Puddy's gotta go back to the vet NOW!

[Medusa]

I came home and she was lying down in the litterbox and when she saw me she jumped out and cried. She hadn't peed all day and she tried 3 different litterboxes but didn't pee. And she's having problems w/bowel movements again. It was outside the litterbox, all over the place but like mud, not diarrhea. Dr. Lee called w/her biopsy results but he didn't leave a message and he would've if the results were good. So I'm taking her in. He won't be in til tomorrow and only Dr. Lash is in but I have to take her. I'll keep you posted. Please pray.

Blessings,
Mary

[Taz_Zoee]

OH my goodness!!! Puddy....what's wrong???? I will be thinking of you until we hear an update.

[KittyGurl]

Oh my gosh! :eek: Not again! Puddy stay strong. Be a fighter!
Puddy, you'll be in my prayers.
Get well soon! :(

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh Mary I am so sorry for wittle Puddy.. Hey me & the girls send lots of Whisker Prayers & Huggss.. We will keep you both in our thoughts & prayers with all paws crossed..

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my, poor Puddy. You have been through so much! I am anxiously awaiting a response! You are in my prayers.

[Catty1]

PRAYERS for Puddy! I hope there is something to help her....even if the results are not great, it couldn't have gotten all bad so soon!


HUGS HUGS HUGS!!!!

[Medusa]

I just got home. She had to stay. Dr. Lee came right in when they called him. He said she does NOT have any more cancer, so that's the good news. The biopsies came back negative. And he feels that the reason she's having trouble w/her bowel movements is that during surgery he squeezed out feces that were in her intestine that he were in his words "hard as rocks". He feels that it's just more feces that she's passing and that's what's causing her discomfort. But we don't know why she isn't peeing. So they shaved her hindquarters and started fluids again cuz she was a little dehydrated. He's going to do BUN and creatinine tests tonight and, if all is well, I MAY be able to take her home tomorrow. But she was so stressed tonight that he said he couldn't even take blood from her til she calmed down because he said the stress could kill her. God.

I felt so bad leaving her again. She was turned upside down in the carrier and putting her paw through the holes as if she was begging me not to take her back to the hospital. And I didn't get to say goodbye to her cuz they started her on fluids right away and they didn't want to get her any more stressed than she already is.

So tomorrow they'll call me w/the test results and I'll post as soon as I know something. Thanx again for your support, friends. We definitely count you all as family.

Blessings,
Mary

[Catty1]

POOR Puddy!

GREAT news that the biopsies were negative...and I hope this other trouble gets straightened out soon...hopefully just a simple blockage, or less pee because of the body adjusting to one kidney?

Hugs to you and your baby!

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for Puddy.

[Donnaj4962]

Checking back for results from the whitecoats. I am sorry that poor widdle Puddy had to stay again, and I pray that Puddy will be home again tomorrow, in Meowmies loving arms! Gary... can you send the Pet Angels to keep an eye on Puddy tonight? I am sure the company would be appreciated!

Glad to hear there is no cancer! Please keep us posted.

[critter crazy]

Poor Puddy!! I sure hope she can come home tomarrow, and will be on the mend!! Poor baby!

[Taz_Zoee]

OH no!! Well Puddy, you've been a fighter all the way through this. And unfortunately, the fight is not over yet. You can do it girl!!! :D

[AbbyMom]

Poor Puddy! So glad, though, that the tests were negative for more cancer! (Do you think the doc could give puddy something to calm her down? If her stress is life threatening, it's worth considering. Just a thought)

Prayers on the way!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear that she's back in the hospital:( but I'm so glad that her biopsies are negative.:) Hopefully she'll be able to come home with you tomorrow. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry! Of course going through surgery like this seriously disturbes the system. I hope she's back to normal soon.

