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poor little artie our thoughts and prayers for with you both...

Dawn

It's just not fair....
Thinking of you both. Hang on in there Artie boy!

woodwench wrote:It's just not fair....
Thinking of you both. Hang on in there Artie boy!

You're so right - as if he didn't have enough to cope with with his sludgy bladder ... to have this as well ... and he's such a very sweet little soul

Thank you so much for all the vibes and good wishes.

Artie has eaten a little for himself over night as well as being syringe fed.

The verdict is still the same that the affected kidney is doing no good but causing pain so he will be having the operation some time today (possibly even now). I'll update when I know anything.

Artie also has a very high titre for EC. I'm part way to understanding that but not sure if that means he has an active infection or has had very recently. I do know however that it could flare up badly from stress. It's just over 3 weeks since his last surgery and he's there again so I guess that's hugely stressful It's most probably EC that has damaged his kidney in the first instance.

Thanks again for the support.

It sounds as if he has been through a lot of very stressful situations recently. Everything is crossed here for a good outcome for him. Lots of vibes coming his way.

Oh sweetie lots of vibes on the way, please keep us updated.



Hugs



Jo xx

Hugs and love and vibes to you both

Thanks so, so much, everybody.

He's come through it okay
(I've just got off the phone now from receiving the good news)

He's come round and had a drink, bit grotty but doing well.

The kidney looked horrible so good that it's out. His bladder looks really good which is good to know at this stage.

Biggest part of this hurdle dealt with

Poor little fella, come on,you can do it!!XX

from me with only one kidney to little Artie.... u got rid of that rotten old one , u got another one... keep going little man.

Dawn

Yay! I'm so glad to hear it went well today. Brill news!

Oh I'm so glad everything went ok for him I'm so pleased for you both, topping up the 'healing' vibes for him xxxxxxxxx

Oh goodness, I have only just seen this.

Im sorry to hear Arties was poorlie again, but im so pleased he came through okay bless him.

How is he today?

Thanks for all the messages, I really appreciate them, especially Dawnbunny being able to share your experience with him.

Katieb wrote: How is he today?

He's still at the vets and I don't get a message until about 11.00 am. They would have let me know if he'd taken a turn for the worse, so at the moment he's just being kept hydrated, fed, calm etc to make a good recovery. I'm not expecting him home today. Depending on how well he does they might let him home tomorrow (going by his last operation this was the timescale). I think they will be very wary of stressing him by sending him home before he's fully ready because he has EC lurking in the background

Edit to add: I've now got my message. He's okay, urinated over night.. he won't be coming home for a few days though ... I'll just have to console myself with the idea that he's on the mend, even if he's not actually here with me.

I am so glad the little love came through the op o and has had that nasty thing out of him. Please give him a nose rub from me and I am sending you a big cuddle. Please keep us informed.



Hugs



Jo xx

Topping up the 'healing' Vibes for Artie xxxxxxxxxxx

He's on tough little cookie! All the love in the world to you Artie!
And you keep your pecker up mum.

Thanks again for all your kind messages.

Today's message from the vets is that he is bright and eating well. I've been worried sick about the EC affecting his recovery and I had a really bad night worrying about him (he's worth all the stress).

It's his birthday on Thursday (7 years old), I've not dared to start thinking about it until now.

so pleased to hear this

Dawn

I am so pleased for you darling and for little sweetie. |I think you both deserve a treat after all you have been through.



I have spent many a sleepless night worrying about a baby, as many of us have, so we know exactly how you feel.



Thank you for keeping us updated.



Hugs



Jo xx

My little Artie is home!

He's not as full on cuddly as he was last time but is very lively, eaten hay, scattered his litter tray contents over the floor

Thank you for all your good wishes everybody, we (me and Artie) are most grateful

wooooooo hooooooooo welcome home artie boy

WELCOME HOME, ARTIE!

YAYYYY!

Go Artie!!!

Im so happy he is home and on the mend. you have both soooo been through the mill lately.

Sending cuddles for you both x x x

This is wonderful news, little Artie sounds a fighter and I am so glad he is back with you.



Hugs on their way.



Jo xx