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Gibby was misdiagnosed with neurological FIP and treated for it for 112 days. Gibbys liver shunt surgery was 5/22/24. 🧡

After visiting a neurologist at Dove Lewis, more testing and a CT scan it was confirmed he had a Portosytemic Liver Shunt and not FIP.

11/06/2025

Bath day for our little man 🛁

After Gibbys last appointment, his internal medicine specialist, Dr. Davis, consulted with the neurologist to discuss his breakthrough seizures. Subsequently, his Keppra dosage was adjusted to 1.5ml three times a day. Thankfully, he has not experienced a seizure since the medication change, which has brought us significant relief. Gibby will require lifelong care, including medications, prescription foods, regular bathing, and grooming. We are grateful to have him in our lives and are dedicated to providing him with the necessary care and support. 🧡

08/19/2025

So sorry it’s been so long since and update for our little man! Gibby has been holding stong over the last few months. He had a check up with internal medicine today. His weight is exactly the same. We’re going to try adding some salmon oil and fat to his regular renal support food to see if we can fatten him up some. He received another blood panel and testing today to make sure everything is going well. He has had breakthrough seizures approximately once a month recently, his Doctor is going to consult with the neurologist to see if we can increase his Keppra. He is still on his regular medication routine with Metronidazole and Lactulose also. We are waiting for the blood work results and notes out just wanted to give a quick update on our tiny sweetheart. 🧡Gibbys Fight

02/06/2025

Happy February 🧡 It’s sure cold outside, Gibby is keeping snug and warm in his bed.

12/23/2024

Update from Gibbys appointment: his darn calcium is still high 🤦‍♀️

We are stopping the Alendronate but continuing the psyllium husk in his food. It’s such a mystery why his calcium is still elevated, at his appointment I inquired again about the effects of lactulose and if that can cause his elevated calcium or any of his other medications or food. Dr. Davis says no not at that level.

As Bayley says in her notes below, we will try to reduce his lactulose a bit but keep an eye on his stools and any changes in behavior.

Our little fluff ball boy 🧡😽

12/18/2024

Sorry so long since an update!

On our way to Dove Lewis right now with Gibby for another calcium check, fingers crossed this time the higher dose of Alendronate, 35mg- 1x a week has lowered his levels where they need to be. It’s $168 every time we take him in for a tech appointment and the calcium test so sure hoping this time is it for Gibbys sake and our finances. 😿

Besides these darn tests Gibby has been doing really well, looking cute as ever snugged up in his carrier on the way to the vet. 💕

11/06/2024

Gibbys appointment for his recheck on calcium levels was on Monday.

Unfortunately his levels are still high, ugh. We will try a higher dose of 35mg packs of Alendronate. Picking up the new prescription today to get started tomorrow and he will have a recheck in 4 weeks.

On a positive note he seems in good spirits and is still doing well post surgery. Dr Davis said it could potentially take even up to a year for his shunt to shrink completely from the cellophane banding.

10/24/2024

Our little fluffy ball of love has grown back his adorable tum fur since surgery now. It’s so long! He’s enjoying some tummy brushes to keep all the tangles out. 🧡

10/14/2024

This boy just loves to be held and carried around, it’s his safe space and he definitely deserves to be spoiled! 🧡

Gibby has been doing well, has been on and increased amount Alendronate for his hypercalcemia and has a recheck on November 4th.

09/25/2024

☑️Bile acids improved but still somewhat elevated
☑️Blood panel/ labs looking good!
❌Calcium elevated 🥹

Overall not terrible news for Gibbys test results from his appointment yesterday. 🧡

We are increasing his alendronate starting next Monday and will schedule him for a recheck of ionized calcium in a month. 🤞

09/24/2024

4 month post surgery testing was today! The tech said they will call with results tomorrow likely. 🤞

09/19/2024

Gibbys picture popped up on facebook feed today for Dove Lewis! This is him post surgey recovery in ICU. The wonderful staff picked him up and carried him much of the time so he felt comfortable and not scared with all the noise. Made me smile coming accross this today. 🧡Gibby has his appointment next Monday the 23rd, we will bring him in early am and leave him for the day so he can get all of his testing done to see how his liver is functioning post surgery, its going to be a spendy bill, please help Gibby if able, and thank you to so many who have already helped this sweet boy along the way. 🙏 We appreciate each and every donation to help Gibby keep up his fight. 🧡🧡

https://gofund.me/734ce1ac

09/10/2024

Throwback to when Gibby was first adopted, before he started showing symtoms of being sick. What a journey and emotional roller coaster it’s been since then! So thankful our little orange fluff ball is still here with us today. 🙏🧡

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