[Medusa]

I haven't heard anything yet this morning but Dr. Lee is good about calling, so I'll give it a little while. He'll prob. give her valium for stress as he did before. She's so good until she's messed with; then her evil twin comes out. :eek: But considering that he told me that her kidney actually burst, I'd say she's doing pretty well. As soon as I hear something, I'll post. :)

Thanx again, friends.

Blessings,
Mary

[jennielynn1970]

Gosh, poor Puddy! She really deserves to have some comfortable time at home and not all this hospital stuff! Hope all goes well and you can bring her home soon!!

[jenluckenbach]

Nothing yet?? :(

[Medusa]

Dr. Lee just called me cuz he says they're crazy busy and he wanted to answer my questions so that I didn't have to make an appt. w/him. Here's the scoop: Puddy is anemic, she has cystitis and her creatinine level is 5.something. He says that level isn't "bad" per se but he'd like it to be lower because she's operating on only one kidney. He hopes that this kidney isn't going to give out. BUT he said that all in all he's pleased w/how well she's doing. She goes back on subQ's every day again until we see how she's doing. And she has to take Levaquin (sp?), which is a powerful antibiotic and pain meds. If she remains too anemic, he'll start her on shots. Sigh. Poor little girl. I don't want to keep pumping her full of meds and poking her w/needles. But as long as I see she's Puddy, I'll do it. If I see she's suffering or just plain miserable, I'll have to help her in another way. But I'm going to keep a positive attitude and be glad that she can come home. We'll just take it on a day to day basis.

I'm off to go get her. I'll post when I get home and let you all know how she is.

Blessings,
Mary

[critter crazy]

Puddy, you have a awsome momma, you should be proud! cant wait to see that you are home and are doing better!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh poor baby! I hope you find her confortable and feeling more like herself tonight.

[KittyGurl]

Hope you feel better, Puddy!

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers and HUGS for you and Puddy.

[Medusa]

She stood on all fours the entire drive home, as if to say "Mess w/me. Go ahead." She looked like such a little outlaw. LOL She scampered out of the carrier as soon as I brought her in the house and she ran over to the fountain and she's still drinking from it yet. The antibiotic is zenaquin; I was wrong about the name before. And she's still on pain meds and an appetite stimulant. But at least I know why she wasn't peeing. I feared that the other kidney was shutting down but she has cystitis, so we'll get that cleared up. She's in good spirits and I can tell she's glad to be home. I know I'm sure glad to have her. We'll be snug and warm tonight; it's sleet out there now and I'm going to bed early tonight w/my Pudster and the fur posse.

Thanx for being there, everyone. It means a lot. :)

Blessings,
Mary

[kb2yjx]

Mary!!! MANY prayers for Puddy and you!!! Sandra

[Medusa]

If I had gone through nephritis, peritonitis, cystitis, (and a bunch of other "itis's") and major surgery, I sure wouldn't be standing all the drive home and running as soon as I got home. That just tells you what a strong little girl Puddy is. I watch her in amazement and I take lessons in courage and strength. She's my heroine. I absolutely adore this cat. Of course, I love all my cats but Puddy is special and I knew that from the moment I first laid eyes on her at 5 weeks, when I picked her up w/that metal cast on her leg and she hissed at me. I said "Oh, I gotta have this one." That was nearly 13 years ago, after many warnings that she may not live to be a year old. HA! Puddy showed us all. I love my Puddy. And I love all of you for being such a source of comfort and understanding. (Can you tell I'm happy? LOL)

Blessings,
Mary

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that she's now home with you and acting well.:) I hope she'll start feeling better soon.:)

[Catty1]

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}


(I know YOU'LL let me hug you...but what about Puddy??? :D )

Glad things are looking so good for your Energizer Bunny with Attitude! ;)

[Medusa]

LOL Now that's a different story!

