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November 29, 2007
Orion Update

When I got home tonight, Orion was breathing quite heavily. He was still very lethargic and showed no interest in food. I told all of this to the vet, who listened to his lungs and said that he heard air moving, but he wanted to take a chest X-ray anyway.

The X-rays showed some fluid build up and a "valentine" heart. He thinks it's Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The prognosis is not good. Dr. Sullivan told me that sudden death was a possibility. (Sidenote: One of the reasons I like my vet is that he doesn't hesitate to give you the truth, even when it's not good. I appreciate that.) We need to do a ultrasound and an EKG to confirm the diagnosis. There's not much they can do besides make him comfortable.

As he told me this, I found myself tearing up. I apologized, but he understood. He's given him medicine to reduce the fluid buildup and to calm him down.

Let's hope my boy doesn't worsen overnight.




Comments

Just had to delurk to say I'll have you guys in my thoughts. Your baby looks just like mine and just the THOUGHT of something being wrong with her worries me to death.
Posted by El at November 29, 2007 09:10 PM


OH honey. I love orion. He knows I can't be near him and yet he continues to head-butt me. It's too late or I'd be calling you. My heart goes out to you, my love.
Posted by stew at November 29, 2007 10:22 PM


http://www.flickr.com/photos/watergirlsworld/123350989/in/set-72057594098881384/ so cute
Posted by stew at November 29, 2007 10:24 PM


I'm thinking of you - my heart goes out to you and your Ri. He's a sweet cat!
Posted by Angela at November 30, 2007 07:52 AM


You guys are both in my thoughts. I have so many fluffy children and the thought of going through what you are going through is so scary. Give him lots of kisses and love!!
Posted by Dirka at November 30, 2007 10:37 AM


Aw, I'm so sorry. Keep us posted.
Posted by Jenna at November 30, 2007 11:53 AM


I'm sorry about Orion...it's never easy, outliving the ones we love. Big hugs to you...
Posted by Janet at November 30, 2007 12:07 PM


oh, i am so sorry. many hugs and prayers go out to you.
Posted by monique at November 30, 2007 05:23 PM






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