BraveHeart (disappointing UPDATE 3-17-08, page 7)

[jenluckenbach]

BraveHeart had his PCV (red blood cell count) checked today, and it is NOT better. How very dissapointing.

We are starting him on Pet-tinic, an iron suppliment. and he will be rechecked (including kidney function) NEXT Monday.

But he is eating (SOME) on his own, and he is obviously feeling better, so these are good signs.

Keep on praying.

[Medusa]

We pray without ceasing....

[Grace]

For as long as Braveheart needs them.

[GILL]

The Crew is still pulling and praying.

[phesina]

We continue to pray and will for as long as it takes.

Keep going, BraveHeart, that's great that you're eating!

[cassiesmom]

BraveHeart had his PCV (red blood cell count) checked today, and it is NOT better. How very disappointing.

We are starting him on Pet-tinic, an iron supplement. and he will be rechecked (including kidney function) NEXT Monday.

But he is eating (SOME) on his own, and he is obviously feeling better, so these are good signs.

Keep on praying.

BraveHeart, sweet kitty. I want you to be a copy-cat to Mister Meow and try to eat as much as you can. See if you can finish half a can of Fancy Feast, please. That would be an ounce and a half. I'm glad you're feeling better and I'll keep praying. I hope the iron helps. Jen, is BraveHeart still on the EPO?

[kb2yjx]

BraveHeart, our Norton is taking Pet Tabs with Iron. He wants you to know that you have to eat a bit more. Do the best you can!!! PRAYERS for you!!!!

[Catty1]

Jen - I don't know if humans and cats react the same....when I had anemia many years ago, it took 3 weeks of iron to change the reading.

Prayers to BraveHeart, and am glad he is eating...maybe he is too much of a gentleman to be 'piggy'. It's okay, Brave Baby, we won't tell...

[Catty1]

Jen - I don't know if humans and cats react the same....when I had anemia many years ago, it took 3 weeks of iron to change the reading. I was told that the body was busy taking in all the iron where the deficiencies were, and that is why the reading did not change right away.

Prayers to BraveHeart, and am glad he is eating...maybe he is too much of a gentleman to be 'piggy'. It's okay, Brave Baby, we won't tell...

[pitc9]

More prayers have been sent for Braveheart!

[Freedom]

Braveheart, we are all praying for you, now it is up to you. Do you need a role model? Watch Mr. Meow! Do you need a spoon? Just ask mom. Do you need . . . oh well, you get the picture! Whatever you want or need, we are getting it for you, so let's go! Eat, dear boy. Prayers continuing from RI.

[jenluckenbach]

Yes, we are continuing the Epogen.

thanks for all the prayers.

[slick]

Oh dear Braveheart.....I'm so glad that you are eating a bit on your own. Keep it up and soon you will catch up to Mr. Meow...then again, we wouldn't want you to become a "wide load".

Continued prayers coming your way sweetie.
{{{hugs}}} Jen.

[jenluckenbach]

I am VERY discouraged.

1) his anemia did not resond as we hoped this past week.
2) he would not eat today (AM or PM meals)
3) he hates his new medicine and fights me. (and he is so frail, he feels like he'll break)
4) he is fighting getting his sub-Q's
5) he vomitted what I tried to syringe feed him tonight.

But there is one glimmer of hope.......in the throw-up there was DRY FOOD!! He's been nibbling, even if only a little.

SIGH.....

[slick]

Oh Jen, how disheartening. I can only imagine how hard this must be on you and little Braveheart. More prayers on the way.
{{{hugs}}}