She's doing great this morning. She slept well, sometimes w/me, sometimes in her room. She was eating this morning when I got up and she used the litterbox last night. So all is well. Now, if we can just keep it that way. After all, it is the weekend and we all know that it's programmed into a cat's DNA that, if they're going to get sick, to do it on a Friday night. :p

Blessings,
Mary

[Donnaj4962]

I am so glad that Puddy is feeling better... and most importantly, is home again with her Meowmie! Keep feeling better Puddy! You had us all worried!

[Medusa]

Just got home from an appt. and I had to leave Puddy in her room while I was gone and, boy, was she ever squawking when I walked in! I figured she just wanted outa there but she's pacing and squawking right now, so I guess I'll just keep an eye on her. She doesn't appear to be in any pain so maybe it's the cystitis making her feel like she has to pee when she actually doesn't. I have someone coming to give me an estimate in about half an hour, so I'm hoping she'll be ok. Typical Friday in this cat household.

Blessings,
Mary

[Barbara]

Getting sick on Friday?
In Tigris' DNA it's major Christian holidays :D

I'm so glad to hear Puddy is doing well. She is one amazing lady. And you are right. We can learn a lot from the kities how to cope with sickness.

[rg_girlca]

I have been following this thread and I am so happy to hear that Puddy is doing much better and pray that she continues to do so.

She truely is a fighter, that's for sure. :)

[Medusa]

All things considered, she's doing pretty well, I'd say. She was restless last night, though. Puddy is so independent but since she's come home, she follows me everywhere and if I leave the room, she squawks. LOUDLY. She slept w/me last night and if I even took my hand off her, she cried. I think the whole thing was just too stressful for her. She's been so good w/taking her subQ treatments but the last couple of times, she cried and trembled. That is NOT Puddy. And she seems to have developed some sort of tic; her head jerks 3 or 4 times every couple of minutes or so. She goes in to see Dr. Lee on Wednesday and I'm sure going to ask him about that.

Blessings,
Mary

[jennielynn1970]

Oh gosh! Poor little girl! She is probably just terrified of everything that is going on. I hope that it gets better, and that she won't need all the meds and treatments. She sounds totally overwhelmed by everything. Hugs and kisses and gentle scritching to the dear girl.

[Catty1]

Sounds like poor Puddy just needs her meowmie and Lots Of Love. She'll soak it up like a sponge...and I am sure she will get back to herself soon.

HUGS to you both!

[Medusa]

Puddy had a pretty good night; she slept well, either w/me or in her room. She didn't appear to be so frantic as she has been for the last couple of days. And when it came time to administer her meds this morning, she was her ol' feisty self. That tic does have me concerned, though, and I'm hoping it might just be due to all the meds she's on, which she'll discontinue after a while. But overall, she's pretty much the Puddy I know and fear, er, uh, rather, that is, love . ;)

Blessings,
Mary

[Randi]

I missed this thread earlier - sorry. I'm glad to hear Puddy is doing better, although she has this tick, that, I would be concerned about too. I hope it's due to the medicine and will stop once she off it.

Oh poor girl having to go through all this, she must have been so stressed out. :(

What she needs is peace and quiet and a lot of loving from mommy, and I know she'll get it. :) Please give her extra kisses and gentle scritchies from me.

Get better Puddy!

[kb2yjx]

Puddy!! Glad to hear that you seem to be getting back to your "old" self. I know that makes Mom very happy!!! ((((hugs)))for Mary!!

[Medusa]

She has her moments when she's herself but when it comes time to take her meds, she cries and clings to me for dear life and she just trembles the entire time. This is when I'm just giving her a pill and her her pain liquid which I just squirt onto her gums. You should see her when I give her the subQ treatments! Puddy has always been feisty, so that isn't it. But she calms down when I talk to her. But nothing calms her down now. She just cries and trembles. I feel so bad. I sure hope I've done right by this little girl. I don't want her to be miserable. Everyone at the vet's office is so nice; I can't imagine that anyone was mean to her because she was mean to them, trust me. But I don't know what else is going on w/her. She's been through surgery before and hospital stays, too, and she's never been like this.

