Joey's back at the vet š
I'm not sure how to begin, but it seems that my Little Joey has additional health issues that's more than his chronic kidney disease.
I've noticed him flop on his side on my bed and sprawl on the floor, letting off a yowl. He was in pain but it's not due to his CKD.
A thorough examination, full body X-rays and ultrasound revealed that Joey is having arthritis in his hind legs.
The vet said that he had no intestinal blockages but she was worried about Joey's bladder.
A new blood work was done and for some reason his SDMA figures put him in the high region, although Joey is stable at Stage 2 at this point of time. This contradicts an earlier blood test done at the Gasing Veterinary Hospital, which indicated that Joey was at Stage 1.
Managing CKD is very tricky and if I don't monitor Joey's health closely he could worsen over time.
Athritis is the last thing I needed because it's already difficult enough dealing with his CKD.
Joey spent a night at the vet's for observation but he did not pee throughout his overnight's stay. That's not surprising as he wouldn't drink much due to his anxiety. I'm surprised that the vet didn't even suggest subcutaneous fluid injection.
Joey's on gabapentin for his joint inflammation pain management but the drug is making him lethargic as a side effect. Non steroidal anti inflammation drugs like meloxicam is not recommended as it can potentially damage his kidneys further.
I'm sorry for not being able to update
my photo stream lately. A lot has happened since, with Cherie and Sunny being sent to this vet for their respective issues. They're both fine but Joey's health is my biggest concern.
I have to distance myself from Sunny and Cherie. As much as I'm fond of them, they don't understand that Joey needs special care and attention.
Joey's strange hiding behavior for the past few months explains things.
Not only he was avoiding Mimi the black cat, he was also silently suffering from both physical and psychological pain.
Joey's back at the vet š
I'm not sure how to begin, but it seems that my Little Joey has additional health issues that's more than his chronic kidney disease.
I've noticed him flop on his side on my bed and sprawl on the floor, letting off a yowl. He was in pain but it's not due to his CKD.
A thorough examination, full body X-rays and ultrasound revealed that Joey is having arthritis in his hind legs.
The vet said that he had no intestinal blockages but she was worried about Joey's bladder.
A new blood work was done and for some reason his SDMA figures put him in the high region, although Joey is stable at Stage 2 at this point of time. This contradicts an earlier blood test done at the Gasing Veterinary Hospital, which indicated that Joey was at Stage 1.
Managing CKD is very tricky and if I don't monitor Joey's health closely he could worsen over time.
Athritis is the last thing I needed because it's already difficult enough dealing with his CKD.
Joey spent a night at the vet's for observation but he did not pee throughout his overnight's stay. That's not surprising as he wouldn't drink much due to his anxiety. I'm surprised that the vet didn't even suggest subcutaneous fluid injection.
Joey's on gabapentin for his joint inflammation pain management but the drug is making him lethargic as a side effect. Non steroidal anti inflammation drugs like meloxicam is not recommended as it can potentially damage his kidneys further.
I'm sorry for not being able to update
my photo stream lately. A lot has happened since, with Cherie and Sunny being sent to this vet for their respective issues. They're both fine but Joey's health is my biggest concern.
I have to distance myself from Sunny and Cherie. As much as I'm fond of them, they don't understand that Joey needs special care and attention.
Joey's strange hiding behavior for the past few months explains things.
Not only he was avoiding Mimi the black cat, he was also silently suffering from both physical and psychological pain.