Unfortunately, the little guy came down with something and is pretty sick right now. I took him to the vet (Atlas Vet) today because he hadn't eaten since Saturday and was throwing up. They tested him for feline leukemia and FIV (negative on both counts - whew), so right now we're treating the symptoms and hoping he'll show improvement by tomorrow. My big fear is that he picked up distemper before I got a hold of him, but the vet said there isn't a simple test for that since he received a vaccine last week. (I guess the vaccine would show up?)
As of now, though, I'm giving him medicine, feeding him by hand with a syringe, and monitoring his hydration levels (he was re-hydrated at the vet). I think he is looking and feeling a bit stronger, but his appetite hasn't returned.
What all this means is the home search is on hold until he's feeling better. If I haven't replied to your email, it's because I'm a little swamped with his care plus my normal duties as a law student. (Blegh.) I will reply, though, I promise!
Again, thanks to everyone who has shown support, even those who can't take him in but just sent me a note. Animal lovers are the best!
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| Tuna feeling a little under the weather -- but is still adorable and oh so snuggly. |
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| Ellie in the waiting room at the vet. She went to the appointment to lend moral support. |
