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Pamy

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mystery..good thoughts and prayers are comming your way for you and Felix. I hope someone here can answer your question, I have never had to have dental work done on a cat.

Curiouscat

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 02:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy, I found a children's book in your son's age range called "The Three Legged Cat." It may put his mind at ease if he reads about another three legged cat having fun. I searched my local on-line public library catalogue and many of the branches throughout the city have a copy of it. Here's a link to it at Barnes & Noble so you can read the write-ups on it:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=0ETZHDJWS9&isbn=0140553312

Curiouscat

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 03:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Silk, here's a good short article on getting a cat accustomed to travelling on the road:

http://www.choosing-a-cat.com/html/travel.html

I would add that putting kitty's bedding in the carrier (not just a towel as mentioned in the article) and actually putting kitty's food and water dish (not just treats) in there as well may help.

Babyruth

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I followed your little orange pawprints over here from your folder, Curiouscat. GOTCHA!

Scootersmom

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy..thanks so much for the update, I have been hoping Pumpkin was doing better. So glad to see he is more alert today. Keep us posted.

Mystery..good luck with Felix, please give us an update. I imagine that the vet will put him on antibiotics for the gum infection?

We haven't had dental work done on our cats, just our oldest Maltese dog. She wasn't feeling well because her gums were sore and she was starting to get an infection. After her dental cleaning she perked up and started eating again and being her little happy self.

Silk..good luck on your travels! Florida for 5 months! Yea!

Silksmoke

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 03:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Djgirl and Curiouscat. I will get a cat carrier, but there is no way it's going to fit in the back seat of the truck. It's not roomy enough for 2 bassets and a carrier. We will have to put him in the trailer. We make frequent stops anyway for food, pitstops and to walk the dogs when we are on the road. I'll put lots of bedding in there for him, generally he sleeps with us, and pray he is still speaking to us when we arrive.

Fanny

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 03:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's my recommendation, Silksmoke....YOU go in the trailer & put your kitty in his carrier in the passenger seat in the truck. LOL

I flew my 19-year old kitty back home with me when she was 16. She'd traveled before, but just by auto, and is/was notorious for motion sickness. Although we (my vet and I) were reluctant because of her age, we did the drug thing before putting her on the plane (I had her in one of those soft carriers and scooted her under the seat in front of me). She had a teeny tiny dose of some kind of kitty tranquilizer and it was just enough to pretty much make her oblivious to her flight.

Not saying that could be your solution, but it worked for me. Wasn't enough to knock her out, just take the edge off. I would have died a zillion deaths if she'd been untranquilized, throwing up (from both ends) and hollering the entire flight. I say a zillion deaths but it really would have been only enough deaths to satisfy all the other passengers on the flight if they had been subjected to Tootsie in all her glory.

Fanny

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mystery, all my cats have had dental work done, some way more than the others. One kitty has had almost all her teeth pulled by now, and she still manages to eat mostly dry food! In fact she weighs more now than she did when she had a mouthful of teeth.

Once thing my vet is really good about is pain management. If they've had teeth removed, she always gives the cats pain medication to last several hours after they've undergone the procedure, and if there's been a lot of work involved she'll give me pain pills to give the kitties if they need it once what my vet has given them has worn off. Have to say, though, that opening a very sore mouth to put a pain pill in it makes me feel like I'm a torturer. Ditto the antiobiotics they're always put on for 5-7 days after their procedure.

If teeth have been pulled, depending on how many, they can definitely be sore for a couple days, and very woozy from the anesthesia when they get home. I've learned to make my cats a bed on the floor in the bathroom and keep them in there with a litter box and water close until it wears off, because they tend to want to jump up on my (their) bed and can't quite make it up so they collapse in a heap on the floor. They're pitiful, poor babies! But in a few days they forget all about it and return to normal. You'll probably want to feed him soft food for a day or two until his mouth heals (all of this is supposing he has teeth pulled, but if it's only a couple of the small teeth that's really no big deal. I'm talking molars).

Just rambling on here. Good luck!

Halfunit

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mystery

Like Fanny, I have had a cat who has had teeth pulled.

My oldest was acting crazy, hissing at nothing. I scooped her up and noticed REALLY BAD breath - not the typical tuna breath. I took her to the vet and dropped her off. They said they'd call me later.

