Miko's Health (updates and more)

The Quahog said:
It all comes down to the somewhat corny but very valid idea, if you could ask him, and he could talk, what would he say.
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Well, like I said. 2 animal communicators and 1 medium both told me that he said to me, "I'm not dying yet, so stop thinking I am. I want to live and keep up with Koji."

So, there you go. I asked, he answered. Actually I didn't ask, he just told me that. And I'm sure if anyone would be straight up with me, it'd be them, so I'd know to let go so he he wouldn't suffer anymore.
 
Looks like the new crate pad/pillow did it's job. I think this is the cheapest thing that I could find at $11. Since I got it at Target, I'll just go buy it if I need it. One suggestion down. :)
 

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Hmmm....this isn't what I was expecting when I got the little bed for Miko.

And yes, that's Koji. I think I need to put his beds together (I washed them, so they're in pieces).
 

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I've been away from SN for a long time and although I knew, via FB, that Miko wasn't doing very well, I had no idea things were so serious. I'm really reeeallly sorry to hear it. I have a soft spot for him because your updates about his aging process were always very endearing and obviously, I love his name!!

Anyway... I wanted to tell you about some beds we bought at WalMart. They were really puffy (definitely enough to trip up an old guy) and best of all, they were really cheap.

Your Miko is in my thoughts... May you have the strength to make a tough decision when the time comes (we just went through it 2 months ago with Tasha) and may Miko find some comfort and joy in the winter of his life.

((((hugs)))) to you both!
 
I am not a vet but it sounds to me like your vet is being stingy with the Tramadol. I have some that I dispense as needed around here. When I give them a dose, I give them an entire pill at one time. And I can give it twice a day. It does seem to help them. Even my little guy, Max, gets a whole pill at once. I can't imagine giving them just 1/4 of a tablet. Just doesn't seem like it's enough to even take the edge off.

I'm glad you're going to see what another vet says because it sounds to me like Miko is hurting.
 
Update 10/30/14

I'm thinking I shouldn't have given him any pain meds until after he completely recovered from the diarrhea episode. I mean, what was I thinking? I'm so stupid.

So, here's how it went. Last night, it knocked him out all night pretty much. I don't think he started stirring (as in getting up more often) until early this morning. He still doesn't have a lot of strength in his hind legs, so that still worries me.

This morning, he ate maybe 1/4 of his food. Then just kinda stopped. He could still have been sedated enough that it wasn't appetizing. Or just physically tired from standing up. I don't know. Because of that, it just killed me, so I laid on my bed with him on my chest for a few hours. Oh, I also gave him another dose of the pain meds. Not sure if I should have done that.

About an hour ago, he started stirring and I didn't know what he wanted, so I got up and put him on the ground. He was able to keep himself upright (yay) as his hind legs had more strength. And then he pooped. And it was soft.....then mucousy. Ew.

Yup, not quite diarrhea again, but mucous. It was clear, but he kept trying to go. Needless to say, that wore him out and he's sleeping again.

After all this happened, I called the vet. Thankfully, he had time to talk to me. He said it could be the pain meds, even though he gave him a teeny tiny dose. So, Miko's on watch again. If he's better by tonight (not sedate), then I'll give him an even tinier dose, then see what happens. Hopefully, he'll want to eat. Since he's awake. I think I may see if he wants more food. Ugh! And to top it off, since he can't get up, he can't drink. And since he's not eating, no water. I'm back to bringing water to him or giving it by syringe (in his mouth - at least he drinks that).

I'm not sure if this is the end or just a rough patch with all the drugs and stuff. All I know is that I'm doing all I can to make him comfortable and content. I love that he gets really relaxed and sleeps on me. It's cuddle time that I need right now. And hopefully he needs it too.
 
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