Hello everyone. Well we have been up and down this week and the worry motor has been going. My eating slowed down two days ago and then yesterday not much at all. When we went for my appointment at the vet he feared that I was slipping again and said we will see what the bloods showed but we had to rethink. The vet also said I should be eating some of the special renal food but I hate it so we struggle there. Mum and dad took me home and were worrying a lot. Dad gave me an extra appetite pill. The vet rushed the results through and he telephoned us with them. The results were better than the vet expected and had not slipped as far as he feared. He told mum that he was willing to repeat the IV Valium if need be. Well the extra pill worked and I ate last night and again this morning so they will hold off and see how I do. If I eat then I don't go back until Thursday and we go from there. Talk about a roller coaster, its so up and down but hey I am here and still plodding on and that's good.. Several were asking what my levels were and mum asked the vet yesterday, he said that when I was admitted my levels were off the scale and much higher than their machines could read. They were 12 a couple of days later so the drip was working.
Thank you all my friends.
Hugs GJ xxx
83 comments:
Oh, sweet GJ we are so happy to hear the blood work was better than expected. We are thrilled too that the extra pill worked and you are eating again. Keen up the good work sweetie...eat and feel better. We are still praying for you, your mom and dad. Love you and leave you lots of hugs and nose kisses
GJ, you look pretty bright to us...hang in there buddy, we are purring you stabilize and your appetite returns. Lots and lots of love from all of us!
We're glad your bloods were better than the v-e-t expected. We're purring for you :)
So glad that the tests are better than expected. Sending you constant love and prayers and purrs. xxx
Mom says she has never had a dog that liked the prescription food very much. We hope the Valium will get you hungry again. Eat up, GJ. We want to see you get better.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
GJ, we're glad your blood work was better than expected and hope that the appetite stimulant kick-starts you eating, without the need for it.
We'll continue to send purrs and purrayers to you and your beans, as long as they are needed.
*Kitty kisses*
We're thankful for any good news of you, Jasper! We hope you will continue to eat and your numbers will continue to be good. We love you and your folks.
We're so glad you are doing better GJ! We hope you continue to do so too! We're sending lots of purrs to you and your mum and dad!
Hang in there, Sweet Friend. We're so glad that extra pill worked and the results were not as bad as might have been feared.
Purrs,
The Chans
Yoo know TT Girl never liked that prescription food either - its yuck! Our the mom gave in and let her eat whatever her heart wanted - it wasnt good fer TT but it made her purr and thats what the mom wanted. Jasper, we hope yoo git to eattin real soon, perhaps sum catnip may help yoo git sum munchies?
Molly
Shadow
Trooder
Mooch
So happy to hear you're doing ok! Stay strong furry friend
Dachshund Nola
GJ, we are happy to see that bright looking picture of you, sweetie. Hooray for appetite pills!
Hooray for every bit of good news GJ. We are constantly thinking of you and sending you purrs and prayers. You're doing good pal, keep it up, we all love you!!!
GJ, we continue to purr for you and hope you continue to eat. Keep it going!!
pee ess. our word verification is "blest"...kind of like "blessed"...and that's what you are...blessed with all the good wishes from all of us in the CB. We love you, GJ! oxox
Oh Jasper darling! We are overjoyed to hear that your lab values were better than expected! Is it your Urea that was 12? We know the UK and Europe use the SI measurements so 12 mmol/L is really good after being off the charts!!!!
And if you have to have a pill to eat, so be it! Lots of beans take pills so they don't eat.
Our mum has never been able to get any of her kidney cats to eat that renal diet. Maybe your vet can give you suggestions as to what human food you could have that wouldn't drive your Urea levels up. Bet Teri would know.
We thank God for the good news and continue to pray that you continue to feel better and better. all of our love to you.
Good news about the bloods. But keep up the eating buddy, please!
Jasper ~ your Mum will know what I mean when I say "every time I go to the refrigerator" I think of you! So, dear boy ... plod away!
That is a generally positive report, GJ. You are looking mighty good in the photo too!
Dawling GJ
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smoochie kisses
ASTA
We are so glad that your test results gave cause for hope. Just keep trying, GJ. It is going to be a roller coaster but we are all with you for the ride. Just live each second to the best you can and never stop loving. Of course we send White Dog powerful healing energy and positive strength...and lots of love.
Oh GJ!! You are looking so sweet in this pic. Please keep taking these pills that make you eat! You must eat sweet GJ and now that your vet results are better than expected, then it's even more important that you gain as much strength as possible. Me and Charlie continue to crank up our purring and praying for you and your amazing mum and dad. We hope you get other foods you like that is as good for you as the special renal diet food too. Hugs and purrs, take care
x
C'mon, GJ! You Can DO IT! xxoo Patty & Bhu
GJ, we continue our purrs for you. Great news that your test results were better than expected.
