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Hi everyone,
I've posted on numerous sites. I was referred here by a wonderful cat owner on another site. I'm looking for help and support. I want my precious boy to be treated at home and I want him to have the best care possible. I'm putting a pasted synopsis of his situation. Any help is so greatly appreciated!
Dameian's bilirubin is high, yellowing, jaundice, wobbly, these are all common with FHL I'm told. His ALT is high as well, I think it was said that's the rate of cell death in the liver so he was prescribed denamarin which helps with that (antioxidant). He's also on clavamox for prophylaxis. He's 14 years old from what I know, he was a Spay and Save adoption back in 2005 when he was approximately 2-3 years old. I've had him 11 years now
He's my baby.
He was taken to the vet on 4/27/16 and because they are not a 24 hour clinic they suggested IV fluids for the day hours they were open. They gave denamarin and clavamox. They also fed him A/D which they said he ate like a pro. So the real problem happened when they basically said he has NO HOPE and he has to be on 24 hour fluids and around the clock care which when it comes down to that, I can't afford, but not only can I not afford that- it wouldn't be FAIR to him. If I'm going to give him a chance at life I should do it where he is most comfortable. So the vet rushed me out of the office with him in his cage and a bag of meds and fluids and sent me on my way. They were under the impression I was taking him right away to the 24 hour clinic, I haven't returned their calls yet because I really hate the way it was all handled. That's another story.
Right now he's doing pretty well considering. He's still alert and moving around, not as much as I'd like to see but he's not a kitten anymore! I have him on Wellness Chicken; I make a slurry with water and mix in a tiny bit of pumpkin that I found at the pet store called "Pumpkin Patch for dogs and cats" just to get things moving, that way he can be comfortable when he has a BM with all the water I'm giving him so as to avoid subcutaneous fluids at this time. So he IS eating willingly, just not ENOUGH!
My theory is food food food. I have a friend who went through this with her cat twice and she's been giving me advice. I just want to see what else I can do. All the information I'm seeing on the internet is dismal, I know I shouldn't google things but I'm fighting for my boy. I really need him to get better and if he doesn't, unfortunately, I'm prepared for that. I can't let Dameian see me upset. Any help is appreciated, peace love and kitty paws.
I've posted on numerous sites. I was referred here by a wonderful cat owner on another site. I'm looking for help and support. I want my precious boy to be treated at home and I want him to have the best care possible. I'm putting a pasted synopsis of his situation. Any help is so greatly appreciated!
Dameian's bilirubin is high, yellowing, jaundice, wobbly, these are all common with FHL I'm told. His ALT is high as well, I think it was said that's the rate of cell death in the liver so he was prescribed denamarin which helps with that (antioxidant). He's also on clavamox for prophylaxis. He's 14 years old from what I know, he was a Spay and Save adoption back in 2005 when he was approximately 2-3 years old. I've had him 11 years now
He was taken to the vet on 4/27/16 and because they are not a 24 hour clinic they suggested IV fluids for the day hours they were open. They gave denamarin and clavamox. They also fed him A/D which they said he ate like a pro. So the real problem happened when they basically said he has NO HOPE and he has to be on 24 hour fluids and around the clock care which when it comes down to that, I can't afford, but not only can I not afford that- it wouldn't be FAIR to him. If I'm going to give him a chance at life I should do it where he is most comfortable. So the vet rushed me out of the office with him in his cage and a bag of meds and fluids and sent me on my way. They were under the impression I was taking him right away to the 24 hour clinic, I haven't returned their calls yet because I really hate the way it was all handled. That's another story.
Right now he's doing pretty well considering. He's still alert and moving around, not as much as I'd like to see but he's not a kitten anymore! I have him on Wellness Chicken; I make a slurry with water and mix in a tiny bit of pumpkin that I found at the pet store called "Pumpkin Patch for dogs and cats" just to get things moving, that way he can be comfortable when he has a BM with all the water I'm giving him so as to avoid subcutaneous fluids at this time. So he IS eating willingly, just not ENOUGH!
My theory is food food food. I have a friend who went through this with her cat twice and she's been giving me advice. I just want to see what else I can do. All the information I'm seeing on the internet is dismal, I know I shouldn't google things but I'm fighting for my boy. I really need him to get better and if he doesn't, unfortunately, I'm prepared for that. I can't let Dameian see me upset. Any help is appreciated, peace love and kitty paws.
