Bugsy Update - Vet Trip! - Happy Cat Family

Bugsy Update - Vet Trip! 12/06/2010

Hi, Meowmy here...
So, after 15 days of unsuccessful Tylan, and almost 60 days of chronic daily diarrhea, Bugsy went back to the vet today.
Anyways, here is where we are today:
The vet discontinued Tylan and he is now back on Metronidazole for 2 weeks. Tylan just didn't do anything for him.
Bugsy lost one pound this last month - while it is not a huge weight loss, it can mean something else is wrong... Two different blood tests will be run - one, which I get tomorrow, is a full blood panel, plus electrolytes.
The other one, which I get Thursday or Friday, is a PLI, Cobalamin, and will also test for Folates - aiming to catch early stages of pancreatitis, Confirm IBD, Folate deficiency, etc. A comprehensive fecal will also be done testing for Tritrichonoma and giardia.
The vet said since his appetite is good, he is acting normal, and everything else is normal as well, there is no reason to be very worried at this point... If he was lethargic, losing massive amounts of weight and not eating, then he would be concerned about lymphoma and would order a biopsy immediately (he said this is the only case he will order one, or if the tests indicate anything that is related to lymphoma).
He said that the weight loss might be due to nutrient mal-absorption, and the diarrhea too (folate or B-12).
Also, it might be the beginning of hyperthyroidism, but since he is so young, the chances are slim. A symptom of it is, however, chronic diarrhea.
In any case, we should know more with the blood tests... hopefully
I just pray my baby gets well soon... I am so very worried...
Thank you for your continuous thoughts and prayers...

Comments

Cindy Dodd link

12/06/2010 3:03pm

Poor little guy! And he doesn't even know why he feels so bad, poor kitty. Vets are expensive aren't they.

Cheysuli link

12/06/2010 3:47pm

I hope that Bugsy will be alright. We will purr hard.

jansfunnyfarm link

12/06/2010 3:56pm

Bugsy, you are a mystery. We hope you will do better on the change of med. Purrs and tail wags.

Fuzzy Tales link

12/06/2010 3:59pm

How old is he? Annie was 9 when diagnosed with hyper-t, while the average age is 13. But I think Bugsy is much younger than that.

Sounds like you have a thorough vet, which is something.

Continued purrs and Light to poor Bugsy and hugs to you!

Harry Spotter link

12/06/2010 6:47pm

We are sorry that you are not feeling well. We are sending you lots of hugs, purrs and prayers.

angel and kirby and mac link

12/06/2010 9:12pm

We hope you get answers this week. It is very upsetting that your baby has been going through this for two months!

Amy & The House of Cats link

12/06/2010 9:15pm

Oh I am so sorry that Bugsy is still not feeling well. I hope that the vet is able to figure it out and get him better again. After everything he has been through I wish he could have a nice, long, healthy period now! We are sending him lots and lots of get well soon purrs and prayers!

Sweet Praline link

12/06/2010 10:52pm

I'm so sorry to hear that Bugsy is not doing well. Keeping my healing purrs going.

d'Artagnan Rumblepurr

12/07/2010 12:14am

Oh no... poor Bugsy. You guys are in our thoughts and purrs, I really hope he's feeling way better by the time you read this, no fun to be ill for xmas!

OldCatMom

12/09/2010 7:04pm

I've been doing some research regarding diarrhea in cats, you might want to read the posts here: http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/archive/index.php/thread-2703-2.html

This might be a new twist that could be brought up with the vet.

OldCatMom

12/09/2010 10:21pm

Also, there's this:

http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/docs/documents/ownersguide_tfoetus_revised_120909.pdf

'Kaika

12/10/2010 2:29pm

Sending more healing purrs ... Get well soon, Bugsy.

Gracie link

12/10/2010 6:30pm

Sending more purrs and good thoughts that Bugsy will be well. I hope the test results will let you know is going on and that the vet can get him back into recovery.

Harry Spotter link

12/10/2010 7:04pm

We are so sorry that Bugsy is not feeling better, We are purring and praying for him.

Hugss...Harry and Fiona

Phoenix link

12/13/2010 2:42pm

I'm so sorry to hear that Bugsy is not doing well. I hope that Bugsy will be alright. I will purr hard.

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