Logan Update - It's bad

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Logan doesn't have pancreatitis. He has a very extensive bacterial infection in his abdominal wall. His fever came down from 104.9 to 104.1 - not much of a response to the ABs. They don't know the type of bacteria so they don't know what ABs, if any, it will respond to. They can do surgery to try and remove as much of the infected tissue, as possible. Since most of the infected tissue is fat, this presents a huge problem. Fatty tissue doesn't respond well to treatment. Even if they do the surgery, we're looking at a very long recovery and there's a good chance he won't recover. The internist said that in 16 years, she's seen this 3 times. It's very rare. He will be in the hospital for at least a week.

I'm very torn. I don't want him to suffer anymore, but I want to give him a chance. As of now, his surgery is set for tomorrow. I just don't know if this is the right thing to do or not.

I'm beyond heartbroken and I'm terrified we're going to lose him no matter what. We did speak to our regular vet today - found her cell number - and she said that all we can do is try it. If we do need to euthanize him, she said she will come to our home. She agrees that we absolutely do not want him to die at the ER vet.
 
oh no ((((Kelly)))
Im so sorry - this is a very tough decision, I have no advise but prayers for u and ((((Logan))))
 
Oh Kelly I'm so sorry Logan isn't doing well. I do hope they can help him. I agree that all you can do is try your best. It sounds like the vets he is with are very competent. I hope he is in good hands. Sending lot's of healing thoughts for Logan. Get well soon Logan!
 
Oh my...... that's not good. I'm very sorry that you are going thru this... and poor Logan!
((((Kelly))))) (((Logan))))
Sending healing vines!
 
Kelly,

I'm so, so sorry to hear this update. You and your beautiful boy have had such a rough time and it's so unfair that you're facing more, no matter which choice you take. Hopefully, Jojo or Jess can provide some input for you.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. All you can do is try, and keep positive thoughts.
I sent Jojo a message on facebook.
((((((((((Kelley and Logan)))))))))))
 
(((Kelly)))

So sorry to hear you have more difficult news. Logan is a tuff little guy with a strong will. Don't give up on him!

Sending lots of prayers & positive thoughts.

(((HUGS)))
 
(((Kelly)))
I'm so sorry. I don't even have words. This has got to be so difficult. Have you spent some time with Logan? Is he fighting? I truly believe they tell us when it's their time.
 
((((Kelly and Logan))))

My advice is to look into his eyes and talk to him, and see what he tells you. Go spend some time with him at the ER and see if you can get a feel for what Logan wants you to do. I'm so sorry, this is tough.

Snowflakes and vines are continuing.
 
This is such a difficult time. :sad:
I wish we could help you out. It's a lot on your shoulder now...

All the strength to you!
 
Kelly, I am so sorry about Logan and this tough infection. I truly hope the doctors can help him recover. Your love will help guide you through this, what ever road you must take. I'm sending you all my warm and healing thoughts for more time with your sweet Logan. (((Kelly)))
 
((Kelly))
I'm so sorry to hear this news for Logan..
Whatever decisions you make we are all here for you!

My thoughts and prayers are with you..
 
I'm so very sorry to read this. Here's hoping for a miracle. Hopefully Logan's young age means he'll have the fight in him to beat this.
 
Kelly,
I am so sad to hear your news; I know this news hurts badly and your decisions will be hard. If you can, please spend some time with him as he can help you with the decisions. Look for his fight.

I so hope the surgery goes well. Logan is in our thoughts.
 
Oh Kelly
I am so sorry to hear about Logan's infection.
Again I am crying reading this. You and Logan and DH2B and everyone have been through so much.
You are all brave and strong. Spend some time with him. as Libby and everyone has suggested.
You will know what to do.
We are praying for you that Logan will pull through.
 
I am so very sorry to hear this. You guys and Logan have fought long and hard. I hope he has one more battle left in him, but you are his Mom, and you will know what he needs. I am sending my prayers to you, DH2B, and Logan as you go through this crisis.
 
