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That is scary. I'm so glad you're going to keep an eye on him, and it's good you got there today when you did. What a horrible experience for you both.I'm in a bit of shock. I called my brother's place this morning to ask after Danno and they all said he's fine, he's comfortable, he ate, etc. But when I got there around 11, he was in terrible shape - unresponsive, hot, unable to walk, and with head and neck tremors. I held some food up to his mouth and his head shook and then fell into the bowl - he couldn't raise his head. I got very angry and said we have to go to the ER NOW. I got quite a bit of pushback but eventually slid him into his carrier (he was totally limp), well padded with blankets, and got my brother to drive us to the oncologist early (there's a 24-hour ER attached to the specialist center). I honestly thought Danno was going to die in the car.
I briefly described his symptoms to the oncology tech who met us and she whisked him off to the hospital, thinking he might have neutropenia. I was sort of hoping it was some kind of infection that could be treated right away with antibiotics. But his CBC was all normal. They did a panel that showed somewhat elevated kidney values. He was extremely dehydrated.
They gave him sub-Q fluids, and B12, dexamethasone, and cerenia injections. The vet said it was possible that his symptoms were the result of not having drunk any water at all for 2 days (I'd syringed a few droplets of water, but he hasn't been drinking from his bowl at all) and not eating, but she was concerned about his extremely weak and wobbly back legs. She booked him for an ultrasound tomorrow to gauge the progression of the lymphoma. The original ultrasound suggested possible renal involvement, which can sometimes have a central nervous system progression.
I cried a lot at the vet, but I am trying not to let my thoughts go too far in any direction. We'll know more tomorrow. I will say that after his sub-Qs, etc., he was perkier - he was at least lying with his head up, looking around, on the drive back home. And the vet said he ate all the treats they gave him when he was in the hospital - they even gave us a bag to take home, and he did eat them eagerly. I'd brought a can of A/D with me and he licked a lot of it off my fingers in the waiting room. That's more than he did all day yesterday and this morning.
I stayed at my brother's until about an hour ago, and Danno spent the whole time in his carrier. I took the top off, but he just lay there in the blankets. He initially ate a good portion of FF and some treats, but turned away from all other food I offered him throughout the afternoon. Alarmingly, he'd sort of nuzzle my hand with the treats in it, but not take the treats. It gave me the impression that he smelled them and felt them and that he had a sort of memory of treats but that he didn't know what to do with them at the moment. He responded quite well to my massaging his ears and face, and then curled up in what looked to me to be a comfortable position (not the usual recent uncomfortable slouch) and was just resting.
I spent the afternoon sitting with him and occasionally researching. One particular rabbit hole led me around to Mirataz side effects, which include tremors and other neurological symptoms, especially when combined with ondansetron - both of which I'd given him recently. I'll ask the vet about that tomorrow. A long shot? But I'm desperate. I'd also told the vet that the onset of these symptoms coincided exactly with the first day of the pred taper (first day of no pred), and she said that was a possibility.
If anyone has experiences with any of these symptoms, please share. I'm going back over to my brother's in an hour or so and will spend the night there tonight to observe and be with Danno. All healing wishes very welcome - thanks!
I have no experience with those symptoms, or those medications in that combination. I wish I had some more words of wisdom for you, but I will happily send all the healing wishes and prayers I can.