When they did and I asked what the situation was, they told me they pulled TEN teeth. I about died.

Kitty came home groggy and would drool continually. The drool had a red tint to it, as you can imagine. She slept most of that night, and ate wet food for the next two days. On day three, she was back to her dry food on her own (I free feed dry food), and she has been fine ever since.

Silkie
Is there enough room between you and hubby on the seat, or on the floor under the passengers feet for a carrier?

Pamy
Glad to hear P-Pie is home!! Here's to a speedy recovery!!!

Lobster

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy, your babies are adorable. How awful for Pumpkin Pie. The poor little guy. Glad to hear that he's home and doing okay.

I've been avoiding this thread. I check in once in a while, but some of the stories are just killin' me. I start out crying over whatever post I'm reading and then I think about Tiger, and how much I miss him, and I'm a mess for the rest of the night. LOL

I did get a kitten about 3 weeks ago. He's now 12 weeks old. He's gray and white, mostly white with double paws. His name is Thunder. (Halfunit, my Dad wanted me to name him "Thumbs!")Lightning just loves him! I was so worried about how he would take to another cat, but I shouldn't have been. He loves having someone to play with, and wrestle with.

I don't have a picture yet, but I will as soon as I finish the roll of film. If Moon is reading this, she's saying to herself, "Yeah, right. I'm still waiting for the picture of Tiger and Lightning from months ago." I don't have a scanner, so that picture probably will never get posted. This time I'm having the pictures put on CDrom and will post as soon as it is in my possession!

Pamy

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Curiouscat....WOW! What a great book! I would have never thought to look for something like that, you are so sweet to take the time!!
All of you are so sweet to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, this is such a great place with great loving people, I am glad I have such a wonderful online family here!!!!! Thanks again, and hugs to all of you!!!!

Curiouscat

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What's neat about "The Three-Legged Cat" is Tom's an orange male tabby just like Pumpkin Pie! Maybe they're related

>>>>>>>>>Cyber kitty treats and catnip to everyone's recuperating fur babies<<<<<<<<<

Suitsmefine

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 07:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay.....I've been reprimanded on a few occassions for comments I have made about pets and humans, until today I always put space between myself and the animals of the house....I loved them , I just didn't put them in our league....I AM SO SORRY!!!!!!!! Today our kitty, Christy was having a fit on the front porch, I thought she was hungry so I put out food and water....She continued to act like it was the end of the world for 15 minutes, I finally told my husband something is wrong with that cat....so we go outside, she begins to lead us to the pool.....OMG, there is her sister Tiger Lily, she is just about to go under!!!!!!these cats were like humans looking out for each other!!!!I cried.....and just could not believe this whole event.....needless to say Both kitties are sitting in my lap as I type and I imagine at bedtime they will curl up on their masters ( our Kids) beds, and will probably do so for the rest of their precious lives ...Please forgive me for being so STUPID!!!! I love you guys!!!!!

Fanny

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 07:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Glad that Christy and Tiger Lily finally brought you to your senses.
Love,
Fanny the Adorer of Cats and Most Other Animals Lower on the Food Chain Than Humans.

Sia

Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 11:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Suitsme, I'm so glad you were able to rescue Tiger Lily. You'd have been traumatized if you'd been any later in discovering her. Cats are very sensitive and emotional, imo. Christy should be rewarded for her loyalty and devotion to her sister. Here are the two sissies sharing a loving sisterly hug: cathug

Pamy, there's a short paperback book called "Fanny" by Stephen Cosgrove, illustrated by Robin James that I love to read to my kids about a three-legged cat who is ignored by the other farm animals until a curious and friendly puppy befriends her. This book is out of print, most likely, as I've had my copy for ages. If you can find it, though, it is quite suitable for young readers.

Moondance

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WOW I have missed A LOT!

Mystery
>Has anyone had a cat who had a lot of dental work done? (Felix had a tooth filled at this same office years ago). I'm wondering, if he has it done, what I should do for him when he gets home<

Samson just had major dental work.... see my folder with a tumor on his tongue that was bacterial related not cancer... Thank God! He has dental problems and work for the last 2 years so when he gets home he gets A/D (prescription food from the vet) it's like baby food and soft food for a few days after ... he usually eats soft food anyway but gets crunchies too so I leave the hard stuff out of his diet for a while. Hope Felix feels better soon!

