11/20 Kitty-7 mos. OTJ, and new bloodwork

Greetings, everyone. Wanted to share that Kitty is celebrating seven months OTJ!

This is the kitty who spent four months so mis-dosed (up to 10 units ONCE a day) before finding FDMB that we nearly lost him. But thanks to Lantus Land’s incredible community of wise heads and kind hearts, he went into remission after 15 months on insulin. Thank you, Lantus Land!

That’s not to say that he has no issues. He went to see the vet again this past week to re-do his bloodwork. He has been throwing up every four or so days; and eating, drinking and peeing more, but losing weight.

The prime suspect was hyper-thyroid, and that has been…NIXED! His free T4, T4 and T3 look great. His BG at the vet was 118, with the feline-calibrated meter.

The question is, if not hyper-thyroid, then what? The vet says other contenders include everything from allergies to IBD to chronic pancreatitis to lymphoma. He will try to do a specific pancreatic lipase test, if there’s enough blood to run it. He suggested we could treat with a dewormer, just to rule out parasites (even though Kitty never goes outdoors).

Kitty has had teeth issues, and he needs another cleaning. The good news is that there is a now a board-certified dental vet who visits our town regularly, and I can try to schedule with him.

I would appreciate it if anyone who understands bloodwork would take a look at his labs, which are linked below. I highlighted the items that were out of range or nearly so. These included lipase, cholesterol, total protein, auto platelet and, as before, eosiniphil. I’m talking to the vet again on Monday, so ideas are welcome!

Thanks again, everyone. Kitty sends purrs to everyone.

Just wanted to say "hi". Give Kitty a big, fat smoosh.

Hi Kathy, I'm sorry that I can't help you with the test results. But I sure do hope that the vet can figure out what is going on. It is good to know that Kitty is feeling good and I hope that whatever it is is a glitch or something easily treatable.
7 months OTJ already?! WOW!!

Ella

I'm no help with bloodwork either. I'm just stopping in to say "good to see you here today!" and "Happy 7 months OTJ!"

Sorry to hear that Kitty isn't feeling too well. Is he taking Pepcid to help settle his tummy? Another anti-emetic you could discuss with your vet is Metocloprimide (Reglan). It can cause a side effect of agitation, however. It sounds like the fPL would be a good test to get. I don't know too much about the blood work, but I think that elevated eosinophils can be a marker for inflammation. So pancreatitis or gastritis could be possibilities. I hope the vet can get to the bottom of things and get Kitty feeling better soon.

Hi Kathy & Kitty: Happy 6 months OTJ. Sorry he is not feeling well. Eosiniphil count can be caused by inflammation and also can be allergic reaction. Cholesterol may be diet. I've been told lots of diabetic kitties have a high cholesterol. Does he have any symptoms of IBD? I have and IBD kitty and it is not fun. Hope you get answers soon. Nice to see you.

Hi Kathy

Eosinophils can be bumped up by a lot of different disease processes. They are best known as the WBCs that deal with allergies and parasitic infection but can be elevated (in cats) due to other inflammatory processes as well. Is there a board-certified vet around that can do an abdominal ultrasound? THe frequent vomiting should be investigated.

Auto-platelet, etc. are not concerning.

Hope this helps.

Hi Kathy,

So sorry that Kitty is not feeling well and hope you find out the cause soon. Sending you positive vines for the vets on monday.

Happy 7 Months to Kitty!!! That is really awesome. And to think if you hadn't found FDMB what would have happened.

Your both in my thoughts.

jan and sara

Happy 7 Months OTK Kitty!! Glad Jess stopped by....awesome!
Hope you can get to the bottom of his troubles....wishing you well....
Raja had elevated eosinophils and we gave her meds for deworming and also for parasites....but as Jess said, it can mean other things as well.... I cannot figure out the blood work results, but I hope that you will get more feedback and that you will some answers....

There is so much wonderful knowledge in this community. Thank you so much for sharing -- it is helping me prepare to ask the vet good questions on Monday.

Linda, the vet didn't want me to try Pepcid yet, but he did mention Reglan as a possibility.
Barbara, I am reading up on IBD now. The vet mentioned that a lot. Kitty doesn't have diarrhea, but the vomiting and eosinophils are worrisome.
Jess, I'm happy to know the auto-platelets don't matter. Sounds like the eosinophils and maybe high lipase do.
Pat, I will PM you to see how the deworming was tolerated! I think the vet wants to do that next.

Everyone, thanks so much for the good wishes, good thoughts, and smooshes (for Kitty, of course :mrgreen: ).

Happy 7 months Kitty.
Wow so many poeple I have been thinking of lately have come to the board today.

So glad to hear an update on Kitty and I hope you can out what is going on
with him.
I am not great with labs either but I will check through my stuff that Sienne once sent
to me when I was trying to understand Max's/

Scritches to Kitty!!!

I'm sorry, I can't help with your labs.

Definitely get on top of the vomiting. Cerenia and ondansetron are good for acute vomiting. Reglan isn't actually a great anti-nausea medication unless the nausea is due to motility issues. There are better drugs for cats - ondansetron and dolasetron for example. It is important that she keep the food down (and keep her liver healthy). You don't want to add hepatic lipidosis to the mix. Here is a link to an article you can print for your vet if you think it would help: http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/content/printContentPopup.jsp?id=676860

Maverick almost died from Feline Hepatic Lipidosis (which happens to be highly nauseating) and I want to do my best to help other people and their cats from ever having to deal with it themselves.

Sending hugs.

Hi Kathy!
sorry I'm so late to your annifursary condo!
Happy 7 months Kitty!
Glad you got some good feedback on your questions Kathy!
It really is a wonderful community!
:YMHUG:

Happy 7 months! Time has certainly flown.

I'm glad Jess/Earl took a look at Kitty's labs. I hope you'll update us after Kitty's vet visit

Happy Happy 7 mos OTJ!