6/30: Cosmo update: update to update

HI All,
Cosmo has been doing really well lately, except for that ugly thing on his paw. Last night, he explored the house a bit, sat on my lap, and eventually, in the baby sling.

This morning, I was woken by a pitiful loud mewling that he does sometimes when he's stressed or needs to barf. But this time, his tongue was out of his mouth and it looked like he was panting. Drool was dripping. He moved to lay in the middle of the floor, still kind of panting.

I threw on some clothes and took him into the ER. Which is where he is now. The ER vettybean (a new one) recommended leaving him for the day. They've drawn blood, and then will do a Xray of the chest. Maybe an ultrasound to see if the ascites has changed?

The vet had me 'code' him. Yellow for life saving procedures and a call, or Red for DNR. Of course I opted for yellow. The hospital isn't sure if Dr B will be in today or not. According to his USUAL schedule, he'll be in the afternoon but according to the computer, he's not in today. I hope he goes in.

So... no idea what's going on with the respiratory distress. Except I know it's not a good sign. If you have a spare moment, please send some snowflakes and white light our way.

Here's a pic of us from a couple nights ago. It's been hot hot hot in Boston, and so he's limited his lap-sitting time. But far be it from him to relinquish all contact with his mommy.


MUST. TOUCH. THE. MOMMY.

Thanks everyone. I'll keep you updated when news comes in.

 

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blizzards of snowflakes headed your way. I hope all is well with Cosmo, and that he will be home soon.

 

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(((Cyn)))

A blizzard of snowflakes and bright, white light. You are both in my thoughts.

 

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(((Cynthia))) (((Cosmo))) come on buddy - get well soon, sending lots of healing vines your way!

 

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Oh Cyncyn -- You have all of our snowflakes.
I need to go find the word for what Noisy had when he went into respiratory distress -- I think it was called a vagal (sp?) response. I'll go look right now.

ETA: I found this in Noisy's SS
Respiratory distress, ER, Dr. thinks possible "vagal response."

 

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oh no...

Sending snowflakes and vines and Meezer songs. Come on, Cosmo, get better.

 

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OH CYN~~~ Sending Giant snowflakes and healing vines to Sweet Cosmo--Hope this can be cleared up soon--
(((((CYN COSMO))))) Big Hugs!

 

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(((((cyn and cosmo)))))
snowflakes and white light coming your way.
many hugs...

 

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Snowflakes and light, YES! and healing vines, too. Feel better, (((Cosmo)))!
(((Cyn))). I hope it's just heat-related. Thinking of you and Cosmo today.

Ella & Stu

 

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Thanks everyone.

I dunno if it is dissertation distress/anxiety or what, but i'm very emotional. Maybe b/c it is respiratory and not just a thing on his paw or a bronzed poop extraction. The practically hysterical woman in the lobby who brought in her dog (who I think passed overnight) didn't help.

Vagal response sounds familiar. I thought that's when they barf b/c they're constipated?

 

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Snowflake, white light and healing energies going out to Cosmo. I hope he's better and can come home tonight.

 

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Cyn, I'm sending you and Cosmo lots of love and healing vines. And many hugs to you. I'll be thinking of you all day and hoping you will have some good news and that Cosmo improves quickly. (((Cyn)))

 

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Sending healing white light and snowflakes to Cosmo.

 

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(((((((((((Cosmo)))))))))))))))))

I'm going through Noisy's condo that day right now, looking for JoJo posts -- I know she helped me on the phone that day.
I believe a vagal response can occur from a few reasons, still looking.

I'm putting this out here not cause I think that is what is going on but maybe?

