Last evening's Facebook Update:
Whitey and I just got back from seeing Dr. Tad. I have been dreading this all day as I thought I would have to let him go today. Thankfully, he's still with me.
Whitey has a new symptom... a fever. Dr. Tad has been saying that he thought this upper respiratory stuff may be secondary to something else as it should not have lasted this long. The fever indicates something else IS going on. He drew blood and is running a full CB blood panel to check all his vital organs and all total, about 30 things. He gave me a Rx for Clavamox and will call me in the morning with the results, or possibly email me tonight. But he's still with me. BIG sigh.
And just from Friday to Monday, Whitey's weight was down, rather than up, despite being fed through the tube. Dr. Tad also observed that Whitey is now slightly anemic and, for the first time, he detected a slight heart murmur.
So... I'm waiting to hear from Dr. Tad this morning to hear the results of the blood tests. Until then, I have no idea where we go from here.
Thanks for your prayers and purrs. Whitey is one sweet boy.
UPDATE: Whitey Update: Dr. Tad just called. Whitey is Diabetic! I just gave him his first shot of Insulin.
Oh, we are so worried about Whitey. We have our best healing purrs going for him.
ReplyDeleteYou 'n Whitey were the last ones on my mind last night, and the first this morning. Sigh. All I can do is pray, and send you both mucho hugs. I hope you can feel wrapped in all the purrs and love from afar.
ReplyDeleteLove you and Whitey...
Poor sweet Whitey. We hope you get good news today.
ReplyDeleteOh man! This just does not sound good at all. I'm so sorry, Barb. I still hope that he can overcome it.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Ohio,
I.
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ReplyDeleteWhitey my love, I'm purring my heart out for you. I going to compose and sing a sock love song for you. Everyone of of my fur siblings and my momma Ellie are joining paws in a purr circle for you.
xoxo CoryMittenKitten
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Been praying... You all are still on top of my mind...
ReplyDeleteWhitey we're purrs & prays for you!!!!
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Barb, we are at a loss here. Poor Whitey and poor you! He is a very sweet boy and you have been so good to him. WE are still purring and praying for both of you!
ReplyDeleteWe just read that Whitey is diabetic. We hope that this is the answer and he can now get back on track and feeling good again!
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ReplyDeleteWe read everyday, not too good at commenting, but have been following Whitey's progress. Keeping you and him in our prayers.
Purrs
Abby
Lots of prayers going on here, for the both of you. I hope the doctor can find out what is causing all this. Today.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. Big hug and lotsa lovies and scritches to all the babies, especially Whitey. :)
Purring, purring, purring........
ReplyDeleteI think I've only commented once on your blog but I read it religiously because of your sweet cat Whitey. I've taken in so many strays over the last 10 years but my Woody is a lot like Whitey. He is so loving and appreciative of everything. I've been so worried about your Whitey and saying purrayers and sending positive thoughts your way. My cat, Apu, was diagnosed with diabetes last January (2011). It took a number of months to get him stabilized but by April we had the correct dosage and I was giving him his injections twice a day with no problem (believe me I was very scared of having to do this when he was first diagnosed). No wonder Whitey hasn't been feeling well! I'm so hoping this diagnosis turns the corner for you both!
ReplyDeleteWe are purring hard that if Whitey's blood sugar gets under control that he will be okay.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I´m purrying for Whitey!
ReplyDeleteWhitey is so sweet, and indeed a wonderful puddin' Well, we are happy with this news, a confirmation of a Dx. we hope that he can progress now to stability over this next week. Poor thing.
ReplyDeletewe are purring bonking and praying for him, and of course you, the mom
Awww Whitey, we was away for a few days , and we wanted to ask Barb to give you kisses from us. We hopes you feels better little man and you are eating a bit more.
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I have everything crossed that he starts to feel better once his blood sugars get back to a more acceptable level.
ReplyDeleteWe have everything we have crossed, and then some, that Whitey will now start the journey back to stable health;
ReplyDeletePurrs,
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Oh, Whitey! I hope getting your blood glucose regulated will help you feel all better! I'm purring for you, buddy.
ReplyDeleteWell, we guess that counts as good noos. At least now everyone knoes what needs fixed up for Whitey. Purrrrring that Whitey gets thing adjusted quickly.
ReplyDeleteAt least now they know what to treat Whitey for. We hope with the right medication he will soon start to improve.
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ReplyDeleteMum had a big shock yesterday. She was helping us comment and had about 40 unread posts in her google reader when she went to get lunch. When she came back in the afternoon it said she had over 1000 posts. They were all from you and all came in at the same time. She marked everything as read and started again.
Thank God for a working diagnosis. Hopefully,with his insulin injections, he will begin to recover. We are still worried about his white call count but it will be much easier for him to fight infections with his sugar under control. Whitey continues to be in our hearts and prayers. We have always loved him and will always love him.
ReplyDeleteCrazy. Hopefully now that you have this new diagnoses things will FINALLY start improving for your little guy.
ReplyDeletewell gosh we should have thought of that! buggers! hope he does better now honey!!
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I just read about Whitey's trouble over at Jean's. I'm sorry he's been ill. I hope everything gets better now that you have a diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteI lost track of you for awhile, but now I'm locked in again!
Hey Whitey, me has diabetes too! Sends me a email if you wants to chat. Mommy did a routine wif me, so me jumps in her laps and purrs when is time fur my shot. Me hopes you gets everything straight and you can gets back to your life soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, TK