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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