Silksmoke... some kitties are built for travel and some are not... I hope your kitty is one of the ones who is... I know how much it would mean to you ... get bach flower - Rescue remedy ... drops that go into his water ... it is a stress helper!

And Pamy!!!!! WOW PumkinPie has been through the ringer! My wonderful Angel Kitty who passed away Sept 11th ... had three paws ... his forth was almost non existent ... kind of a pointed nub so in order for him to walk around he hopped, only using his three legs ... absolutely the joy of my life ... he played and did everything else the other kitties did. It is amazing how out furbabaies adept ... boy do we have a lot to learn from them in so many ways.

My thoughts and prayers are with PPie... he is a handsome guy!

Pamy

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Moonie. I am so sorry to hear you lost your baby, I didn't realize you lost your baby last month. Did you post it here? Warm thoughts and prayers to you also.

Suitsme...I am glad you caught your kitty in time, I know they are loving all the extra atttention!!

Sia..the book sounds great, I am going to library/barnes &Noble this weekend to get The 3 Legged cat(Curiouscat-I was so excited to hear the cat in the story will look like Pumpkin!!) and I will look for Fanny as well, Thanks!!

Pamy

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Moonie, I just read you lost your uncle/Godfather last month also, I am so sorry for you loss. What a horrible month for you. I am glad you are posting again, This place always makes me feel better. When your sad, don't forget to come in here for support. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Suitsmefine

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy, oh yes we were so proud of Christy and so glad we got Tiger Lily out in time....as for the attention, in one night and day they have taken control of the house , the furnishings and all of the humans!!LOL....Forget outside time they ain't budging from the door!!!!Today Christy fell asleep on the arm of my chair, and during a dream just FELL OFF!!!then looked at me like I did it!!!LOL....I had NO idea they did that so at first I was stunned, then couldn't help but laugh!!

Pamy

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Suitsme! I can just see her looking at you like you did it, all cats are like that! They could never do anything so foolish by themselves!!!

Halfunit

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is a busy place today!

Suitsme
Glad you have seen the light, lol !!

Pamy
Kisses to P-Pie

Lobster
SEE! They DO look like thumbs!!! Your dad is great!!

Moon
I am glad to see you back and posting - baby steps....

Everyone
Hugs and smiles and nice long purrs to all of you!!!

Moondance

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lobster said
>I don't have a picture yet, but I will as soon as I finish the roll of film. If Moon is reading this, she's saying to herself, "Yeah, right. I'm still waiting for the picture of Tiger and Lightning from months ago."<

No I was saying to myself "Promises Promises!" :)

Halfunit... I left you a note in your folder... thanks for everything! Purrs back to you!

Lobster

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 06:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL, Moon There's only 10 pictures left on the roll so I'm figuring by the end of next week, I should have pictures.

Halfunit, yes, my Dad is great, thank you. You'll find this interesting about Dad: He was a cop in Boston for 37 years. He retired in '89.

Mystery

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks to everyone for the advice. Kitty's balance is not so great sometimes anyway, with the kidney disease, so I'll be sure to have towels strategically strewn around the house! His results came back with hyperthryoidism which is one of the things they've been looking for in his yearly checkups. I just went back and read through the thread to find Babyruth and Jessie's situation so when I go tomorrow to pick up the pills I'll be sure to ask a lot of questions. The vet spent a while talking to me about the balancing act between taking care of the thyroid while not damaging the kidneys or heart any more than they already are. They will start Felix on a half dosage of whatever thyroid medicine it is (I'm not sure they said, but I'm off to look up tapazole right now). We might wait till he's been on the thryoid medication for a week before we take care of his teeth; I'll talk to the vet tomorrow about it when I pick up his pills.

Suitsmefine... what a story! :)

Suitsmefine

Friday, October 04, 2002 - 08:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mystery, Well all I can say is the event changed my way of thinking...I sure hope things go okay for your Kitty...Christy and Tiger Lily send their good kitty vibes, OMG, I have become my mother-in-law!!!! She was an animal LOVER. Until now I didn't understand her . After just one day with these beautiful little kitties I see what attracted her so.....unconditional love, just like our children, these little girls just expect us to love them,feed them and keep them safe. WHO SAID OLD DOGS CAN"T LEARN NEW TRICKS???? well whoever it was didn't know any old dogs or new tricks!!!!LOL