Taji visits the vet today

[WitchyWoman]

At his annual checkup his blood values were off. He has cycles where he eats fine for a few months, then starts throwing up and his appetite diminishes. I wanted to wait on retesting until he was in his vomiting phase in hopes that we can figure out what's going on. He is 10.34 lbs. so missing a day or two of meals isn't good at all. He has been very quiet these last 2 days, very unlike him. We leave in an hour so please send good vibes our way,

 

[Jacq]

Oh, I hope he'll be okay. Good thoughts to you.

 

[DChap]

Good vibes. Good vibes...

 

[WitchyWoman]

Blood work shows elevated eosinophils and lymphocytes. Everything else is in normal range. Urine is concentrated, no blood. He was dehydrated and lost 5 oz. They gave him sub-q fluids, anti-nausea meds and I'm supposed to deworm him if he eats tomorrow just in case elevated counts are due to worms. Won't have pancrea test results until tomorrow.

 

[admin]

Deborah, I hope Taji is ok...sounds like he could have some kind of infection brewing...

 

[Patti]

I'm so sorry that Taji is not feeling well, I hope that you can get to the bottom of the problem. I find it interesting that the eosinophils were also elevated - is it possible that he is allergic to something in his diet? Has he ever been evaluated for eosinophilic granulomatosis (rodent ulcer)?

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

Allergies or parasites can elevate eosinophils... so the worming is a good thought. Hope he feels brighter tomorrow!

 

[admin]

Deborah, how is Taji?

 

[Pam Flachs]

Prayers and good vibes sent out for Taji! Please keep us posted....

 

[WitchyWoman]

He's much better. He started to improve 2 days after vet visit. and I gave him the Drontal last week. He's eating normally and back to his silly self. I want to take him back next week for a recheck blood panel to see if his values are normal.