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I have an update on Morris this morning.
First -- I had some of my 'facts' incorrect. Morris is 18 years
old! He tested FeVL+ at one time but in 2003 he tested negative.
Perhaps he managed to throw off the virus?? He was a feral initially but
my friend has worked wonders with him. She runs her own business and is a
one-woman operation so she really does not have time to join the group.
This morning, he was like a new kitty! Apparently the antibiotics and
fluids are making a big difference. The tests show he doesn't have
thyroid issues -- it's a bit low but that could be tied to the infection.
The main tests for the kidneys hasn't come back but he will need sub-q fluids
regardless of the results so they taught my friend to do that this
morning. Two nurses were going to hold Morris while she did this - but my
friend wouldn't have it. She told them to stand aside. She told
Morris to stand still and he immediately stopped moving. She put the
needle in and he said 'huffff'...she told him to lay down and he did so
immediately.
Everyone at the vet's office was amazed. He was a perfect angel and I
think the fact that he has complete trust in her and also the fact that he has
lived this long speaks volumes about the care she has given him. They've told
her to give him the fluids twice a day for now if possible - and at least
once a day if he won't let her do two.
My friend said that yesterday she thought her boy was going to be leaving
this world. The improvement in 24 hours is just amazing. He's eating
well..walking around and not sleeping every few minutes...purring and rubbing
his cheeks on things. He is very alert but gets tired easily. Hoping
very much that the test from his kidneys will hold promise.
Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement.
elizabeth
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