Jake wants to thank all his flickr friends for the love and support shown him. Pic taken yesterday. (#6536)
Jake had a "so so" night. "Better" than the one previous.
He still had some rapid panting breathing/panting necessitating a ventolin puff at 2130 and 0500.
This AM he ate some Fancy Feast and wet KD food. He is drinking well.
(hasn't urinated today, but still early)
He still sounds congested, but difficult to assess as every time I put my stethoscope to his chest he purrs. ;-)
His chest sounds looser which the vet said last night is a good sign??? I guess his chest is not as tight with the wheezes.
The vet will call me sometime today to discuss if we repeat the chest xray today or tomorrow.
It will be a big stress for him to be caged again and brought back to the hospital.
That's why we have had the vet making house calls.
Thank you ALL for the kind words, support, love and suggestions given to me re Jake.
I am so grateful for all your input!!!
I can't possibly respond individually, but please know that I read each and every comment you have sent!!!
HWW!
Still have not heard from the vet today. Sometimes he calls after his office hours around 2100hrs.
So far jake is having a faily good day. He is eating slightly more.
But still short of breath at times with mouth breathing.
We booked a chest xray for tomorrow at 1040 am.
(He, to my knowledge not peed since yesterday despite the lasix. This has me concerned as he already had renal insufficiency.)
He is lying right next to me on my pillow now. :-)
EVERY TIME I TALK OR TOUCH HIM HE PURRS> HE WAS NOT DOING THIS MONDAY.
Thursday update 0900
Jake had the BEST night since he fell sick Friday!!!!!!
He "bugged" me almost all night wanting to eat. (licking my nose and gentle touching of my face with his paws)
His breathing is still rapid, but did NOT require extra ventolin during the night.
He ate well @ breakfast, and took his meds in a luv's treat.
He has an appointment today at 1040 for another chest xray, and needs medication renewal.
Hi Vet is NOT in tomorrow or the weekend, so we will have to do it today.
I pray the stress doesn't set him back.
Thursday update @ 1245
Jake had his chest xray. He STILL has effusions (fluid) in his lungs.
This means Jake HAS TO REMAIN on the lasix, theophyllin, Fortacor, and prednisone pills as well as his 2 puffers.
His progress will dictate when we stop the oral pills.
Because of this, he will need frequent xrays to see "if/when" the pills can be stopped, so he can only be on the puffers.
Jake also had some blood work, as the lasix is hard on his kidneys and he already has mild renal insufficiency.
The xray WAS better than the one on Monday, but still not optimal.
Jake is urinating, eating and drinking ok.
The vet will call later with the blood results....
Will update later.
Thank you all.
Friday 0930
Jake had another good night. Breathing rate has lessened slightly. No more open mouth breathing. :-)
He is eating, washing purring...
STILL awaiting Vets call re lab tests.
I am working overnights for the next 4 nights. I hope he'll be ok.
Will post another update when I hear from the vet with a new Jake pic.
So far, so good. This is the best he's been in a week!
UPDATE 2000 Friday.
Vet called but NO blood results yet. Problem with machine. Had to send to another lab.
While on phone with vet Jake had a coughing fit. Vet heard the coughs. Said to give Jake ventolin. Jake will have another xray Tuesday to see if some of the oral meds can be stopped.
Other that this, Jake had a good day.
Breathing rate is a bit slower. He is eating better and interacting. Meowing and purring like his old self! ;-)
Off to work soon.
Will post a new pic tomorrow and an update before going to sleep for the day.
Have a good weekend and thanks for all the love and support!
Jake wants to thank all his flickr friends for the love and support shown him. Pic taken yesterday. (#6536)
Jake had a "so so" night. "Better" than the one previous.
He still had some rapid panting breathing/panting necessitating a ventolin puff at 2130 and 0500.
This AM he ate some Fancy Feast and wet KD food. He is drinking well.
(hasn't urinated today, but still early)
He still sounds congested, but difficult to assess as every time I put my stethoscope to his chest he purrs. ;-)
His chest sounds looser which the vet said last night is a good sign??? I guess his chest is not as tight with the wheezes.
The vet will call me sometime today to discuss if we repeat the chest xray today or tomorrow.
It will be a big stress for him to be caged again and brought back to the hospital.
That's why we have had the vet making house calls.
Thank you ALL for the kind words, support, love and suggestions given to me re Jake.
I am so grateful for all your input!!!
I can't possibly respond individually, but please know that I read each and every comment you have sent!!!
HWW!
Still have not heard from the vet today. Sometimes he calls after his office hours around 2100hrs.
So far jake is having a faily good day. He is eating slightly more.
But still short of breath at times with mouth breathing.
We booked a chest xray for tomorrow at 1040 am.
(He, to my knowledge not peed since yesterday despite the lasix. This has me concerned as he already had renal insufficiency.)
He is lying right next to me on my pillow now. :-)
EVERY TIME I TALK OR TOUCH HIM HE PURRS> HE WAS NOT DOING THIS MONDAY.
Thursday update 0900
Jake had the BEST night since he fell sick Friday!!!!!!
He "bugged" me almost all night wanting to eat. (licking my nose and gentle touching of my face with his paws)
His breathing is still rapid, but did NOT require extra ventolin during the night.
He ate well @ breakfast, and took his meds in a luv's treat.
He has an appointment today at 1040 for another chest xray, and needs medication renewal.
Hi Vet is NOT in tomorrow or the weekend, so we will have to do it today.
I pray the stress doesn't set him back.
Thursday update @ 1245
Jake had his chest xray. He STILL has effusions (fluid) in his lungs.
This means Jake HAS TO REMAIN on the lasix, theophyllin, Fortacor, and prednisone pills as well as his 2 puffers.
His progress will dictate when we stop the oral pills.
Because of this, he will need frequent xrays to see "if/when" the pills can be stopped, so he can only be on the puffers.
Jake also had some blood work, as the lasix is hard on his kidneys and he already has mild renal insufficiency.
The xray WAS better than the one on Monday, but still not optimal.
Jake is urinating, eating and drinking ok.
The vet will call later with the blood results....
Will update later.
Thank you all.
Friday 0930
Jake had another good night. Breathing rate has lessened slightly. No more open mouth breathing. :-)
He is eating, washing purring...
STILL awaiting Vets call re lab tests.
I am working overnights for the next 4 nights. I hope he'll be ok.
Will post another update when I hear from the vet with a new Jake pic.
So far, so good. This is the best he's been in a week!
UPDATE 2000 Friday.
Vet called but NO blood results yet. Problem with machine. Had to send to another lab.
While on phone with vet Jake had a coughing fit. Vet heard the coughs. Said to give Jake ventolin. Jake will have another xray Tuesday to see if some of the oral meds can be stopped.
Other that this, Jake had a good day.
Breathing rate is a bit slower. He is eating better and interacting. Meowing and purring like his old self! ;-)
Off to work soon.
Will post a new pic tomorrow and an update before going to sleep for the day.
Have a good weekend and thanks for all the love and support!