April 3rd is GoodAllDay, a global movement to honor Jane Goodall’s legacy.
Jane spent her life proving that every individual makes a difference, and that small acts—especially when multiplied—can change the world.
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It's Formerly Feral Friday.
We chose to no longer wait to see our regular vet at the scheduled Friday morning, and on Thursday evening went to Advanced Animal Emergency.
I'd been able to scoop up Henry and stuff him into his carrier in a minute (!)
Other than being skittish, Henry allowed being weighed, his heart listened to, and his gums were pink.
Then he was whisked away for a blood draw.
The veterinarian reported:
1. Suspected upper respiratory infection, per blood work
2. Conjunctivitis in right eye
3. Some dental disease
He received a Covenia antibiotic shot, good for 14 days.
Tobramycin opthalmic solution drops in right eye every 8 hours for a week.
Gabapentin anti-anxiety liquid by mouth every 8-12 hours for 10 days.
1/2 of a Cyproheptaine appetite stimulant pill by mouth every 12 hours for 3 days.
He's wearing a cone, which makes it easier to administer medications for me, but he's not a fan.
Will settle my nerves before I move from blogger mode into my nursing role.
Was also given instructions on syringe-feeding Henry, should we get to that point.
His weight remains just under 10 lbs/4.5 kg.
My first emergency vet visit, and while it took a few hours, the staff was wonderful to Henry and me.
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The URI would impact his appetite. We hope the antibiotics kick in quickly. #1 says she had the privilege of meeting Jane Goodall in person!
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The Chans
Wow, met her in person; how cool is that!
DeleteI'm sorry to hear that Henry is so sick. It's a good thing you took him in. It's going to be difficult to get all that medicine in him, good luck. No cat enjoys being handled like that.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to get Henry to see the vet. It sounds like he had a very thorough examination and good meds. Good luck with giving his meds. The liquid should be okay, but pills could be a different matter.
ReplyDeleteWe hope the meds start working quickly.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you and Henry are going through so much ~ hope he heals quickly ~
ReplyDeleteLots of Hugs ^_^'
Jane Goodall was an amazing lady ~
oh anh-ree baby, we r sorry yoo r feeling cwappy. Yoo be good and let your mum take good care ovva yoo so yoo git better soon!!
ReplyDeletedood…eye noe it sux like a vacuum masheen that ya had two go two de eeeeeevil plaze N it sux ya gotta bee on med i sin, but juzt keep tellin yur self in a manner oh dayz yur gonna be full on healthee again….az alwayz buddy, blezzingz frum R pal..frank ‼️😸🐾💚💚💚💚
ReplyDeletePrayers for him to recover and you to sustain no injuries giving the meds!
ReplyDeleteJane Goodall was most amazing, I'm glad she is recognized with a day now.
Henry's weight seems good to me; did he seem to lose some poundage? This is why I prefer my cats to be a little overweight - if they lose weight suddenly, they have a buffer zone...
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get Henry to the vet. If the appetite stimulant makes him act strange, you could try the miritaz ear gel which doesn't seem to have the same side effect. XO
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Henry got attended to and the cause is known. Good luck with the Covenia, watch him for any breathing difficulties.
ReplyDeletePoor little guy. I hope he feels better quickly.
ReplyDeleteYou take such good care. ~hugs~ I hope everything works out for the best.
ReplyDeletePraying for Henry
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