JoJo post to Noise: http://www.felinediabetes.com/phorum5/r ... 277,page=2
the onco believes it was a vagal response from vomiting.
i'm not 100% convinced that is what happened, could be, but the time frame seems too long to me that he was down. dunno, maybe cause of his age, debilitated condition and the stress of chemo his recovery from such an event was prolonged?
he also seemed to snap out of it after passing gas in car on the drive to SP, maybe he had intense gas pains? again dunno, just throwing things out there.

did google the new med he was given today to see if it could be a rare side effect and there is some mention of dyspnea and bradycardia.
[www.rxlist.com]
says the effect happens pretty quick after IV administration, but noisy was given it SQ...how long after that did the event start?

well in any case, he is out of the O2 cage, recovered, and going home. food is not going to be offered unless he asks for it for rest of day and he will rest.

scary episode, which i hope doesn't happen again.

ps. we also talked about on phone that when a cat is down with respiratory issues that you don't go to your reg vet, but the closest vet hospital just so everyone has that tidbit in mind.

glad he is coming home!
going BTB. call me if ya need. if no, will be back on after PT later and see how he is doing.

I found this in thread too:
"Vagal nerve connects between the brain and the stomach, vomiting can push against the nerve( ?) causing a respiratory distress event. "

 

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I am praying and sending tons of snowflakes for your boy....you have both been through a lot this morning.. That was great that you were able to bring him right away...
I am hugging you across the miles as you wait for news. I hope it is something that will be minor and fixable quickly.
He is such a sweet boy....
((Cosmo)) please get better....sending healing vines to you dear boy...
((Cyn))

So glad D is here with her information...

 

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Blizzards of snowflakes your way for Cosmos (((((HUGS))))

 

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awww poor cosmo! Will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way for a speedy recovery ...

 

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Oh Cynthia! Sending everything I can for the boy. I pray you have a good update soon!

 

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(((Cyn and Cosmo)))

Sending many positive thoughts your way. Get better Cosmo.

 

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Sending MOUNDS of snowflakes and MILES of vines to you and your cosmo
(((((((((((((((((((((((cyn)))))))))))))))))))))))))
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((cosmo))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

 

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Sending tons of snowflakes Cosmo's way.
Praying for a good outcome.

 

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Sending a blizzard of snowflakes and healing vines to Cosmo and many hugs to you Cyn, Hope you hear something soon.

 

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white light, snowflakes, healing vines whatever else I can find laying around here, had to edit cause I initially sent 1 snowflake and we just cannot have that

 

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Sending my prayers and good thoughts to you both. You did the very best thing in going to the ER. Please keep us updated :YMHUG:

 

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(((Cyn))) (((Cosmo)))
Sending prayers, vines, and snowflakes.

 

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Cosmo you're in my thoughts, wishing you a speedy recovery from whatever it's been to upset you so.

 

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Lots of love and prayers from me and the herd...

Best-
Michele

 

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oh gosh. snowflakes and white light heading north to cosmo. let us know when you hear anything, k? (((cosmo))) (((cyn)))

 

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Sending you lots of healing white light for your kid and lots of healing vines too!
heidi and doodles >"<

 

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(((Cyn))) (((Cosmos))) Sending my entire reserve of white light, vines and snowflakes.

Cyn, don't hesitate to call if you want to talk.

 

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(((Cyncyn and Cosmo)))
Sending many positive thoughts your way together with lots of snowflakes!

 

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((Cosmo and Cynthia))

Hope Dr. B will be there today. Can they at least call him at home to let him know what's going on?

I'll be there tonight with the gerbil. Will send Cosmo extra special snowflakes while I'm there.

 

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Sending lots of snowflakes and white light to Cosmo (((Cosmo)))

 

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((Sending healing vibes for Cosmo)) I hope he is doing better today.


:YMHUG: Sandy & Dottie

 

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Ohnononnnnonoono......I'm not a prayin gal, but I'm praying for Cosmo. I hope whatever it is passes quickly so he can get back to his sling where he belongs.

((((((Cyn)))))) of course you're emotional, me too.
I had a very lucky morning, so I'm sending that luck to you and Cosmo.
tons of snowflakes/vines/lights and everything else.

 

(( Cyn ))

Adding to the blizzard in Boston that is coating sweet Cosmo, I hope you have an update soon and that he's doing better.

 

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((((Cyn)))) ((((Cosmo))))

sending loads more snowflakes!!!
and keeping you both very close to my heart!!!

 

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(((Cyn - COSMO))) All prayers, white light, healing vines, snowflakes and Reiki on its way. Cosmo is a fighter. Try and think positive. HUGS.