((((Kelly, DH2B & Logan)))) I'm sending prayers, healing thoughts, and snowflakes of comfort. Logan knows you love him. You have everyone's support.
 
My prayers are with you and Logan and DH2B today and last night....
Your love for Logan will guide you and maybe he will be able to let you know what to do....
Wishing you peace in your decision and strength ....(((Kelly & DH2B)))
((((Sweet Logan boy))))
 
Oh, Kelly, I'm so sorry it wasn't better news. I know your boy knows how much you love him and only want the best for him. ((( Kelly )))
 
((((Kelly & Logan)))) I'm so sorry to hear this news, Kelly. It is so hard to see our kitties in pain and not knowing what to do. I agree, have a nice long talk with Logan and see if he will give you some kind of sign as to what he would like you to do. You have a very hard decision to make and I wish you peace of mind in whatever decision you decide to make.
 
((Logan)) and ((Kelly))
I know you are questioning what is best for Logan and if you're making the right decision, but there is never a clear cut right or wrong (IMO). You are making the choices with the information you have NOW and as long as you are making them out of love, you're making the right choice.

Sending white light and healing vines to Logan.
 
I'm so sorry, Kelly, for what you and Logan are going through right now. I agree with the others that Logan will let you know where to go from here. I wish you much peace in whatever decision you make. :YMHUG:
 
(((Kelly))) (((Logan)))

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Sending a blizzard of snowflakes, many vines and lots of (((hugs))).

Will be keeping you in my thoughts.
 
((((Kelly)))) I cannot tell you how much I am praying for you and Logan-----that he will find a way to let you know what is right for him.
 
I am very sorry to read this. Breaks my heart. I hope all will go well for Logan. Do not fret your decision - we all do what we hope and believe is best for our buddies, we simply can't do more than that - they have a way of reassuring us that we were right, letting us know, did the best we could. You and Logan will be in my thoughts today and going forward.

Send many healing vines your way today, and tomorrow.

Michelle and Mannie
 
(((((((((Kelly)))))))))) I am so heartbroken to read this news today. I was so hoping when I logged on to see something good about Logan. I can't offer you any advice but do want you know that I am keeping you and Logan very very tight in my thoughts and prayers.
 
I keep coming back to this, ready to write something, and then shedding tears myself. :cry:
This time I can do it!

Obviously no one can tell you what you need to do. but everyone is supporting you no matter what you do...no matter the outcome. Personally, I know I wll be thinking of you non stop in the comin' days and sending healing vines to wrap both you and Logan in together.

Here is what I can tell you, Kelly. When Latte had the ARF I was told I had to pts, because she would not make it. She was bad. All I could do is love her. There really was nothing else. We were treating her with everything we could. She was in the best care. loving her, I knew was not going to save her. But it was going to help her no matter which direction her body/mind/(and yes, they have souls!) were going to take her. So you need to keep loving Logan, as you always have. Hold him, touch him, talk to him, look him in the eyes, reassure him that he will always be taken care of...and he will always be loved.

((((((((((((kelly)))))))))))
(((((((((((logan))))))))))))
 
OH, Kelly, my hearts breaks reading your news. As others have said, all you can do is love him and trust in your heart you will know what is best. I am sending lots of prayers for the surgery tomorrow to be successful for your dear boy.

Many healing vines and prayers being sent your way...

(((Kelly and Logan)))
 
i am confident you will make the best decision for logan you can. hoping jojo/jess or another vet tech or dr lisa here can weigh in. gonna check health to see if a thread has been started. have you PMed jess (i see someone said she pmed jojo)? [updated to say i posted on health and PMed jess/larry/deb (vet techs) and linked here]

holding you close in support and prayer. (((KELLY & LOGAN)))
 
The little guy, Logan. (((((((( Kelly & Logan ))))))))

May you both savor more precious moments together. Today and in the tomorrows.
 
