Tzepesh update

[cupcake_goth]

He's staying at the vet a couple more days, with IV fluids, steroids, and antibiotics. His bloodwork came back with white cell numbers all over the place, and our vet wants to make sure Tzepesh is as strong as possible before doing any surgery.

The best possible outcome: he responds to the steroids right away, starts eating on his own, and doesn't need the feeding tube at all.

We don't know if this is lymphoma; it is a possibility. But right now, the most important thing is to get him stronger, and see how much the antibiotics and steroids help.

The Stroppy One is probably going to go visit him today (I've got a bunch of appointments), and then we will both go see him tomorrow.

My poor, poor babycat. Please be well.

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Also, Dear 2011:

Knock it the FUCK off.

Comments

[javagoth.livejournal.com]

Poor kittie! Hope he is feeling much better soon!!

[icprncs.livejournal.com]

Oh holy fuck. Like you needed something else of this magnitude. I will keep wishing for all the best things to happen.

[chaoskitten-df.livejournal.com]

Aww poor little guy!

I hope he gets well soon! x

[plymouth.livejournal.com]

Oh noes! This sounds awfully similar to what happened to our little Tsuki-monster, whose ashes are currently sitting on my kitchen table waiting to be scattered. They never did actually figure out what was wrong with her. But the good news is we did manage to keep her alive and mostly happy on various medications for about 8 months after she first got sick.

I truly hope your outcome is better!

[gothfox.livejournal.com]

Poor Kitty! Having just lost one of mine to lymphoma I feel your worry and pain.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your little dude!

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

I really hope his health turns around soon.

[trudybooth.livejournal.com]

Oh poor Kitteh!

Here's to him recovering fully and quickly and simply.

[theda.livejournal.com]

Poor kitty, healthy thoughts his way.

[amy37.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, babe. Fingers crossed for a good outcome and a stronger Tzepesh.

[prettyshrub.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* *HEALING*

*CROSSING FINGERS STEROIDS WORK*

[angldst.livejournal.com]

I hope kitty-baby gets better. Lymphoma & such can go sod right off.

<3

-d

[fyrdrakken]

Very much hoping the steroids do their job and he gets his appetite back.

[ghostworld00.livejournal.com]

I hope he gets better. ♥

[torreybird.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor dear. I'm so glad this vet allows visiting. :-(

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

Hopefully the steroids will do the trick and the fluids will help too. The kittens are sending love and the human will continue to send healing energy.

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

Healing energy to the poor lad. {{{cuddles}}} to him.

[whether-which.livejournal.com]

My dog had very similar symptoms: lethargy, not eating, and a high white blood cell count. The vet had trouble diagnosing, but it turned out he had Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia. It sometimes happens to cats and dogs between 5-8 years old. For some reason, their immune system just goes wacko and starts attacking their red blood cells. It is chronic, but treatable, and the faster it's diagnosed, the better. Not many people have heard of it, so I tell everyone I know, just in case. I hope your kitty recovers and lives a long, long time!

[tinkerbell86ca.livejournal.com]

kitty pants! I do hope you get better soon!

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

(((((((((healthy kitty thoughts)))))))))

Edit: Oops, html.

[ashbet]

*sending your sweet boy good thoughts*

*love!*

-- A <3

[irishjeeper.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Sending a whole bunch of good healing vibes Tzepesh's way!

And yes I agree that 2011 needs to knock it the fuck off. *HUGS*