Blessings,
Mary

[jenluckenbach]

Oh Puddy, sweetie. I hope you can calm down and start to feel more normal soon. Maybe you are just getting enough of all this medication or maybe your pain meds need to be changed (not working). But either way, prayers for you and your meowmie.

[Medusa]

I think the pain meds are working; they make her rather drowsy, too, which is good to calm her down a bit. I do think, though, that the new appetite stimulant upsets her stomach because she cries for a long time afterwards. I'm going to call and ask if I can give her the old stuff; she seems to tolerate that better. C'mon Wednesday!

Blessings,
Mary

[jennielynn1970]

Oh! Poor Puddy! It just makes you wonder what is going through their thoughts. I wish there was someway we could all communicate to eachother...

I hope you can find something that makes her calmer. How long do you have to do the sub q treatments, and what do they entail?? I've never had to do anything like that, so I haven't a clue what this little girl is going through. She just must be so tired of all the sickness and medication.

[Marigold2]

Oh I am so very sorry for all you and your Puddy are going through. Hopefully this will be the last time she needs to go to the hospital and you will be able to take her home healthy and happy. Hugs to you and Puddy. Monica

[Medusa]

Ok, gonna try this again. I'm having problems w/this program. Anyhow...

The subQ treatments are usually no big deal; they're simply a drip of Ringer's lactate under the skin w/a thick gauge needle so that the procedure goes quickly, usually in 5 min. But since her surgery, she's cried and trembled and tried to jump off the table every time. When she was first diagnosed w/CRF, she had to have them twice a day, then once a day, then every other day, etc. until she was down to once a week. But now she's back to every day until we see how her remaining kidney will function.

She finally did calm down today but pilling her was a real treat. :rolleyes: She has yet to get her subQ treatment today but I'll deal w/it. If she can take it, I can, too. She goes to have her sutures removed on Wed. and I hope Dr. Lee comes out of it w/all his digits. :p And I'm hoping he'll tell me that the nervous tic is from all the meds, which she should be done w/soon.

Blessings,
Mary

[Catty1]

Oh my, what a time for both of you! HUGS to Puddy, and to YOU.

Why didn't Dr Lee use DISSOLVING stitches? :D He knows his patient, after all!

GOOD LUCK.

[Medusa]

Y'know, I wondered about that myself. He always has done that before. He must've had his reasons and I'm going to ask him about that as well on Wed. He's always asked me which I prefer, so maybe he felt this was necessary. (Not that I know what I'm talking about.)

I just gave her a subQ treatment and she fussed a lot but we got it in her. Then I gave her the pain meds and she settled right down, so I might have a good night. I've got an early appt. tomorrow, so I hope so.

Blessings,
Mary

[KittyGurl]

Sorry I haven't replied at all this weekend. I feel really bad now. ;)
Puddy is probably confused and scared about everything that is going on. She is porbably thinking "What is Mommy doing? I don't wanna take my madicine!!!" She knows you are doing your best.
Good luck at the vet tomorrow!
Come on!! Let there be good news! :)

[kimlovescats]

I am just now seeing this entire thread for the first time! :(
I am so sorry that your Puddy has had so much to go through! Poor girl! I hope you will get some better news on her soon!

Hugs,
Kim

[Medusa]

She goes in to see Dr. Lee this morning ti have her sutures removed. She did really well yesterday, fussed a lot during her subQ treatment but she's been doing that since her surgery. And she threw up foam last night, which isn't good. So I'm anxious to hear what he has to say. I'll keep everyone posted.

Blessings,
Mary

[AbbyMom]

Puddy and you will be in our thoughts today.

[Medusa]

She was really good, although on the way to the vet's, she kept pawing at the gear shift through the carrier as if to say "Turn this car around. I'm not going!"; she even curled up and slept on the way home. And I didn't hear any screaming when the sutures were removed, which, btw, Dr. Lee said he didn't use the dissolvable kind because her incision was so large.

