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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 9:29 am
Good boy Smudge, hang in there honeycat! This kitty is happy you are trying so hard to get well!

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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 9:35 am
Watching, thanks for your kind words. RG, I am so sorry for you and your family and Smudge. I had to give my Cashmere iv fluids regularly for mos. and off and on for a couple of yrs. They really do help though. I almost passed out in the exam room at the vet when she tried to show me how to do it. I know exactly what you mean about rising to the challenge when it's someone we love. I lost her last Tues. I don't think we're ever prepared. I too am so mad about some things because it's easier to be mad. I know so much what you mean and how you feel. I wish I could make it better for you, I so wish I could. I hope Smudge will be more comfortable and that his purr comes back. ((((((((((RG, Hubby, Jordan, and especially to Smudge)))))))))
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 9:43 am
awww, Happymom, I didn't know that you just lost your kitty. I'm so sorry! You are sweet to care for another while you are still hurting so badly.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 10:26 am
Oh Hukdon, thanks. RG, I wanted to add that I enjoyed your story of how Smudge found you.
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 10:36 am
RG, you never know. The power of prayer and love is an awesome thing. And you will know you did everything you could to make him better.
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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 10:43 am
I have been told by Mameblanche that I must post a pic of my kitty Phoenix. So here it is. Please click on the link below to see her. Phoenix http://home.ica.net/~cally/Cally3.jpg
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 11:00 am
RG, I hope Smudge rallies 'round, and gives you some purrs. It sounds like he's trying, and you all are doing so much for your little man. It's truly heart rending to hear your story, and so very heartbreaking to know that we will *always* outlive our special little furry loves. Purrs to you and Smudge from Costa and Kassie!
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 12:56 pm
~RG~, I'm just reading the latest on Smudge's condition. It breaks my heart that you are hurting so much right now. You and your family have given Smudge a wonderful life and it sounds like he's given joy to many people over the years. Try and enjoy your precious time with him. He knows how much you love him. He doesn't want you to be sad.((((Smudge, RG and family))))
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 2:15 pm
RG, I wish I had better words to soothe you, except that I know and believe in you. As hard as it may seem sometimes to find the strength to go through this, I know you will, for your family and for Smudge. And with all of us sending strength your way, I hope you feel it and can absorb it to help you through. Losing someone you love is never easy, it tests us all. The alternative is to never love at all, which doesn't seem like much of an alternative. You have such a big heart, and I'm not surprised that it is hitting you so hard. But you are also an amazing woman, capable of much love for the others in your life, no matter how many legs they have. For whatever time Smudge has spent with you, I know he could not have been more loved. I'll be thinking of all of you.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 2:21 pm
Thanks Lucy and Karuuna! I tell ya, we are quite the three stooges here, (me, Michael and Jordan) Everytime Smudge walks over to the water bowl we practically fall over each other to hide behind the door and watch (Smudge does not seem to like an audience) or when he uses the litter box we all are standing there like proud parents potty training there 2 year old... Yippeeeee, Smudge peed!! Honestly, there is some joy in this house today. Small little, seemingly insignificant moments of joy. 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 2:30 pm
For you, RG. To cheer you...
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 3:16 pm
OH, I join in sending up hopes!! And the subcutaneous IV can be such a help for kitties. I've done that with my old cats years ago and also for newborn pups who need that boost. And as for being the three stooges.. I'd say you three are just strengthening your bonds in this time and Smudge knows how much you care, even if you aremn't supposed to watch.. I believe so much in what Karuuna just said. I'm sort of holding my breath, hoping to hear that my brother has chosen to let another lucky cat into his life. He and my SIL love and care for their cat and so the loss that they suffered recently is so hard, plus it came right when her father was also leaving them. I'm hoping I'll hear about a new cousin for Critter and Angelina soon.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 3:44 pm
Sea, It's a regular IV... he has a thing (not up on my medical lingo yet) in his vein in his leg and we insert the needle into that and then hang the IV bag. I think the subcutaneous is directly under the skin, right? He had a few of those at the vet. He jumped onto his favorite chair a bit ago, tucked his head under his body in his favorite position and is sleeping. He hasn't attempted to get on furniture for over a week now. Still hoping.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 3:51 pm
That's sweet RG. Keep remembering that Smudge is happy and doesn't have to worry about the stuff that we humans do. All he has to worry about is a safe place to have a nap and people who love him and he has both of those.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 4:26 pm
Ah yes.. we never had a thing.. but that was many years ago.. we did the subcu which meant having to make sure you just went under the skin.. OH that is precious that he curled up like that!!
