Frankie has pnuemonia and below normal temp

cybeeb · 23-01-2008, 04:54 AM

We came home from work today and one of our babies, Frankie, wasn't acting right. We rushed him to the vet and they took x rays and diagnosed pnuemonia. One of the scariest parts is that his body temp is well below normal. His temp was only 95.9. They gave him a shot of cortisone to help with inflammation and a shot of baytril. They sent baytril tablets home with him. We are keeping him in the bathroom (warmest room in the house). We have him crated and bottles filled with hot water in the crate to try to keep him warm. We took his temp a little while ago and it is up to 97.4.
We are trying to keep him warm, without too warm, as he is having trouble breathing. The vet cannot guarantee he will make it as he said it is more serious that his temp is below normal. Frankie is one of our "special" kitties. He is a long haired solid white cat with baby blue eyes and yes, he is completely deaf. The vet said he will always have immune problems with that combination.
Please send Frankie hugs and prayers!

Fran · 23-01-2008, 08:22 AM

So sorry to read that Frankie is so ill

{{{Get well vibes}}} to Frankie and {{{hugs}}} for you. Please let us know how he goes on.

Tink · 23-01-2008, 09:38 AM

oh no! so sorry to read this..i will be sending all the vibes i've got over here...poor dear, give him a nuzzle for me

Grete · 23-01-2008, 10:04 AM

Poor Frankie

Lots of healing hugs and vibes coming from here.

I so hope he responds to treatment *hugs*

yola · 23-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Cybeeb - that must be such a worry for you. I hope Frankie stabilises and comes through this OK. Lots of hugs.

dinahsmum · 23-01-2008, 10:34 AM

Vibes for little Frankie

Mags · 23-01-2008, 01:00 PM

So sorry Frankie is so ill ....... lots of healing vibes being sent to him....

Please let us know how things go with him...

Saracatz · 23-01-2008, 04:33 PM

So sorry to hear this, I have only just joined but just wanted to add my very best wishes and hope he improves and gets better very soon.

MrsH · 23-01-2008, 04:40 PM

Oh dear! so sorry to hear about Frankie being so poorly. I hope he responds well.

Jac · 23-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Come on Frankie, you can do it boy and were all rooting for you!!!
Healing vibes flying your way. Please keep us posted.

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