He's still amazed at her. He said "Every time I see Puddy I marvel at how strong she is. She looks great!" He said that one of her meds could be causing the tic so to stop giving it to her. It had an antidepressant in it to keep her calm and he said sometimes it can cause neurological symptoms. Of course, she didn't tic one time while she was in there. But she did on the way home. And we're back to doing the subQ's every other day instead of every day now. I don't have to take her back in unless she's having problems but he thinks she's doing remarkably well. He did start her on some potassium, though.

While I was in the waiting room, though, a young girl and a woman who appeared to be her mother came in w/a cat in a carrier and I have NEVER heard a cat make that kind of sound! It was though he had croup but it wasn't that at all. He was in pain and the girl was crying and Dr. Lee came out and tried to comfort her and take care of the cat at the same time. I was going to go to her but they rushed her into a room. I overheard Dr. Lee say to her "He's not doing well, huh? Well, hold on." I didn't want to eavesdrop but I heard the word "cystitis" and "kidneys". I sure hope it's just cystitis. Puddy just got over that and while it can be serious, if anyone can make that kitty better, Dr. Lee can. I felt so bad for that poor kitty, I wanted to cry, too. And Puddy was as quiet as a church mouse. I think I'm going to call there later and see if they'll give me an update on the kitty.

Well, that's the report, friends. I haven't given Puddy any meds today because I didn't want to stress her out for her vet visit. So I'm going to have some lunch, then wrap myself like I'm walking through plutonium to give her the meds. ;)

Blessings,
Mary

[Catty1]

Good for Puddy!

But that poor other cat...I hope they were able to give it a catheter and at least give it some instant relief...

I wonder what they feed the poor thing? I hope there is an update...

[Medusa]

I just spoke to one of the vet techs and she said that unfortunately she wasn't allowed to tell me what's wrong w/the cat but he was having breathing problems and he's on fluids and is being hospitalized. She did say, however, that he was stabilized. She thanked me for calling and apologized that she wasn't able to tell me more and she said that she honestly didn't know all the details. I'm still going to call again in a couple of days for another update. I just can't get that sound out of my mind. It was unearthly.

Blessings,
Mary

[Queen of Poop]

Just checking in to see how you and Puddy are doing. Sounds like things are progressing well. I do hope that her fears are just from having so much happen to her lately and that they will go away with time. Hugs to you both. I was in tears reading about the cat that was at the vets when you were there. Were you able to get an update?

[KittyGurl]

That's great that Puddy was doing great! :) I'm so glad. Puddy sure is a fighter. She is going to be strong and nothing is going to stop her!
Oh my gosh! I felt so bad when you told us about that other cat. I hope he was all right. I could picture the sound in my head. My heart just sank. Hopefully he will be alright!

Good luck, Puddy!!! :)

[Medusa]

To be honest, it sounded like the cat was on his way out. It was a deep, throaty LOUD sound, almost like a croupy wail. I can't describe it; it didn't even sound like a cat. I had to peek into the carrier to make sure that's what it was. Poor little thing. My altar is going to look like a bonfire soon, with all the candles burning. I'll call again on Friday cuz they told me to let them know how Puddy is doing and I'll ask about that cat then. Sure hope he's comfortable and that he makes it.

Blessings,
Mary

[jennielynn1970]

He said that one of her meds could be causing the tic so to stop giving it to her. It had an antidepressant in it to keep her calm and he said sometimes it can cause neurological symptoms.

I was thinking about that tic ever since you mentioned it, and when you said he was taking her off the med with the antidepressant in it, it reminded me of my one friend's daughter (not a cat, but still)...

She was having major bipolor episodes and all kinds of crap going on, and were switching her meds back and forth, and then they put her on Zoloft, an anti-depressant, and she developed a MAJOR tic. They weren't sure at first what it was from, but it was the antidepressant.

Amazing how it can affect humans and animals in the same way.

