Author |
Message |
Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 8:30 pm
Gina it is quite possible that Maximus and Cutie Boots are from the same litter. Dusty, the cat we got my mom for her birthday last, year is WAY smaller than her brother [who the neighbor still has]. I'm sorry in advance for TMI..... Speaking of Dusty, my brother told me she still had the hershey squirts - been 2 weeks now. They won't take her to the vet, I can't get there for at least another 2 weeks. Any ideas on what to do to help her out? They had tried to change foods a couple weeks ago and all the cats got the runs, so they switched back to Meow Mix. The other cats got better but Dusty is still squirting.
|
Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 8:40 pm
Oh LK, I am so sorry..sending good kitty vibes for Punk to get better!
|
Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 11:54 pm
Here are my niece and nephews' new kitties, Peep and Puppy. (With my cutie-pie nephew):

|
Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 12:14 am
Right now, it doesn't look like he will be. They have him on oxygen, IVs, and a cath; the emergecy vet said his kidneys are small, his heart is large with "gasses" under his heart, which indiates a possible hole (or more) in his lungs. I am to pick him up tomorrow to take to our regular vet. I am losing my familiar, my confidant, and a best friend.
|
Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 12:29 am
Oh no LK! {{{{Punk}}}} {{{{LK}}}}
|
Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 12:35 am
LK, So sorry to hear that Punk has taken a turn for the worse. Our pets are our babies, so I know how concerned you must be. Sending prayers for Punk and you.
|
Grandmato2
Member
07-16-2004
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 3:16 am
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Laurie & Punk}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Saying a prayer for both of you and hoping for the best. It is so hard when a beloved pet is sick.
|
Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 4:24 am
{{{{{LK & PUNK}}}}}
|
Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 5:33 am
{{{{{{{Lk and Punk}}}}}}} Hope that the day dawns brighter for you both. Keeping you in my thoughts today.
|
Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:51 am
LK I'm so sorry to hear Punk is worse than you thought. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
|
Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 8:09 am
Lk, I am so sorry. I'll be thinking of you both and sending much love.
|
Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 8:09 am
((((LK and Punk)))) I'm so sorry, LK, I know this is heart wrenching. I lost a cat to a UTI a few years back, and it was awful to see him suffering knowing there was nothing I could do. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
|
Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 9:06 am
Serate, perhaps the kitty has intestinal parasites which are very easily gotten rid of with the proper meds. Be sure to take a specimen when seeing the vet.
|
Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 12:25 pm
Laurie was posting an update on Punk when the board went down.. she's trying to get some sleep, so here is her update.. Punk is with his own vet now and we are lighting candles for him.. When I left the Emergency Vets office last night, I was convinced I would not see Punk again. When I told the vet that Punk usually weighed 8 pounds in summer and 10 pounds in winter, he noted that that was awfully light; I replied that Punk had always been long and lean, but that he had been eating as usual: hard food, treats, canned pumpkin, and two glucosamine and two vitamins a day. The vet asked why I was giving him pumpkin, I said to help build him back up and our regular vet had approved it. He said that was an unusual choice. He said the glucosamine and the vitamins were not necessary. (Well, maybe not, but would it hurt them? And that he never answered.) They had taken him out of my arms--and not gently, I might add--with the promises that "you'll be back with mommy right away." This was at 8:45PM. At 9:15PM, I asked what was going on and was told "tests." At 9:45PM, they said he would be another 30 minutes, and cave me a diagnosis plan and amount to sign. At 10:20, they call me back, and still no Punk. They instead offer up xrays. The vet tells me that his kidneys are small, and his heart is large, and there appears to be an air mass, so his lungs are likely leaking. They had a catheter in him, since he refused to give a urine sample (which I had told them he wouldn't--he won't even use the litter box if someone is in the room with it), and an IV to rehydrate him. The vet also noted that his heartbeat was unusual, and that his thyroid could be straining his heart. I then asked what suggestions he had. He replied that I could take him home, but he really wanted him on strict observation, in case his heart gave out. He asked me what I would do if Punk collapsed and died in the bed. At that point, I agreed he would stay over night. I asked, AGAIN, if I could see Punk, as I was signing the slip and trying to fill out the number to pay. They gave me the different option and I'm trying to see the number through my tears. I finally ended up making up a number (well over the maximum they had). They said they would try to set Punk up in an exam room. At 11:30PM, I asked again, and was told that Punk was now on oxygen, and it wasn't possible. I asked why he was on oxygen, and was told that it was an emergency measure. I freaked out and fortunately, another friend was there, so she was hot on my heels and took me home. I explained to Bill what was going on, and we both spent a very restless night, both awaiting a call that we didn't want. When I called at 6AM, to tell them that we wouldn't be there until 7:30 to get him, I asked how he was doing. The reply: he's cranky. Well, gee, he's in an emergency ward with strange people and animals, a catheter, and and an IV stuck in him. Why WOULDN'T he be cranky? We got there, and were told to go straight to our regular vet since the IV (which they gave us the remainder of) so the fluids could be restarted. They warned us to not take more than 30 minutes. They asked for the carrier so they could put him in it, while I got a reimbursement on my bank card. (I had overpaid