Neurologic consult revealed ill-defined neuropathy. Cranial nerves intact. Given the degree of lethargy and fever, if infection is indeed the underlying etiology, sepsis is suspected. Inflammatory causes of fever including liver disease and joint disease have not been ruled out at this time. Further diagnostics including liver biopsy and joint taps would be required to identify underlying liver and joint pathology and are not being pursued at this time.
Blood culture results pending to rule-out sepsis.
Monitor temperature q 1 hour. Offer 100 ml water q 2 hours. As the owner is a veterinary technician she has opted to care for Chimere at home during the evening. Owner has been instructed to continue antibiotic and fluid therapy throughout the evening. Chimere need to be turned every few hours to alleviate any chronic pressure from being recumbent.