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Bookworm
Member
12-18-2001
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 4:33 pm
Just thinking of you and checking in. Good to hear that Smudge is hanging in there. I know you, Michael, and Jordan are doing all you can for your Smudge, and so does he. Take care. I'm here.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 9:12 pm
RG - So glad to hear Smudge is doing better. It sounds like the vet sent you home with an IV catheter. It will probably need to be changed within 2-3 days. I'm so glad the vet did that for you. It's good that you have Michael & Jordan both so concerned and helping. My DH will always help in an emergency and says he feels bad, but he doesn't take things like I do. He would say he missed Jade, but he didn't miss her like I did. I guess since I had been through losing cats in the past and knowing how empty the house felt when we had none, I knew I would get another kitty, but DH was telling me NO.. that I had a dog! Well, as much as I love my dog, it's not the same as having a cat. I think him saying "NO" made me more determined than ever to get another one. I looked and looked and held rescue kitties, but I couldn't commit until after a month later. Then I ended up getting another Siamese since the hair is much better for our allergies than other kitties. The one thing I realized is, Misha was born either on the day Jade died or the day after. It almost seemed like it was meant to be when I realized that. Misha is so much more naughty than Jade ever was, but she's still a love. I found since I'm such a cat person, as much as it hurts, it just feels empty in our house when I don't have one. I lost two kitties I had as a kid, one right before and one right after I got married. The one stayed home where it had always been her home when I moved out and my folks had to have her put down because she had stomach cancer. When my other cat died right before my wedding, I couldn't stop crying and my eyes were a mess when I went to work the next day and people thought my wedding got called off until I told them what happened! We lived in our house for a few months and finally I said to DH, "No offense hon, but the house seems so empty without a cat." What happened after I got those kittens is a whole other story (acck!) that I won't get into now, but I know as long as I'm able, I'll always have a cat as much as it hurts when I lose them. I guess it's in my blood. I sure hope Smudge continues to improve. He's one loved kitty and he knows it! Doesn't it feel great to see him do something he used to always do?!!! That long story I won't go into well, I'll tell you this much, when I saw the one kitty playing a bit after being so sick, my heart just soared!!! Hang in there sweetie. You know we all care and wish there was more we could do. 
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 4:22 am
Here's the new scoop... we went to bed last night, our REAL bed, so we could get some sleep and Smudge was asleep on the floor on his blanket. At 4 am I woke up and Smudge was sleeping in between Michael and I!! He jumped on the bed, by himself and was sleeping there!! It's up pretty high and that's why we slept on the couch with him this weekend, so he could be near us but that he wouldn't attempt to jump down from a place so high up. When we got up this morning he went over to his dry cat food and ate 2 pieces, all by himself. He hasn't eaten anything volunentarily for over a week. If he pulls through this it is going to be a bonafide miracle!! I know the vet doesn't expect it, but maybe with us giving him dropperfuls of food and water he got just enough strength to come back! Or maybe it was all the prayers. I'm not going to let myself get too excited, well maybe I am... I can't really control that... It was all of your prayers that made the difference, I just KNOW it!!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 4:31 am
Oh man, RG - that is GREAT news!! We've all been pulling for him. Hugs to all four of you and continued prayers for lil Smudge.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 6:27 am
(((Smudge))) Keep it up buddy!!! (((RG and family)))--no matter what happens.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 6:52 am
He ate about 10 more pieces of dry food! The catheter is shot I think, we could only get about 1/2 of his fluids in this morning. He's drinking pretty well on his own so hopefully it's not a huge deal right now. I will call the vet in a bit to see if we need to replace the catheter or remove it. Thanks for the hugs and prayers.  
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 6:59 am
{RG and family} I was hoping to come here to this morning and see good news about Smudge. The little fellow is giving it his all. I will continue to keep the hope that Smudge continues to improve. RG, what you and your family are doing is so wonderful.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 7:01 am
That's such good news about Smudge-baby! I hope he continues to rally, and becomes your little miracle boy!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 8:33 am
Yay!!! Smudge!! Yay!! RG, Michael and Jordan!! RG, maybe God is showing you His power through Smudge and when you "let go and let God" then He can do marvelous things!! Just think, no one thought Smudge would pull through and even though Smudge is not 100% right now, he is better than he was. And that is a miracle!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, February 20, 2006 - 8:53 am
What a day-brightener, the Smudge Report.
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