So, just wanted to give a quick update on Elvis. He's making progress, albeit a little slowly. Vet appointment on Saturday let us know that his blood content(?) was down from 19% to 12% which is not good but that it wasn't 7% which is what we started at. The vet wasn't sure if the bone marrow was generating new cells so she sent off for another test, the results which we got back today. It looks like the bone marrow is regenerating cells(YAY!) but only a small amount. Frankly, I'll take what I can get. If it hadn't shown any improvement...well, let's just say that's the worst that could have happened. This small amount of cell generation lets the vet know that his bone marrow WANTS to work, which is pretty much the highlight of my week. She is going to up his steroid dosage and put him on more antibiotics and give him an iron supplement as well(he's been licking a rock). We will have a return vet visit in 10 days and hopefully see a more pronounced improvement. Though I'm not sure what the future holds, I'm counting today as a victory for Team Elvis. Thank you again for all of the well wishes and prayers.
Cori
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So good to hear. Will continue to send out healing thoughts and purrs to Elvis!!! Hope Albert is being nice to his brother.
Glad to hear some good news on Elvis. Sometimes like this, you can get mad that the Kitteh Vocabularly is shy about illnesses.
Keeping good thoughts for Alber, you, the vet and Elvis.
I'm with you on this one. Any improvement at all is an improvement. Thanks for taking the time to update little Elvis' many fans.
Good to hear positive news! Elvis is such a dear kitty and I am sure he is trying his hardest to get better. Stay strong, Cori, think good thoughts, and know that so many in the catosphere are praying with you! Please give Elvis a hug for me - and one to Albert so he won't get jealous!
Victory, victory, victory for Elvis! This is good news Cori. I will still send my healing thoughts to Elvis for a full recovery!
We're still purring in shifts for Elvis...Some improvement is good. Baby steps...
Could it be possible he was bitten by a naughty spider or bug?
Mommy sends {{hugs}}, too!
Continued purrs and healing Light to Elvis from us!
Progress is good. Go Elvis go! Come on, little guy, you can beat this... you've got people and furkids cheering for you all across the world.
Cori, I know how scary and stressful it is to care for a very sick kitty. Hang in there. You're doing a great job.
So glad to know that he is getting better. I know he has a long way to go, but I'm also relieved that a few of your followers have been down this path and can help you out. Still curious to know how Albert is dealing with Elvis now. Joining the rest of your followers with thoughts for healing. Kate
Hang in there, girl!!! Good news is good news. Here's to even more good news on the next visit!
Oh, good. That floofy little guy is a trooper, and that will go a long way. His marrow wants to produce, and I guess his spirit must be matching in the effort. Congratulations to you and big kisses to Elvis.
This is great news, Cori. Thank you for taking the time to fill us in when I'm sure you'd rather be curled up on the couch/bed/floor with your boys.
Bless his furry little heart, and here's to more good news in 10 days!
You're a wonderful kitty mama.
I'm so glad to hear the news....I've been anxiously awaiting an update!
Healing vibes to Elvis!
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