manx, convalescent
i am happy to report that lunch's bloodwork results are encouraging!
his thyroid levels are back down to normal. his kidney and liver function, which can be affected by the medication, are fine. his red blood cell count is a bit high, which can be explained by the repeated blood draws. his pancreatic function is still a matter of some concern, but the vet explained that the tests for that enzyme are often of questionable value. he'll be calling — get this — an internal medicine specialist to discuss lunch's pancreas.
he came back from his weekend at the vet's with a new shaved patch on his throat. when i touch it, it feels like warm suede. (i guess it is warm suede.)
not only has the medication improved his thyroid condition, it's helped him return to his former friendliness. although he's not quite as affectionate as usual, he's improved greatly — even after i pilled him last night he circled back around for more patting.
since he is well on his way to recovery, i guess i can throw away this ad i found in the local paper:
Comments
Poor Lunch! How dare you consider replacing him! Please give him a pat for me.
Posted by: Molly | November 12, 2003 10:49 AM
Glad to hear lunch is improving! Send pats from us too.
Posted by: Cori | November 12, 2003 11:45 AM
good kitty! but i can't believe you were already shopping for a tailless understudy.
Posted by: terry | November 12, 2003 02:28 PM
actually, the idea was that lunch could train the new kitten to be his eventual successor.
Posted by: julie | November 12, 2003 02:56 PM
the next time the vet shaves lunch, ask for the hair to be saved. with Paul's extensive knowledge of science, maybe he could start work on a clone?
Posted by: yr maw | November 12, 2003 05:32 PM