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Have not written an update for a while. Shush, Geoffrey just had his Vet appointment. We returned home, an hour ago.
Geoffrey, little piggy, has gained 2 lbs!! OMG... and his missing fur is slowly returning..
The IMVet was really happy! And happy to hear that he is now jumping on top of his cat tree, at night, chasing his tail. The Vet was actually smiling to hear this.
But.... since he has gained weight, and has been drinking a lot of water, in the past week, he had a CBC, Renal Panel, and diabetes check. .... dam... but... Geoffrey is not acting sick.
I am to definitely wean him off the mirtazapine, and the Zofran. I am not sure about weaning him off the Zofran.. I feel he needs it, due to the chemo.. but.... we will see.
Geoffrey is only getting a tiny bit of the Mirtaz, so, I think it will be an easy transisition; but, the last time, I tried, he began vomiting.. but who the heck knows.
Geoffrey also got his Rabies Shot. He is due for the rabies and another one. Dr B said to only give the Rabies.
G was so frightened this morning when I tried getting him into his carrier. He actually gave me a semi difficult time getting in there. He is usually so good about going in there. This time he fought a bit., trying to get out. He cried, and cried and cried.. He usually stops as soon as I start wheeling him out the apartment. Today, he continued until we got into the car... poor thing.. all the way in the elevator, down the corridor, and into the car. He was expecting the worse.. poor baby.. But he was so good for them. No problems at all. Sweet boy...
I am switching regular Vets. Dr B is going to be G's Vet, to handle all his care. I mean, G is complicated, and I run to Dr B with questions, so why not?
The regular Vets office, which I was using, has had so many changes in staff. Geoffrey has a Vet who has never seen either one of us. We have talked on the phone, but that is it. They are difficult to make appointments with--- a 2 month wait.. are limited with emergencies, telling you to go to Angell or elsewhere. So, We are already at Angell, so why not stay there, completely.
Yes, it is a pain to get in there.. Yes, Dr B is not there every day.. but he does have an associate, and when neither one is there, he has someone covering for him. The only problem is traveling in for an emergency or when the Tunnel will be completely closed down.. but I will cross that bridge when I come to it--- literally..
Since being home, Geoffrey has jumped on my bed, walked all around the apartment, sniffing to make sure it is still the same, settled down for a bit, ate some, jumped on my chair with me... and now, who knows..
I need to give him his Chemo. Between that and the rabies shot, he is not going to have a good day...
Fingers crossed about the blood work....and the 'Jinx" I have with updates.. If he does come across as diabetic.. I think eliminating the mirtaz will decrease his appetite a bit, he will lose some weight, and things will be ok.... Fingers crossed...
Picture of Geoffrey being so frightened while waiting for Dr B:
He did calm down a bit. I opened up the top entrance; he eventually started calming down, Peeking outside---getting adventurous...sweet thing.
Geoffrey, little piggy, has gained 2 lbs!! OMG... and his missing fur is slowly returning..
The IMVet was really happy! And happy to hear that he is now jumping on top of his cat tree, at night, chasing his tail. The Vet was actually smiling to hear this.
But.... since he has gained weight, and has been drinking a lot of water, in the past week, he had a CBC, Renal Panel, and diabetes check. .... dam... but... Geoffrey is not acting sick.
I am to definitely wean him off the mirtazapine, and the Zofran. I am not sure about weaning him off the Zofran.. I feel he needs it, due to the chemo.. but.... we will see.
Geoffrey is only getting a tiny bit of the Mirtaz, so, I think it will be an easy transisition; but, the last time, I tried, he began vomiting.. but who the heck knows.
Geoffrey also got his Rabies Shot. He is due for the rabies and another one. Dr B said to only give the Rabies.
G was so frightened this morning when I tried getting him into his carrier. He actually gave me a semi difficult time getting in there. He is usually so good about going in there. This time he fought a bit., trying to get out. He cried, and cried and cried.. He usually stops as soon as I start wheeling him out the apartment. Today, he continued until we got into the car... poor thing.. all the way in the elevator, down the corridor, and into the car. He was expecting the worse.. poor baby.. But he was so good for them. No problems at all. Sweet boy...
I am switching regular Vets. Dr B is going to be G's Vet, to handle all his care. I mean, G is complicated, and I run to Dr B with questions, so why not?
The regular Vets office, which I was using, has had so many changes in staff. Geoffrey has a Vet who has never seen either one of us. We have talked on the phone, but that is it. They are difficult to make appointments with--- a 2 month wait.. are limited with emergencies, telling you to go to Angell or elsewhere. So, We are already at Angell, so why not stay there, completely.
Yes, it is a pain to get in there.. Yes, Dr B is not there every day.. but he does have an associate, and when neither one is there, he has someone covering for him. The only problem is traveling in for an emergency or when the Tunnel will be completely closed down.. but I will cross that bridge when I come to it--- literally..
Since being home, Geoffrey has jumped on my bed, walked all around the apartment, sniffing to make sure it is still the same, settled down for a bit, ate some, jumped on my chair with me... and now, who knows..
I need to give him his Chemo. Between that and the rabies shot, he is not going to have a good day...
Fingers crossed about the blood work....and the 'Jinx" I have with updates.. If he does come across as diabetic.. I think eliminating the mirtaz will decrease his appetite a bit, he will lose some weight, and things will be ok.... Fingers crossed...
Picture of Geoffrey being so frightened while waiting for Dr B:
He did calm down a bit. I opened up the top entrance; he eventually started calming down, Peeking outside---getting adventurous...sweet thing.