very low, parathyroid is borderline, one enzyme is high, . . . . nothing conclusive, it is all over the place. So vet's best guess is cancer, possible internal bleed.

I'm working on this.

[Catty1]

Wow..."best guess" is difficult to work with.

I hope the infection can be controlled so other stuff can be tested - I do pray it is not cancer.

HUGS to you and cuddles to Chestnut.

[sallyandsnowx]

Oh Chestnut. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to the both of you.

[Pinot's Mom]

Sandie, I just saw this, just got home. I'm so sorry; {{{hugs}}} and prayers for you and Chestnut. Keep us posted.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. Many prayers for your Chestnut. I'm sorry you have to go through this so soon after your loss of Sugar and Marlin.

[chocolatepuppy]

Sandie, I've been thinking about this. When my RB Mandy was rushed to the emergency vet, late at night, I knew this would be her last ride. We had to have her PTS. She was not up to date with her rabies vaccine. It was about 6 months overdue. This was because she had been so sick, even with going to the vet frequently, she was always too sick to vaccinate. When the vet asked me if her rabies vaccine was up to date, I told her no. I immediately wished I had lied for fear of what might happen. Then she asked me if she had bitten anyone in the last ten days. I told her no, Mandy wouldn't bite anyone. End of story. We took her body home with us and had someone pick her body up for cremation the next morning.

When I had RB Sassy PTS when her cancer got so bad, as she was getting a shot to calm her, she bit me. The vet said "I hope she's up to date on her rabies vaccination" She was. Don't know if he checked her records or not.

It seems strange to me if Chestnut is vaccinated, this wouldn't be such a big issue. Hopefully he's going to do well and be around awhile and it won't be an issue.