Bugsy Update... Not doing so good, Spent the day at the V-E-T

Bugsy Update... Not doing so good, Spent the day at the V-E-T 12/22/2010

Hello Furriends. Meowmy Here!
I wish I Had better news,I wish I was here to say Bugsy finally got all better, and all was well... But unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case...
Metronidazole didn't work, so his vet decided to put him on a low dose of steroids (Prednizolone 5mg, Bugsy is 17lbs, so this is almost 1/2 dose although he could be on a maximum of 15mg a day) for 5 consecutive days, then every other day for 2-3 weeks then we will taper him off of it.
Unfortunatelly also, Bugsy stopped eating yesterday, which scared me very very much. He would get close to his plate, stare at his food, lick one kibble or two, and walk away... He also looked quite sad last night, had sunken eyes...
This morning he didn't eat his breakfast either, so I hurried to the vet.
They ran a blood count and an urinalysis, which was sent to an outside lab as his urine was quite dark... He takes daily medication and his medication stains quite a bit, so that could be it, but we are not taking a chance.
His ALT levels are elevated, Normal range is 12-132, his are at 165. All the other liver enzymes were normal. His Globulin is also a bit high, but the vet explained that is due to the inflammation on his intestinal tract.
He was running a fever, of 103.1, but his white blood cells were normal.
He was given fluids, an appetite stimulant and Reglan to coat his stomach and intestinal tract.
Since he is not eating, I am not taking a chance, and I am being proactive force-feeding him with a syringe until he starts eating on his own, especially since his ALT numbers came back elevated...
I just want my boy to have a break... That's all I am asking... It really doesn't seem to be much to ask... It is one thing after another... I want him to be healthy, happy... to be my Bugsy he has always been...
Please pray for my baby boy...

Comments

KC link

12/22/2010 2:00am

O, no.
We will try to purr even louder and harder than we were.
Please, please, Bugsy, get well.
Love & Lotsa Industrial-Strength Purrs,
KC
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Sol
Smokey
Brutus Jr.
Mom ML

Fuzzy Tales link

12/22/2010 3:10am

Oh, poor sweet Bugsy...and poor you too! We're sending tons of purrs and purrayers and Light for Bugsy, crossing our paws he does get that break, starts to eat on his own, gets better. We thought he was on the upswing after all this. :-(

(((Hugs))) and kitty kisses.

Freya & Teego link

12/22/2010 3:35am

We're all purring as hard as we can for poor Bugsy..

Get well soon buddy!
xxxx
Hugs for you too Mom, as you're going through so much with this too.
xxxx

Goldie link

12/22/2010 4:16am

We are so sorry to hear about Bugsy. We will continue to purr.

Artemisia, Socks, Scylla & Fenris link

12/22/2010 5:34am

We are sending healing purrs to Bugsy and hugs for you.

the taylor catSSSSS link

12/22/2010 6:25am

We are sending you our very loudest purrSSSSS!

Sweet Praline link

12/22/2010 6:26am

I'm so sorry to hear about Bugsy. Sending stronger purrs in hopes he will be better soon.

Hannah and Lucy link

12/22/2010 6:56am

Our purrers have gone into over drive Bugsy and we hope to hear better news soon.
luv Hannah and Lucy

Four Crazy Cats link

12/22/2010 7:29am

Sending purrs to Bugsy today!! Try to eat something buddy.

jansfunnyfarm link

12/22/2010 9:43am

We are sorry to learn Bugsy isn't doing better. We send more purrs and tail wags for him - and for you.

angel and kirby and mac link

12/22/2010 10:33am

Re are having a purr meeting for him hoping he gets better soon.

Cheysuli link

12/22/2010 10:36am

Oh Bugsy--do get better please. That is so not nice to scare your person like that.

Abby link

12/22/2010 10:55am

WE are purrin for Bugsy and we are keeping both you and he in our special purrayers for a complete and total recovery.

purrin
xoxox

TK and Squashies link

12/22/2010 11:10am

We are purring very hard for your sweet man-cat. Get better Bugsy!

Junior & Orion link

12/22/2010 11:49am

We are purring and purring for Bugsy and you!

Kat & the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde link

12/22/2010 12:14pm

More purrs & prayers incoming from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Horde & their Feeders!! Thomas & Zaphoid say, "<i>Bugsy! Please start eating & make sure you drink lots and lots of water!! All of us Tims are purring & taking naps for you!</i>"

Amy & The House of Cats link

12/22/2010 12:52pm

Oh we are so sad to read that Bugsy isn't doing well - he has just been through so much already and he really does just deserve a break where he is feeling good. And you deserve a break from having to worry about your sweet boy. We are sending him tons of get well purrs and prayers - we hope the vets can figure out what needs to be done!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie link

12/22/2010 4:40pm

We'll purr loud and hard for Bugsy.

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

meowmeowmans link

12/22/2010 5:37pm

Poor Bugsy (and poor you)! We will purr and pray even harder.

'Kaika

12/22/2010 10:03pm

Poor sweet Bugsy ... we are purring very hard and sending lots of healing energy to him and you, too.

beastly and squeebert link

12/22/2010 11:32pm

...sending you peace of mind and heart....and of course, strength.