Day 121, round 4
473 days into treatment .
Lucy has lost 1.7 lb since our last vet visit. Since GC has been known to cause nausea , we will be asking our vet for an anti nausea med to be added to our regimine. Lucy hasn't been eating enough. Not much has changed with him. He's still getting up to eat /drink/ litter , but he doesn't stay up for long periods of time. He still comes to the livingroom bed every so often and he still gives a bit of attitude when I disturb him for shots.
I booked an appointment with the fip supportive vet for a bloodpanel / checkup for Friday. We're hoping to see Lucy's blood levels have somewhat stabilized, and the WBC is rising.
We have now increased GS by 1 pill /8hrs
I have nothing else new to report.
Lucy is enjoying some down time with his doggo and his human. He has been all cuddles and purrs this morning. 💕 His grooming has significantly improved, among many other things. Our list of clinical symptoms we'd like to see improvement on is down from 15 points to just 3... He really is doing better than ever. I am seriously so proud and I feel so blessed to have had him by my side this whole time. He really is a miracle ✨️ 🐾 ❤️ #TeamLucy #fipwarrior #dryfip #neurofip
Day 43, round 2
Lucy is now grooming both sides of his face with intent and precision as opposed to the repetitive licking of the front legs .
More progress. 👏🏻
Lucy is back on the leftover eye ointment we recieved at the last vetting because he presented with some swelling and pinkening of the inner eye. Our care team believes it to be returning conjunctivitis . It is not super serious and the eye seems to look normal after just 3 applications .
We hope you all enjoy your weekend ! 🐾 ❤️
#TeamLucy #FIPWarrior #dryFIP #neuroFIP
Day 41 , round 2.
I was sitting in the dining area having a midnight snack & I looked down to see Lucy trying to play with the dog. The dog is very much not into this so he walks away ( he's a big baby & he's scared of cats) . I had to acknowledge Lucy being all fiesty and ready to play on the floor ... I did my usual toe bean tickles to try to engage Lucy's back paws in play.
I couldn't clip the dog out of the video because the entire interaction just melted my heart .... Lucy's back paws fully engaged . Kicking. He left little scratches on my hand. Not hard enough to break the skin, but they're there. And he did it . Like a normal cat .
1:54 , action shot 😭
This is the first time. Ever.
I'm so incredibly happy and proud.
This is such a huge milestone.
🐾 ❤️
#TEAMLUCY #fipwarrior #dryfip #neurofip
Lucy will start back on GS asap at 30-35mg/ kg . I will have to open our fundraising again. I apologize for the quality of this video, this has come as an absolute shock to all of us. Just this morning Lucy was chasing Apollo around the house... Our admin team is working on getting us our first round of medication as we speak, we will act as quickly as possible.
Lucy is still able to stand, but is having big difficulty keeping balance while walking- his paws are giving out from under him and his coordination is way off. He was twitching as he tried to control his back legs .
He's currently trying to nap it off 😭 💔
We will be unable to get bloodwork until after the long weekend.. But I will update with that sometime next week.
" She won't notice it's not you in the kennel, I'll take one for the team " - Apollo 🤣
Lucy needs help cleaning his bum sometimes & Apollo just loves when the water is running 🤗 rub a dub dub , two black kitties in a tub! 🐾 ❤️
Day 18 of observation
Lucy has the most intense zoomies this morning... I tried to get my morning pets and he attacked my hand with all 4 paws and his teeth and then ran away SUPER FAST. So far we have no concerns - but please keep praying , keep saying Lucy's name. Our hope will carry us through. 🐾 ❤️
& here's Lucy in a family sized fruitsnacks box , he went back in after I recorded the video 😆
Dose 104
First video of taking meds with churru.
Apollo thought he should CoStar and have churrus and meds too. He was sad when I told him to go .
I was 10 minutes late grabbing Lucy for meds this morning... he reminded me by sitting at the top of the basement stairs and staring me down.
" human , its churru time. "
I like sticking the pill inside the tube more than doing dallops , as it saves a plate :)
Current donation total is 1416 $🥰 Just waiting for all the donations to process through GFM, Lucy is switching to pills in a few days and I'm so happy for him. You guys are incredible , thankyou soooooo much for making this possible, your support is so appreciated ! Sending all our fluffy love 🐾
Pills :
1416.98 / 1338.48 ( 10-14 days, 66 pills )
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Anymore donations will be going to last week of medication & NGVH labs .
