Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 31 to 40 of 40

Thread: My Ming is at the whitecoats, very ill.

  1. #31
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    Santa Paula, CA
    Posts
    27,648
    I'm glad to hear that he's now home and I hope that he'll start feeling better and will soon begin to eat and drink. Some times pain meds make an animal so out of it that they just can't eat or drink. I know all too well just how expensive the surgery is because my RB Storm had it when he was 8 years old. He had to have it done by a board certified surgeon because his was a difficult case since he had the scar tissue problem. If I didn't have any credit cards, I would've never been able to have paid for his surgery and I would've lost him a long time ago. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both you and Ming.

  2. #32
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Copenhagen, Denmark - GMT+1
    Posts
    15,952
    Sending lots of positive thoughts for Ming, and for you. I really hope the crystals are completely gone and that he won't block up again. I've been through this with Fister years ago, he kept blocking up about every three months and in the end he had the big operation. There's been no problems since.

    Gentle kisses to Ming and purrs from Fister.



    "I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.


  3. #33
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Posts
    22,005
    I hope Ming starts eating and drinking soon once he feels more like himself.

    If he DOES need the surgery, do CC AND ask here! Just offer to give your PayPal address or whatever to people who PM you.

    PT Prayers for Ming!
    "Do or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda

  4. #34
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Pennsylvania
    Posts
    278
    Prayers for Ming - and for you! It's horrific to be in your situation - short of money but not short of an expensive medical procedure for your beloved furchild. Do apply for CC; you can always start a Chip-In, too.



    Lady-in-Waiting to HRH The PrinCESS Althea

  5. #35
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Alaska: Where the odds are good, but the goods are odd.
    Posts
    5,701
    Quote Originally Posted by katladyd View Post
    I went to imom and they want you to apply for Care Credit. I had CC years ago and even when I made more than I do now they only gave me $300 total. Surgery would be over $1500! Ming is home, resting, but not eating or drinking. He peed a little. I'm giving it until tomorrow night before I start to worry. He is on some strong pain meds now and antibiotics. If he isn't better by Monday the vet said there is nothing more they can do unless I can come up with big bucks for the surgery. Being poor sucks! I don't want to lose Ming because of a money issue, but that surgery is expensive!
    I'm not an IMOM volunteer but I've been a donor for 10 years or so. I know in that time, I have seen pets accepted for fundraising after the owner has been denied by Care Credit. I think it is just one of their requirements, that you try there first so that they don't have to try to raise as much. So, don't let it discourage you. Even if they only give you $50 bucks, that's $50 less that IMOM would have to try to raise for you.

    IMOM is currently fundraising $1423 for a dog with a broken hip socket, $1790 for a dog with a huge tumor, and it recently raised $2982 for a cat with persistent right aortic arch. So, if you apply and are accepted, $1500 is definitely doable. And as much as you love your vet, with their resources, they may have contact with a vet they have previously worked with who may be able to give you a lower estimate.

    Fingers, paws and whiskers crossed that Ming stays unblocked.
    Ask your vet about microchipping. ~ It could have saved Kuhio's life.

  6. #36
    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Location
    South Hero Vermont
    Posts
    4,746

    We all could chip in and help

    Give us the word, and I suspect many of us would send you some $$$ to help you with this difficult problem. Sometimes it takes a village.


  7. #37
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Vermont
    Posts
    5,017
    I'm so sorry to hear that your sweet Meezer boy Ming has been so sick.
    I'm glad that he is back home again and I hope that he feels better soon and starts eating again.
    I hope he doesn't need the surgery but if he does, there are lots of Pet Talkers who would be willing to help pay for it.
    RIP sweet Samantha
    6/26/88-8/28/08
    ----------------------------

    Milly & Izzy

  8. #38
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Delaware, USA - The First State/Diamond State - home of The Blue Hens
    Posts
    9,321
    I'm so sorry that Ming is having all this this trouble. Hopefully he won't end up having to have surgery. Think positive - and that he will go on to a ripe old age as did my RB Meezer Ming (20 years!). I wish I could help out $$-wise, but things are quite tight right now. If prayers help, then please know that he has many headed his way.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Wolfy ~ Fuzzbutt #3
    My little dog ~ a heartbeat at my feet

    Sparky the Fuzzbutt - PT's DOTD 8/3/2010
    RIP 2/28/1999~10/9/2012
    Myndi the Fuzzbutt - Mom's DOTD - Everyday
    RIP 1/24/1996~8/9/2013
    Ellie - Mom to the Fuzzbuttz

    To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
    Ecclesiastes 3:1
    The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power
    To know just when the hands will stop - on what day, or what hour.
    Now is the only time you have, so live it with a will -
    Don't wait until tomorrow - the hands may then be still.
    ~~~~true author unknown~~~~

  9. #39
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Los Angeles, Ca
    Posts
    4,265
    Well never doubt the power of PT prayers! Ming came out of hiding this morning and PEED! Three times. It wasn't a lot, but it was more than dribbles. Considering he hasn't been drinking anything other than the water we mixed with his food we force fed him, it was a sizable amount! I am waiting to see if he pees more later in the day. I may still want to get him the surgery to prevent any further blockages, but this buys me more time to allow IMOM to process everything.
    THANK YOU GUYS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!
    Proud to be a crazy cat lady!

  10. #40
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Posts
    22,005
    YAAAAYYYY!!!!!
    "Do or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com