#abscess

For those of you that have never had a toothache or an abscess tooth….. FUCK YOU!

Veterinary Update:

Luna had to visit the vet again today, for the third time this week. This time, we think we figured out the problem!

She developed an abscess on her back left leg. It’s likely that this was the source of her infection, which caused her fever the first time, and her fever again today. Over the last 24 hours, she has barely put any pressure on that leg, and it’s causing her pain and discomfort. She was dehydrated again, so the vets gave her more fluids, more antibiotics, and some pain medication. She is still eating, drinking water, and using the litter, but she’s very lethargic.

Unfortunately, we think that Juni may have brought bacteria with her from the shelter. The kitten is healthy and happy, but Luna will need a week or two to recover.

I’m glad we are getting her help. This has been a very stressful week. Thank you all for your continuing support and affection.

Just a quick update on my last post: Back in August last year, when I had my last surgery, a small collection of fluid gathered near my liver and I had a drain put in to try and get rid of it. As it is impossible to drain every last drop, a tiny amount was left to be absorbed by my body over time. It’s quite unusual for such a small amount to stick around for as long as it has, but it can happen (so of course it happened to me). This tiny abscess has also caused a minor infection and this is what the doctors think is the source of all that pain and discomfort. I was admitted to hospital a couple weeks ago for a grant total of two days so they could do an x-ray, CT scan and bloods. They started me on antibiotics when they found the abscess which I’ll be on for the next week of so. I’m expecting to have to come back in for another scan to make sure the abscess has gone or at least to have another blood test to check on my infection markers. For now, I am resting and taking my meds.
Anyway, I hope everyone is staying safe.