Prayers for my Pidgelet, please! *Update 11/23*; she's losing weight; post #285

[phesina]

Dear Mary, this is all so touching. You and your cats all look after each other and care for each other so diligently and so lovingly and so well.

[kimlovescats]

Yay! I'm so glad she is feeling all better now! Maybe too good if she's scaring mommy though! ;)

[LionHart]

They knew I needed comfort and they all gathered 'round

Non pet people don't seem to understand this, and they have no idea what they're missing. Our furry kids give love and comfort at just the right times.

[pomtzu]

How about a Pidge update? I'm going thru withdrawal!!! :eek:

[Medusa]

Weeeeellll, she's just doing great! She's been coming downstairs quite often and hanging out w/the rest of the Fur Posse and, since I've been having work done on my house I've had to keep them all in the basement while the workers are here and she wants to be w/them rather than stay upstairs by herself all day. She's got lots of energy, her appetite is good, she's using the litterbox w/no problems whatsoever. When I administer her meds, I give her a few treats, Whisker Lickin's Tender Moments chicken flavor. Good grief, when she hears that bag rustling, she's like a kitten! She perks right up, does her little Pigeon coo and she gives me head bumpies as if to say "Hurry up, Mom. Those are my favorite!" So there ya have it. Thanx for asking, Ellie. :)

[pomtzu]

Weeeeellll, she's just doing great! She's been coming downstairs quite often and hanging out w/the rest of the Fur Posse and, since I've been having work done on my house I've had to keep them all in the basement while the workers are here and she wants to be w/them rather than stay upstairs by herself all day. She's got lots of energy, her appetite is good, she's using the litterbox w/no problems whatsoever. When I administer her meds, I give her a few treats, Whisker Lickin's Tender Moments chicken flavor. Good grief, when she hears that bag rustling, she's like a kitten! She perks right up, does her little Pigeon coo and she gives me head bumpies as if to say "Hurry up, Mom. Those are my favorite!" So there ya have it. Thanx for asking, Ellie. :)

And as old Tony the Tiger would say...............GRRRREAT! :D

[Medusa]

Dr. Lee's office just called to confirm her checkup for tomorrow. Being blonde I forgot to put it on my calendar and she's doing so well that I totally forgot about it anyhow. Seeing that I'm still having work done on the house, I rescheduled her appt. for Monday. The gal at the vet's said "Well, it's great that she's doing so well". I sure don't want to stress her, though, w/that long drive to Dr. Lee's but I'll keep a positive thought. :)

[jazzcat]

Good update! The kind I like to read.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so glad to hear that she is doing so well. By the sound of your update, you'd never even know what a big scare she gave you (us) in October! That girl is a fighter. :)

[phesina]

What wonderful news! Keep on keeping on, beautiful Pidgie!

[jenluckenbach]

EXCELLENT news! :D

[Taz_Zoee]

This is so awesome!! Way to go Pigeon girl!! :D :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:) I also hope that her vet appointment will also go well.:)

[Medusa]

Pidge is being antisocial today. Last night I thought I'd try bringing Boo in bed w/us again. She clearly was miffed about it. She sat next to me and just stared at me as if to say "Mom, there's a boy in our bed". Boo stayed most of the night and when I got up this morning, I found him sitting next to the heat vent but, of course, nothing was coming out because it's been so warm and I have the furnace turned way down. Today I couldn't find Pidge because she was hidden so well. Seems she's becoming a diva just like Puddy. Look at the expression on her face. She's sulking! :rolleyes:

[Catty1]

ROFL! She IS sulking. GIRLS ONLY, MOM!!!! :D

Priceless pic!

[phesina]

My goodness! She is clearly saying "I am NOT happy!"

[LionHart]

Glad she's home and being herself! ;)

[jennielynn1970]

You go, Pidgie girl! Remember, Girls Rule, Boys Drool!!

