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(update) Hewey my BT monitor seems to be getting better *crossing fingers*

bengalensis Oct 21, 2003 03:55 AM

(Nearly 1 month & $1200. latter)...

He will be going back in to the vet tomorrow for follow up blood work to get an idea of his white blood cell count, and maybe another radiograph. When it was taken at the Davis University clinic it was a bit lower than the initial test from the 25th of Sept(yeah, its been that long already), and were hoping that its has dropped more. Consisdering his activity level has increased dramatically, and he can actually pick his body off the ground, where before he caould barely crawl, and inched himself with his belly.

Heres the big improvement...he ate a fuzzy mouse on sat. His first solid meal since the 23rd of Sept. His shedding is beginning to improve(although it smells HORRID!!), and he has shown absolutely no more neurological symptoms.
He still has a ways before hes healthy, but he is displaying wonderful signs of rehabilitation. The thing that is odd to me is that his weight is nearly the same as the first time he was seen... Heres his current stats: Hewey is nearly 9 mo old, 5lb 4oz, and 39 3/4in. Wonder how big he'll be next oct? ...

"Hatred is never ended by hatred, but by love."~Buddist Saying

"Before you put someone in their place, you should put youself in theirs."~David Denotaris

and lastly(for now)..."Subtlety is saying what you think, but then leaving before anyone really understands what you meant."

~Michelle

Replies (4)

Jody P. Oct 21, 2003 11:19 AM

n/p

bengalensis Oct 21, 2003 03:37 PM

Just got back from the vets a little while ago after doing more bloodwork on Hewey. Well, I had him outside on the lawn in the sun to get some exercise, and when I went over to him, he RAN away from me!!! When I caught up to him and reached in, he hissed and tail whipped!!!! Im so HAPPY!!!! I could cry!!! Hes improving alot faster than I though he would!

I had to share...


Michelle

"The sages do not consider that making no mistakes is a blessing; they believe, rather, that the great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes continually to make a new man of himself." ~Wang Yang-Ming

BillyBoy Oct 21, 2003 06:34 PM

That's AWESOME Michelle!! I'm soooo happy to hear he is doing so well! What a testament to dedication to your pets you are! Keep up the good work and Hewey too!

Billy

>>Just got back from the vets a little while ago after doing more bloodwork on Hewey. Well, I had him outside on the lawn in the sun to get some exercise, and when I went over to him, he RAN away from me!!! When I caught up to him and reached in, he hissed and tail whipped!!!! Im so HAPPY!!!! I could cry!!! Hes improving alot faster than I though he would!
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>>I had to share...
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>>Michelle
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>>"The sages do not consider that making no mistakes is a blessing; they believe, rather, that the great virtue of man lies in his ability to correct his mistakes continually to make a new man of himself." ~Wang Yang-Ming

Dragoon Oct 21, 2003 07:50 PM

Congrats, and best wishes.
Only us wierdos are happy when our animals whip at us!
I hope you have him for a long time to come.
D.

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