 

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((Cyn)) If snowflakes and white lights and prayers can help (and we all believe they can) then your baby Cosmo will come through this okay.

I'm so sorry to read it - it's so scary to find him like that and not know what's going on.

Adding my white light and prayers and cool, white, blizzardy snowflakes to the pile that's drifting your way.

Will watch for your updates.

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)

 

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Blizzards of snowflakes, white healing light....and many thoughts and prayers. (((Cyn & Cosmo)))

 

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sending a sky full of white lights, a blanket of snowflakes and tons of positive vines toyou and Cosmo! Hope all goes well. Very sorry to hear this.

 

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Oh, no, Cyn! I'm so sorry to read this.

Of course I am sending tons of snowflakes and vines to dear Cosmo and to you. Will be looking for your updates. I hope it is something very temporary and he will be home in your arms soon!

 

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Sending a blizzard to you and Cosmo

 

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{{{Fuzzy hugs}}}, prayers and healing vines coming your way.

 

Re: 6/30: Cosmo update:

He's home. Sorry I couldn't update earlier.

I got an email from the vet at about... 5pm (2.5 hrs ago) and basically... after all those diagnostics (xray, ultrasound of abdomen, aspirate of ascites, etc) they don't know why he was panting. She said that he stopped panting at about 9am this morning (in fact, may not have done any panting at the hospital at all) and that maybe it is a blood clot. The x rays show some... decreased blood flow to the lungs, (but really, dunno if that's abnormal for him).

He wanted OUT of the carrier on the way home, which was mighty heartening for me. He's eating right now. he's got a shaved back right leg, two poodle front paws (I assume these were for the catheters) and a shaved belleh from the US.

She (not Dr B. he didn't go in today, but I think she spoke with him on the phone) recommended that I leave him there, but honestly everyone? I know he's miserable at the hospital. So I brought him home. And he's doing great.

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND WELL WISHES. I know they made a difference to me, and to him. The magic of this place never ceases to amaze me!

Now... the hard part is that I'm out of town for the next week. From Friday to Monday, then Wed to Monday. Say what you want to say about Cosmo, but he's got impeccable timing. Bad timing, but impeccably bad.

 

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OMG I'm so happy he's home! Please tell him not to scare the crap outta me again.
will there be any additional testing to explore the blood clot/decreased blood flow to the lungs?

Um yeah, his timing does suck.

Poodle paws rule! LOL, reminds me of Punk's dental gloves, omg so cute. Don't suppose he's in the mood for posing for paw pics, huh? You mush and squeeze him like crazy for me! I hope he will be enjoying sling time soon. :mrgreen:

 

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Thank God he is home, safe and sound. (((Cosmo))).

 

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So glad to hear the good update!

 

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What a relief. I was worrying right along with you. (I think we all were.) Have you not been giving Cosmo his fair share of attention? Please ask him to find a better way of getting you to pay more attention to him. Peeing in a shoe would be good.

 

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SIGH.... of relief!!!! Glad to read your post..mystery man, eh?
Have been thinking of him all day.....so happy that he is home with you now! :mrgreen:

 

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WHEW!! He is where he should be home with you--You are an amazing Momma bean & I just know he will be fine--
Who is caring for him?? Sending more snowflakes in a blizzard of them & healing green vines--
He will be OK, I feel it!

 

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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
I am so glad you brought him home. Have a good cuddle with him tonight.

 

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Glad Cosmo is home bcatrun_gif

I Just got back from vet hospital. I didn't know Cosmo had gone home already so I sent him extra snowflakes and vines while I was there.

No more scares, ok Cosmo?

 

Re: 6/30: Cosmo update: he's home and snuggly

Thanks everyone. He had a big chow down, and is now sitting next to me. While i'm frustrated that we don't know what happened, why it happened, or if it'll happen again, i'm glad he's home, happy, and comfortable.

The vet that talked to me kept calling Cosmo "she". That bugged me. If you can't remember the gender of my baby, I don't really trust you to keep all of his medical details straight either. That might be small and petty, if so, fine. I'm small and petty.

Dinner time. and then lap/snuggly time for all of us.

 

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Glad to see a posive report :mrgreen: .

