Many thanks to our dear friend, Ann of Zoolatry, for this beautiful graphic.
I want to thank all of you for all the words of support, prayers, purrs, hugs and comfort for my Minchie. Took him to the vet yesterday and they did another blood panel and this time some very bad news. He is in serious kidney failure. Creatinine was 9.8 (normal .5 - 1.4) and bun was 128 (normal 16-36) This came out of the blue since his last panel three weeks ago. They gave him sub-q fluids and I'm to give him fluids daily. It's been ten years, so wish me luck.
They gave him an anti-nausea shot and pills for four days. Also got an antibiotic shot for urine test (little blood in it and can't remember what else). There were other things that showed up but I was so dumb founded and my head was spinning that I could not process it all. We are holding off on the chemo drug for now.
Won't eat on his own and syringe feeding not going well at all so this morning took my index finger and scooped some wet food and it went in his mouth very easily. I'm so happy he's getting some food in him finally! Had not been eating on his own for five days.
We have a follow up appointment Thursday at 3:30 and blood will be tested again. One day at a time!
He's pretty much camping out in his carrier and I follow him everywhere and he's not steady on his feet and is quite the jumper and has fallen off counters a few times.
Will continue to update and again, we can't thank all of you for your purrs and prayers. We all know the power of the paw.
Oh reading this just breaks my heart. We are purring hard for our longtime buddy! Have you tried the Hill's A/D food? It is very palatable and made for sick kitties. When Tucker was very ill it was the only thing I could get him to eat. Sending love and more purrs.
ReplyDeleteWe are so heartbroken for you. We are purring hard for you and for Minchie. Mama is so sad to have just read yesterday's blog this morning (it must have been late in our reader) and now this one. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Minchie we are all purring hard for you here. We are hoping you feel better with the sub-q's. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteMinchie! Sending you and your human hugs and purrs. You'll do fine with the sub-q; just like riding a bike!
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear more distressing news. Purring for Munchie.
ReplyDeleteContinued purrs and purrayers from Nicki and Derry, and Light and prayers from me. Sending hugs. ♥
ReplyDeleteWe're sending lots and lots of purrs for Minchie. And for you, too.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending very strong healing purrs and prayers for Minchie and his family.
ReplyDeletePurrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William
I am sending strong love...the best of my heart and oh Minchie.... please darling boy...feel like eating. Mom, I understand how you are feeling. XXXXX
ReplyDeleteI am sorry the test results were so bad and what a shock it must have been. I know how distressing it is trying to get them to eat when they have no interest in it. I am sending many more good thoughts and love for Minchie.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending lots of purrs to Minchie - and to you too. I know what a stressful time this is for you.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not taking it in. With our Sooty I was just numb while I tried to work out what to do what might happen and how long we might have together.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, please. Minchie is so lucky, he has the most loving mum a cat could wish for and he knows it so keep going. Keep Going, One day at a time.
Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew
Oh Minchie, stay strong, sweet boy ! All your friends are sending love and purrayers for you and your care tam (especially Mom!)
ReplyDeleteWe sure are so sorry that both you and Minchie are going through this bad time. We sure send lots more prayers and purrs too. Minchie is so lucky to have you there with him Peggy. Big hugs to all.
ReplyDeletedood....we iz sorree; tho mom iz rite...one day atta time...ewe hafta eat tho buddy...ya hafta; even if itz bass terd turkee ore chcikn...ya hafta eat...sum thin....any thing... we will ask R pal st francis ta rev it up for ewe;
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We sure are sending mega purrs and prayers for dear Minchie and hugs and love to you. Have you tried chicken and gray baby food, Gerber, 2nd sitter only? It's really easy to give via syringe.
ReplyDeleteWe continue our mega purrs for Minchie...and for you too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. I am praying for sweet Minchie. XO
ReplyDeleteWe're purring for you both!!!
ReplyDeleteOh no Lady peggy....wee just checked fur yur uppydate an wee are berry worried about Minchie...LadyMum started to cry. Her Bluepoint Siamese Mingflwoer thee Merciless (who lived to bee 18 1/2 yeerss old) had Kidney Disease an went inn to Renal Failure out of thee blue.....so LadyMum has sum purrty sad memoreess....
ReplyDeleteMee will continue mee Buudhist purrayerss of healin an may thee POTP werk a mee-acull fur you an yur bee-luvved Minchie...
Sinseerlee, Purrince Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum <3 <3
It's so hard when they don't eat. I really hope he'll start eating on his own. Because of his leg weakness, did your vet possibly check his potassium level? I know that can be common in CRF. Big hugs to you both and I look forward to reading an update when you have a chance.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible to read. I hope that the little he ate turns into a lot more; give him whatever he will eat - whatever keeps his organs going. The best of luck to giving him fluids, the best of luck to Minchie.
ReplyDeleteSending purrs and POTP.
ReplyDeletepurrin fur yoo minchie........
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to read this. We are purring, praying, and hoping that fluids and a better appetite will make Minchie more comfortable.
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Please forgive us for not stopping by sooner to let you know that we've been purring and Mom's been praying for Minchie. We are also sending POTP. All of this will continue. Having been through the kidney failure with Fiona, Mom knows what a difficult situation this is. 🙏🏻🌸💞
ReplyDeletethis is just breaking my heart....wish I could be there to hug you...sending continued purrs and prayers and love xoxo
ReplyDeleteSending healing hugs to you Minchie cuz there is Power In Our Paws. Man cat hugs from me to you pal
ReplyDeleteKeep purraying for you, sweet Minchie and Healing Pawkisses are still on the way too. Please feel better soon💗💗💗
ReplyDeleteAgree with A/D here if you haven't tried it yet. There's also Tiki Cat (they make a Velvet Mousse that is literally like mousse consistency, and Pimp liked it when he wasn't eating). And those little long wet treat packet things... those are super enticing, at least to get some food in. Those are all he'd devour when he wanted nothing else. Thinking of you all. <3
ReplyDeleteStill sending purrs. Mum doesn't remember Derby's creat level when she took him in, but his BUN was over 300. When she heard that she knew it was time.
ReplyDeleteOh Peggy...I'm so sorry to hear that the recent bloodwork and tests didn't yield better results. I know this is hard and that you will do everything for him. I wanted to call you, but didn't know if you were up for talking. I'm here if you need me. Sending all my love, prayers, and good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWe won't ever stop our purrs, woofs, and prayers for Minchie, and for you, Peggy. You are doing everything you can for your sweet boy, and he is so very blessed to have you.
ReplyDeleteWe know the Power of the Paw too. Our hearts are purring and praying hard as we can for Minchie, and for you, Peggy and Laila. We send you bunches of hugs and love.
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