Gezer's ordeal OR Things are not always as they seem

Gezer is still not doing well, actually a bit worse - he threw up twice today...

So we went to see the vet again and did a blood analysis which showed nothing wrong. The vet took some blood to test for FeLV, FIV and FIP and we should have the results tomorow evening. Of the three FeLV is the main suspect because of his very high white cell count. I really hope that's not it though - it's quite infectious and I can't see how we can cope with isolating him in our small house...

Our poor baby is so listless and almost doesn't eat at all (he threw up mainly water...). He's lost a lot of weight and just sits on the kitchen cupboards and looks sorry for himself

OOh poor Gezer

Anne, you are in my heart, as is Gezer

Anne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Gezer!!!!

Barb, do you know of any friends that can recommend you to a good vet?

Anne - I am also sorry that your Geezer has taken a turn for the worse. You are in my thoughts.
Deb

Ok, we just got the test results. He tested negative for both FeLV and FIV which is good but positive for the FIP.

This only means he's been exposed to the corona virus that can possibly cause FIP, it doesn't mean that he actually developed FIP. We're going to start him on supportive care tomorow and see how he does within a week. Then we're going to test again. I actually think he's feeling better today. He has thrown up twice more last night and early this morning, but he has also gained his apetite and has eaten twice today without throwing up again. I am really happy because it means he's getting some nutrients back.

I don't want to get my hopes too high as we've had so many ups and downs with him these past two weeks. Still, I can't help thinking that if he wants to eat he must be doing a little bit better.

Anne - I agree! I think that is a good sign for little Geezer

Oh ANNE!I am so sorry! I am praying for your little geezer.

I hope everything turns out for the best.
I took isis to another vet and he said that she has fatty dpeosits too. so I am all better!
Please anne, keep us posted on him!!!!!!!!!

He's on antibiotics (we take him to the vet for his daily shot). He is eating but still throws up at least once a day. We were looking into all sorts of other possibilities like pancreatitis, toxoplasmosis and hemobartonella, but so far there is no final diagnosis.

He seems to be feeling better, walks around the house and comes over to our bed to be petted (something he hasn't done in the past few weeks). I'm pretty sure he doesn't suffer, so for now we're waiting to see how things go. We're not sure it's FIP, it could be a combinations of infections or something else. We'll do another titer for the coronavirus in a week and see if the results are any different. Maybe that would give us a clue about whether or not it's FIP.

How's Geezer doing Anne?

We just came back from the vet. He's still getting antibiotics and seems a lot better. He's eating (throwing up only very little) and playing. He even caught a month last night - we were so happy ! Strangely enough, the blood test we did yesterday still shows a very high level of white blood cells. That means he's still fighting whatever it is. It still could very well be FIP - no way to know for sure really.

We're going to stop the antibiotics now and see how he does. We're praying and hoping that it's not FIP, but some internal infection that will go away.

I'm glad he is doing so much better. I hope it is "just" an infection and that since he is feeling so much better he will be able to fight it off. I'll keep you both in my thoughts.

Me too! Please keep us updated! My cats and I will be crossing our fingers and paws!

here comes some kitty kisses and kitty hugs to little Geezer........

This is pretty amazing. He seems to be back to his old self. Eats a lot and doesn't throw up at all, plays around the house and spends hours bird watching and being a sucker for pets and attention once again (which he gets plenty of )

We're supposed to take him for a check up on Thursday but I'm not sure we will. He does seem perfectly alright and there's not much the vet is going to say. I think I'll call the vet and tell him how Gezer is doing.

By the way, the name Gezer is pronounced like the word "better". It's the hebrew word for "carrot" as he's a red (well cream) tabby).

That's FANTASTIC news!!!!! Good Job Gezer!!!!!! Here's a cat party for you!
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