Monday, December 6, 2010

Survivor

While looking up treatment protocols on the Veterinary Information Network, I found this reference

"The problem with cats is that if you don't treat them quick, most of them die.

Per Connally and Thrall, at 3 hrs post lethal dose EG administration, 100% recovery with fomepizole, 25% recovery with ethanol. At 4 hrs post EG, 100% mortality with either fomepizole and ethanol"

So far I have proof to the contrary recovering in my bathroom-it was more than 12 hours between noticing he was ill and coming up with a diagnosis.  Barney continues to do well, is regaining strength and appetite.  Hopefully he won't have too much permanent damage.  We are so thankful for all the prayers and well-wishes. 

Barney: 1   Antifreeze: 0

8 comments:

Diana said...

Im so glad he is doing well. Diana

Noah said...

I'm still praying for a full recovery, must be working so far!

LauraK said...

Yay for Barney! What a little fighter!

Sue said...

Yeah Barney, show them what they can do with their statistics.

tervnmal said...

That is wonderful. One life used, eight to go. Hope he doesn't need them!

Kathy Mocharnuk said...

A miracle kittie, that is so neat, he is still in our prayers for a complete recovery!!!!

Kathy Kail said...

HOORAY!!!!

Chris and Ricky said...

Amazing! So glad to hear Barney is beating the odds!