Oh boy, have I had one emotional week.
First things' first: HE'S HOME!!!! The vet sent him home because it was either that, put him to sleep, or let him languish in a cage all by himself all weekend. I take him back Tuesday. There was no way I was going to let him go once I saw him this morning. He looked perfectly miserable, but he looked perkier than he had.
Ok, so here's what happened: He did end up blocking. Not with crystals, but blood clots. They said the blood was clotting in the catheter and urine bag (it has a proper name but my mind isn't working quite right) She said she has never, ever seen blood do that!
His blood and kidney numbers came down, but not as far or fast as she would have liked. She's REALLY not liking how slowly he's recovering. It scares her.
I've been home from work for 10 minutes, and all he's done in that time is drink water (but hubby tells me that he's been home for 6 hours without water) The vet isn't too happy at him drinking like that, because it could be a sign that his kidneys are too far gone. I do have to say that he always drank like that--- nothing for hours, then he'd commandeer the water fountain for a long while. But this is a little more excessive than usual. He also flat-out refuses to eat. I tried to force feed him and he spat it out
He's been purring like a mad man, which is not necessarily good because they purr to help deal with pain. but his purrs pick up when he sees me or I touch him.
He's been using the litterbox. He had a little "spill" when he was napping. But the amount of medication this boy is on..... I myself would be having accidents! The vet said to watch his peeing very closely. If he doesn't pee, he's to be put to sleep because he won't recover.
My vet is utterly fabulous! She told me everything calmly, honestly, and without glossing over the seriousness of the situation. She also said there is hope. When Allen was dying I asked him what he wanted. He told me to let him go. I asked Mystic. He said not to give up on him. I'm not. I won't. I just have no idea just how the bill is getting paid..... but they're willing to work with me, and I'm a firm believer that God will provide.
Well, I am going to take my thirsty little patient and cuddle with him. Thank you all for those prayers, and keep them coming. The vet said this weekend will determine it all.
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