New update on my Katie girl.

[rg_girlca]

After the vet called me this morning, I had to go and see my Katie girl for myself. Boy did the tears ever flow when they brought her to me. I just held her in my arms and just didn't want to let her go. I could see that my poor baby girl was scared from being there and not knowing what is happening to her. Broke my heart.

This is the latest update on her.
After my vet consulted with a specialist, it is confirmed that Katie did have a small stroke. There is a slight improvement on her right side. Her right front leg is not spastic anymore, by this I mean that it is not tucked under her sticking out anymore, but the paw is still curled under. She still cannot stand or walk properly, but is able to make it into her litter box. She can eat on her own, but they help her a bit by finger feeding her. He said that he doesn't usually give out his personal opinion, but he would like to give her at least another 4-5 days, because seeing the slight improvement in her after just 2 days, gives him some hope.
He also spoke with the other vet, who knows me as well, and they are keeping the cost down, with her treatments, to a minimum and I will be able to make payments by installments.
He said that he will be gone til Wednesday and by seeing her after that, will really let him know if there is a chance of her recovering from this. Of course I can call every day to see how she is doing.

IF she is still the same way as I saw her today, then I will have to make a decision that we all hate to make, but I do HAVE to give my Katie girl that chance.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your prayers. They do help.

[catnapper]

Oh Lorraine! {{{{HUGS}}}} I can't believe this! I KNOW she'll pull through! I just know it!

Come on Katie, please get better, we'll all here praying for you1

[furrykidsmother]

I feel so bad about this. Poor Katie! It is enouraging though that she has had some improvement, lets hope and pray that her improvement continues. Does she seem to be in any pain? Poor thing, I bet she is scared and missing her Meowmie! Hoping and praying that she will be able to come home to you soon and that you won't have any decision to make.

[K & L]

Oh Lorraine I'm so sorry. Was this caused from the anesthesia? I will be anxiously awaiting all your updates.

[Craftlady]

Our gang will continue to keep good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[CalliesMom]

My heart is broken for you. I hope that you will see a great improvement in her and everything will be fine. It's so hard to see our babies like that, but I will pray that everything turns out okay.

[catlover4ever]

Katie, you be strong now....make your meowmie proud of you and pull through this.

Lorraine I'm sending many prayers for you and Katie. (((hugs))) --- Meg

[rg_girlca]

To answer some of your questions, first off, Kim, I pray that you are right and I can't believe that this has happened either. I have been a basket case since it happened. Crying all the time, can hardly eat, feeling guilty for putting her through this. I'm sure most of you know the drill.

Furrykidsmother, the vet feels that she is not in pain and I didn't sense that she was either when I saw her this morning. He said that cats usually don't eat when they are in pain and she lets them know that she is hungry. She gets very vocal.

K & L, yes this did happen from the anesthesia. The vet said that it is very rare that this happens and it is something that they cannot forsee.

Thank you all for your continued prayers and hugs. They truly help.

[wolflady]

Continued prayers are on the way for Katie. It is promising that she's shown improvement over the past couple of days, so I hope she continues in that direction over the coming days.
**hugs**

[ramanth]

Many thoughts and healing vibes for sweet Katie.

[Poo]

I am really sorry to hear about Katie. I hope and pray that she continues to make progress and that she will be home with you soon. Please keep us updated.

Nicki x

[furrykidsmother]

I am glad to hear that it doesn't sound as if she is in pain and I am glad that she is eating. Good signs! C'mon Katie you will get better, we know you will!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Lorraine, I'm so sorry. However, I'm encouraged that there is a little bit of improvement, and hope and pray that she will improve everyday until the vet gets back.

I know she is in the best place possible for them to keep an eye on her, but I just think she would be so much more comfortable and peaceful at home, which could only encourage any healing. Since this does seem to be an immediate life threatening thing, is there any chance you can bring her home for the next couple of days? I know I would be a basket case if she were home, but I'd also be a basket case with her at the vet's..... However, I know you and your vet will do whatever is best for little Katie girl.

The other good news is that she's hungry and actually lets them know that. That is always an ecouraging sign.

{{{hugs}}}

[shais_mom]

will be sending you continued thoughts and prayers.

[Laura's Babies]

I was also going to ask if it would be better for you to bring her home.. the stress of being there could slow down her healing maybe? At home where she is comfortable with Mommie, I think she would feel so much better. If it is no longer life threatening... wouldn't that be the best thing for her?

Also, in humans, they want physical therapy to start as soon as possiable.. maybe that needs to be started to keep those muscles strong and to remind them what they are suppose to do?

If in the end, you may have to make that horriable decision, wouldn't it be better to give her this chance if the vet thinks bringing her home won't hurt her.... Is all they are doing is observing her right now? The peace and security of her being at home may help her healing speed up where you can comfort her, support her, hand feed her if you have to and just love the dickens out of her.

She is seperated from those she loves and the things she is use to, her body won't respond like it should and she is scared to death. Sometimes the other fur animals they are use to are a great comfort and could help with her healing as much as you could...

(theses are just my own thoughts and if you first instincts are not to do it, then don't)