Sorry I didn't answer phone calls last night, but I (we) keep getting really upset whenever we talk about things. This is the easiest way for me to update everyone all at the same time. I spent over 3 hrs at the vet yesterday with L. Gumball. :( xrays...blood work...etc. His liver is starting to fail and he's becoming jaundice because he's not eating at all!!!!!!!!! I was told that if he doesn't start eating by this weekend then we'll have to put him down. :( He was given a steroid shot and an appetite stimulant prescription yesterday and has started eating a little. The dr. is going to call me everyday to discuss his progress...
We either put him down (which, unfortunately, we would end up doing) or it would be aggressive and expensive treatment to save him. Feeding tube, ultrasound episcopacy (sp?), biopsy, chemo...the list goes on and on...
He only weighs 11.6 lbs. Its tough because he still has his same temperament--just less energy, which makes sense because he's not eating. He's losing a lot of muscle in addition to fat. He's literally dying of lack of nutrition like someone who is anorexic. :(
Kate, so happy to hear that Gumball started eating the other night. Let me know if you need anything - I'll call you later! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren, sorry I haven't called you back and now we're playing phone tag. We actually haven't seen him eat since Thurs. night. It's not looking good at all. I don't have a good feeling about this. :(...
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