I did fall into a deep sleep, with Artie visiting me early morning, to cuddle.. Woke up to an empty dish.. he is taking to the lamb...
Had a very good and long conversation with his R Vet. She was very shocked and surprised I had such a bad experience. She also felt it was horrible, all around. She tried to pay devils advocate, but the more I explained, the more unsympathetic to them she became. I told her I just wanted her to be aware, because her group sends a lot of patients there,
When I mentioned I wanted to go to Angell, the Vet who immediately came out of her mouth was @LTS3 's Vet. She said is one of the top ones if not "The" top one in the country!!! OMG! She was kind of shocked that I got an appointment to easily.. told her a friend helped me.....((HUGS))
She was ready to send in a consult request to them.. but did not need to...
R Vet is very happy to help me with Artie's care until then.. she did agree that I have a really good handle on the meds and she can help me otherwise.. we will be working in close contact with each other..
She also said I could just ask for Artie's records at the "hospital" for a second opinion..and leave it at that.. that I could mail order prescriptions instead of going up there....
I also got a really good explanation on the differences between prescription food, cat food, and hydrolyzed food, and raw...
Her own cat either has IBD or lymphoma, so she really does understand...
Artie's poop is getting a bit harder and thicker.. going back, it is probably from the days he had his enema and was not eating as much, missing out on the full dose of miralax and one dose of the probiotic...sigh...
I was able to pick up 3 cases of the food.. so that will hold, at least until we see the N Vet..
And got a refill of his cisapride, at my compounding pharmacy..any one in my area will know where I traveled... Lynnfield and Stoneham...
Yesterday, I was concerned about Artie and his poop.. this is the time frame where the new food should be kicking in and also, according to his bowel habits, when he should be getting constipated...
I gave him a bit more miralax yesterday.. no more poop during the day.. getting concerned...
I woke up this morning to a 3 inch piece of thick, harder poop... at least he went.. and a licked clean bowl of food!!
As soon as I scooped the box, he went in and pooped again!! Had a bit of a hard time.. sigh..but produced an 4 inch thick piece of hard poop... yes, this is the crucial point for him.. either constipated from this point or --- not...
Keeping the Miralax dose upped....
And it is a sub-q day.... perhaps the timing will help, although he is not dehydrated at all..very hydrated..
Taking a day for myself.. I felt sick again last night.. really feel it may be my sinuses..
and stress... I pulled out my fleece bathrobe last night.. I needed it..
I have it on again.. I am staying in.. not doing much.. just picking up the bed, not putting it all together.. may nap again..or the coach, if I can pry Artie from it. I also turned the heat up a bit last night and this morning..
getting sore from sitting on my bum so much, but I am exhausted.. just taking it easy today..
Going to do some laundry... perhaps a quick swiffer or vacuum.. going to take a shower and put on some really comfy, warm clothes, or perhaps back to the pj's... not leaving the apartment..
Tomorrow the water will be shut off for a few hours while they install new water meters... so I will fill up some pans with water.. glad I have 2 bathrooms... just in case..and it is only an matter of a few hours.. so not long...unless they have an issue...
I have spring water in the house also.. so I am set..prepared for all emergencies..
I may call the Hospital to get Artie's records faxed over.. or I may wait until next week. I do have to pick up a refill of his steroid... I think I want to wait until I get it before I call for the records..
Also, the S Vet is in today.. wonder if she would dare to call to see how Artie is doing... that would be unrealistic from her.. but after all the issues I had this week-end; it would be the best course of PR action she could take.. but she will not do it.. I got her number.. she wants to be rid of me.. she does not care for me.. she does not want anyone to second guess her or cause any issues. she wants to be right... and she does not want to be questioned about anything.. it is her word, medical care. or nothing else... not willing to work with me...
I guess you could sum it up as; we have a personal conflict...that is bad...so bad for business..
I think I am going to update my/ARtie's journal today.. from last week and the week-end. I can do it in spurts...and go through my mail...and new bills...
Glad to hear that you and Artie are having a recovery day. You both really need it.
Yea, Artie is having a very lazy, sleepy day.... low energy, but he did eat a lot for breakfast and did not go back for seconds...his tummy must be full....
fingers crossed...
No, I do not think she got "wind" of it.. I think she was covering her Butt.....or perhaps the manager said something to her.. I am sure that is what happened.. and since I did contact them today with an update... that makes a huge impression...
Sounds like the S-Vet got wind of your impending change of vet (and therefore, a loss of $ for her!) to me. Call me cynical.