[Medusa]

You're right, Jenn. And Dr. Lee said "It's a rather new drug and I'm old fashioned. I like to stick w/the tried and true. But we gave her the other stuff before, so I thought since she had such a rough time, I'd give this a try. I know that some of these drugs affect humans that way so take her off it." So we shall see. Because she didn't do it while she was in his office, (of course), he said that he hopes it isn't a form of "pre" epilepsy. I hope not, too, although my dog had it and she was on amitryptilene nearly all her life w/no side effects and she lived to be 18 1/2. But I still don't want Puddy to have to go through that, esp. w/all her other problems.

Blessings,
Mary

[jennielynn1970]

I checked this out about Amitriptyline, otherwise known as Elavil, and the
side effects are many.... you might want to check out this link:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-e01.html

[Medusa]

Thanx a mil. Pud was on valium but I'll keep this for future reference. :)

Blessings,
Mary
P.S. Her tics have stopped since I took her off it.

[Medusa]

I'm sorry to report that he's going to be helped to the Rainbow Bridge today. The vet tech told me that he's been tested and retested he's been treated for months for breathing problems and they just cannot help him. It's a mystery as to why nothing is working and he's miserable so his mom wants to put an end to it. The vet tech really wasn't supposed to tell me all that she did but I told her that I wouldn't let on to anyone at the office. So say a prayer for little Sebastian. (She told me his name, too.) He needs our prayers.

Blessings,
Mary

[Queen of Poop]

I'm sorry to report that he's going to be helped to the Rainbow Bridge today. The vet tech told me that he's been tested and retested he's been treated for months for breathing problems and they just cannot help him. It's a mystery as to why nothing is working and he's miserable so his mom wants to put an end to it. The vet tech really wasn't supposed to tell me all that she did but I told her that I wouldn't let on to anyone at the office. So say a prayer for little Sebastian. (She told me his name, too.) He needs our prayers.

Blessings,
Mary


Thank you for the update on Sebastian. I will pray that his trip to the Bridge is quick and that he is pain free soon. Sebastian the kitty, please watch for my Sebastian the ferret at the Bridge, he's been there for just over a month now. He's a good boy and would surely love to be your friend. Tears for you Sebastian the kitty.

[Catty1]

{{{HUGS}}} to dear little Sebastian. I hope his crossing is peaceful...he will not hurt any more. And he'll breathe deep that sweet air at the Bridge.

RIP dear boy.

Mary, thanks for posting, and thanks to the tech who trusted you because of your wonderful heart. :)

[Medusa]

Just thought I'd let you all know that my curmudgeon is back. :p She's getting subQ's every other day, she's totally off pain meds and the appetite stimulant and only has 3 more days to go on the antibiotic. This cat is absolutely amazing! She plays, she eats, she uses the litterbox w/no problem and boy, does she ever love her mom! She snuggles on my lap now, something she would NEVER do before. It's like she's a kitten again. She's still snarls when I have to give her treatments and meds but I'd be worried if she didn't. I'm so happy that I have my Puddy back. Thanx to everyone who prayed for her and me.

Blessings,
Mary

[Taz_Zoee]

OH, I am so happy for you and Puddy!! That is such great news! Now I hope my Taz can be as strong as Puddy has been, although Puddy has been through a lot more than my kitty.
And I was also in tears at your first post about Sebastian. :( At least now he is all better and playing at the Bridge.

WOO HOO for Puddy!! :D :D :D :D

[Medusa]

Yes, my thoughts go to Sebastian often, sweet guy. But now he's breathing easily and is in no more pain and he isn't fearful of anything. I feel for his mom but it's been over a week now, so I'm sure her pain has eased somewhat. Sweet of everyone at PT to ask about him. What a circle of friends we have, eh?

Blessings,
Mary
P.S. I'm sure Taz will come along; you're very conscientious re his health care. And it's amazing what a lot of love and money will do. ;)