It’s official.
Done deal.
Decision Made.
Final Answer, and all that.
Newt is being “newtered” tomorrow morning. I’ll have to come back later and edit this post to include the complete tally of Newt’s spraying victims. Suffice to say the list is both long and varied. From Accordion to Zydeco and numerous points between.
Urinalysis clean. Ultrasound clean. Chem Panel Clean.
The suspects have been hiding in plain site all this time – right under our nose, every time Newt twitches his tail in our face. Yup, his pesky package. Rampant teenage boy hormones raging and all that.
Neutering is normally a routine procedure, and were Newt “normal,” would already have been performed. Although nothing about our boy has been normal yet, right?
Am feeling much better since meeting his surgeon today. (Side note, three, make it four) vet visits in three days; I think this is a record, even for us!) Follow up exam with specialist, pre-op meeting with surgeon, delivery and pick up for surgery tomorrow.
His surgeon has an excellent bedside manner, and is not only familiar with the special issues faced by liver shunt cats undergoing surgery, she has ALSO repaired a kitten liver shunt!
BONUS!! The first real life person with whom we’ve spoken who has encountered a shunt cat. Way cool.
So the plan is, fast after 8PM (Poor Pookie doesn’t get his midnite snackie tonite!), pull water after 6AM, drive to the hospital with meds and food for drop off at 730, and pick up to return home tomorrow afternoon. It was my understanding that typically they hold special cases overnight for monitoring, but am cheered and guardedly optimistic by this plan.
And yes, I did already ask the surgeon on behalf of the other shunt cats if she would like to include any information for the site 
All healing energies, positive vibes, prayers, candles, etc, gratefully accepted. As for me? I’m planning to drink myself into oblivion with a bottle of Rescue Remedy 
Best wishes for that darling kitty!!! I will be cheering him on throughout the day.