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Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Friday, January 18, 2008 - 7:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Knees crossed til Monday, Ginger.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Friday, January 18, 2008 - 7:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
((Ginger and Spanky))
I hope this weekend goes by quickly for you and your furbaby!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, January 18, 2008 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Ginger, sorry I haven't been in this thread sooner. Angelina was on prednisolone, she immediately had horrible diarrhea, totally out of control and she was clearly distressed and stressed. I called my vet and they told me to give her canned pumpkin.. just plain Libby's canned pumpkin. I was so skeptical but.. I got it, she ate some and even liked it and it helped SO much.

I'm thinking of you two..

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Friday, January 18, 2008 - 9:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Wow, Libby's canned pumpkin, hat is good to know. I was going to give him Kaopectate, but the diarrhea stopped. The Vet tells me to give it to him 3 times a day. Sureeeeee, like I can get to him to give him medicine 3 times a day.
Thank you all, I know TVCH prayers are strong. Sea, I hope your Angelina feels better soon.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Aww, Ginger, Angelina was on the meds just to see if they would shrink her masses of lymphoma all through her lungs, to give her more time.. she didn't last long, unfortunately. But the pumpkin cured the diarrhea, I had the vet trim up her nails, she loved the liquid meds, so we had some nice comfortable time, short as it was. She had the short end of the stick.. don't know why she was a stray, then she spent too many months in a cage at the rescue, then Critter hated her (feeling was mutual), so she had two years of time with us and that was it :-( She was between 6 - 8 years of age when we lost her.

Glad Spanky's diarrhea stopped! Yeah, I was so skeptical about the pumpkin.. seemed just too easy.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 5:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Oh Sea, I am sorry, I didn't realize she was gone. so young. poor baby

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 5:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Gosh Ginger I know it is driving you crazy waiting on the results.Im hoping with everything I got that the test is benign.Try to get some rest tonight.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Just curious Sea, if you know, does that canned pumpkin work for dogs or humans too? Interesting. So wish I had known that before but will pass the word along!

I'm still so sorry you lost your Angelina

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Ginger Ive been checking in periodically today-Hows Spanky?

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
This is the first moment I have been able to compose myself to come on here. The biopsy came back that it is cancer. The same cancer that killed my Mitzi. It is a very agressive form and it is very common that cats get it in the Oral Cavity. Spanky is eating well, and his blood tests are good, which means that he is not suffering now. But, I have to watch and hopefully I will have a few months with him. I will not let him suffer. The Vet suggested that I give him steroids, to reduce the inflammation and make him more comfortable.
I am absolutely devastated. I cannot believe it. I love my little boy.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Ginger, I am so sorry. I was praying for a better outcome, but I know you'll find the strength to give Spanky the very best of care.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Oh, Ginger, I'm so very sorry. I'll keep you and Spanky in my thoughts and prayers.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'm sorry Ginger.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Bisc, I just googled "canned pumpkin for diarrhea and came up with a bunch of references about using it for dogs as well as cats.. didn't see any human ones, but it could be worth a try.

I also saw varioius meds and boiled rice (we used to boil lots of rice if one of our labs seemed to have an upset tummy. And with pups or kittens you definitely want to stop the loss of fluids ASAP.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh , Ginger, I'm SO sorry to hear this!

I was able to get the steroids in that tasty liquid form, which might be helpful if he gets upset by pilling, and of course if that causes diarrhea (sounds like you might be over that) the pumpkin is one idea.

I'm just so sorry.. you know how much I treasure my Critter (she's going to be 19 in the spring), so you know I know how attached you are.



Watching2
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07-07-2001

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
(((((Ginger))))) I'm so, so sorry. I'll will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
{{{{{Ginger and Spanky}}}}}

Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
Ginger, I am so sorry! I hope that your time with your little boy is long, pain-free, and meaningful.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
(((Ginger and Spanky)))) my thoughts and prayers are with you

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 10:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
(((((Ginger & Spanky)))))
I am so sorry hon... but she's got a great momma who loves her and will give her the best care.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Ginger, I am feel so bad for you, but I hope you can love your Spanky as much as possible, while you can. And I know he will love you as well.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 12:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Oh Ginger, words can't express how badly I feel for you!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 12:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Thanks Sea, should have remembered to Google.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Crap,Im so sorry Ginger.You will have some quality time to love up on him.I wish I could give you a hug,I know you need one.

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Spanky

I'm so sorry.