Hope Update - Vet visit 2 of 2

Hope Update - Vet visit 2 of 2 04/20/2010

Hi Folks, meowmy here!
Hope spent the day at the vet yesterday... They ran a bunch of tests - a complete blood panel, X-rays, fecal (both float and smear), and all came back normal. She made up like a champ, I just felt bad for her fasting for nearly 24 hours... But... she made it, and was spoiled rotten when she got home <3
The only thing out of the ordinary was the heart murmur 2/6, but no signs of heart disease or enlarged heart, or anything to worry about right now.
Their conclusion? She very VERY likely has IBD. Of course this can be only diagnosed 100% with a biopsy but everything points on that direction.
They put her on 20 days of Prednisone Syrup, and told me to continue to feed her a one meat, one starch diet, and add a fiber supplement to her food which I am adding Vetasyl- she loves the taste...
I am transitioning her from Royal Canin Prescription to Natural Balance, as it is 1/2 of the price and same protein, sam starches.
She is doing much much better....
For the first time today she woke me up on bed! This is a BIG deal! April 1st when she didn't wake me on bed was when I knew something was wrong - now 19 days later I know my girl is finally back!
I know she still has a little bit to go but she is doing good and now I know what we are dealing with... I am so very relieved! If only she knew how much she is loved!
Thank you folks for all the support, and the love you showed for my girl - I hope from now on it will only be good news for a while.... a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG while!

Comments

Fuzzy Tales

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:39:22 am

This is good news! We're sending lots of purrs and healing vibes, that Hope continues to improve. Natural Balance makes a venison and green pea, too, for cats who have problems with other more common proteins. (Or at least they used to make venison and green pea.)

Good luck!

Amy & The House of Cats

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:53:35 am

Oh that is good news - at least now you know what needs to be done and can get her to 100% soon! We are sending her lots of purrs and prayers to keep improving!!

The Island Cats

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 2:25:42 pm

We're glad Hope is doing better! To follow on what Fuzzy Tales said, NB makes venison and green pea in canned only. Ernie eats this because he has food allergies. They also make duck and green pea in canned and dry.

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 3:18:25 pm

What great news.
So glad to hear this.
And glad to hear she is finally back to getting you up.
Love & Purrs,
KC

Zippy, Sadie and Speedy

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 6:03:44 pm

We is all doing so much better on NB LID Green Pea and Duck! Speedy doesn't haf skwirts anymore, Sadie don't stink like she useta and Zippy's fur is soft like a bunny. Not to mention we all haf more energy...dad sez too much energy!

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 6:58:35 pm

Great news! We're purring for continued improvement for Hope.

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

angel and kirby

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 7:10:31 pm

That is very good news.

jansfunnyfarm

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 9:17:57 pm

We're glad Hope is doing better.

Hannah and Lucy

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 5:58:43 am

We're so pleased to hear that Hope is feeling a lot better.
We are also sending her lots of purrs.

Marg

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 6:39:56 am

Oh we are so excited that Hope is doing better. I like that Natural Balance too. I bet if feels good to get a lot of things eliminated. I have a cat with IBD and it doesn't go away but they can feel better. Holly has gained all kinds of weight and feels great. '
So good luck Hope. You are on your way.

jansfunnyfarm

Sat, 01 May 2010 10:16:50 am

Happy Birthday, Bugsy! Hope your day is filled with surprises. Good ones.

How is your sis Hope doing now? Much better?

Harry Spotter

Sun, 02 May 2010 7:17:35 pm

So glad you are feeling better, We are still purring and praying for you and will continue until you are all well again.

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