2. An update on Boson

9 Days After Diagnosis

So we are at 9 days after his diagnosis of Meningitis, and thought I would post an update.

Considering what he has been through, he's not doing too bad. He has more energy, is more interested in things and generally looks a bit brighter. He is still sleeping a huge amount, but likes his walks again, even if they are shorter than normal!

Boson had a touch of the runs, the vet thinks its the antibiotics, but are reluctant to change them, and  he only has a couple of days worth left. So we got a tube of ProKolin probiotic paste, which seems to have helped. He weighed in at 15kg, a loss of 2kg in a week! He is fully back on his usual food now, and his appetite is incredible! We are feeding him little and often to gradually get the weight back on. His muscles have wasted away, another side effect of the steroids, and you can easily see his spine. He's a shadow of his former self.

The prednisolone was reduced for the first time yesterday, 6 per day instead of 10. So far so good. It's scary to think he could relapse while we are weaning him off them, so are being extra vigilant (read neurotic?!). He is still drinking around 1.5 litres of water, and therefore peeing like a race horse!

He has seen some human friends, and has loved seeing them. I think people have been shocked at his body condition, but relieved to see his friendly disposition is still there.

I have added a couple of links for further help and information in the drop down box top left and I will add more as and when I come across them.

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Lynnderella and Boson.