I have no advice but I truly hope your kitty is okay. Id do anything for my babies. Dont give up. ❤️ we're here with you if you need anything.
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u/atotalwakingup
Boost for support and advice ❤️🩹
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u/MaplexMochi
We decided to skip the biopsy and go straight to steroid treatment to not put her through it, as it was unlikely to be an infection. We received the tests back for full panel infections and they were negative. Now everything is ruled out except Immune-mediated bone marrow disease (treatable with steroids), leukemia in bone marrow or aplasia (poor quality of life).
We decided to take a leap of faith with steroids (prednisolone). Day 4 and she’s had great energy, eating, drinking, playful, and affectionate! Her PCV as fluctuated around 9 - 15% since the first, but unfortunately during her check up today she dipped to 12% from 14% a few days ago. We opted for her 4th blood transfusion and to start cyclosporine.
Our next check up is on Tuesday, and hope to see a good response to the meds. This feels like our last Hail Mary and hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst. It’s been the toughest week of my life, besides almost losing my dad to COVID, while work has been a shit show. Worked til 9pm on a Friday and had to work til 8pm on a Saturday when I’m supposed to have weekends off 😩. Needless to say it’s been super overwhelming and just wanting to have quality time with my cat.
I also worry how her sibling will manage. When she’s been hospitalized he’s been meowing endlessly searching for her and it breaks my heart.
Anywho - that’s my update and hope Tuesday brings good news. Looking forward to loving up on Maple and cherishing every moment with her. Thanks for your support.