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GoHolistic and Dan32, thank you for the replies and concern about Tigger. I'm finding it frustrating and painful that my friends and family don't seem to empathize with how horrible this is, so it's nice to talk to others that have been or are going through this. It sounds like you both have had different experiences with pred. GoHolistic can you tell me more about pred being contraindicated in cats? The reason I ask is because the vet is weaning Tigger off the pred. Dan, Tigger's pred is in liquid form, is that the same as the suspension you used?
What an awful day. The ultrasound revealed Tigger has very aggressive pancreatitis with severe inflammation that has spread. They also picked up nodules and possible cancerous cells, but I am unable to afford a biopsy. The radiologist recommended they hold him there, but the vet knows I can't afford further treatments and felt Tigger would be happier at home, with me. They gave him an enema (he seemed to be quite backed up), which pissed him off, so he had to be sedated for the ultrasound. The vet commented that Tigger's lungs sounded muffled during the check-up, but I was not able to afford an x-ray. so I'm scared that pancreatitis is not all that Tigger is dealing with. The vet felt the pancreatitis had been going on for some time, though . He told me he was actually expecting it to be worse, or that they would find a large tumor or cancer. I'm not sure if that's good news or what. So, Tigger is being weaned off the pred, is on antibiotics, fluids, cerena, pain meds, and has an appetite stimulant if necessary. I can't help but wonder if maybe the pred just wasn't high enough for Tigger. Without it, how will the inflammation stop from spreading (if it's not caused by an infection)? I feel like I'm just treating the symptoms, but allowing the problem to grow.
He ate a bit when he got home, so that was promising. But, despite the sedation effects and pain meds, he is still hiding and appears to be in pain. I'm not feeling optimistic about this at all. As I mentioned, I am an unemployed student and had to dip into my rent money to pay for this. If this doesn't work, I'm afraid I have to let go. I just don't know at what point I stop trying.
What an awful day. The ultrasound revealed Tigger has very aggressive pancreatitis with severe inflammation that has spread. They also picked up nodules and possible cancerous cells, but I am unable to afford a biopsy. The radiologist recommended they hold him there, but the vet knows I can't afford further treatments and felt Tigger would be happier at home, with me. They gave him an enema (he seemed to be quite backed up), which pissed him off, so he had to be sedated for the ultrasound. The vet commented that Tigger's lungs sounded muffled during the check-up, but I was not able to afford an x-ray. so I'm scared that pancreatitis is not all that Tigger is dealing with. The vet felt the pancreatitis had been going on for some time, though . He told me he was actually expecting it to be worse, or that they would find a large tumor or cancer. I'm not sure if that's good news or what. So, Tigger is being weaned off the pred, is on antibiotics, fluids, cerena, pain meds, and has an appetite stimulant if necessary. I can't help but wonder if maybe the pred just wasn't high enough for Tigger. Without it, how will the inflammation stop from spreading (if it's not caused by an infection)? I feel like I'm just treating the symptoms, but allowing the problem to grow.
He ate a bit when he got home, so that was promising. But, despite the sedation effects and pain meds, he is still hiding and appears to be in pain. I'm not feeling optimistic about this at all. As I mentioned, I am an unemployed student and had to dip into my rent money to pay for this. If this doesn't work, I'm afraid I have to let go. I just don't know at what point I stop trying.