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Friday, October 11, 2013

Smokey is a Little Bit Better





We took Smokey into the V-E-T this week and he had some blood drawn. His white cell count is in the middle of the range, so he is doing a little bit better on the various medicines that the poor boy is getting daily. We are reducing the chlorambucil to once every two days, then once every three days. He was getting it every two days. He is still getting 2 prednisolone 5mg tablets daily, and also a metoclopramide 5mg tablet daily. He doesn't puke even close to what he was doing. It is about once a week now. And, he has gained a pound! Which is great news, because once the cancer takes over, he will be losing weight. So right now, Smokey is doing a bit better. But he really doesn't like taking his medicine. We feel very sorry for the little man.

Hugs, Us

22 comments:

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Good report! We will keep purring for Smokey. XOXOXO

Fuzzy Tales said...

Aww, poor Smokey, we feel sorry for him too. We know he's getting the best care, but it's so hard and of course we don't really understand the reason, when our humans give us all kinds of yucky meds.

Purrs and purrayers to him!

Random Felines said...

we are sorry Smokey has to take the meds...but we hope it is helping him some

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

We're glad to see that Smokey is doing a bit better. We send plenty of purrs

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I'm glad Smokey is doing better, and I am sending some feel-good purrs his way.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....happee ta heer ya haz sum improve mint with yur self.....sendin mor blessings oh st francis yur way coz ya can never haz two manee....keep on feelin better N better N we hope everee one haza grate week oh end :)

XXXXXXX

Terri said...

We are glad to hear a little encouraging news. I wish all kitty pills could come in tasty chews ;)

The Lee County Clowder said...

Hang in there, Smokey. We are purrrrrrring for you.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am glad that Smokey is doing better and hope the meds keep the evil c at bay for a lot longer.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Hooray for you Smokey. Purrs and hugs from all of us!

meowmeowmans said...

We are so happy that Smokey is doing a little better. We are purring and praying for you, buddy!

The Island Cats said...

We're purring for Smokey and hope he continues to do better and better.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We hope Smokey gets to feeling better. Sending purrs!

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...
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Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

Timmy says you don't feel so good, so I came to bring you some Healing Pawkisses, Smokey. Be well soon! Pawkiss, Little Binky.

Everycat said...

We just caught up on this news about Smokey and we are very sorry he has SCL, it's a lousy thing to have.

Smokey we know you are getting the best care and love a cat could wish for so we will just add some rumbly purrs and a bit more love

Mungo & The Ape xx

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We are sending Smokey our best purrs but for right now we are so glad he is doing so well. Right this moment is all any of us has, so being in the present helps stay grounded. We are purring for your and sending up great big prayers. ((Smokey))

Tigger said...

Mom and I will keep praying for you and Smokey. Glad he is doing a little better.

The Florida Furkids said...

Purrs for Smokey. Gaining weight is great!!!

Thanks for the Birthday wishes for our Mom!

The Florida Furkids

Charlemagne and Tamar said...

Smokey,

We're sending all our biggest purrs for you to keep doing well!

Charlemagne, Tamar and Mal

Katiez Furry Mewz said...

We're so glad to hear that Smokey am doing better. The Mom just found your email. It got losted. Her am sending an email bout drawing Smokey. Purrz, Katie Kat.

World of Animals, Inc. said...

We are happy to read that Smokey is starting to feel better and gaining some weight. We hope everything will ok and that we are sending purrs and hugs to him. Have a great rest of your week. Feel better little guy.
World of Animals