SPIKE UPDATE: Spike went to the vet today and had his blood panel done. He has Cushings. He is labeled as guarded due to his being in poor condition for so long. I am SO THANKFUL Heart To Heart Rescue rescued him and gave him a chance. Spike has a VERY LONG ROAD ahead of him and he is NOT out of the woods. He is in such bad shape that the vet agrees, holistic medication is the safest route. Spike is still taking thyroid medications and his thyroid level is good right now. Spike will be going to the vet every two weeks for level testing and we are all hoping that he pulls out of this with flying colors. His immune system is gone and ANY medications for Cushings other than the holistic method could kill him right now from the side effects. The vet and I are very hopeful and she said I am doing everything right. I do NOT let him go outside unless it is warm. He uses a litter box lined with newspaper. Because he has NO immune system right now, he cannot fight off any type of infections so it is crucial for me to keep him in a balanced climate and germ free. It has been really nice out in the afternoons so he does go outside for walks in his PJs. His teeth need a dental BAD, and his ears are packed with crud. I am flushing them twice daily. The vet said to continue flushing and said his ear canals are open, just full of crud. His teeth are the least of our concern at this time. The vet is more concerned with getting his Cushings under control without killing him in the process. Besides daily flushings of his ears and baths, Spike gets 100% virgin coconut oil massaged into his skin every morning and every night. His dry cracking skin is almost completely gone. Spike has a VERY LONG ROAD ahead of him. He is a sweetheart and the vet fell in love with him. He is VERY gentile and sweet. We both got teary eyed discussing his condition. Thank you everyone for donating and continuing to donate for his care. Poor Spike has been to so many vets, poked, prodded, scraped, and each time he was sweet and forgiving. The total in Vet bills are huge and I was shocked because though many tests were done, there still was no real diagnosis. I have had Spike in my care for a couple weeks now and before I took him into the vet, I researched ALL his issues, found a vet that is open to holistic treatments, and went in armed with every document and my research to present to the vet. I am SO HAPPY the vet thinks like I do. She agreed that ALL his issues are being caused by one. YAY. And double YAY that the blood test proved what the rescue and I suspected. Please keep Spike in your prayers. He is NOT out of the woods yet. Just so happy we have a diagnosis and can proceed with the VERY LONG journey to health. Here are pictures of him at his afternoon walk and at the vet.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:47:09 +0000
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