by about $152.XX). We pile into the car, and I unzip the carrier. Punk stick his head out meows at Nina (my friend who is driving) and peers over my shoulder to meow at Bill. We pet him the whole way to Dennis, our regular vet. We get inside, and explain that Punk is a transfer from the emergency hospital, and that they said that he needed to have the fluids restarted within 25 minutes of us leaving the emergency clinic. The receptionist tells me that Dennis is not due in until 9, would one of the other vets be okay? I said that was fine--that even a tech was fine, if we could just get the fluids restarted. (I was scared, since it had now been 24 minutes.) They tell us to take deep breaths, have a seat, and she would have a tech right out. Everyone in the cat section was admiring our bag, especially since it was only $16.00 ($15.97) at Walmart. We get called back and taken to an exam room. Once were there, I unzip the top of the bag, and the front. Punk stays in the bag, but he's fine: calm, purring, and generally happy. To our surprise, DENNIS comes in. He said he wasn't really there, but had to see one of his favorite felines. He's looking over the info the emergency center faxed over, took my receipts and put it in the file. We went over the eating, etc. (And Dennis was amused that Punk was begging for the vitamins and glucosamine as treats, and thrilled we were giving them all pumpkin.) Dennis thinks that it is Punk's thyroid and that it is NOT the death sentence I was being told last night. He is keeping Punk for observation, and to continue giving him fluids. He noted that the thyroid test results will be in tomorrow, and, he would like to get his fluids up. He asked if, since Punk was so comfortable in the carrier--which Dennis also approved--if he could keep the carrier and put it in the kennel. We quickly agreed, since it had all of our scents on it, and it was keeping him happy, It also made me feel better that he wouldn't be "alone." Punk is also relaxed because he likes Dennis, so that makes us feel better too. I have faith in Dennis, and Punk is fighting for everything he is worth. Yesterday, we couldn't be enticed to eat; we had boulder in our stomach. Today, we took Nina to breakfast (she wouldn't accept gas money) and we were able to eat. I was just lost last night. I was ready to crawl into the cage WITH Punk. I couldn't see how all of a sudden he could just be dying, and I was just losing it the more they talked. And since they yanked him out of my arms, and then wouldn't let me see him, I was convinced we would NEVER see him again, so, I am MUCH calmer today. I lit a candle, offered up a prayer of hope, and I am keep it sustained. Potshot and I thank all of you for your prayers, warm thoughts, and well wishes. I would ask, please, that you continue them, please. We will get to each of you individually, but know that you love and care has sustained us through this horrible time. {{{{Punk and Laurie and Potshot}}}}
|
Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 1:23 pm
Laurie, I'm so glad to hear such great news! Keeping Punk in my thoughts.
|
Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 2:44 pm
Laurie: I'm so sorry your Punk has been sick. After she was (mis)diagnosed with liver cancer, I got a second opinion for my kitty Casper who was then correctly treated for her thyroid and recovered perfectly. Hope things go as well for Punk. Take care.
|
Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 3:12 pm
I'm so glad to hear he's doing a little better! Still continuing the prayers for him. {{{{Punk, Laurie, Potshot}}}}
|
Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 3:33 pm
Right now, I realized I posted the earlier update in my folder...so, thank you Seamonkey for posting here. As of 3:25PM PST: I called Dennis. I am to call again between 5 and 5:30PM, because Punk may GET TO COME HOME!!! Please keep praying!!!!
|
Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 3:35 pm
Wonderful news!!!!! Sending prayers and thoughts your way....
|
Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 5:21 pm
Going to get him. More details when I get home with him! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!
|
Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 5:31 pm
Great news LK!!! YAY Punk!!
|
Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 6:01 pm
YIPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
|
Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:14 pm
Anxiously awaiting details, LK. Welcome home Punk.
|
Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:30 pm
5:10PM: Punk is cleared to come home for the night. We're going to go and get him. Dennis may want to see him again in the AM--after the results come in. Or, he may not, but he says he'll discuss it with me, when we pick him up. 6:30PM: Dennis reran the CBC panel the Emergency Center ordered on the grounds that they didn't order a full and complete panel. Dennis also reran the urinalysis. That really makes me wonder WHAT Emergency Services was (or wasn't) doing. Dennis also didantibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and Sub-Q Fluids. What I found most interesting: Dennis did NOT charge for the office visit, or the exam. (When asked, Dennis pointed out I had spent enough in both money and stress, and charging me $35.00 to look at Punk wasn't happening.) So, tomorrow, after I get home from the doctor, I will call to get his test results. What was really funny: it is in Dennis' file that Punk despises PINK. When we picked him up from Emergency Services, they had put a pink bandage around his paw with the IV connector was and noted he had been chewing on the edges. When we picked him, the pink had been replaced with green, with a smiley face drawn on it. He is now cuddled up on the couch, and has grandly cossetted by everyone--human and feline. All I can say is thank you so much for your love, concern, support, and caring. Bill, Punk, and I have felt it. Another update will come after I talk to Dennis in the morning, but I feel reasonably sure that Punk will not be greeting Death in the near future. Best to all,
|
Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, July 26, 2004 - 7:57 pm
Another round of hugs for {{{{Punk, Laurie and Potshot}}}} And I have to add another big one for {{{{Dennis}}}} for taking care of not only Punk, but our LK and Potshot. What a great Doc!
|
|