Sick kitty update

[missroserose]

We got an emergency appointment at the vet for Mr. Jerry Brown today; they did blood work and didn't find anything seriously out of whack. His potassium levels were a bit low, though, so they're keeping him under observation and giving him an IV to try and get things back in balance. Assuming nothing goes wrong, we'll have him back by the end of the day; if he starts seizing again, though, they'll be able to give him antispasmodics.

So, the bottom line is, we don't know what caused it, so we're taking the wait-and-see approach. Fortunately he doesn't appear to have suffered any lasting damage; he was a little wobbly on his feet this morning, but once we took him to the vets he was investigating the exam room just fine. If it happens again we can get him on medication; otherwise, I guess it'll be just one of those weird things.

I'm relieved that he seems to be okay, and I'm glad the vets are keeping an eye on him, but I can't help but worry a bit. Dexter's been even more demanding of attention than usual; I think he's worried too.

Many thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts. It's comforting.

Comments

I'm glad he's doing better.

[(Anonymous)]

And I hope they either figure out what the problem is and give you the tools to manage it or that this is a one-off thing that never darkens your doorstep again.

Connie

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

Aww. Poor little guy. Best thoughts to Mr. J.B.; may he channel the feelings of Mr. James Brown and be able to honestly say "I feel good," or the feline equivalent thereof, which I'm sure is the same vocalization as "feed me."

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

*laughs* I was thinking it was more the same body posture and vocalizations as "I just got fed." But yes, hopefully he'll be okay. Of all of us, he probably had the scariest time of it - all he knew was that he was walking along and suddenly he couldn't control his muscles. The pitiful yowls he was making afterward were absolutely heartrending.

[flewellyn.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor kitty! I hope he'll be back to his usual goofy self soon.

[tygenco-x.livejournal.com]

Hugs for the cat and you; glad to hear that the vets are keeping an eye on him.

Love to you and my Grandpuds!

[(Anonymous)]

I too, am glad that things are normalizing. Please do take good care of yourselves and pet my Grandpuds most gently. Love, Mum