It appears her name still holds true in that she is Lucky. This has all appearances of being metabolic and her potassium level was the lowest possible range under normal, one number lower and she would have been considered low. The vet feels that because I acted and gave her fluids that contain potassium this is what has the level where it’s at.
I gave her another dose when we got home and she wasn’t happy about it. I have to give her another dose tomorrow and then again on Monday. Hopefully, she will spring back to normal. She is walking slightly better so hopefully we are going in the right direction.
I got the neurological signs of a stroke and they aren’t pretty. Hopefully I will never ever see them. Her kidneys are the culprit here. Long term she will have to get fluids at least once per week when she recovers from this.
I’m catering to her and giving her anything she wants from attention to a can of food. She can’t feel the greatest and getting her back to a healthy state or some state of normal is my goal.
Her weight is at 5 pounds which is solid for her. Last time we went through this she was down to 3 pounds. So it sounds like the symptoms presented early enough that I was able to react quickly.
Wow this girl I’m telling you she is tougher than a Timex watch. I am so proud of her and want her to keep on going for many years to come.
Since were talking cats here. Gator has been all up in my grill and longing for attention, she interjects herself at feeding time to try to steal food from momma. Marv is just being a jerk longing for attention and when he doesn’t get it he tips over his dry food bowl and makes a big mess for me to clean up.
These cats have it so good and I am glad that I am able to keep them comfortable in the lifestyle they have become accustom to.
As for me I am an emotional wreck from last night. Plus my upper back is killing me I have had some serious knots and muscle spams. I had taken a stronger muscle relaxer and then a couple hours later is when the issues with Lucky unfolded. It’s been up and down all night long. I even got in a nap.
I am working on laundry. Got my Cyber Monday sheets and found an old mattress cover that appears to have some better cushion. My plan is to change out the bed tonight and flip the mattress. Let’s just hope the cats will permit that minor inconvenience. I have to wash my comforter again because Gator got sick.
It’s been a bumpy week and the events of yesterday evening didn’t help things. I was actually relaxed and ready to dose off when I sprung into gear. I think all of the cats know deep down how much I love them and that I would do anything for them.
Hope things are going good for you. I am headed to clean up email from this past week and then will grab some dinner and go buy cat food. Then I’m home until tomorrow morning when it’s time to get breakfast and people food. Then go out in the afternoon for the memorial service. Take care and swing by again for another update.
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