Topic: Just taken Max for his annual MOT ....... APRIL TESTS!!! (Read 58783 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #323 on:** May 19, 2009, 08:26:23 AM »

Glad his results aren't too bad, and fingers crossed for his dental - Sam and Rolo had fluids with their dentals, dentals are done last at my vets and Rolo was kept on them after the op too - never had them there the night before though, but am sure it would be a good thing

Millys Mum · « **Reply #322 on:** May 18, 2009, 19:36:06 PM »

Gooey had fluids before and after his op and stayed an extra 24hrs due to bleeding and his fluids continued over that day too. (His bloods were ok apart from one slightly raised level, which on its own indicates infection so i havnt had to have follow up bloods.)
It helps them recover better and reduces the burden that removing drugs places on the liver/kidneys so is a postive in my eyes

The overnight thing is probably to do with how they plan their theatre time, gooey had time to get some fluids in before his op but if max was going to be done earlier in the day he wouldnt have that. I went for an interview at a non purpose built vets and they did all their dentals last because they are dirtier procedures and the building layout was poor.

clarenmax · « **Reply #321 on:** May 18, 2009, 18:46:46 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 18, 2009, 17:38:35 PM

Both Franta and Ducha went in the night before and were on a drip and also it helped the problem of not feeding them when the other cats were eating.

Its just a sensible precaution for older cats and am sure Max will be fine

Thanks hun

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #320 on:** May 18, 2009, 17:38:35 PM »

Both Franta and Ducha went in the night before and were on a drip and also it helped the problem of not feeding them when the other cats were eating.

Its just a sensible precaution for older cats and am sure Max will be fine

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #319 on:** May 18, 2009, 17:28:54 PM »

I've never had a cat go on a drip overnight before a dental either - my CRF cats that have had dentals, were on drips during the op though.

clarenmax · « **Reply #318 on:** May 18, 2009, 17:08:41 PM »

Thanks guys

It may be that they want him overnight so they can get him on a drip first thing, I'm not sure, my head is kinda spinning from all these readings and results to be honest

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #317 on:** May 18, 2009, 16:54:48 PM »

Sounds like a successful visit overall

I know the fluid before an op thing is normal for older cats but didn't know it was normal to keep them in the night before. I'm sure he'll be fine in any case

Janeyk · « **Reply #316 on:** May 18, 2009, 10:54:21 AM »

Sounds like he is doing not too bad Clare!

Before Schui had all his teeth removed was when the bloods first showed raised kidney levels so he was on a drip throught the op, maybe had they done the test a few days before the op he would have been on it sooner I'm not sure.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #315 on:** May 18, 2009, 10:42:16 AM »

Sounds like Max is doing really rather well

. I've never had a cat kept in the night before surgery on a drip but certainly both Tiny (Hyper-T) and Korky (CRF) have been on a drip on the day of the op. Mind you, Korky's last dental was a few years ago so he was only in the the early stages of CRF then.
When Korky had his ears cleaned under anaesthetic last year in France I'm convinced that they didn't even put him on a drip (despite my checking beforehand that they would) and next time we had his creatinine tested it had deteriorated a lot. Sounds like your vet knows what he's doing. Funnily enough I know other people who have glowing reports about their Aussie vets.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #314 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:53:49 AM »

D'you know - oddly, my two favourite vets are Aussie. Sadly, Elise is going back as her sister has just given birth to her first child. I understand her reason but will be sad to see her go.

Hope the dental goes smoothly. Spratt is booked in for one at the beginning of June and I'm really nervous. (The vets are going to call me when they start the operation so I can be there for when it's done and sit with Spratt as he come round.

)

Not sure if the extra precaution for Max is usual in an FIV cat, but it might be. Glad things seem to be doing alright.

maryas · « **Reply #313 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:48:56 AM »

Sounds like he's getting there slowly but surely Clare. I took Smudge for his teeth scraping and polishing twice and he went in to the vet in the morning and then I picked him up in the afternoon - worried sick all day and phoning before the time they gave me!!! He was always ok.

