Sasha has lost a lot of body mass~!

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Someone pick my jaw up off the floor and get me a drink!!!

Eddie thats fantastic news!!!!!
Don't be embarrassed chick!, break a bottle open, give Sasha some extra treats because it's a celebration!


Oh Eddie i can only imagine the relief you must be feeling right now
 
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It is wonderful, but I want you to have an answer as to that wbc count and the weight loss...I want Sasha to become a really old man-cat with you.
 
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Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

It is wonderful, but I want you to have an answer as to that wbc count and the weight loss...I want Sasha to become a really old man-cat with you.
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I know, that's just it. The vet suspects a liver problem or serious gall bladder problem that won't show up on the bloodwork, hence the ultrasound. We just need to nail it down. I asked the vet if he needs to go on Baytril or some other srong antibitoic but she said no, let's wait just one more day.
 
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Makes sense, I frankly love ultrasounds, they have often given us the answer we needed without anything more invasive.
One more day...I wish him a very pleasant Spring evening
 
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Terrific! Eddie, I didn't post this, because I didn't want to get your hopes up, but there is still no conclusive test for FIP which can be performed on a living cat. I don't have any personal experience with this dread disease, for which I'm extremely grateful, but have been "following" it, because my county has been experiencing a particularly virulent form of it for almost a year, so much so that the vaccine is now required, despite the fact that its efficacy is really in question, and I had to have ZsaZsa vaccinated, despite contraindications.
I really, really hope that Sasha's condition is due to something easily treatable, and am thrilled that the "FIP death warrant" is no longer hovering over his sweet head. Continued good vibes are being sent his way!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by jcat

Terrific! Eddie, I didn't post this, because I didn't want to get your hopes up, but there is still no conclusive test for FIP which can be performed on a living cat. I don't have any personal experience with this dread disease, for which I'm extremely grateful, but have been "following" it, because my county has been experiencing a particularly virulent form of it for almost a year, so much so that the vaccine is now required, despite the fact that its efficacy is really in question, and I had to have ZsaZsa vaccinated, despite contraindications.
I really, really hope that Sasha's condition is due to something easily treatable, and am thrilled that the "FIP death warrant" is no longer hovering over his sweet head. Continued good vibes are being sent his way!!!!
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Yes, Tricia, that is so true! I have had one or two people send me aritcles via PM. Squirtle also sent me a great message with the same infromation. Thank you so much. I will take whatever time I can have with him. I know that FIP exists in various forms within the immune system and it's very hard and elusive to detect. I will say that little Saba, all 4.5 diva lbs of Her Tabbyness was in a rotten, finicky mood since Saturday and this morning she was all sunshine and love.
 
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I am so pleased to hear that, I have lost a cat to FIP and dread seeing it in forums. Fingers crossed that whatever has caused the weight loss and wbc levels can be treated quite easily.
 
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Originally Posted by sashacat421

SASHA DOES NOT HAVE FIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I do not know what to make of this!!! Was it a mis-diagnosis or a miracle?? This is a very skilled doctor...and this vet clinic is linked to our old clinic where Sasha got the best of care after the coyote mauling - so the doctors speak frequently.

What do you think?? What can this be????
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it's a miracle!
all these forum prayers have their effect, ya know? hoping to hear that, whatever the actual problem is, it's treatable!
 
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This is wonderful news E.

You and Sasha remain in my prayers while this is nailed down & treated.
 
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FIp is often misdiagnosed Eddie. Many times vets, if they don't know what the cat or kitten has, the cat has "FIP." It mimics so many other diseases out there and is often miscalled. I am glad in this case it was a mistake, and I hope they nail down what it really is.
 
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Originally Posted by hissy

FIp is often misdiagnosed Eddie. Many times vets, if they don't know what the cat or kitten has, the cat has "FIP." It mimics so many other diseases out there and is often miscalled. I am glad in this case it was a mistake, and I hope they nail down what it really is.
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Thank you so much, MA, for checking in and your note. You are so busy and I'm grateful for your expertise...you've been a mentor and friend to me and I almost called you at 2:00 a.m. the first night when I couldn't stop crying. ....but, I kinda wanted you to sleep.
 
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Man E I soaked a hankie up reading this thread.!!!!
My old man Ox just turned 17 last month and had lost some weight over the year-he checks out heathly as a horse at the vets office though.
I hope the ultrasound turns up some other cause for his weight loss.
You give that coyote fighting cat a good petting from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sending vibes from my crew to yours{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}
 
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Oh my goodness Eddie, that's fantastic news! I'm keeping everything crossed
and hoping that the ultrasound shows something easily treatable.
 
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I'm so happy to read this update, Eddie!


Sasha is one strong boy and he definitely know that whatever is wrong with him, you will find!!


Saba has such a special bond with her brother that even if Sasha can't tell you, she will!


Sending all my }}}VIBES{{{ to you and Sasha!


Sasha, you can do this!


I hope so much that the ultrasound gives a good diagnosis and Sasha is able to enjoy his season with all his vigour!!
 
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Well, I am home for just a bit. The internist is about 45 minutes away and I had to leave him, I wasn't allowed to watch - and they had other animals waiting, so I will go back about 4 pm. Like the champion he is, Sasha was swet and cooperative. The only thing he ever complained about were the curves in the road. He likes it when I just drive straight.


2:45 p.m. Called in, Vet Tech said he is being super good, cooperating and on the ultrasound table right now. They didn't even need to sedate my big guy! They gave him an extra large cage with a divider for some extra privacy, which I thought was very considerate, and he will be served lunch as soon as they are done. I'm getting in the car now, to be there as soon as they say it's ok.
 
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Originally Posted by sashacat421

Thank you so much, MA, for checking in and your note. You are so busy and I'm grateful for your expertise...you've been a mentor and friend to me and I almost called you at 2:00 a.m. the first night when I couldn't stop crying. ....but, I kinda wanted you to sleep.
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E you are so funny! You can call me anytime. If I am asleep, big deal, I have to get up and answer the phone anyway-


Seriously, if you need to talk, scream or cry- pick up the phone. I am up most nights till 3 anyway-


Hang tough, just like Sasha is-
 
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I don't know what to think because I am so excited that it's not FIP but it has to be driving you nuts not to know exactly what it is at this point. You and Sasha are still in my thoughts and prayers.
 
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