Last night, I had to call my b/f at work to come home (he had the car) b/c we had to make an emergency run to the vet b/c Geronimo had a coughing/gagging/wheezing/choking attack that just came out of nowhere (much worse than Winchester ever had). He was just fine prior to that, being his usual "bratty" self, and then BOOM! Thank God I was able to get ahold of the vet (it happened after normal business hours: why do these things always seem to happen after the vet closes, or on a holiday, or when the vet's out of town??). Anyways, the vet met us at the office, and thank the Lord he did, b/c Geronimo probably wouldn't have made it through the night..
It turns out that Geronimo is also FIP positive, and just like Winchester, will have to be on the Interferon for the rest of his life.
The vet gave him shot of penicillan, an antihistamine, and something else which is supposed to clear the fluid out of his lungs. He also has to take Clavamox for ten days, and something called Furosemide for a week. And the Interferon for the rest of him life, to help keep him in remission once the cr@p in his lungs clear up.
Needless to say, I am just heartbroken: when I heard the "bad" news about Winchester, it was bad enough. But I'm just devastated over hearing that Geronimo has the FIP too.
I am really attached to Winchester and love him to pieces, but Geronimo is really "special" and I love him beyond reason. I know it sounds crazy, but there is just a special bond between Geronimo and myself. It's been that way ever since I first got him: some cats just have that effect on you - I don't know why. I love ALL my babies w/ all my heart, but I'm really "hooked" on Geronimo. I would be just devastated if I lost him..
My heart can't take this anymore..
He seems to be doing better today: at least the coughing/gagging etc. has stopped. But you can still hear the fluid in his lungs, and he's still not feeling well - you can tell just by looking at him. I reckon it will take a few days before he's back to normal, and I'm trying to keep my hopes & spirits up b/c the Interferon seems to be working for Winchester so I'm presuming it will help Geronimo too. But I'm worried, b/c Winchester NEVER had an attack anywhere near as bad as what Geronimo had last night..
I am NEVER going to love another cat EVER again! It just hurts too much when something like this occurs.
Please pray for my babies, y'all.
Thanks for listening
KittKatt
It turns out that Geronimo is also FIP positive, and just like Winchester, will have to be on the Interferon for the rest of his life.
Needless to say, I am just heartbroken: when I heard the "bad" news about Winchester, it was bad enough. But I'm just devastated over hearing that Geronimo has the FIP too.
He seems to be doing better today: at least the coughing/gagging etc. has stopped. But you can still hear the fluid in his lungs, and he's still not feeling well - you can tell just by looking at him. I reckon it will take a few days before he's back to normal, and I'm trying to keep my hopes & spirits up b/c the Interferon seems to be working for Winchester so I'm presuming it will help Geronimo too. But I'm worried, b/c Winchester NEVER had an attack anywhere near as bad as what Geronimo had last night..
I am NEVER going to love another cat EVER again! It just hurts too much when something like this occurs.
Please pray for my babies, y'all.
Thanks for listening
KittKatt