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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 12:28 pm
Then I don't know why they can't do the compounding thing. My vet keeps telling me that they only come in pill form. I'm going to look into this. Oh, and Amherst is where we are moving to so very close by.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 3:24 pm
My Vet had given my sister a cream for her Cat's thyroid, that had to be rubbed in or on her ear. Was much easier to do.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 3:44 pm
I'm going to have to have a little talk with our vet. Ya know, there are tons of other vets in the area.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 7:05 pm
We did the cream in the ear thing for my 17 yr old cat with thyroid condition.It wrks like a charm but it is more expensive than regular meds, $11 versus $30 for the transdermal. Ginger Ill be thinking about you.Ive dealt with my two 17 yr old brother persian mix cats' illnesses(high blood pressure and hypothyrodism) all last yr,it put me thru the wringer with worry.They eventually both became blind but unlike your Spanky,they didnt adapt at all well with thier blindness.I have read however that most kittys do just fine losing thier vision.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 9:02 am
Spanky's biopsy and tooth removal is tomorrow morning. He cannot have food after midnight and no water after 9AM. I am very nervous. My poor baby is avoiding me like the plague. He has not slept with me in 5 days, because he is afraid I am gonna give him medicine. I am going to have to wake up at 5am to start trying to catch him to put him in the cat carrier. Oy vey.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 9:04 am
And Lakecat, to me I do not even believe that he is blind. Maybe I am in denial. How could I not have any idea. Maybe he is just a little blind. I did shine a flashlight in his eyes and he seemed to close his eyes, so, we will check it again.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 9:04 am
For months I've had the neighbors cat Lucky hanging around. He has liver trouble and is on a strict diet. Well, he liked to try to scarf some of the outdoor cat's food from time to time. Yesterday I noticed he was on a bench for about 18 hours. I called the owners and left a message. Later he was gone, I assumed he'd gone back home. This morning at 6 I found him out back in the bark dust very, very out of it. I crated him up, got in the car and took him to the owners. She was going to take him to the vet, but I wouldn't bet on his chances. Please say a little prayer for Mr. Lucky.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 9:29 am
Awww poor Lucky. How old is he?
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 9:34 am
A little luck for Mr. Lucky, please! Poor little guy, I hope he'll be okay.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 1:20 pm
Ginger I hope it goes ok, the whole illness and pets thing is a huge drag, the worry and stress I"m sure they sense it.. and don't know we're trying to help Aw crap OG that is so sad... poor guy WAS lucky you found him eh?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 1:33 pm
Lucky's mom just stopped by with a card and flowers for me. She said her sons wanted to give me something for looking out after Lucky. He went to the Rainbow Bridge about 10 minutes after I got him home. She took his body to the vet to have it checked out. They did a antifreeze test, wasn't that. Could have been the liver disease, but nothing definitive could be determined. He wasn't injured. I'll miss Mr. Lucky the beautiful black cat with flecks of silver in his hair and the build of a Siamese.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 3:12 pm
Oh no...I was so hoping he'd be alright. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. At least you found him in time so he wasn't alone.
 Mr. Lucky 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, January 14, 2008 - 7:36 pm
I'm so sorry, OG! I'm sure the love you showed for him was a blessing and it is nice to hear that his family at least appreciated that, though I hate to think of a sick cat being outdoors.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 9:27 am
I am so sorry OG, poor Lucky. Spanky is at the Vet, he is having his biopsy today. It took me 45 minutes of chasing him for me to get him in the carrying case. He has avoided me like the plague because of the medicines I have been giving him. He hates me. I just pray the result if negative.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 9:32 am
I've just said a prayer for Spanky to get better...and he doesn't hate you.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 3:35 pm
Hoping Spanky comes home with a big negative report today!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 5:47 pm
Ginger, how long will it take to get the biopsy? Spanky will continue to hate you until he doesn't, LOL. Max, my SWEET kitty, treats me like stink on shit for days after I take him to the vet. I hope he comes back with a big fat donut-hole on his report card, zero malignancy. OG it was wonderful of you to take care of poor Mr. Lucky. Outdoor cats, you never know what they're going to get into, and they always do. Every outdoor cat I've ever known has died way too young.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 7:04 pm
Spanky is home. My little baby. I picked him up at the Vet's office and they took him out of his carrying case and I held him and snuggled (he was so happy) and then he had diarrhea all over my hands. Nice way to show that you love your mama. Probably from the antibiotics and the anesthesia. I took him home and when he came out of his case, he was like a drunk. His back legs are still wobbly. They said to wait an hour before giving him food. I waited and gave him baby food and water. The doctor said I will have the results by Friday. I am keeping my fingers crossed and my eyes crossed too. He is the sweetest cat. They fell in love with him at the Vet's office.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 7:08 pm
Ginger, wait til he poops on your couch. Don't think he's going to miss chance to get away with it without a beating.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 5:32 am
Please, he tried to go to the litter box and came out and everything was all over the floors, I had to run after him and clean up. I feel so bad for him. Last night he waited till 4am and then he came into bed with me. This morning he is back to not trusting me, so I will wait till tonight to give him the antibiotics.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 6:24 am
Aw, poor baby! I hope he's feeling better this morning.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Friday, January 18, 2008 - 10:47 am
I tried to get the results of the biopsy today and they said the results would not be in until Monday. This is like torture. His diarrhea seems to be a bit better. He is still ignoring me, but I put the antibiotics in his food, and he ate it. Sooooooo. We shall see.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, January 18, 2008 - 10:52 am
Yeah for the food trick, Ginger! My cats just eat around it, LOL, I swear they are devious. I am sure the results will be good, so try not to worry over the weekend.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, January 18, 2008 - 11:34 am
Spanky I'm sorry there's a delay in getting the test results, Ginger1218 - that's so stressful. Hope everything turns out okay for you and your baby.
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Friday, January 18, 2008 - 4:36 pm

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