Archive through October 01, 2002
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Archive through October 01, 2002
Sia | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 01:11 pm     This is my seventeen-year-old baby, Liz. This is the most wonderful cat I've ever been blessed to have in my life. She's seen me through me most of the second-half of my life & has been my best friend. Ask me some time about the woodburner story! What a terrible incident! But it has a happy ending!
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Halfunit | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 02:29 pm     I am enjoying these new pictures! Don't worry Mystery - when the time comes, you will do just fine! I am glad that it's easy to insert needles, as Kitty WILL NOT let you get pills down her throat. One time, she had to take some and I couldn't do it. My vet had me bring her in, and she used that snap thing that whizzes the pills down the cats' throat. Leave it to MY cat to be the first one the vet has ever witnessed bring the pill back up intact. My vet looked at me as if my cat were made of green cheese, and then asked if I would prefer a shot. I laughed, and said yes, and that Kitty and I would be back in two more days for another shot, and two more days after that... |
Babyruth | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 06:13 pm     Curiouscat, Fanny and Twiggy, thanks so much for your responses to my post and for all your kind words and helpfulness. I'm fortunate that Jessie takes pills fairly easily, should she ever need them again. The sub-q fluid treatment is another story! She hates it, even though I warm the bag first. But I hold her firmly against me and manage to get the full 150 cc in. I got some helpful tips from the website on feline CRF that I posted a link to, above. Curiouscat, I joined the yahoo group on feline CRF that you posted--thanks so much!!!! Now, Curiouscat, I have a question for you: Now that BB3 is over, are you going to hang out with us over here on this side of the board more often? Say yes!! Say yes!! If you're saying yes, then click HERE! to the threads specially made for newer posters. I'm eager to make a message folder for you, if you would like one, and Jessie and I would like to adopt you and Coco as explained in THIS THREAD, if you are interested in being adopted. Whaddya say?  |
Babyruth | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 06:40 pm     Just want to add that I love the cat photos posted here, and, THANK YOU! to all the posters for sharing stories and ideas.   |
Backhome | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 07:35 pm     Nancy, Babyruth, Weinermr, and everyone else who's has or had a cat with CRF and/or hyperthyroidism -- I am also a member of this club and can empathize with your frustration with clueless vets and difficulties with medications. And also with your pain when the battle is lost. There used to be a discussion on "Losing a Pet" (I think it's been archived) where I posted during the period my cat was ill. It was a long process and unfortunately he was probably sick for several months before we took him to a vet that correctly diagnosed his problem. But getting his thyroid stabilized bought us a few months more with him and we treasured every minute. Good luck to you and your cats. Enjoy your time together. http://mfg87.tripod.com/maryg/id3.html |
Hippyt | Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 08:27 pm     Here's Max: |
Curiouscat | Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 05:30 am     Babyruth, that would be so nice if you adopted me! I've edited my profile so everyone can get to know me a little better, added my birthdate to the birthday list thread, explained my screen name in that thread, and also openned up a members folder ... whewwwww! I'll stick around since I've made a new friend I'm into Survivor and will be watching The Amazing Race for the first time this week. I enjoy renting DVD movies as well, so I have a lot of areas on this board to post in. I want to add something on topic too. I have to pill Coco every day and when he's feeling nauseated he puts up a little struggle - can't blame him. I hold him on my lap like a baby as well, praise him when he swallows it, then feed him canned food right afterwards. Just like a Pavlov dog (ooops, sorry kitties) now he comes to me when he hears the pill bottle being openned and puts up with getting the pill because he knows he will be fed. I think cats know when we are anxious/frustrated (trying to give a pill, needle, etc.) so I try not to show this, but instead be calm and make it like a positive, no big deal game. Talking to him in a soft, happy tone, holding and petting him gently, even if he starts to struggle, assures him, making him feel more at ease. Then when the deed is done, I praise him, "Good boy!" and say, "Are you hungry?!? ... Come on, let's get some food!" I'm going to pull a lazy-on now, and slip back into bed ... ahhhh ... the weekend I'll be back later, well rested for adoption - Yippeeee!!! |
