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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:13 pm
RG, excellent news. Don't be surprised if Smudge won't eat the "new" food. My Blackie refused to eat the "special" food and kept losing weight, so the Vet said to let him have the food he would eat. So far, so good, no return of his kidney issues, thank goodness!! I think I would really let that first vet have it!!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:15 pm
RG that is good news!! Think low protein and low ash.. they do list both on the labels and even try a dog food if he's being really finicky.. Those figures changed dramatically, huh? I think you have the right vet now and of course Smudge always had the right family.. yours.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:47 pm

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 1:34 pm
PTL!
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 3:36 pm
Great news, Rg and Smudge! =^..^=
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 4:22 pm
Thanks everybody. I'm going to tell my sister about those products.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 4:35 pm
Wow, great news about Smudge, Resortgirl. I've been following the reports and I'm happy to read that Smudge has drastically improved. Fantastic!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 4:38 pm
Yay and yippie for Smudge and her family! What great news!!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 4:58 pm
YAY for SMUDGE, RG & FAMILY!!!! That's awesome news!!! Give that sweet baby a special cuddle and a rub just where he likes it for me!! I'm so happy to hear the good news!!!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 5:04 pm
Thanks everyone! Oh, Costa... Vet is ordering the food you suggested. He doesn't carry alot at his office but agreed that it was a good idea to "try" and get him to eat the special kidney formula. So we shall! Smudge is getting stronger every day. Today he swatted Sophie, and grabbed Bernice by the scruff of her neck. Just in play... he isn't ever mean or rough... even when his mom is ripping out all the fur on his leg trying to get the tape off. I read back to when I first posted and was shocked to see it was over a week ago! It seems like it's just been a few days, but it was the 11th when we first took him to the bad vet. No wonder we are all tired... it's been a couple weeks of little sleep. But tonight I am going to sleep like a baby! Smudge is on the mend and although I don't know how this happened (other then tons of prayers from all of you) I am more then grateful! I will make sure I show my love for everyone in my life every single day.  
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 5:24 pm
I am so glad to hear his tests have improved so much, RG! Enjoy your rest tonight!
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Regee
Member
10-09-2005
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 6:41 pm
YAHOOOOOOOOOO; Smudge what a grand report that is to read. OH I am so happy for you. Now that Smudge is on the mend don't forget to update us when you take the baby back in a month.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 7:13 pm
So glad that Smudgie is doing so well. O happy day! Now for some banana-brained hilarity, I've posted a few silly pix of VinBlanche and our gals Bandy and her daughter Scooty in his folder: clickhere
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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, February 27, 2006 - 7:15 pm
YAY Smudge!!!!!!! And Smudge's great human family!!!!!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 5:48 am
One more picture of Smudge. He's looking so good today!! He thinks so too...LOL!
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 6:08 am
He does look good! What has captured his attention?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 6:42 am
So, y'all send some prayers for my dad's cat. His name is Rosie (yeah, they named what they thought were two girl sisters Rosie and Posie; turns out they were both boys!). Anyways, Rosie was diagnosed with kidney failure this weekend. The vet is basically considering him under hospice care. They sent him home after a weekend stay with an IV and subcu fluids. His levels have dropped, but the vet (who sounds friggin' negative to me) says that's just as a result of the IV. And that his kidneys are in the worse shape the vet has ever seen. Rosie is 15 years old. He's a sweetheart though... the most loving little man you could meet (well, outside of MY little man, of course!). I tried to tell my dad about Resortgirl's miracle Smudge, but they are not feeling too optimistic. So send lots of positive thought waves to San Diego today, 'k?
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Regee
Member
10-09-2005
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 7:32 am
Oh no Costa, positive thoughts are coming your way for Rosie. Go Rosie Go; prove that old nasty vet wrong.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:22 am
I am glad that Smudge is doing well. I came back today because I saw Resortgirl posted and I wanted to hear about Smudge. I cannot come back to this thread because as veterinarian I am the crappy vet, the incompentent vet the bad vet and the nasty old vet. I know because I have letters from clients to prove it. I am the vet that that cares, the vet that saved an animals life, the vet that could console an owner. I know because I have letters from clients to prove it. Please understand that we are human. We make mistakes. We don't want to do or say anything wrong but we do. Please don't post a response to this.I won't be here to read it. I really am not going away mad, but I am hurt by the vet bashing.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:41 am
RG, you post has made my day. I am so happy for Smudge and the entire Resort Family. I truly believe that hope and prayer played a big part in it. Of course lil Smudges' will and your TLC helped also. Costa, I will be sending my prayers to SD today for Rosie.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:54 am
RG, I am so happy for you and your famiy and Smudge! Costa, so sorry to hear about Rosie. I know he is much older than Smudge and not every kitty can be a miracle kitty. Some cats do get better and live with it for years. I so hope this will be how it is for Rosie. I know Dogdoc won't be back, but I'm sorry for her hurt.
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 9:08 am
I'm sorry that Dogdoc is hurt also. She has given some great, free advice to many in these threads, and I, for one, appreciate her contributions. Luv ya, Dogdoc!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 9:18 am
Did I miss something? Was it something I said? (That my dad's vet sounded negative?) Dogdoc, I'm sorry your feelings are hurt, if I said something! I didn't mean it!
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 10:35 am
Rosie Praying for another kitty miracle, this time for Rosie and his family.
Smudge Yea for the good news on Smudge's test results! {{{Dogdoc}}}
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:41 pm
DogDoc, Smudge is watching my son brush his teeth! Maybe he's thinking that if he had brushed his all of this wouldn't have happened... I know you probably won't read this, but on the slim chance that you do.... We own a flooring store. My husband has been installing carpet for 30+ years. Carpet installers are notorious for being unreliable, messy, alcoholic, chain smokers and basically crappy human beings. My husband is a wonderful, caring, neat, nondrinker/smoker and even though people look at him sideways sometimes, he doesn't care because he knows he's a good guy/installer and he just takes it as an opportunity to change their minds. There are good and bad in every profession and I'm sure that the good vets outweigh the bad by a HUGE margin. It's a very emotionally draining situation to have a sick pet, and when things don't go the way you would like them to it's human nature to lash out at the closest available person and that's usually the vet. When all of this first happened it was much easier for me to be angry at the first vet then allow myself to feel the sorrow and pain over the situation. I hope that you know that I applaud and have the utmost respect for your profession and I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings in any way. Please accept my apology.

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