Xoxo
Cory & family
Hi Ginger Jasper, good to hear from you. Keep on eating fluffy friend. Enjoy those snuggles with your mum and dad. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
Ginger Jasper you must wonder what is going on, but you are a strong fighter. I will have you in my prayers.
Take care.
Yvonne xx
GJ we are sending you big hugs. When our puss angel was like you and wouldn't eat, our vet said that anything was better than nothing, and she licked at tiny spoonfuls of cool yoghurt and chicken, as she didn't like the renal biscuits either.
Smooches and hugs
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx
One Bite
One Step
One DAY at a time my furend.
GJ
We like what FrankieFurter said.
It is so true.
One
thing
at
a
time!
WE are purring my friend
purrs
Abby
So happy to hear these results. Hugs, Deb
Hi GJ. I am here cheering for you very much!
Purrrrs purrrs purrrrrrrsssss!!!!
Kisses
Auntie Marilia
In a weekend filled with sadness, it is very nice to hear happy news! YaY fur you GJ, now keep it up...'kay?
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
Awwwwwwwwwwww...good news and that's great!!!
We pray for you everyday and we're keeping you in our thoughts!!!!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee.....be strong!!!
We need our super special friend GJ!!!!
Try to eat something more ok???
We love youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!
Sweet golden hugs and licks!!!
Keep it UP !!! GJ, You are doing good !!!! I'm so please to know the results is better than the VET thought. Keep Pawsitive my friends ! with lots of love from your mom and daddy and US, Kitties !!! You can make Magic, GJ !!!
Lots of purrs and Lots of Hugs to you.
Me and Mom love you, GJ
xoxo
Darling, I am taking the Admiral's place loving you and praying for you. xoxoxoxoxo
Mom Carole
Poooeee - yep that Rx food is not the best tasting stuff is it? Maybe they can mix in some caviar for you? But I have to say your picture is very fetching - you look mighty handsome there pal.
Keep up the good work and eat and drink and of course, be merry - it's that time of year.
Your pals,
Mr.Kitty, Mr. White and their mum, MrsB.
This is a good update Ginger Jasper, we are continuing to send purrs that you keep up your appetite and feel better. purrs to your mom and dad too.
What a great update GJ, sending more drool your way and our paws are crossed extra tight this weekend. We also got your Christmas Card email. That was beautiful. Sniffs, The HoundDogs
That is great news GJ that your blood results were not as bad as was feared. Please try to keep eating. We are all purring our biggest and strongest purrs.
Greast news that your levels is better. Wes is still sending yous lots of purrayers and kisses
nellie and Kozmo
GJ! We will purr for you harder! We hopes that your appetite comes back!
We are so glad to hear that your lab result were better than expected. My cat wouldn't touch the kidney prescription diet either. It got to the point where they said anything was better than nothing. He ate skinless baked chicken breast and strained baby meat in the jars. That with his fluid feedings at home worked well for him.
Hang in there sweet boy we are praying for you.
Nice to know there is a bit of improvement. Keep eating dude!
GJ, so glad to hear you are eating a little and that your blood work was better. Keep it up, and I shall keep on purring and praying for you. =^..^=
We know that prescription food is boring, but please try to eat it Ginger! Try to get strong and healthy!
Sweet GJ, it's such good news that your numbers are better and you're eating. Keep on eating sweetheart.
xoxo Kassey
GJ - we are purring that you will continue to eat and can be with your mom and dad a lot longer.
Truffle and Brulee
GJ, roller coaster is right, but I am glad that your numbers are currently improved and you are eating. I have not paused purring for you since you have been sick.
We are so glad to hear your indicators have improved. Now you just have to eat a little more each day.
We purr things stay "better than expected" for a looooooooong time!!
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure and JJ
and mom Nancy
PeeEss: Thank you for your e-card.
We finally got around to e-mailing ours :)
Khome on my handsome pal!!!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: PLEASE?????????
We are so happy to hear good news from you and hope it gets better and better.
GJ, we are happy that your tests were better and that the extra pill helped. We are still purring for yoU!
I have my paws and everything else crossed for you GJ.
That's great news that he's eaten something. :)
Everything still crossed and the good vibes still coming from us.
H, Flo, Fergus and George.
Just checking in on you this morning GJ. These vets always have yucky food but hang on in there.
Much love
xxxx
Jasper, that medicine "food" tastes like crap even when one has a usual appetite so I think that for you it must be extra hard to force it down. But I am encouraged that you are doing your part and eating at least a little and that your numbers are improved.
