So I got a call from the vet yesterday and Slinky is making progress.  He’s still pretty weak but the chemicals in his body are getting back to normal ranges though he’s not out of the woods yet.  I hope I can pick him up soon, we miss him and frankly pet care is very expensive, I don’t know how the average person can afford this…  The vet bill from the Blue Cross Animal Hospital was over $2k and the quote for the 24/7 care is $4-6k…  I’m fortunate that I can spend the money without much pain but man for those who make less I don’t think there would be many options other than euthanasia.

With that said, should Slinky pull out of this he’s used his 9 lives and I will not spend this level of money again. 🙁