Sandy & Dottie

 

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The gender thing would have bugged me to.
I'm glad he's home and feeling better.
Give him lots of kisses, which I'm sure you will

 

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I'm so glad Cosmo is home. Maybe he wants to go on vacation with you?

 

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So happy to hear Cosmo is home ((((HUGS)))

 

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Welcome home, Cosmo!

Stu and Ella

 

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Just read this post - so sorry to hear about Cosmo's distress but happy to hear that he's home with you. Sending healing vines and snowflakes blizzards for continued good health...

 

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Good to hear that Cosmo has an appetite :smile:

((Hugs))

 

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Cosmo, buddy, just got up to date with everything that happened today. Glad you're alright.

 

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Just reading this. I'm so glad everything seems ok.

Velcro had some similar episodes last year at this time. Nothing showed up in any tests (except fuzzy lungs in xray) and it was determined she was too hot. Was it warmer the last few days?

 

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Well, yes. It's been hot here in Boston, but I leave the A/C on in one of the two rooms of my apt, and the other room has a window fan. The window fan room stays cooler naturally. If I know the temp will be 80 or above, I leave the A/C on low all day.

But, good thought. Who knows?!?!? A friend was just asking if it is possible he ate something he should not have done. Entirely possible.

 

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I am glad to hear that Cosmo's back home where he belongs and is feeling much better, eating and snuggling.

 

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I'm so glad that Cosmo is home and is feeling fine. Tori says "Hey Cos are you trying to copy me? I've got poodle paws and a nakkked tummy too."

 

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(weird...I thought I posted earlier)
But, I'm so glad he's home!!!!

 

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I am so glad to hear that the Cosmo update is encouraging. I was adding my snowflakes even though I couldn't post earlier. (wow - and I even saw a Joan and Madison entry - haven't seen anything from Joan in ages!). When you go away - who is going to be looking after Cosmo? Someone that is familiar with HIM? (yeah, it would bug me too - the sex thing). I ask cause as often as my pet sitter has stayed here - exclusively over the last 15 months with the DM - she didn't realize the neurlogical/vestibular thingy on Tuscany in February. Hopefully it is someone that will keep a close eye on Cosmo and realize if there are any changes. Hope your time with him til you leave is good - lots of snuggles for him.

 

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Hi Joyce, thx for the concern. I have a petsitter who comes 2x per day-30 min each visit. She actually used to work at angell with dr b, so if she saw anything, she'd know. I will, of course, be leaving her a detailed note.

I thought about canceling. But I told myself that I need to go.

He's going potty now. And was snuggly all evening. He got tons of kisses, and we're off to go snuggle in bed now.

Thx everyone. I don't know how to thank u all for ur concern & love for my special lemon.

 

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Glad to hear he is much better!

 

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So happy to read Cosmo is home. Gotta love the timing - just when you have to go away. He wants to keep you on the edge of your seat - can't let things get too quiet. These guys are always up to something. Glad to hear you have such a good petsitter. Makes all the diff when having to go away.

 

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Glad he's home and feeling better. Maybe just his way of indicating he wants to go with you on vacation...

 

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I think Nina figured it out! :lol:

Glad he's home cat_pet_icon

 

Hi all,
Just a quick update before I leave for vacay (I'm gone Fri-Monday afternoon). Cosmo has been awesome since coming home. I can tell his tummy is getting bloated though, and I worry he'll have some p-itis while I"m gone.

Dr B's office contacted me to day to follow up and see if I had any questions. I emailed back and told them that I was going to be out of town, and wondered how to handle any emergency. The response from Dr B's assistant

I'm much reassured. I love how she says HE would much prefer to be involved. *I* would much prefer Dr B be involved too!!

Anyway. I don't htink i'm going to give a prophylactic dose of mirtz or anything, b/c he's been eating really well. I'll see how he is on Monday when i get back and leave instructions for the DPS. (She knows how to do injections and SQs, obviously).

again... thanks for all the support and love and vines from everyone here!!

 

Might want to tell DPS where the Pepsid is, just in case.

Have a great time.

 

Hope you have a good R&R type of weekend. It sounds like Cosmo will be in good hands - I hope he behaves himself!