Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Neville's Report Card

Neville went to his doctor’s appointment yesterday, and returned with some good news.



I was worried that his eyes were looking somewhat jaundiced - it’s hard to tell with a cat whose eye-colour is naturally a golden green - but the veterinary thought that there was nothing amiss. More tests were run on his blood and, this time, on his urine, and the numbers that were somewhat alarming last week have been replaced by more satisfactory amounts. Whatever ailed him was probably defeated by the medicine with which he was plied. There is still reason to keep vigilant - the Nevsky is a diabetic, after all, and so his body’s equilibrium can be easily thrown off - but my foster-boy is in good condition.


Nev will continue to receive sub-cutaneous fluids, which he takes with equanimity, and the remainder of the antibiotics. The latter, due to one that is particularly vile-tasting, is more of a trial for the poor fellow than being poked by fluid- and insulin-needles. He is eating adequately; certainly not as much as I would like, but well within the limits required to keep his organs busy. He seems to have increased his fondness for Z/D hard-food. It’s not the best nutrition, but it has kept several of my cats going when they accepted - or could accept - nothing else.


Another crisis has been averted or, more likely, beaten down. Though it was an expensive few days, there is an advantage in that Neville is now familiar to the rescue-group’s doctor. Previously, being associated with another group, he had been to a few veterinaries, none of whom we knew. This will be important in giving him more consolidated care at a familiar hospital. I am pleased with the outcome and, despite the last horrid bits of medicine he must endure, I think Neville is, too.

17 comments:

  1. This is just the best news in this day! Neville,Katie has a crush on you as she has had with some of your siblings occasionally and she as well as I want you all better! You need to teach the Felons!

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  2. Way to go, Nevsky!
    Your foster dad is certainly looking out for you, and we are all purring for you too.

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  3. Oh, I'm heaving a HUGE sigh of relief! I'm sure you could guess that I feared the worst and I'm sooooo glad Neville is improving and that his high numbers are down. Wonderful, wonderful news. ♥

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  4. This is sounding so much better. Neville, hang in there and take the
    vile meds for now. All improvement for you will mean improvement for
    John's mental anguish. Keeping all fingers crossed here, and paws too.

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  5. That's such good news about Neville! (I just wish all these vet trips were easier on your bank balance.)

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  6. Good for you, Neville! Oh what great news, and what a relief! I'm so happy to hear that Neville's improved. Keep up the good work, Neville!

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  7. We are so happy to see the good Neville news and we'll all do the happy dance with you!

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  8. dood....we hope frum thiz point for werd itz nothin BUT good mews...and for ewe two catfather....

    ewe all knead ta cut dad sum slax; trooth; itz knot R place ta say but him could uze a brake; like a GOOD NOOZE brake...oh kay !! ☺☺♥♥

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  9. That is very good news that Nev's results are good and he is improving. Sorry about the vile tasting meds, Nev. I have to take one every other day which tastes revolting, but if it helps you just have to grin and bear it!

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  10. Good on ya Neville..Onwards and Upwards..!x
    Well done Dad..! :).

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  11. What a relief! I'm sure your anxiety level has dropped. I know I was apprehensive when I opened up your blog to read. Whew!!! It's great that the Nev will have a familiar doctor now.
    How is Tucker doing? Hope he is feeling better.

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    1. Tucker is doing better, but by inches. He can't shake his cold, though he is now eating more, which is a big worry off my mind.

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  12. This is wonderful news John! Glad to hear (in the last comment) that Tucker is doing better as well.

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  13. We are so relieved to hear that the numbers have gone to the good. He surely feels better shown by his appetite and if he must have a few more doses with ill taste he will endure. Good news about the vet too. We have a new one at our clinic and I do not have the most faith in her knowledge as she is just out of school. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop

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