Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Quick Update.

So my mom went to visit Olivia twice today and met with Dr. C. (the vet caring for her) as well as Dr. R. (our regular vet). Olivia sure must have felt everybody's love because even as early as 7:30 this morning Dr. C. reported in a phone call that she seemed very animated! We all thank you so very much.

Mom said Olivia was very chatty and lovey both times, had eaten some food and was very glad to see her. Tomorrow Olivia will be tested again to see if the treatment is working.

She's been diagnosed with renal disease and one of her kidneys is very small and probably not functioning at all. The other, though, looked good on the x-ray and Dr. C. seemed to think that perhaps she'd developed an infection. So treatment for now is antibiotics, an IV drip to flush her system and an appetite stimulant. We are all hoping that her numbers will be headed toward normal in the next round of tests.

Thank you again–we'll keep you posted.

Much love,

William & family.

28 comments:

  1. We are keeping Miss Olivia in our thoughts.

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  2. We are purring for Olivia! AngelKitty Chuck had renal disease but with good management he lived a good long life...full of pi$$ & vinegar (no pun intended!).

    {{hugs}} from all of us & MomKat Trish

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  3. Yay!!! We will keep purring for Olivia and hope she comes home soon and feels better.
    Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

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  4. Glad to hear Olivia is doing better and will be coming home soon. William, our two older siblings, Toot & Alex both had CRF and lived a LONG time with it. Our Moms gave them sub-Q fluids, which is really easy to do at home. They lived to be 22 and 23 years old! They were diagnosed when they were in their late teens. So tell your Mom not to worry, this is not a horrible diagnosis. xoxo

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  5. Purrr, purrr, purrr for Miss Olivia. Glad to know she is improving. The power of purr, it works.

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  6. Purrrrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrrrrrs and more purrrrrrrrrrrs for Olivia!! So glad she will be home soon!!
    Your TX furiends,

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  7. Oh we are so happy to hear little Olivia is feeling better. I bet she is anxious to come home to all of you!

    One of The Kitties Who Came Before had this problem also, and he lived a very long time! For the last few years, the Human had to give him subcutaneous fluids a few times a week, but Clarkie did not mind at all. He just thought it was an extra petting session (which frankly makes me shudder to even think about, but he liked it!)

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  8. Awww, Olivia must be missing her family. Hope she is home soon.

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  9. Good news that Olivia is feeling a little better. We shall conitue to purr for her.

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  10. Hey William, Mom, and family, we are keeping Olivia in our thoughts and prayers here.

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  11. Continued purrs and healing Light for Olivia!!!

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  12. Thanks for the update. Please tell sweet Olivia that Sascha, Gracie, Zoe, Dolly and I all send purrs to her!

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  13. So happy that she is feeling better and that there is medicine to help. I hope she's home very soon!

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  14. We're so glad she's better. We will keep purraying for her though.

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  15. We will keep up the purrs for the anitbiotics to do their job and get Olivia all well!

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  16. We'll send lots more purrs for Miss Olivia. We're glad she's improving.

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  17. We are glad Olivia is improving and will soon be well enough to come home again.We will keep purring for her.

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  18. Oh dear! Poor Olivia! I am so sorry to be belated with my purrs for healing. I am turning my purrs and prayer button up to way high that Olivia makes a quick recovery.
    We know that she will be around happy and healthy for many years!

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  19. Just checking in to see if there is news about Olivia.

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  20. WE're keeping Miss Olivia in our purrs and hope she comes home soon.

    purrs
    Abby

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  21. We are still purring for Olivia.
    Hugs to you all !!
    Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

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