We just had Kirby to our Vet. Kirby has lost nearly 2 pounds, just a couple ounces short of that, in three weeks time. He is losing his muscle and that explains the weight loss. He is still optimistic that Kirby will recover, but with all the muscle loss and paralysis, he probably won't ever be the same. I asked him if Kirby's heart sounded okay because when I hold him, his little heart seems to be beating so hard. He said, unfortunately, the heart is a muscle and with his muscle loss, his heart is working harder. He also said that it could happen that he may fall asleep one day and not wake up...not that he thinks that will happen, but it is a possibility and he wanted to warn us. We talked about surgery again and he said he didn't think any surgeon would want to operate on him now in the shape he is in and he doesn't recommend it, nor would he suggest we give up. We are cutting back on the prednisone as that's one of the reasons for losing muscle, but we can up the pain killers as often as 6 times a day, and also give him his sedative 4 times a day. I asked him if we could give him a bath. Poor little stinky Kirby...I've been giving him sponge baths, but that just doesn't do the job. Our vet said Kirby may even feel better after a bath. So, tomorrow after my daughter gets off work, we'll give Kirby a bath. I don't want to try it alone...so scared of hurting him.
Thanks you, everyone, for your prayers and concern! I truly think they are already working as he seemed to be a little better tonight. Dr. told us that we should expect days like this where he seems worse...it kind of is all a part of this very long recovery. I feel a little better now. Today I didn't think he was going to live through the day...or that we would have to have him pts. Now, I feel a little more hopeful and knowing all you beautiful people are raising his name in prayer just does my heart good. Thank you! |