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Sick Savannah help?
- Thread starter Bennie
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You've said that your kitty is not eating, this can cause high bilirubin also as hepatic lipidosis is a risk...
http://www.2ndchance.info/dxme-Bilirubin.htm lists a number of alternate reasons for a high bilirubin level. You might ask to see the rest of the bloodwork, the A/G ratio is more important in diagnosis of FIP...
It's so hard to wait when the prognosis looks so grim, as I have been battling a very ill cat here I really empathize :-(
http://www.2ndchance.info/dxme-Bilirubin.htm lists a number of alternate reasons for a high bilirubin level. You might ask to see the rest of the bloodwork, the A/G ratio is more important in diagnosis of FIP...
It's so hard to wait when the prognosis looks so grim, as I have been battling a very ill cat here I really empathize :-(
Bennie
Savannah Adult
Could you give me an explanation on the A/G ratio? That is the albumin to globulin concentration, right?
His other blood tests came back today and my vet said they were all in the range for FIP. Bennie hasn't responded much to treatment or even moved--something the vet associated with the virus as well. He isn't responding to any treatment well and...I'm not sure what else to do to make him comfortable now that I might not have any more time with him.
He doesn't have anything in his mouth or throat, either. Clavamox and azithromycin were given to him during an earlier sickness that my vet believed to be an URI.
His other blood tests came back today and my vet said they were all in the range for FIP. Bennie hasn't responded much to treatment or even moved--something the vet associated with the virus as well. He isn't responding to any treatment well and...I'm not sure what else to do to make him comfortable now that I might not have any more time with him.
He doesn't have anything in his mouth or throat, either. Clavamox and azithromycin were given to him during an earlier sickness that my vet believed to be an URI.
Yes, Albumin:Globulin, I know this was posted before but http://www.dr-addie.com/WhatIsFIP.htm#Diagnosis of FIP will give you info on what all those things mean...
http://www.dr-addie.com/downloads/FIPdiagnosisflowchart.pdf gives you a flowchart to work through with your vet also...
I'm not sure that I would be satisfied with "in the range for" if other possibilities have not been ruled out. But it is hard to know what you and the vet are discussing as alternate possibilities? And you don't mention what treatments he is getting and for how long. How long ago were the clavamox and azithromycin given and for how long? What were the symptoms of the earlier sickness?
If you are satisfied that the vet is correct and this IS FIP, then you have the choice on whether or not to try treating with PI (polyphrenyl immunostimulant) which has been shown in some cases to do a lot of good. Worth talking over with your vet...
http://www.dr-addie.com/downloads/FIPdiagnosisflowchart.pdf gives you a flowchart to work through with your vet also...
I'm not sure that I would be satisfied with "in the range for" if other possibilities have not been ruled out. But it is hard to know what you and the vet are discussing as alternate possibilities? And you don't mention what treatments he is getting and for how long. How long ago were the clavamox and azithromycin given and for how long? What were the symptoms of the earlier sickness?
If you are satisfied that the vet is correct and this IS FIP, then you have the choice on whether or not to try treating with PI (polyphrenyl immunostimulant) which has been shown in some cases to do a lot of good. Worth talking over with your vet...
Pam and Will
Savannah Super Cat
Wishing Bennie all the best to a speedy recovery!
Bennie
Savannah Adult
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to contact the breeders about this? I don't want to put their name out right now because it might sully their reputation but when I purchased him, I had my hopes for a cat that would live longer than the 3 months he has been with us. I never asked for the heart-break as well since he was the sweetest cat I've ever known.
The contract I signed stated that the cat was disease and infection free and if no illness or disease was found within 3 days of arrival, they are not responsible for any subsequent problems. however, the problem is, they never informed me that he was infected with the Coronavirus before shipping and it mutated and made him sick.
The contract I signed stated that the cat was disease and infection free and if no illness or disease was found within 3 days of arrival, they are not responsible for any subsequent problems. however, the problem is, they never informed me that he was infected with the Coronavirus before shipping and it mutated and made him sick.
Have you told the breeder that your kitten has been diagnosed with FIP? How did they respond?
I agree, you would expect to have him longer than the three months you have had him. Most good breeders I know would replace as long as they are satisfied this IS FIP. My contract requires a necropsy or a specialist opinion for example. Too many vets diagnose FIP erroneously, as I've said before in this thread.
I would reach out to the breeder and let them know about the FIP first and just see what their reaction is. You might find that they make this easier on you by simply telling you that when you are ready for a replacement they will do that.
I agree, you would expect to have him longer than the three months you have had him. Most good breeders I know would replace as long as they are satisfied this IS FIP. My contract requires a necropsy or a specialist opinion for example. Too many vets diagnose FIP erroneously, as I've said before in this thread.
I would reach out to the breeder and let them know about the FIP first and just see what their reaction is. You might find that they make this easier on you by simply telling you that when you are ready for a replacement they will do that.
Bennie
Savannah Adult
I'm just worried that they might default on the fact that this was after the 3 days so they have no obligation.
We're waiting on a final FIP blood test type thing and I'll have my vet send over all the bloodwork results to the breeder and send them a call about him.
When I first contacted them, they said that their sold cats had never been reported to have FIP so my cat was the first. Is there any way I could contact you privately and see what you think of the breeder? I purchased my cat from a pretty reputable breeder from what I've been told by everyone else.
Thank you Nikkia--he shows all the signs and symptoms of it so far with the red build up in his eyes and the swollen kidneys and high bilirubin levels and every other test in the flow chart but I'm still praying that it's something curable.
We're waiting on a final FIP blood test type thing and I'll have my vet send over all the bloodwork results to the breeder and send them a call about him.
When I first contacted them, they said that their sold cats had never been reported to have FIP so my cat was the first. Is there any way I could contact you privately and see what you think of the breeder? I purchased my cat from a pretty reputable breeder from what I've been told by everyone else.
Thank you Nikkia--he shows all the signs and symptoms of it so far with the red build up in his eyes and the swollen kidneys and high bilirubin levels and every other test in the flow chart but I'm still praying that it's something curable.