Agreed with Patti. I guess with the heart murmur they are holding off on giving fluids in case there's an issue there, but I'd want them to be doing that soon so that he can get some supportive care going...
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Savannah Blood range/levels
- Thread starter Cathy Muela
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Cathy Muela
Savannah Super Cat
Would the fecal test show if its an infection? I just dropped off the sample today - and yes he was very dehydrated but they could not get fluids in him (he 's very unmanageable at the vet) but he has been eating/drinking/playing all normally for the past few days - I know cats can hide illness well - but I am hopeful and praying!! Thanks for your time and input!!
Only if it is a gastrointestinal infection would they see anything in the poop, and it depends on what test they are running too. If it is a standard inhouse fecal float they have a good chance of missing a lot of culprits, a PCR test is the better test to run.
If the poop is formed, I doubt that that is what is causing the issue. Does he have loose poop/diarrhea?
If the poop is formed, I doubt that that is what is causing the issue. Does he have loose poop/diarrhea?
Cathy Muela
Savannah Super Cat
No - it was formed
Do you think you would be able to give him fluids yourself? Ask the vet if he can give you a 10cc or 20cc syringe and see if you can syringe water into his mouth. To make it even more palatable try boiling (plain) chicken in water then giving him the water to drink. He may really like the chicken as well!
I agree - plan a day to get whatever tests are felt necessary - echo (heart ultrasound), abdominal ultrasound, x-rays, etc. He can also be given subcutaneous fluids at the same time.
Is there any chance he (I still don't know his name) was exposed to something toxic? Maybe a house plant or cleaning solutions (does he chew on the broom or steal the kitchen washrag)?
Cathy Muela
Savannah Super Cat
I'm sorry his name is Mungus (short for Humongous) yes we definitely want to get as many tests as we can while he is sedated- just waiting for the fecal test results now and then I think they will suggest our next move- and yes he chews on everything!! He hasn't vomited again as of yet but they did give him a shot for nausea and meds but today was last day on nausea meds so I'm on alert to see how it goes he is eating and drinking well right now I'm not sure if I could give him fluids myself- I can't even trim his nails- but I'll try the chicken broth!!
Well trimming nails takes a special talent with most cats 
However, if Mungus is eating and drinking fine you shouldn't have to force fluids on him. You can make his wet saucier by adding water, or soak his dry in water to increase his fluid intake. Did the vet show you how to test for dehydration by pinching up the skin on the nape of his neck? If is springs back into place he is well hydrated, if it takes a few/several seconds to flatten out that is a sign of dehydration.
However, if Mungus is eating and drinking fine you shouldn't have to force fluids on him. You can make his wet saucier by adding water, or soak his dry in water to increase his fluid intake. Did the vet show you how to test for dehydration by pinching up the skin on the nape of his neck? If is springs back into place he is well hydrated, if it takes a few/several seconds to flatten out that is a sign of dehydration.