LUCY IS READY TO LIVE HIS BEST LIFE
Lucy vs . shredded envelope
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Our appointment with the FIP vet has been postponed until Friday as the stomach flu is now making its way through the house. Hope you all are staying warm & safe !
Lucy sends his fluffy love ,
#TeamLucy #fipwarrior
Day 44/84 ?
Lucy is weighing in at 6 lb 1.4 oz 🥳 His sub c shave is finally growing back in and it looks beautiful. I don't think I'll need to shave it again . The cloudiness in Lucy's eye is becoming clearer everyday. Watching Lucy chase Apollo across the house at full speed , you would never be able to tell the hardships he has faced now. The last few days after injection Lucy has immediately returned to playing. He is SO strong and SOOOO playful.
I am so grateful for GS & FIP warriors & Lucy's support network. Seriously forever grateful. Together we've given Lucy his life back 😭 it truly is a miracle.
The next step in Lucy's journey is dealing with his oral mass. Although it's not a big issue now it could potentially cause worse problems in the future . Surgeries are best done while having the protection of GS , so we will be scheduled soon. Lucy will need a full blood panel, fecal test, biopsy of mass, xray, and general check-up on Wednesday.
I'm waiting to hear from the vet himself about the total cost of the visit via email and when I have it , I will post it- but I've estimated all of the tests to be around 700$ . We will not know an estimate for surgery until we see what's going on.
We currently have 60$ on file at Lakeside Vetrinary in
Sherwood Park. They can take donations for " Lucy Collins " over the phone . I am extremely grateful for all of the generous donations, you guys are truly amazing ❣
FUNDRAISING DEADLINE : Jan 19th 333$/ 700$CAD
🐾necessary vet tests for mass & treatment
Direct to vet office donation available via credit card over the phone, Lucy Collins @ Lakeside Vetrinary in Sherwoodpark .
FUNDRAISING DEADLINE : Jan 30th 65/533$ CAD
🐾 next round of medication and supplies
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29/84?
This morning Lucy was chasing Apollo at full speed across the house and for a moment I couldn't tell who was who. Lastnight he weighed in at 5lb 4.4 oz , I was happy to see a steady incline. The next round of tests for Lucy will consist of a fecal test & another round of bloodwork. We're confirming the presence of clinically assumed panleuk because that could effect Lucy's balance, and thus outcome of treatment.
Lucy is still wobbly when he looks upwards, but it doesn't stop him he's still hopping, jumping and climbing as he wishes. Lucy is back to his normal playful mischievous self now & we couldn't be happier or more proud of his progress ! Once we have optimal blood levels we will be talking about surgery to remove the oral mass under Lucy's tongue - this needs to be done before the end of treatment so he has time to stabilize before observation. It remains mostly unproblematic - As long as Lucy gets his anti inflammatory steroid treatment at least once every 48 hrs.
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FUNDRAISING DEADLINE > JANUARY 8TH
We currently have 166$ /530$ CAD
We are SERIOUSLY FOREVER greatful for all your donations ,shares & prayers . 🙏
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HAPPY NEW YEAR , #TEAMLUCY #fipwarrior
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Day 17/84 ? ( I miscounted the other day,blame xmas)
Everytime I go in the kitten room and Lucy is off adventuring I freak out internally for a second 😆 I'm so used to seeing little Lucy curled up right where I left him, this hopping over the gate business is both exciting and shocking ! I dont think I will ever stop worrying about where he's gone!
Lucy now comes scurrying when he's called by name , can sit up straight , eat his dry kibble with ease, use the litter box, clean his upper body, play with toys with coordination and intent , jump short distances & move with ease . He has gained an entire pound & his appetite remains hearty !
At first Lucy was apprehensive when it came down to med time. He would try to hobble away and hide when he noticed me preparing. He now sits and watches me, and only protests at the very start. He is a happy boy afterwards , scarfing down his entire dinner and then having a nap. In the first week of shots Lucy would poop/pee where i stood to draw in the morning and before med time. This behavior has stopped completely .
I think Lucy knows now what is saving his life. 🐾💜
This isn't the best video, but here's some progress❣