Ruffles Good Report Post #22!

[Freedom]

Seems like it my turn to pay my vet's mortgage this week. :rolleyes:

Noticed Ruffels wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon. This morning, she spent 2 HOURS sitting in front of the water bowl. Ok, off we go to the vet.

She was very dehydrated and they gave her fluids. Took blood and we just got the results back. Kidneys look FINE! Diabetes, no issue. White blood cell count, normal can go as high as 18, she is at 38!!! :eek:

It could be an infection "somewhere," we don't know where. Will put her on antibiotics for a week - Baytril - and then retest. But vet thinks cancer is more likely, probably a lymphoma.

Ruffles is 16 and has lived with us 4 years. She was 12 pounds when she arrived. Today she is at 6 pounds. She has lost a pound every three months for the last 6 months -- lost 2 pounds in 6 months. Not good.

She is on tapazole for low thyroid. We will test that in a week when we retest the white cell count. We couldn't test thyroid today, as Mom forgot to give Ruffles her pill for 2 days what with grieving over Billy. :(

As I was going in to the vet anyhow, I took Ebony for her annual. She was her usual composed self, such a good girl. No issues with her. :D

So Ruffles would appreciate any PPT prayers sent her way. Thanks all.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Noticed Ruffels wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon.

So Ruffles would appreciate any PPT prayers sent her way.

Hi God ~

Boots, da Purrayer Kat here ...

We'd like a lil Help wiff Ruffels - she's feelin *punkie* an not eatin enuff. :(
Kan You help wiffa AppieTite ... maybe sneek sum Gud Stuff in her bowl?

We're Purrayin dat the AntiBiotiks do their thing ... but a lil Help frum Heaven
sure would be nice.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Kat

[Catlady711]

Prayers for you and Ruffles. I hope your kitty gets better really soon.

[Catty1]

Prayers! You don't need any more grief just after poor Billy was gone.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[moosmom]

Sandra,

I'm so sorry to hear about Ruffles. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

[kittycats_delight]

consider it done. Prayers flying on angel wings from Italy to you and Ruffles.

(((hugs)))

[Pawla]

Hi God ~

Boots, da Purrayer Kat here ...

We'd like a lil Help wiff Ruffels - she's feelin *punkie* an not eatin enuff. :(
Kan You help wiffa AppieTite ... maybe sneek sum Gud Stuff in her bowl?

We're Purrayin dat the AntiBiotiks do their thing ... but a lil Help frum Heaven
sure would be nice.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Kat
What Boots said.

[Randi]

I'm sorry to hear about Ruffles. :( I hope the medicine will help and she'll get her appetite back!

Lots of good thougts to Ruffles and you.

[Medusa]

You got it! Lotsa prayers and positive energy sent Ruffles' way......

[phesina]

Prayers and positive energy for Ruffles, AND her loving family, coming from here too..

[Freedom]

Thanks everyone. Ruffles has done nothing but sleep since we returned from the vet visit 9 hours ago. Normally she'd be up and about, demanding food at least twice during this time. Sigh.

At least she is easy to give pills. Now to keep on schedule and pray that they help her.

[Catty1]

Good she is easy to pill.

She has been through a bit, and just needs some extra sleep, maybe.

She may surprise you tomorrow.

Prayers for sweet Ruffles!

[Craftlady]

Keeping postive thoughts here ;)

[RedHedd]

Prayers going your way. It's so hard when they're sick.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I hope that the meds will help her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[jennielynn1970]

How's Ruffles feeling?? Hopefully better.

[Freedom]

Well, she is hanging on. Thanks for asking, Jenn.

She did not eat AT ALL Saturday or Sunday morning. Sunday evening she ate about 2 tablespoons. I was going nuts, to say the least. She has lost MORE weight. I am thinking of asking the vet about an appetizer stimulant; something I never would have known without my time here on PT.

Then Monday she started eating a bit more and eats 3 or 4 times per day now. But very little and only canned. She sleeps a LOT.

She STILL hops up on the bathroom counter for sink water every morning! :D I guess somethings are just too important to stop for a little ailment.

She goes back to the vet on Friday (I think, have to check the calendar) for recheck on her blood work.

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm sorry to hear about Ruffles. You and the kitties will be in my thoughts.
Get better Ruffles!!

[Catty1]

Prayers for Ruffles. I hope an appetite stimulant will help a bit.

Be well and happy, pretty kitty! :)

[RedHedd]

Prayers going out for Ruffles. I'm giving Mishi appetite stimulants and they're helping a lot. Give it a try.

Hopping on the sink for water is always a good sign. My Mishi is back to insisting on the bathtub faucet being for him only. In fact, he's started protesting when I use the shower - meowing at me to get out so he can use HIS shower. I know he's on the mend, finally, and I hope your Ruffles continue to improve too.

[Laura's Babies]

Just keep the faucet running and the food coming! Let's hope she is on the way to recovery now.

[Freedom]

Yesterday - Friday, Ruffles returned to the vet for her blood work. She has gained half a pound during the week. The vet agreed to try an appetite stimulant for a week. She gets half a pill twice per day, about half an hour before feeding.

Last evening was the first one. Ruffles spends the night in a room by herself with lots of food out. SHE ATE! In one night she ate more than she's been eating in 3 days! So that is good.

Just got the phone call from the vet, blood work looks excellent! The white cell count came down a lot, so we will continue the Baytril another 7 days to keep fighting whatever it is. Thyroid test was fine so we continue at the same dose.

Thanks everyone for you kind thoughts and prayers!

[Catty1]

GREAT news! Go, Ruffles! :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D I hope that she continues to do well.:)