Purrs and Prayers for Tylan

Purrs and prayers graphic made by Ann of Zoolatry. (Thank you, Ann!)

For the past week or so, Tylan hasn't been feeling well. He was already scheduled for acupuncture and his semi-annual blood work on Tuesday, so I discussed Tylan's eating less and feeling crummy with his vet while we were there, and we agreed it would be a good idea to add an fPLI test (the test for pancreatitis) to his blood work. 

While we were at the vet, we got to see how the remodeling project is going so far. They are really moving along. In only two weeks, they've already redone all the exam rooms - new flooring, new exam tables, and new cabinetry. Here's Tylan admiring the new "cat room." He refused to look at the camera.

Tylan seemed to approve of the newly renovated "cat room" at the vet's office. 

On Wednesday, I received the results of Tylan's blood work. 

He does, in fact, have pancreatitis. Again. This is round number 3 or 4 for him. I am not surprised, but I am worried and sad that he's suffering with this yet again. 

Tylan had been in late stage two kidney disease since diagnosis about three years ago. He is now sitting at mid-stage three. That, of course, is no good. Again, I am not completely surprised. Kidney disease usually progresses over time, but I'm sad that his kidneys are doing worse. 

Tylan was worn out after his trip to the vet on Tuesday

The game plan is to give Tylan buprenorphine for a week and go from there. He is already on everything else they use to treat pancreatitis - prednisolone and pretty hefty doses of zofran and cerenia daily. We are also going to start him on subcutaneous fluids to try and take some of the pressure off his kidneys.

Tylan could certainly use some purrs and prayers right now.