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[stoutfellow]

Ben is sick.

He hasn't been eating for the last two or three days: dry food, treats, table scraps, canned food - nothing. He's been listless (which I suppose goes with the not eating), and he's begun to smell a bit.

I took him to the vet this morning. He's running about a degree of fever; he's a little dehydrated, and his belly is sensitive. The vet, palpating, didn't find any suspicious lumps in the belly, but given his age she's concerned about possible organ trouble - kidneys, liver, maybe just pancreatitis. At any rate, she recommended hospitalization.

He'll be there for the next two or three days. They'll call me as soon as they get the bloodwork results back, probably later today.

I've been fighting tears, off and on.

Comments

[anogete.livejournal.com]

:-( I'm sorry to hear that.

[jfsnyder.livejournal.com]

Webster is slinging healing drool towards Ben. Good thoughts and zen hugs to you from me.

[hornedhopper.livejournal.com]

Ah, dear chum. I am so sorry for your pain. Alec and I have been praying for both Ben and you - and Murphy, too, who must be wondering what the heck is going on. Watching and worrying over a loved family member is a very hard duty. Harder right now, even, because Ben is *there,* and you're not able to be with him and do things for him. Your tears do Ben honor. Please keep us posted.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[neonnurse.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how worrying these unexpected bouts of mysterious things are. The not finding lumps is hopeful, though. I hope the bloodwork turns up something there's a simple, quick fix for!

[desert-vixen.livejournal.com]

((((( )))))

For you and for Ben.

Mine and Brian's prayers are with you.

DV

[sunlizzard.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. I'm sorry it wasn't a temporary off-ness after all. Prayers--and purrayers from the Quad Squad--are arising for you both. *hugs you tight*

[(Anonymous)]

Yikes! Larry and I (and the insane cats that live here) are sending good thoughts towards Ben. The Alien Master will be contacted...

Natalie

[carbonelle.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Oh very dear.

I am so sorry to read this.