Pamy | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 09:00 am     Our cat, Pumpkin Pie, needs some good thoughts and prayers today. He was missing for 4 days and when he appeared in our bedroom Friday morning his back leg was broken and the bone was sticking out. The doc said he thinks it happened 3 days before and that Pumpkin layed there until he was able to hobble back to our house, the poor thing even jumped our fence to get in the cat door with his bone out. Anyway, they tried to fix the leg but because it was out so long the infection won't stop, we almost lost him Sunday but the doctors gave him strong antibiotics and iv and yesterday he looked better. Today they are going to amputate his leg(they gave us 2 choices surgery that might not work or smputation), they say the amputation is the best for him to survive without infection. The doc tells me he will be able to live a good life and still play, run and jump just not as well. My other cats have been so sad, it's like they know. I hope and pray I made the right decision about his leg. |
Weinermr | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 09:24 am     Pamy, I will pray for Pumpkin Pie and send best wishes for everything to go well today. It sounds like Pumpkin Pie might want to become an indoor cat now for his own safety. {{{{Pumpkin Pie}}}} {{{{Pamy}}}} |
Fanny | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 11:54 am     Oh Pamy I'm so sorry. Please don't second-guess yourself. You're doing what's best for Pumpkin. Sending good thoughts to all of you. |
Babyruth | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 11:59 am     Pamy, It sounds like you are doing the best thing for Pumpkin Pie. Sending good healing vibes your way... (((((Pamy and Pumpkin Pie))))) |
Deeya | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 12:03 pm     Pamy, my aunt and uncle have a dog that they've had for years.. about a year ago it was hit by a car and they had to amputate a front leg... Chief is still going strong.. gets around on three legs, plays, and still gets lots of attention from everyone.. You made the right decision... I'll keep your cat in my prayers. |
Marysafan | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 12:19 pm     Okay...at the beginning of the summer, we had one cat Elsie. Elsie is a bit on the onery side...isn't very socialable..and loves only my hubby, but tolerates me. While visiting Dad this summer, a cat appeared to have been abandoned. The cat was very gentle and loving and had it's front paws de-clawed. It obviously had been very well cared for ...so my hubby made efforts to try to find the owner...even going from house to house in the very rural neighborhood. Hubby finally concluded that the cat must have been "dropped off" and ended up adopting it and taking it back home to Iowa with us. Now named "Squeaks", she is a wonderful addition to our home. Elsie tolerates her...she tolerates Elsie...basically they ignore each other. Then last week, I cam home to find our dog barking up a storm and raising a ruckus. Hubby investigates and discovers a small baby kitten. he takes inside and we tend to it as best we can. The kitten is now thriving and is absolutely delightful...and she loves me! The problem...the other two cats! They do not like this kitten at all! They are always hissing at her...but do not seem to be harming her in any way. (although hubby is sure they get together at night at plot the kitten's demise). I would like to keep the kitten...but not sure about it as it seems to be causing the other two to be *Pissy*. Any thoughts? |
Djgirl5235 | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 12:21 pm     These are my babies:
My baby girl (the orange one) is Willow, and the grey & white one is my big boy - Doyle. I've had Doyle for about 3 years, and Willow for almost 2. When I brought Willow into the house, you should have heard the fuss that Doyle kicked up - you would have thought a murder was happening in the house!!! The two of them have been my best friends since I got them, and a source of pure amusement as well! Luckily my fiance loves them too!!! |
Pamy | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 12:42 pm     Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers, and for making me feel better about our decision. He is still in surgery, I will post an update tonite. Mary...we had 3 cats and brought home a baby kitty and puppy, they were pissed(including Pumpkin)took about a month for them to get over it but eventually the 2 males accepted the kitty and love and play with him. The female tolerates the kitty, she is a spoled princess and wants all the attention. Make sure and give your cats plenty of love, especially if they see you loving the kitty and I am sure you will all be one big happy family soon!!! |