Slobbers,
Mango
We are so very glad the drip is working. Please continue to eat GJ. Healing purrs.
I know the ups and downs are rough and do have you all exhausted. It's good that you're still eating some GJ... Keep it up pal. We are sending you lots and lots of purrrrrrrs and even more love...
pawhugs, Max, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH
We are glad to hear you are eating some and hope you keep it up GJ. We are sending our best love and whiskery kisses.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Oh GJ, we are glad the levels were a little better. It is so hard when you are so sick. Glad those pills are making you eat some. We sure are sending you so many really strong purrs. And the donks are crossing their hooves for ya too so just eat that food up.Please take care. Big hugs to the Mum and Dad too.
We just had to stop by with hugs for you today GJ, love ya pal!
We'll call this cautiously optimistic. Seems it's a delicate balance. Hang in there, GJ, and keep eating.
Paws crossed and continued purrs.
Lizzie & 3 kitties
If this is a recent picture, GJ looks pretty good ! I still can't understand that Valium makes him eat ! Usually it makes people sleep ! But if it works that way for him then it's very nice ! I hope he continues and eats !
What a terrible Christmas time you have !
We are purring fur you and your fambily GJ. Me knows how hard it is on all of you. Love is sweet, but it is also hard. And you, my furend are very loved!
GJ, we are sending tons of purrs for you to feel better soon.
I'm so happy that you are all hanging in there, Carol! Each moment a blessing!
Sending lotsaluv to you during this Christmas season. (I'll be posting your parcel tomorrow :))
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
GJ purrs and nose kisses to you my sweet friend. Madi
Carol and Barrie I send you a great big hug and many prayers.
C
We love you, GJ! Try to eat, OK? Give your mom and dad extra snuggles from us!
Play bows,
Zim
we're so happy to hear that you're doing ok
happy holiday GJ!!
GJ, have they ever considered putting a feeding tube in your tummy?
We're glad your bloodwork was better than expected and we hope it continues that way and that you keep eating!!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
GJ, you gotta listen: It's holiday time and you want those tastebuds rarin' to go for stinky goodness and treats!!
We love you, buddy, and we're keeping our paws crossed that tests keep getting better and better, and you're back to your old self one hundred percent!
Hugs,
Tom, Mittens & mom Julie
Sending healing purrs to you GJ and Mom sends her hugs to your family!
we have been thinking about you ALL WEEK and were wondering how you are doing. We apologize that we have been awful friends, we couldn't stop by all week because Cody wasn't well.
We think he is better but we aren't sure cause he hasn't pooped since he finally pooped on Friday.
We are soooooo sorry!!!!! We never stopped thinking about you and worrying about you and we are sending you healing purrs!!! We are glad to read that you are doing better! (((((hugs))))))
We are still purring for you & your mom & dad. You are looking better than before, which is good. We hope you start eating on your own, without meds, but we've never known any kitty to like those prescription foods. Could you mix a little of something in it to make it taste a little better? Take care, sweet boy & hang in there mom & dad!
Dear Jasper,
I'm always thinking of you my sweet friend, sending you love and good energies.You are a brave boy and I know everything will be fine soon!
purrs to your heart,
Luna
Well, we are glad you are eating again GJ! Keep it up...
We are so happy that you are eating GJ, please keep it up. We continue to send you our very best thoughts and our biggest purrs and prayers.
Hang in there sweet boy=we are so happy to hear your blood work is a little better and you having resumed eating...Continued purrs and prayers for you, precious friend...We really adore and cherish you, wonderful GJ=kisses to you, hugs to your worried parents...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki
Smooch and hugs from all of us GJ!
thank you for the update. Take it day by day. We send you hugs and purrs.
Good to hear your kidney values are better, GJ (they list BUN as Urea in the UK and measure it differently than in the US, but 12 is pretty darned good, as normal ranges Urea = 3.5 – 8.0 mmol/L Creatinine = 40 – 180
Here are a couple of good websites for UK info, and how treatment differs from here in the US (I think, as this site does, doing the SQ fluids at home even though many UK vets don't).
http://www.felinecrf.org/treatments.htm
http://www.petforums.co.uk/encyclopedia/Chronic_Renal_Failure_in_felines
As to the food, we usually advise people to feed anything to get the kitty eating again. try to find a food with the lowest phosphorus that your cat will eat. Senior cat foods tend to have less phosphorus than adult cat foods. And when the test values stabilize and they are looking like they are feeling perkier, then gradually start adding back in the rx kidney foods, starting out at 1 part kidney food and 3 parts food they are eager to eat. Do that for a week then go to 1/2 and 1/2 for a week, then 3/4 kidney and 1/4 other for a week...
I sure hope you continue to eat :)
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