Zeke Fatty Live Disease - Update w/ Pics

[Mirrorakay]

I've had a rough few weeks with pets so by the time this whole ordeal with Zeke hit, I was already exhausted. That's part of the reason I just don't have funds to put much more towards Zeke. I just need to get some sleep. Tomorrow morning I'll be ready to deal with what is next for us.

 

[lilblack94gt]

I just read your thread and hope everything works out. I have been going through issues with my kitty and know just what you mean about being exhausted and spending money. It sound like you have done just about everything to give this guy a fighting chance. I pray things get easier for you, and if you have to make that hard decision, you do it knowing you have done everything you could for him.

 

[Mirrorakay]

Zeke is a little more responsive this morning, but he's very set on sleeping and his beard is darker than I have seen it in a few days. When I pick him up, if I hold him up to my ear, I can hear a liquidy popping noise when he breaths. So far his nose is staying dry, but I'm not banking on that staying true.

I'm now just waiting for the vet to call me back.

 

[Mirrorakay]

I just got off the phone with the vet. After talking to him and explaining what I'm seeing, the vet showed a lot of concern. We agreed on me bringing Zeke in for an appointment Wednesday morning. The vet is going to do everything he can to make the visit as cheap as possible. Unfortunately the vet had that tone of voice that you never really want to hear from a vet or a doctor. He said that seeing Zeke would be the best in determining if it was time to let my boy go.

 

[AHBD]

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope that something can be done for poor Zeke. It seems that maybe he developed a URI from being so weak, maybe aspirated something at some point, or maybe his throat is just not healing right. Well, there's a chance the vet can get him on some antibiotics that will help him out....at least he made progress by passing some of that huge impactuon. I sure hope you can deal with it and make the best decision for Zeke and yourself. Stay strong...I'll be thinking of you both.

 

[Irwinshealth]

I'm not sure what to say? I will wait for your update.

Unfortunately the vet had that tone of voice that you never really want to hear from a vet or a doctor. He said that seeing Zeke would be the best in determining if it was time to let my boy go

I sure hope this isn't the case. Give Zeke lots of extra hugs and kisses from all of us. May Wednesday bring better news

 

[nikkistorms]

Thinking of you and zeke! I pray for peace if he needs to go! I pray for strength either way!

 

[diamc]

Will be thinking about you and Zeke, especially on Wed. Hopefully the vet can do something to help him out, does sound like a URI or possibly pneumonia. Try not to let Zeke see how worried you are, they can pick up on our feelings very easily.

HUGS

 

[Mirrorakay]

Thanks guys. I think the hardest part for me is not really getting to hold my boy. It just seems like picking him up makes him more uncomfortable than he already is.

 

[Esther19]

If you have a human heating pad, or a rice sock to warm in the microwave, that might make him more comfortable while you hold him. You could just let him sit on you lap. That would be something at least. Hard not to hold him, I know.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I will be thinking of you & Zeke. I am sorry you are having to go through this with him.
Please keep us posted on him.
Just keep him as comfy as you can right now.

Tracie

 

[athenacp]

I am keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers

 

[Mirrorakay]

I have a corn heating bag for my dog that could certainly work. I'll try heating that up just a little bit and see if that helps with holding him. Thanks Esther!

 

[Irwinshealth]

How is Zeke today? Did the corn bag help when picking him up?

 

[Mirrorakay]

Zeke swallowed about half of his medicine this morning and refused the rest of it. He still isn't eating and we haven't had any luck passing anymore poo. Anyways, today he was awake a little bit, moved to the shade of his tank, and went back to sleep. As for handling him, I didn't give it much of a try. By the time I got off work his lights were shutting off and I felt it was better to simply let him rest. I'll try it tomorrow morning before the vet.

My vet visit is pretty much first thing in the morning, but my gut is telling me that he probably won't be coming home with me. I can just tell from watching him that it's unfair to keep on going unless the vet surprises me with amazing news. It's not a matter of giving up on him; I really want him to amaze me and beat this. It is that he is suffering and has a terrible quality of life that only seems to be declining.