This will be short. Ash is still in the hospital. We have been through xrays, ultra sounds, loads of blood and body fluid tests, and a liver sample has been sent to the lab. They were afraid that a high white blood cell count meant cancer but have ruled that out and are waiting for the liver test and we are working on the theory it is fatty liver syndrome. I have nursed my other cat out of that and hope I can do as much for him. I left him another night in the hospital because they are hydrating him and force feeding, along with giving him appetite enhancers. I want one more day of that before I take over. I am hoping he will recover his want to eat on his own.
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It has been a long day of calls, the fear it might be cancer, the new info that it is not and trying to make good decisions. Tonight, he is at least getting nutrition in a safe environment. We will see what tomorrow brings. Healing thoughts, kind wishes and prayers are all welcome in his name.