The next couple of days saw steady improvement, in his appetite, alertness, energy. He wasn't running around or anything, but on one occasion coming back from a bathroom break outside, I definitely noticed a pep in his step I was really missing. He was giving licks again, and digging in his bed, and licking his paws. His poops were normal (though very little in volume due to not eating much). But these next couple of days, he started eating more. And his pink tongue and gums came back, along with warm paws. (38.1 as of 7/25).
I didn't give him another subq fluid but did get repeat blood tests done. His Urea/BUN improved but was still high, and the other two kidney values crept up a bit (still high) but his ALT was back to normal! So the vet said he has kidney issues (and further research confirms he is stage 2 kidney failure) and recommended subq fluids at home, to be given every other day. I'd pick up the supplies on Monday.
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