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I'm back. Vet said everything still looks good. He also said no sub-q fluids and he's hydrated well. He was 1/2 lb lighter, but he didn't eat breakfast. I just finished feeding Miko, this is the first time he finished all his food.
I got a topical for his sore on his side (from sliding around and hitting the tile). It's a antibiotic/steroid. The vet didn't want to give him anything that could upset his GI system. I was supposed to get the fiber food, but realized I forgot. I think I have some of Koji's I can give him. Otherwise, I may have to go back. Ugh!
The vet suggested I continue his metronidazole and keep an eye on him to see if he's more off balance. He seems more "normal" last night, today, even though it drove me bonkers. I'm also getting something to help him sleep at night. I guess it's more of a sedative to alleviate any anxiety and calm him down (to sleep). We're going to try a very small amount and see if it helps, or if it causes any issues.
Here's a cool thing, the vet didn't have the right pill/dosage for the sedative, so he called it in to a company so they can make a liquid form of it. It's down the street from me and I'll go pick it up as soon as it's ready. Weird, but kinda neat. Better than going to a pharmacy, I guess.
Right now, Miko is sleeping. Probably exhausted from the drive and visit. Which means, time for me to try and sleep too. Too bad I'm wide awake.
Oh, I asked about his quality of life. The vet would like to get the diarrhea under control and let him gain his strength back...assuming that happens, before I make any big decisions. We decided on the sedative so both he and I can sleep more soundly.
I'll keep everyone posted. And seriously, thank you. I appreciate this so much. I need the support. And the rest.
I got a topical for his sore on his side (from sliding around and hitting the tile). It's a antibiotic/steroid. The vet didn't want to give him anything that could upset his GI system. I was supposed to get the fiber food, but realized I forgot. I think I have some of Koji's I can give him. Otherwise, I may have to go back. Ugh!
The vet suggested I continue his metronidazole and keep an eye on him to see if he's more off balance. He seems more "normal" last night, today, even though it drove me bonkers. I'm also getting something to help him sleep at night. I guess it's more of a sedative to alleviate any anxiety and calm him down (to sleep). We're going to try a very small amount and see if it helps, or if it causes any issues.
Here's a cool thing, the vet didn't have the right pill/dosage for the sedative, so he called it in to a company so they can make a liquid form of it. It's down the street from me and I'll go pick it up as soon as it's ready. Weird, but kinda neat. Better than going to a pharmacy, I guess.
Right now, Miko is sleeping. Probably exhausted from the drive and visit. Which means, time for me to try and sleep too. Too bad I'm wide awake.
Oh, I asked about his quality of life. The vet would like to get the diarrhea under control and let him gain his strength back...assuming that happens, before I make any big decisions. We decided on the sedative so both he and I can sleep more soundly.
I'll keep everyone posted. And seriously, thank you. I appreciate this so much. I need the support. And the rest.
Fingers crossed that the sedative works, but doesn't harm him.
So someone got a partial bath and I had to clean up. After that though, I got to sleep until about 7, then 8. Finally got up to throw towels into the laundry and then Miko proceeded to pee (I didn't put his diaper back on, oops). 
Hopefully now he's eating more he will be feeling stronger and more steady and you will both be able to settle and get some much needed rest.