[pomtzu]

Seems she's becoming a diva just like Puddy. Look at the expression on her face. She's sulking! :rolleyes:

Don't ya just love cattitude?? Gives them character I would say! :p

[jenluckenbach]

hee hee :love: :D :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

LOL This reminds me of my Pearl. When Ziggy was still a kitten, I couldn't let her into my bedroom at night because she wanted to play all night so I only let in a few cats. Pearl was the main cat the loved to sleep in my bedroom at night and she claimed the bed as her own.

When I was able to let in all of my furkids again, she didn't like it very much and she would try to chase every one off of the bed especially Storm. She's finally gotten over it but it took a while. Yes, female cats sure can be diva's among other things.:)

[cassiesmom]

Oh, Pidgie, I notice you're sulking on purple - the color of royalty :)

[Medusa]

She's going in this morning for her checkup. She's been doing great, so I don't want the ride and vet visit to get her heart rate up there again. If you can spare a moment or two, say a little prayer for my Pidgie Pie this morning, ok?

[Taz_Zoee]

I will be thinking of Pidge this morning and hope her check up goes great! :D

[Purr-tender]

Praying that Pidgie has a stress free visit to the white coats. Let us know how she does.

Prayers,
Mary

[Medusa]

Just got home and Pidge's vet visit went great. Her heart rate was 170; it was 189 last visit and Dr. Lee was thrilled w/that. She also gained a little weight, which pleased him too because he said that cats usually lose weight on the meds she takes. He heard no congestion whatsoever so he said he wouldn't even do a chest x-ray. He did say, though, that her lungs and heart could fill w/fluid at any time. He said "I don't want to be negative because she's doing so great but you have to know that it isn't always going to be this way. You remember how fast it went w/Puddy". I said "I know but let me enjoy this moment. Right now she's doing wonderfully and I'm thankful for that". He said "Well, you know how I am, Mary. Expect the best but prepare for the worst". I guess he had to tell me that but I really didn't want to hear it today. I was shocked when the bill came to $27. I looked around and said "Are you talking to me?" and they laughed and said "Yeah, that's kinda low for you, huh, Mary?" I can't even remember the last time I had a two digit vet bill, if ever.

She really carried on the entire drive there and when she started on the way home, I said "Hey, no need to fuss now. We're going home". She stopped immediately. LOL So all in all, a good visit. :)

[jenluckenbach]

Did you hear my heavy sigh??? These are the updates we all live for.

[Anikaca77]

That's right Mary enough every moment!

I'm going to say a pray for Pidge though that she continues to do well. :)

[Purr-tender]

Yippee!! I knew when I posted that you were probably already on your way home from the vet. But, Pidgie got her prayer, as did Andy, Barney and Taz! You must be elated! And only $27. Excellent!

Mary

[pomtzu]

Great news. You're quite a girl Ms Pidge!!!:love: And Mary - you're quite a Mom too!!! And you didn't even have to sing to her on the way home this time either!!! :p

[Kirsten]

Glad you got such good news! :) Yay!

Kirsten

[Taz_Zoee]

This is so wonderful!! Excellent news. And I'm sure the vet just didn't want to raise your hopes too high and also cover his own rear. So just don't think about that right now and enjoy your little girl while she is in such a good place. :D

[Medusa]

Great news. You're quite a girl Ms Pidge!!!:love: And Mary - you're quite a Mom too!!! And you didn't even have to sing to her on the way home this time either!!! :p

True, no singing this time. I turned the radio on for her but it didn't help. Candace (Catty1) sent me one of her CD's for Miss Pidge but the mail didn't arrive until after our vet visit. It sure would've come in handy on the ride to the clinic. Oh well, we'll save it for next time. Thank you, Candace. We'll listen to it this evening. :)

[phesina]

Wonderful news about the Pidgie-girl! Every moment is precious, isn't it.:love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Medusa]

I'm just a tad nervous about Pidge. Dr. Lee was pleased that she had gained weight but now I can tell that she's losing. I don't even have to pick her up to tell; I can see it. He did say that cats tend to lose weight on the meds that she's taking but she's been awfully lethargic all day. She didn't come downstairs to eat breakfast w/the rest of the Fur Posse; I had to carry her downstairs. After eating, she went back upstairs and she's stayed there all day. Will you please remember my sweet Pidge in your prayers?