We went to see him - they require you to make an appointment so we couldn't see him until 5. He was growling when we first approached his cage, but the second he heard my voice, he perked up and started purring. He loved on me while I was there and I got him to eat a little. We looked into his eyes and talked to him. He seems to still have some fight in him and he didn't look like he was giving up. I'm so scared, though. I'm still conflicted about putting him through the surgery, but it's his only chance. They changed him over to a coctail of ABs this afternoon. His temp went up to 105. They'll be checking it again shortly so I'll call to see if it came down, at all. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's so hard. It's killing me to see him like this.
 
Kelly I am heartbroken to hear this..But Maybe just maybe he can pull through this..
The whole board here is sending prayers, snowflakes, and healing vines to dear Logan.
One day we all must face decisions like this..You have been an amazing momma bean..Dont give up hope just yet--
We are all Pulling for you--
Giant Hugs from your FDMB family here--You hurt, we hurt! Come on Logan & get through this.
 
I sent Jojo another message on Facebook, and I poked her. It's like poking the queen, I want to poke and run. I've never poked anyone before... :oops:
Oh, I hope he rallies. It sounds like he is still with us, huh? Please, keep thinking possitive thoughts. That he feels better.
That he feels better. That he feels better.
 
He sounds spunky....Then he ate for you while purring...so sweet....
What do you think? He has been through so much and he still seems feisty to the best that he is able to be....
Surgery will give him the chance and then it will up to him....and you two....to care for him again in his effort to
get rid of the infection..... the eating some food from you is a good sign.
Oh Kelly..... even the smallest signs that he is fighting are good to hear.
We are all praying for you and for sweet Logan....thank you for the updates too....everyone appreciates hearing from you!
hugs to you all....
 
Such a good sign that Logan has some fight left in him yet. Hold on to what he's telling you/showing you...we will all be thinking of you and Logan tomorrow.
 
I have been watching for your post and worried about Logan.
Now, I am a wee bit less worried because it sounds like he's got some fight in him and he's glad to have had you there.
I hope the surgery goes well; I am sure that with you by his side, he will be stronger. Together, you and Logan can fight.

Words can't express how much I am pulling for Logan to get through his surgery and on to recovery.
 
Kelly, I'm sorry to hear that Logan is doing so poorly. I don't know any of the backstory here so forgive me if I'm off the mark at times.

It sounds like they've told you he has a septic abdomen, or "septic peritonitis"? Does that sound right? And they don't know why? Is this a specialty/referral center type of ER? Did anyone do an ultrasound? I am not sure why, if they think he's septic (I assume they diagnosed this by withdrawing some fluid from his abdomen and looking at it), they didn't tell you he needs surgery right away? So I guess I"m a little confused as to the exact diagnosis.

Assuming that he's got septic peritonitis, and your option is surgery, I am strongly in favor of surgery asap. To be blunt, if that's the case, there is no hope without surgery. I would personally rather give my own animal a chance to live (knowing that means the possibility of death in the OR) than watch them fight a battle they are 100% certain to lose. The chances of survival even with surgery aren't the best, though many animals do make it. The chances without surgery are nil. The big unknown here is why? What happened to let loose bacteria into the abdomen? If it is something very serious, for example the intestines have opened up in one spot due to a cancer, then the surgeon can call you, tell you what she/he has found, and let you decide whether or not to go on. The patient can be let go without ever having to wake up. If it's not as serious, the abdomen can be washed out thoroughly and the patient then has at least a fighting chance of making it.

Please let me know what exactly they said was the diagnosis, if there is any fluid in the abdomen, etc.
 
I lit a candle at church tonight, for Logan and everyone else who is fighting a battle. I wish you strength and comfort.
 
Thank you Libby for the URL. I am a little heartened to hear that he has had liver and pancreatic trouble and is on/was on pred. This opens up the slightly better possibility that there was a liver or pancreatitic infection that abscessed and is wreaking havoc, rather than the intestines opening up for some reason. Although to some extent an infection is an infection, there is still a difference between an infection and an outpouring of intestinal bacteria into the abdomen.

I will await your update Kelly. Let me know if I can help any further.

Jess
 
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