"Liz" wrote in message
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In your earlier post I believe you wrote that blood tests and x-ray
did not reveal anything wrong with his kidneys - is that right?

He has one kidney much smaller than the other, with a possible stone. Plus
elevated urea and creatinine levels, though not critical.

How is
the cat? Does he have a fever?

No fever, not that I can feel anyway (his ears are cool)

Is he eating?

Yes, though I have to bring his food bowl to him.

Did you get the result
for bartonella?

It was negative. I found this out right after I picked up his prescription
for tetracycline! I have to say I was disappointed, that would have made
things more definite. The vet said his prognosis is guarded.

Is lethargy his only symptom?

He is also anemic...PCV of 20

Problem with lethargy is
that it can be too many things. I don't like guessing games. If this
vet does not know what he has, why not try another vet?

I do like this vet. He's investigating many avenues, talking to the people
in pathology. It may be that his kidney isn't releasing the hormone to
create red blood cells. They're going to culture his urine, if I can get
him to the vet before he has his morning visit to the litterbox (not likely,
since they only open at 10:00 am on a Saturday!)

Is he getting
worse or is he stable? Are you giving him any meds at all?

He seems pretty stable...there was some loud purring tonight (yay!), which I
haven't heard in a couple of days. I'm praying it's a reaction to the
vaccine. He looks fine, alert, he's just not moving.

Meanwhile, see if you find any cuts on his skin. It's not easy to see
cuts so give him a gentle massage to see if you feel any swollen or
hardened area on or under his skin. Check if he feels any pain as you
go.

he's kind of holding his right paw out at times. But if he had an
infection, wouldn't he have a fever?

Thanks for the input. It's nice to have somewhere to ask questions and get
support and feedback.

Toni