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My head is spinning, trying to sort some things out. Our team of vets are grasping at straws. Fender was taken in as a fairly feral cat, never had vet catr. Believed to be in the 5 year ball park. He had a nasty delayed reaction to his neuter which led to extra surgery and a week long hospitalization. Never was a good eater, but last fall completely stopped eating and drinking. He responded well to pain meds, so they exlpored temo in some questionable teeth. Did better and crashed again in spring, completely refusing food or water. We have had many blood tests, x rays, biopsy of intestine and spleen. Lisa lab values are faitfa well, always just a smidge off. At first it just showed signs of inflammation, this time liver was slightly off, wbc and neutrophils. He did show moderate IBD. He now has a feeding tube and was doing well,so that I was only giving him his meds(prednisolone and entyce) and water. Then he crashed again. Despite plenty of water in tubehe was dehydrated and needed subcu fluids,cerenia another b12 injrcinje and switch of steroids to budesonide. He seems better,but is still struggling. He is eating again, minimal water intake on his own. He still is weak and most disturbing is he pees in his bed and lies in it. He has access to multiple litter boxes (currently separated from other animals and is contained in an indoor chicken coop) he walks the ramp between levels, no longer jumps.
We are riding it out, happy for the increased food and water intake but I know the moster that is causing a of this has not been found. I am on edge waiting for the next crash.
Anyone with similar experience that may lead us to look into different diagnostics? We consulted the university and they suggested a neurologist, but no strong neuro signs. I know Addison's is very rare, but wonder if we should look more at this, however basic labs don't scream Addison's. He however has responded to and needed subcu fluids neay weekly and steroids also boost.
Appreciate any advice!
We are riding it out, happy for the increased food and water intake but I know the moster that is causing a of this has not been found. I am on edge waiting for the next crash.
Anyone with similar experience that may lead us to look into different diagnostics? We consulted the university and they suggested a neurologist, but no strong neuro signs. I know Addison's is very rare, but wonder if we should look more at this, however basic labs don't scream Addison's. He however has responded to and needed subcu fluids neay weekly and steroids also boost.
Appreciate any advice!