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post #31 of 36
7/6/11 at 8:38pm
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Thank you.

They haven't said whether they are linked or not. This place seems to be very well respectd and good at what they do.

Laurie, can you describe what Tuxie was like when his level was down to 7%? They are checking his temp every hour. He is also in an incubator. I think they said he was due for another round of tests around 11pm or so.
post #32 of 36
7/7/11 at 2:03am
Bless his little heart, he's in the best place though so they can monitor him properly.

More mega healthy coming for your little boy, and like Laurie said, hang in there Bryan!
post #33 of 36
7/7/11 at 7:59am
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Thanks, Susan.

I just called to get an update. The doctor will be reevaluating him later today to see what to do next. Everest is still in the incubator in an effort to get his temp up to normal. At one point it fell to 96F, right now it is at 99.1. His hematocrit number saw a slight increase and is at 24 (it was at 21 before they tested again last night). Even with an appetite stumilant he's showing no interest in any food or water. The tech that this is normal for a cat in his condition. I'm worried sick about him and afraid.
post #34 of 36
7/7/11 at 10:24am
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The doctor called a little earlier to give me an update. He's unstable.


Everest's bone marrow is producing new red blood cells. He is still in an incubator to help keep his body temp up. There is another problem. They noticed some fluid buildup in his abdomen and they said that since he was an older cat his kidney condition isn't the best (he's five in people years). The are testing the fluid in his abdomen to find out where it is coming from and gave him a diuretic. They won't have the results back until tomorrow. I asked the vet what hi prognosis is and he said it was "guarded" right now, that they would know more tomorrow. They said he wasn't suffering and that I could come down and see him. I want to see him before I have to go to work.

I'm heartbroken to see him like this. He is a cat so full of life, so energetic, affectionate, and playful.
post #35 of 36
7/7/11 at 1:02pm
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I was on my way to visit Everest when the vet called. Everest stopped breathing and they couldn't resuscitate him. He passed away sometime around 2pm. I went down there to pet him and say my goodbyes, and to tell him that I loved him.

Charlotte is pretty subdued right now. I told her Everest was gone, but I think she can sense that.

Thank you all for your support during this time. It is truly appreciated. My heart is broken. I miss him more than I can put into words.
post #36 of 36
7/7/11 at 1:18pm
Oh, no. Bryan, I'm very, very sorry that you lost Everest. Many for you and Charlotte. RIP, Everest.

I'll close this thread now, and when you feel up to it, you can start a thread about Everest in the Crossing The Bridge forum.
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