Shilo New update 8-23 w/photo

[jenluckenbach]

Dear Shilo, he keeps having more and more problems.

First were his gums and stomatitis. All his teeth were pulled.

Next he developed heart problems and a significant heart murmur. He's on 3 meds (1, daily, 1 twice daily and 1 two times a week).

Now he has developed not only a limp, but a lump! (not on the same leg.)

So, first the limp............right front paw. At first I thought it was due to toe nails that were too long. So I trimmed them. He seemed painful about it. I hoped that the limp would resolve itself. It didn't.

Next, the lump.......It is on his left rear leg and it's a good size, about the size of a nickel, only spherical.

OK, vet feels nothing major with the paw with the limp. Possibly some arthritis (even though he is a young cat). I can give him 1/2 a baby aspirin 2 times a week.

The lump(s), yes, where I felt only 1, the vet felt another one in the other leg and a small one in his neck, are most likely swollen lymph nodes. Probable cause: infection or (lymphoma) cancer. I'll be giving him 1 baytril once a day for a week then the vet will feel if the lumps shrank any. (cancer won't shrink.) Biopsy would be the next step if needed.

If we have his age correct, he is only 5-ish. Way to young to have had so much go wrong. I feel so badly for him.

[kb2yjx]

Jen, I am just so sad and sorry to hear about Shilo's medical problems. You are correct, he is way too young to have all this. BUT, he is in excellent hands, and I know you will do the best for Shilo. Will be sending prayers for Shilo......

[jenluckenbach]

Will be sending prayers for Shilo......

Thanks, Shilo is one of my favorites. ssshhhh, dont tell the others

[Moesha]

I sure hope the baytril does the trick! As I am sure you and Shiloh do as well.

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear about all of Shilo's problems. I hope things settle down soon for both of you.

If your vet thinks Shilo might have some arthritis you might want to ask him about giving him some Cosaquin. It's a glucosamine/chondriton supplement that helps with arthritis. Dusty was on that for years and it helped her quite a bit.

[mamaducky]

Wow -- poor guy!

We'll keep positive thoughts that the lumps go down -- and that the vet can figure out a way to make the pain more manageable!

Of course, we're keeping both of you in our prayers here as well!

Hugs,
Diana

[jenluckenbach]

Shilo had his 1 week, follow up visit tonight. The "ankle" is more swollen and the lymph nodes have NOT reduced in size.

The vet kept him to do an xray, white blood cell count, and possibly a biopsy of any fluid in the ankle.

It is thought that Shilo possibly has a stubborn infection in the ankle and that is causing lymph nodes to swell. If so, he'll hopefully just need a different antibiotic.

Might not know anything until tomorrow.

[Moesha]

Let's hope for a good report of just a stubborn infection that can be treated!

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for poor Shilo. I hope it's just a stubborn infection, and a powerhouse AB will send it packing!

{{{{hugs}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Shilo. I also hope that it's nothing more than a stubborn infection in his ankle. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[jazzcat]

Poor Shilo.

More prayers on the way.

Thanks for the updates Jen.

[jenluckenbach]

the clavamox is done and the lymph nodes are still big. On to the next step......prednisone.........and report back to the vet in a week.

[catmandu]

Y.LEE D THE PET ANGELS VISITORS SQUAD ARE COMING TO COMFORT SHILO AND HELP HIM FEEL BETTER.
THEY WILL BRING SNACKS AND WARM SAND FROM SANTO DOMINGO, AND JOIN IN OUR PRAYERS THAT SHILO WILL BE BETTER SOON!!

[Emeraldgreen]

Prayers going out to Shilo that they get to the bottom of the swollen lymph nodes. I hope the prednisone will help.

[kittykatharine]

Shilo is still in my thoughts and prayers! How is he doing? Hopefully the prednisone is helping in shrinking those lymph nodes. Prednisone is a great drug in making helping decrease swelling and increasing appetite. Hopefully it will make Shilo feel better!