Tzepesh update

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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.

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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!