I think the precaution of putting him on the drip doesn't sound nice but it does sound sensible and sounds like the Ausie cares.

Good luck and well done Max.

Mary

clarenmax · « **Reply #312 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:10:37 AM »

Next lot of results in, thyroid levels are a tiny bit low now, but she's happier with that than too high, so we're carrying on with 1 Vidalta tablet a day.

His creatinine has crept up a bit again to 271, but still lower than it has been in recent months. Urea is back within normal range.

His teeth are looking bad though, so she's recommending a dental in the next month or so ideally, not sure if any extractions will be needed at this stage, they just want to have a better look.

As his kidneys readings are still higher than they should be, they want to keep him in the night before on a drip, as there are obviously risks associated with the anaesthetic.

Is this normal practice?

By the way, I'm really loving our new Aussie vet

I didn't really like the lady we had been seeing, she was always quite cold towards my boy, and my friend said the same about her cat.

However, Claire, well she was talking to Max when he came out the carrier, saying what a big handsome boy he is, and gave his tummy a tickle while she was holding him

We like that

clarenmax · « **Reply #311 on:** April 17, 2009, 10:44:26 AM »

Thanks Desley

With the increased Vidalta we're due back mid/end May to do repeat bloods, so will get him weighed again when we go then. His appetite is still good most of the time, so hopefully he can put a bit back on.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #310 on:** April 17, 2009, 10:20:29 AM »

It is likely that the dose wasn't high enough - I am surprised they told you to split them, as the manufacturers guidelines state that if a cat needs less than 10mg, not to split them, but use a different product, they also dont get into their system as well split, as they are slow release. 100g isn't that much of a loss in 2 months, so I wouldnt overly worry - if your vets do a free weight clinic, you could monitor that monthly.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #309 on:** April 15, 2009, 21:09:22 PM »

Strange indeed but don't knock it - enjoy

maryas · « **Reply #308 on:** April 15, 2009, 20:24:07 PM »

Are you sure it was Max's pee sample you handed in

How strange - hope it get's sorted soon and it's a good result.

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #307 on:** April 15, 2009, 19:46:58 PM »

Quote from: clarenmax on April 15, 2009, 19:44:07 PM

We've got to test again in 4-6 weeks, so hopefully we will know a bit more about what's happening by then, but for now, I'm confused.com

me too but hope hunky max is doing just fine

clarenmax · « **Reply #306 on:** April 15, 2009, 19:44:07 PM »

Hmmmm, well this is very strange...............

Kidney readings, i.e. creatinine and urea are back within normal range..........

Thyroid is slightly higher, so we're upping the Vidalta to 1 10mg tablet a day, instead of half every day as we were doing before?

Now I know that increased thyroid can mask kidney issues, but as we're already treating the thyroid, I can't understand why the jump is so high!!??

I mean, creat last time was 334, this time its 168

We've got to test again in 4-6 weeks, so hopefully we will know a bit more about what's happening by then, but for now, I'm confused.com

clarenmax · « **Reply #305 on:** April 08, 2009, 19:17:36 PM »

Well, apparently he's lost about 100gms, not sure how much of an issue that is yet, or whether its his kidneys or thyroid causing the gradual loss.

I'll get all the results on Wednesday, they'll be delayed due to the Easter break.

This is the new vet who's taken over from my normal lady who's on maternity leave, a lovely Aussie lady called Claire, who commented on how lovely Max looks, and that he's in really good conditition, shiny fur, bright eyes etc.

That made me feel really

pappilon · « **Reply #304 on:** April 08, 2009, 19:00:17 PM »

Sending good vibes for Max .

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #303 on:** April 08, 2009, 18:24:08 PM »

Fingers and paws crossed for Max

maryas · « **Reply #302 on:** April 08, 2009, 15:39:55 PM »

Nice one Mark.

I had to take my mum to the doctor last week and he wanted a pee sample - I told her I would give her one of my plastic jugs to make it easier for her.

Yes, you've probably guessed - she asked me if I wanted the jug back

Dish washer or no, I still said no thanks.