[pomtzu]

Are you going to call Dr Lee if she doesn't perk up some by tomorrow? Come on Pidge - quit scaring Mom!

[Medusa]

Are you going to call Dr Lee if she doesn't perk up some by tomorrow?

Absolutely. Puddy went w/in an hour and I don't want to take any chances w/Pidge. Of course, it's a weekend w/an upcoming holiday. :(

[pomtzu]

Absolutely Of course, it's a weekend w/an upcoming holiday. :(

But of course. Just an ordinary day would make matters too simple!

[jennielynn1970]

Pidgie Pie, you need to eat sweet girl. Please do so. You make you mom and the rest of us nervous when you don't.

Hugs to you, Mary. I hope it's just because of the meds, and that she'll be ok.

[Medusa]

Guess who just came downstairs? I'll tell ya, sometimes I don't know if I'm walkin' or ridin' a horse. I was so pleased to see her that I gave her a few of her fav treats: Whisker Lickin's Tender Moments. She loves those things!

[Catty1]

Aww! Glad she came downstairs!:love:

I wonder if one of her meds could be tweaked? OR - could she get sub qs on a very limited basis, smaller amounts? See what Dr Lee says.

HUGS to dear Pidgelet!

[RedHedd]

C'mon Pidge! You and Mitzi must be in cahoots! Although I know Mitzi won't share her Fancy Feast or Temptations treats :D You two have got to eat!

[Medusa]

Aww! Glad she came downstairs!:love:

I wonder if one of her meds could be tweaked? OR - could she get sub qs on a very limited basis, smaller amounts? See what Dr Lee says.

HUGS to dear Pidgelet!

Dr. Lee already said 'no subQ's'. He's already tweaked her meds, too, so I'm hoping she's just having an off day. She hopped up on the back of the sofa and essentially nudged Yodie off. Yodie walked away w/airplane ears. LOL

[Catty1]

Yay! Tortietude! You go, Pidge!

(Sorry, Yodie....:D )

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, it's nice to hear she's being a stinker. That's a good sign. :D
Maybe she did just have an off day. I know I'm having one today.

Hope you are feeling better Pidge. And please eat so you won't lose more weight.

[Medusa]

please eat so you won't lose more weight.

She did eat, she just didn't come downstairs on her own as she's been doing. Sorry if I was unclear about that. :)

[pomtzu]

She's testing you..........:p

[Medusa]

She's testing you..........:p

I sure hope that's all it is. W/Thanksgiving in a few days and my son coming home early Tuesday morning, I sure would like a week w/out drama, not to mention that I just don't want my little girl to be sick.

[phesina]

Continuing prayers for Pidgie..

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm glad Pidgie came downstairs and is reclaiming her post. :) I wonder if she might also be losing muscle mass from not moving around as much in addition to a reaction to the meds. I suppose there is not much to be done about that though. Do you think Dr. Lee would allow you to give her NutriCal? It is a paste that has 2,500 calories (I think) per dose and comes in a tube like hairball remedy and is of the same consistency. I've used it on one of my cats and they all gather around trying to get some so I think it's proably tasty too.
Prayers that she stops losing and at least maintains the weight she has. :)

[Medusa]

Do you think Dr. Lee would allow you to give her NutriCal? It is a paste that has 2,500 calories (I think) per dose and comes in a tube like hairball remedy and is of the same consistency. I've used it on one of my cats and they all gather around trying to get some so I think it's proably tasty too. [


Do I need to get it from a vet or can I buy it at Pet Supplies Plus?

ETA: Never mind. I found it online at PetSmart. :)

[cassiesmom]

Pidge, honey ... prayers for you and your mom

[jenluckenbach]

I will continue to be thinking about Pidge during her ups and downs.