3 Week Re-Check

September 5th-

Peeps went to the vet.
Here's what they say.

Weight = 9.5lbs - up from 8.11lbs in August.

Kidneys = very small and lumpy
- more than likely due to traumatic injury in past

Systolic blood pressure = 136
*most normal systolic values range from 110 to160 mmHg

Teeth = 1 tooth is badly infected

Blood work =
Aug 13/Sep 5 / Normal Ranges
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BUN= 114 / 114 / 15 - 34 mg/dL
Creatinine= 6.1 / 5.4 / .8 - 2.3 mg/dL
Phosphorus= 10.2 / 8 / 3.0 - 7.0 mg/dL
HCT= 26.4 / 20 / 29 - 45 %

So, his numbers (BUN/Creatinine/Phosphorus) are not dropping low enough, fast enough for the vets liking.

His anemia is worsening - it's a non-regenerative version of anemia so iron supplements is not an option... only a type of hormone ( Erythropoietin ) replacement will help him with his anemia.

The vet is suggesting (heavily) a manufactured diet and Epogen, 200ml or sub-q daily, and 10 days of oral antibiotics.


I'm starting my research.

Here is my problem with this...

Peeps is eating really well, 2-3 times a day. His oral fluid intake is still really high/good.
He is much stronger this past 5-9 days. He is jumping up onto his bed, chairs, etc.
His weight has increased quite a bit (and it's not fluid) - he is acting like a normal cat - even the vet is amazed at his overall outward lack of symptoms in regard to the numbers.

Last night I heard Peeps meowing that "I have something to show you" meow. I took the flashlight out and sure enough - he had hunted, caught and was devouring a mouse!

His actions speak very loudly to me....but I am listening to the vet.
I'm trying hard to listen...to trust

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