Mary

clarenmax · « **Reply #301 on:** April 08, 2009, 15:37:22 PM »

Quote from: Mark on April 08, 2009, 15:35:35 PM

Quote from: clarenmax on April 08, 2009, 14:39:44 PM
shot glass waiting on the side

If anyone goes to Clare's have a soft drink

Mark · « **Reply #300 on:** April 08, 2009, 15:35:35 PM »

Quote from: clarenmax on April 08, 2009, 14:39:44 PM

shot glass waiting on the side

If anyone goes to Clare's have a soft drink

maryas · « **Reply #299 on:** April 08, 2009, 14:51:27 PM »

I bet Max didn't say BINGO - bless him, he is good.

Good luck chuck.

Mary

clarenmax · « **Reply #298 on:** April 08, 2009, 14:39:44 PM »

Quote from: maryas on April 08, 2009, 14:35:19 PM

You kept it quiet about the wee sample yesterday - you didn't want us taling the mick again did you?

I tell you what, it was a military precision job yesterday

Lurk around cleaning his tray and adding some new litter to it, which usually guarantees a speedy wee visit (don't they always lol), shot glass waiting on the side, he squats, I'm in with the quick tail lift, and bingo

maryas · « **Reply #297 on:** April 08, 2009, 14:35:19 PM »

You've got my vibes as usual chuck.

You kept it quiet about the wee sample yesterday - you didn't want us taling the mick again did you?

Mary

Sheli_80 · « **Reply #296 on:** April 08, 2009, 13:33:31 PM »

Hope everything goes well today, fingers and paws crossed here.

clarenmax · « **Reply #295 on:** April 08, 2009, 13:15:31 PM »

Oh well, off to the vets we shall go again this evening, the bloods are due again for kidney and thyroid.

I got a wee sample off to them yesterday, Max was very compliant

so hopefully all will be well still.

I have a feeling he's lost a bit more weight, but he's eating well still, so guess that's still the thyroid to be balanced properly?

Anyhooo, would appreciate the usual positive vibes for my boy's results

xxx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #294 on:** January 26, 2009, 21:58:38 PM »

No news is indeed good news

clarenmax · « **Reply #293 on:** January 26, 2009, 19:17:32 PM »

Not much to report, which is good news!

Thyroid levels are around the same as before, so we're now splitting the tablets and doing 1/2 every day, instead of 1 every other day, to try and keep it a bit more constant.

More tests in 2 months, so I have to say I'm pretty happy with that

Thanks to everyone for your posts on here too, you guys help keep me sane

Janeyk · « **Reply #292 on:** January 24, 2009, 14:11:16 PM »

Best of luck for Max's results Clare xx

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #291 on:** January 24, 2009, 14:01:35 PM »

Fingers crossed; let us know

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #290 on:** January 24, 2009, 07:45:23 AM »

Big hugs to you and Max and hope the test results are nothing to worry about

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #289 on:** January 24, 2009, 00:21:17 AM »

Sure handsome Max will be fine

pappilon · « **Reply #288 on:** January 23, 2009, 23:15:27 PM »

Sending big

to you and Max, and i hope the results are fine.

x

maryas · « **Reply #287 on:** January 23, 2009, 21:43:14 PM »

Lots of cuddles for you Max and a hug for you too Claire cos I know you will be worrying about him.

I'm sure he will be ok - fingers crossed for good results.

Love Mary and Bonnie xx

clarenmax · « **Reply #286 on:** January 23, 2009, 16:32:34 PM »

Thanks Mark

Yeah, the thyroid ones have to be sent away, but they do the kidney ones in house.

Creatinine is up from 277 to 334 so a marginal increase.

Mark · « **Reply #285 on:** January 23, 2009, 16:25:56 PM »

I'm sure they will be fine

Does your vet have to send them off? - I got Willow's in 10 minutes the other day.

clarenmax · « **Reply #284 on:** January 23, 2009, 16:23:17 PM »

More blood tests today, he's lost a tiny bit of weight, but that's probably the thyroid I would guess. Creatinine level is up a bit, and thyroid readings are awaited on Monday.

Fingers crossed we just have to keep doing what we're doing for now......

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