Curiouscat | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 12:55 pm     Sending Pam lots of positive healing vibes to your baby, Pumpkin Pie.  |
Curiouscat | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 01:02 pm     Marysafan, I read if you take the new kitten's bedding and let the other cats smell it and lay on it, they will get used to the little one's scent. Cats are big on smell as recognition to another familiar feline. |
Landi | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 01:21 pm     oh pamy, my heart goes out for you and your pumpkin. i will keep you both in my prayers and remember you are doing the best thing for pumpkin! |
Babyruth | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 01:37 pm     Here's an answer to the question, "Can a three legged cat live a normal life?" HealthyPet.com |
Scootersmom | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 05:29 pm     Oh (((Pamy))) - please give us updates as soon as you can. Our oldest Maltese broke her paw on Christmas day. Fortunately we were both in the backyard and saw it happen. I had to take her to the emergency room that day. It's heartbreaking when something happens to our "babies". ((((Pumpkin Pie)))) |
Pamy | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 05:35 pm     DJ..Your babies are so cute! Thanks for the article Babyruth, it was nice of you to post it for me Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers, Pumpkin did fine in surgery, still sedated, he should be able to come home tomarrow if all goes well thru the nite. Thanks again, you all always make me feel better! |
Scootersmom | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 06:10 pm     Mary..we have two "rescue" cats we have adopted. The first one was about 8 weeks old and and was wandering around the parking lot at work. Someone had "dropped" her off too. She was wet, cold and looked starved. We tried to catch her but she ran off and we couldn't find her at all. This was about 8 am. The next day a salesman who works next door brought in a cat carrier and told me he had found "my kitten". He proceeded to tell me he had driven around all day making his various sales calls (about 60 miles). He finally got home around 6 pm and pulled into the garage. Later in the evening his wife heard a cat "meowing" and swore it was coming from the garage. Well he opened the hood to his car and guess what, yup, there she was. She had somehow managed to ride all day long wedged up in the motor and not get hurt at all! (What a blessing). Well...after that story, she was mine! I closed the office, (yup I did) and took her to the vet immediately. She was a pretty sick little kitty. We got her well with lots of love and attention (and medicine!) She is now a healthy 3 yr old. About a year ago, we adopted another cat. Her owner could no longer take care of her. They also "hissed" and made all kind of noises at each other when first introduced. But they got used to each other eventually. They still hiss at each other when they think we're looking, but when we aren't paying attention, they're off sleeping together! |
Mystery | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 06:26 pm     Pamy, good luck with Pumpkin! You did the right thing, giving him the best chance to live without infection. I'm thinking of you both. Scootersmom, you are TOO funny! I loved your comment about your cats hissing at each other when you're looking and sleeping together the rest of the time. |
Halfunit | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 06:35 pm     DJ - cute pics!! I took a couple of mine tonight: Kitty She's my oldest, and the diabetic.
Wheezer Afraid of no one or nothing. Came from the local cat shelter, and named due to the upper respiratory infection she had when we got her.
Shinobi My mean boxing bi-otch, hates mommy, loves daddy. Also came from the cat shelter.
Pamy - I am glad to hear P-Pie is out of surgery and recovering. Was it his front or rear leg? I would think an amputated rear leg may affect his jumping, but other than that, I think he will do just fine. He may need a little help with the litter box at first, and he may have to lay down to eat, so a shallow bowl may be in order when he comes home. I'm sure your vet can advise! Mary - you received great advice on the scent thing. The other is just to give it time. Also, try getting all of them to play together with a string or laser light. Sometimes they don't realize they are playing with someone they don't like because they are occupied with the toy. |
Sia | Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 08:38 pm     {{{{{{{Pamy & Pumpkin Pie}}}}}}} I hope Pumpkin is strong and able to come home soon.
Such beautiful cats are pictured here. Does anyone actually have an UGLY cat? I don't think God ever created one! |
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