She ate some bacon and butter

[MoonstoneWolf]

Tourmaline is a he. Not very good. He has some rare disease that his chances are very low. I can opt for ultrasound and blood transfusion or have him put down. I opted for the treatment as someone from STLFCO will help fund. I was told the same thing years ago about Pepper and chose for the treatment. I'm glad I did because she spent 15 more happy and healthy years with me. I just feel if there's a chance I'll do it but really need the prayers badly. I'm about through with all of this and on top of this I have to move out by May 1st

 

[Willowy]

Tourmaline is a he. Not very good. He has some rare disease that his chances are very low.

Do you know the name of it?

 

[KarenKat]

Oh no, sorry to hear! Hopefully he can beat those odds. Did they say what was wrong?

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Copying and pasting from text:

There are a few things that might be suspect. If it’s autoimmune he can likely live with it. If it’s this blood parasite it’s fatal. If it’s infectious then also low chance of survival

Although she did say sometimes when it “comes out of nowhere” it can be the autoimmune I’m holding up hope but I’m not sure anymore

pray pray pray

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

How can this look like he won’t make it. I hope this is a good hospital.

He trusted me so much. And I can’t even be with him regardless of what happens. This can’t be happening.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

He’s getting a blood transfusion at VSS Hospital and he still may not make it. Crying so hard right now.

 

[catsknowme]

Oh man.....this must be so distressing for you. I am praying for a miracle

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

No word on Tourmaline. I’m scared

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

I’m not hearing back. Friend must have fell asleep.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Why am I not hearing? Must be horrible news to not tell me.

 

[Mia6]

Why am I not hearing? Must be horrible news to not tell me.

They are probably not in yet. Let us know.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

They are probably not in yet. Let us know.

So how do they observe if they aren't in? This is at a 24 hour emergency so someone had better be in

 

[Lari]

They probably have a small staff to observe, but only make calls during business hours, I'd assume.

Hope he's doing okay.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

I do too. I have enough going right now with having to move. At least until my cousin and I can do something about Mom. And the friend who took him in is asleep so I'm really in a state of panic.

 

[mani]

I do too. I have enough going right now with having to move. At least until my cousin and I can do something about Mom. And the friend who took him in is asleep so I'm really in a state of panic.

Is this the same vet that did transfusions on Treasure and Cooper after they fought? I've never had a cat that needed a transfusion yet; it's not common. Do you know what the issue is?

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Is this the same vet that did transfusions on Treasure and Cooper after they fought? I've never had a cat that needed a transfusion yet; it's not common. Do you know what the issue is?

I do hope this was good news or a good sign. Anyone know:

this was at the 24 hour emergency. We originally had him taken to APA clinic and was told at first a total kidney failure. So my friend took him to a 24 hour emergency on Big Bend in St Louis and they did some kind of testing. After that they said that he had a very low survival rate but it would take extensive treatment or euthanasia. I chose treatment as back in 1994 I had same issue with my cat Pepper who was a lot worse. Had I went with the vets suggestion of putting her down I would have lost 15 more years with her, her being happy and healthy. So they finally took Tourmaline to VSS but his blood count was down, which is why they needed the blood transfusion. Anyway my friend just texted me with this:


Hey



Sanya sent Today at 7:27 AM
They called me with an update



Sanya sent Today at 7:27 AM
He’s not out of the woods yet but his blood counts are up post transfusion and they’re going to do an abdominal ultrasound next



Sanya sent Today at 7:27 AM
He even ate this morning!



Sanya sent Today at 7:27 AM
He’s still very critical but this is good news

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

His red blood count is 22. Ate on his own two times today. Still being monitored. Still concerned though. Vets are in but refusing to let us know and our names are on the authorized list to tell. I am absolutely terrified now.

 

[catsknowme]

Ugh! Your's is the first thread that I checked, hoping for an encouraging update. They say no news is good news so let's hope and pray that is true. His eating shows a strong will to live and our prayers and vibes are with kitty all the way

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

He ate several times yesterday. Drank and used litter box. They brought his fever back down to 102° and he may have anemia. They are still waiting on tests of blood work for parasites which is 50/50.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

At least with anemia it's treatable with medication. I've not only been praying to all the gods of all the religions but also been doing proxy healing meditations for him with Kelly Howell's guided meditations.