Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Big Boy Update

 


Today Mama is in charge of the blog. Thank you to all of you for 87 million emails, comments, text and calls. And thank you Ann at Zoolatry for this beautiful card.

Some of you already know that My heart is breaking. My sweet Big Boy is very ill, he has congestive heart failure and his lungs are full of fluid. we were at the vet for an hour Tuesday am.

We woke up and he refused his egg and breakfast, we walked and he could not walk, when we got back home he laid down and with heaving sides, he tried to breathe, huffing and his heart was 4 irregular beats and i could see it moving his chest and feel it struggling.

Vet did x-rays, blood work, and said Big is seriously ill right now, he is in congestive heart failure and is desperately ill. When I called and described his symptoms, they said come now. we are 5 minutes from the vet and they took him in immediately.

The vet put him on 2 a heart pill and a diuretic to remove fluid and a pro biotic. and said if they were going to help it might take a week to 10 days to see a difference, and no walking or exercise until he says so, the vet not Big.

I cried for hours, could not stop.. At 4:30, just 4 hours after the first two pills, he stood up and went to his bowl, tapped it and looked at his Daddy, like where is my 3 pm food? He ate all his dry food and went out and peed a cup full. Seeing all that fluid coming out made me happy.

Today at 2:15 he woke me up for a potty break, went again at 3:30 and ate his egg and toast and the probiotic powder on the egg.. His sides are breathing normaly, his heart is not pounding out of his chest. We went for an hour to the YMCA and when we came home he was running circles at the door to greet us. He also wanted to go for his walk, which we did not...

He will be back soon. Love you all

the vet bill was 479;00 and I am listening as I type this to the new 6500.00 AC being installed, house should be cooling by noon.IF the meds work they will be expensive.


32 comments:

My Mind's Eye said...

What wonderful news about our handsome BB....prayers continue...
Ummm are they human heart meds? If so I wonder if you can buy them from a pharmacy? Just a thought. My daughter's first cat was prescribed an anxiety med, Buspar, way back in the early 2000's. It was a human med. The vet gave her an RX for the pharmacym still $$ but not as much as thru the Vet office
Here's to a cool house that will help every one feel better.
Hugs cecilia

Rose said...

I am so glad that he has improved so much...glad that the AC is being installed and your house can feel somewhat normal again.

easyweimaraner said...

we cried as we read the sad news from yesterday... but now we feel hope and we will wait for much much more good news ... hugs to you all!!!

Mevely317 said...

Yessssss! I'm sitting here at the desktop with happy tears coursing down my face. When I first woke up at 5 I grabbed my phone; and have been checking every little bit, trying not to think the worst. Thank you, God! Muah!

Martha said...

Thank God! I am so glad to see this post. I was so worried that I tossed and turned all night and was even more afraid when there wasn't a post up early this morning. I am so relieved. Keeping the prayers coming that he continues to improve. Big hugs!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

I love hearing this good news, the meds are working. I am so happy to see this update. The new AC will be delightful. HUGS, take care!

Millie and Walter said...

We're glad to hear Big Boy is feeling better. Our paws are crossed the meds continue to help him.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Good to know BB is on the up... unlike your bank balance... yeeecchhh... YAM xx

Sandee said...

I'm glad Big Boy is doing better but it sounds like he'll be on medication from now on.

Prayers continue my friend. Big healing hugs to Big Boy. ♥

Brian's Home Blog said...

We're all doing the happy dance at that improvement and sending love and hugs to BB and to you and Poppa too. We all love you BB!!!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I'm so happy to read this post. Was going to email you this morning. It sounds like the meds are working. Answered prayers. I will continue to pray for BB. Good luck with the air today. Keep us posted.❤❤❤

photowannabe said...

Wow, what a dramatic change...thrilled to read this Sandra.
Praying this healing continues.
Sue

ZOOLATRY said...

Sandra and Bob ... and dear BIG,
Love to all of you, the prayers continue and there is strong faith that
all will be well.

Inger said...

Oh, Sandra how awful and also good in that he's doing better so soon after he got his medicine. Sorry I'm late leaving a comment,but that's what happens when you live three hours behind FL time. As soon as I got your email on my Kindle, I got my computer out to see what was going on. Main thing is that he's doing better. Poor boy and you too. You both will be in my prayers. Sending love.

Hootin Anni said...

oh my...my heart pours with gladness that you see much improvement. every dime spent is worth his health in my opinion.

DeniseinVA said...

After such a scary situation am real happy that BB improved on his meds so quickly. Must have done your heart good to see him more like his old self and the relief must have been like a tonic. Sending much love and prayers. Please give BB a scratch on the ears from me :)

da tabbies o trout towne said...

big boy; you do not know us, but we wanted to stop bye and offer some blessings from our hero, St Francis, to you. We are sorry you've had a ruff time and we hope the medicine helps you 10000000000000 PURRcent

♥♥♥

Ginny Hartzler said...

HURRAH!!! But I am so sorry the meds will cost a lot! He seems to be back to his old self!

Chatty Crone said...

I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY! SO AM I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

catladymac said...

We are so glad the meds are working ! The new AC should help with the stress on his heart and breathing too. We know about paying the vet bills, and we continue to send purrayers and POTP to Big Boy and all who love him and all his vet helpers !

Ruby said...

Oh,this makes me so happy!! I am overjoyed the meds are working, and BB is feelin' betters! I'll keep sendin' POTP and healin' vibes and AireZens.
Ma knows abouts the high vettie bills! I hopes it doesn't crimp your treatie stash! ☺
{{{{hugs}}}}}
Kisses,
Ruby ♥

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

I am so relieved to hear he is doing better!!! Continuing prayers and POTP he stays on the mend!

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

POTP and lots of hugs.

pilch92 said...

I am praying for your sweet boy.

lexitheschnauzer said...

I can't imagine what you've been going through. Thank God the meds are working and Big Boy is doing so much better. Who knows. He may end up having more energy than before.

KB said...

I am sending all of you all my love. I am so sorry that this is happening but you will help Big Boy heal. Huge hugs.

Susan from Bucks County said...

I hope the medicine helps. He is such a handsome fellow. My prayers are with you all.

Ann said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Big. Happy to hear that the meds are working for himn. Lots of prayers and hugs for Big.

Matilda the Boxer said...

Oh my goodness! Momma missed a few days blogging and missed ALL the impawtant news. I'm so sorry that Big is having trouble, but it at least sounds like the meds are helping. He's a tough guy and might surprise you!

Timmy Tomcat said...

We are sending purrs and prayers! Nursey Dad says that CHF responds really well to medication and that the response so far is really encouraging.
Timmy, Dad and Family

Tails Around the Ranch said...

Thanks for sharing the good news update. We'd do anything for our pets, and I know the pain your wallet is feeling. Two months ago I was faced with a $6000 emergency surgery but today as I catch up on my inbox, there is a furry beast at my feet who makes my heart smile. Hope your boy continues to do well. 💙

My Tata's Cottage said...

Oh Big Boy is so very loved. We all love you and know your mom and dad are caring for you. They love you so much so you get lots of rest, drink your fluids and eat your meals. We love knowing you here. Many prayers are being said. Cause we know GOD listens. HUGS across the miles.

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