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Tzepesh has had a bit of a setback (at least, that's what I'm calling him not eating or drinking), so his meds have been changed, and we're now doing the exciting routine of subcutaneous fluids at home. Today was my first day of poking my cat with a needle and filling him full of liquid, and it went just fine, thank goodness.
He's still not eating, though, and showing signs of nausea. And he's acting very spooked, as if he's having a bad trip. Since one of the possible side-effects of one of his new medications is "agitation", I think that's the culprit.
C'mon, babycat. Eat. I know the kibble the nice vet has you on isn't exciting, but we need you to eat.
He's still not eating, though, and showing signs of nausea. And he's acting very spooked, as if he's having a bad trip. Since one of the possible side-effects of one of his new medications is "agitation", I think that's the culprit.
C'mon, babycat. Eat. I know the kibble the nice vet has you on isn't exciting, but we need you to eat.
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Tzepesh has had a bit of a setback (at least, that's what I'm calling him not eating or drinking), so his meds have been changed, and we're now doing the exciting routine of subcutaneous fluids at home. Today was my first day of poking my cat with a needle and filling him full of liquid, and it went just fine, thank goodness.
He's still not eating, though, and showing signs of nausea. And he's acting very spooked, as if he's having a bad trip. Since one of the possible side-effects of one of his new medications is "agitation", I think that's the culprit.
C'mon, babycat. Eat. I know the kibble the nice vet has you on isn't exciting, but we need you to eat.
He's still not eating, though, and showing signs of nausea. And he's acting very spooked, as if he's having a bad trip. Since one of the possible side-effects of one of his new medications is "agitation", I think that's the culprit.
C'mon, babycat. Eat. I know the kibble the nice vet has you on isn't exciting, but we need you to eat.
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Tzepesh is!
At home, eating. Well, scooping kibble onto the floor and then eating, but that's what he's always done with kibble.
He's going to be on a bunch of meds for a while, and is indeed going to be on steroids for life. We still don't know what caused the GI infection; cats with IBS can be triggered into something like that by, oh, eating a few spiders. (Tzepesh, let your brother take over the role of Mighty Hunter for now, okay?)
But he's home. Home, and affectionate, and much like his old self. We're very thankful for that.
At home, eating. Well, scooping kibble onto the floor and then eating, but that's what he's always done with kibble.
He's going to be on a bunch of meds for a while, and is indeed going to be on steroids for life. We still don't know what caused the GI infection; cats with IBS can be triggered into something like that by, oh, eating a few spiders. (Tzepesh, let your brother take over the role of Mighty Hunter for now, okay?)
But he's home. Home, and affectionate, and much like his old self. We're very thankful for that.
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Tzepesh earlier tonight. He looks SO much better than he did. He was very affectionate and happy to see us. I have never been so happy to see a cat nom kibble, or to be covered in cat hair.
If everything goes well, we may get to bring him home tomorrow evening.
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- The Stroppy One just got off the phone with the vet. Tzepesh is eating of his own volition, so they may not have to put the feeding tube in. We have an appointment at 4PM tomorrow which, if we're lucky, will be his discharge appointment. He's going to be on steroids for life, but that's no big deal, really.
We're going to go visit him today; when the Stroppy One visited him last night, Tzepesh had more energy and was very affectionate.
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We're going to go visit him today; when the Stroppy One visited him last night, Tzepesh had more energy and was very affectionate.
- Have I mentioned that I'm going to be at SakuraCon? I am! And I'm doing a panel/Q&A thing at 10PM on the Friday night of the convention. Come on down, say hi!
- For those of you who went and looked at my DW journal: No, I don't cross-post much stuff there. I mainly use it for reading the folks who have migrated away from LJ. (I am not planning on leaving LJ, for various reasons. Including the fact that long-ago, the StuntHusband gave me a permanent account. All my things are here!)
- Okay, why did none of you tell me that the Slayer & Rob Zombie "Hell On Earth" tour is playing Seattle in August? Yes, I plan on going. Rob Zombie puts on a fabulous live show, and Slayer is always fun. (Tho' come to think of it, I never really owned anything by them. Slayer were always one of the bands the assorted boyfriends listened to.)
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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.
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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Tzepesh is staying overnight at the vet. They're putting a feeding tube in, so that when he comes home on Thursday, we can easily get his meds (antibiotics, steroids, anti-nausea), water, and food into him.
My poor babykitty. But we get him home tomorrow (Friday at the latest), and direct our energies toward making him better.
My poor babykitty. But we get him home tomorrow (Friday at the latest), and direct our energies toward making him better.
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cass404's place, an update on Tzepesh:
He's still not well. He's lost weight, is lethargic, and is not very interested in food. He will eat, occasionally, and the Stroppy One has been trying out all sorts of different foods on him to see what will motivate him to eat.
The vet says that it is probably a GI infection. Tzepesh is now on twice-a-day antibiotics, with a chaser of two syringes of water squirted down his throat. (THANK YOU toladymoira for helping out with that while I was still in PDX.)
Tzepesh, being possibly the most mellow cat in existence, while not happy with getting pills and water put down his throat, puts up with it, and hasn't gone into a massive sulk about it. But he's weak and tired, poor baby. I think the antibiotics are helping, but the Stroppy One and I would love to see a Sudden! Miraculous! Recovery! and have Tzepesh go back to his usual eat ALL THE FOOD ways.
So, whatever good thoughts or prayers you could spare for my big baby cat would be most appreciated.
cass404's place, an update on Tzepesh:He's still not well. He's lost weight, is lethargic, and is not very interested in food. He will eat, occasionally, and the Stroppy One has been trying out all sorts of different foods on him to see what will motivate him to eat.
The vet says that it is probably a GI infection. Tzepesh is now on twice-a-day antibiotics, with a chaser of two syringes of water squirted down his throat. (THANK YOU to
ladymoira for helping out with that while I was still in PDX.)Tzepesh, being possibly the most mellow cat in existence, while not happy with getting pills and water put down his throat, puts up with it, and hasn't gone into a massive sulk about it. But he's weak and tired, poor baby. I think the antibiotics are helping, but the Stroppy One and I would love to see a Sudden! Miraculous! Recovery! and have Tzepesh go back to his usual eat ALL THE FOOD ways.
So, whatever good thoughts or prayers you could spare for my big baby cat would be most appreciated.
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Dear Cupcake Goth,
You have done your chores, and wrapped up the packages that need to go in the mail. Good job! Now get back to work on your writing. Not browsing themed charm bracelets. You aren't allowed to get one of the ones you're coveting until you've hit the 10K word mark on this writing project, and you know it.
Also, having a pot of herbal tea that contains catmint might not have been a clever idea, because now you have to defend your tea cup from the giant black cat.
Fondly, if a touch amused about having to close an Etsy window again,
Your Motivation
You have done your chores, and wrapped up the packages that need to go in the mail. Good job! Now get back to work on your writing. Not browsing themed charm bracelets. You aren't allowed to get one of the ones you're coveting until you've hit the 10K word mark on this writing project, and you know it.
Also, having a pot of herbal tea that contains catmint might not have been a clever idea, because now you have to defend your tea cup from the giant black cat.
Fondly, if a touch amused about having to close an Etsy window again,
Your Motivation
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