Hello Everybody!
How are you? Hope everybody is doing ok and recovering from all that Christmas food! You all know what Christmas was like for me, so hope you had fun for me! I called the Vet today and was unable to go and see Chuey because they were too busy, and then I had to go to work in the evening. I did get to speak with the Dr. twice though. He said that Chuey was about the same, resting a lot and eating well! Two very good signs right? He also said Chuey could come home tomorrow. It's a blessing that I am going to be off from my full-time till Jan 8 to be home to care for him.
The medications he is on and is going to need to continue for a total of ten days are Amikacin (oral) and Ampicillin (injectable). The Dr. has asked me quite a few times already if I'm going to be ok with giving Chuey his shot twice a day. I told him I would be ok with that. He needs to take them twice daily because he too small for large doses of any meds. However, Dr. said the Ampicillin has a side affect of affecting the liver. Chuey's live count of some kind, can't remember the name is low right now. Dr said it could be the meds, or a early sign of something wrong with his liver, but more than likely the meds. He said he would stop them immediately if Chuey's liver count was going too low. I felt better about that, but still really nervous. I wish there was so much more I could do for him.
I am really nervous and praying that Chuey is going to be ok. I am focused on getting everything ready for his return. My husband initiated a major clean-up in the house today in prep. for Chuey's return: clorox whip everything, mop, wash all blankets, (even ours that he crawls on!), vaccum, the whole nine! It was the sweetest thing ever! I was really touched about his concern that Chuey not come in contact with any leftover germs that might be hanging around.
Well, I know I've made you read a lot and I really appreciate you taking the time to give me advice and help me out. You have all been such a wonderful support system, don't know what I would've done without you! I will post more tomorrow, hopefully with Chuey back in my arms!! Thank you!
By the way, I added pics to my profile since the day I signed up and I am not able to see them. Can you guys see Chuey's pic? Weird.... |