We switched serum 4 days ago and pushed the dosage up. Yesterday we went to the vet for a checkup. Abdominal fluid is still the same amount, but it does not interfere with his breathing. The vet took a fluid sample to check protein levels and they are at 3g (can’t precisely remember level from the last time but they were much higher), fluid is less dense and paler on observation.

This could mean absorption finally started or that something is changing at least. His temp is still high. It’s 39.9C at midnight when he receives treatment, then starts going lowering to 39.5. Through the day it’s around 38.7 and then rises towards evening.

His appetite is still low, and I am feeding him via syringe. Antibiotics were introduced preventive and he is also on a supportive therapy for liver and B12 vitamin.

Changing serum and pushing up the dose made estimated expenses to go 3x times higher.

The daily dose now is 100$.

Zivko is obviously reacting positively to the serum but needs more time to get better. He is alive and not in a bad condition so it gives me hope and will to go on.

Please help me save him.