Pepper Jack is home from the Vet

[catcrazylady]

Well he's sick but nothing he won't recover from. With all the really bad things happening to PeeWee and now poor Elvis I feel guilty for being so upset and asking for prayers. I just flip out when they are sick.

Poor Pepper Jack had a temp of 105 and the gland in his throat is HUGE! The doc was surprised he was eating at all with that throat. He got the famous fever shot, a pill to also keep the fever down, and a big nasty shot of penicillan (sp). I felt sorry for him because the doc bent the needle trying to get it through is thick hide on his neck! Poor baby didn't even make a sound!

Anyway, he has to take liquid medicine daily and one more pill for the fever on Friday. I am hoping he will feel better from the shot in a few hours. He came straight home and got lots to drink but nothing to eat yet.

Now I know why the poor little guy felt so bad. Bless his heart! He is getting tons of love and attention but that's nothing new. He will be ok I'm sure. Thanks to all of you for your concern and careing. I'm now going to focus all my thoughts and prayers on Elvis. Bless you all for helping me get through a very stressful and looooooooooong day!:) :) http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/smile.gif

[Grace]

So happy to hear it is something fixable. Once that nasty infection starts to subside, he'll eat again. Maybe he'd like some ice cream - cold and easy to swallow :)

[Kirsten]

Phew, I'm so relieved now that it's nothing worse!! - Even though the tonsilitis and sore throat probably makes poor Pepper Jack feeling very bad!! But I've read so many bad news here tonight that I'm glad this is something treatable!

The fever probably made him dizzy and that's why he was walking to strangely and stare. I hope he's better soon!

So, Pepper Jack, be a good boy and take your meds, they will make you feel better!

Headscritchies to you and ((HUGS)) to your meowmie!

Kirsten

[kitten645]

Whew!! It's so scary when they are ill. Glad it's nothing serious and good ole PJ will be back to himself in no time. What a good meowmie you are!
Claudia

[catcrazylady]

Thanks you guys!
Kirsten I agree about all the bad news and I think that is why it scared me so bad. You know how things go sometimes when bad things start they just keep going for awhile.
I just hope and pray Elvis will turn out ok.

[kimlovescats]

First of all, Lisa ... don't you DARE apologize!!! I was very concerned for Pepper Jack and you .... whew ... what a relief! I know he is still not feeling like it's "such a relief" to HIM!!!! Poor baby! You know how awful sore throats can be for us hoomans! Extra kissies and cuddles for Pepper Jack ... and BIG HUGS of relief for MOMMY!!!:D

[jazzcat]

Glad it is something meds can treat easily.

Don't feel guilty for being upset and asking for prayers. It's very possible that those prayers are what made this nothing more serious.

Take good care of Pepper Jack and give him extra scritchies for me. Please keep us updated on how he is doing too.

[Cataholic]

Thank God.

[ChrisH]

I am so glad to hear it is something treatable.

Get well soon Pepper Jack.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so glad to hear it's nothing overly serious - whew! I was worried there too. ;)

And I have to ditto the "don't feel guilty for worrying" theme. You know we all worry to death when one of our babies is not feeling well. Nothing to apologize for there.

Now, will you please give him hugs and smoochies from me for being such a good boy at the vet? Bent needle - ouchie!

[catcrazylady]

Originally posted by jazzcat

Don't feel guilty for being upset and asking for prayers. It's very possible that those prayers are what made this nothing more serious.

Take good care of Pepper Jack and give him extra scritchies for me. Please keep us updated on how he is doing too.

Lori I never thought of like that and SHAME ON ME for not seeing it that way!!! We all know PT prayers do so much good and I should have realized that. Thank you so much for putting that into the proper perspective for me.

Thanks to you all and OK I will quit feeling guilty. Your right I should have been worried! He is really sick. Poor little guy is just laying around still. I was hoping that shot would bounce him back some but not yet. I'm sure we have a day or two still before seeing some improvement.

[Craftlady]

With all his symptoms it's going to take a day to feel better. I bet by tomorrow he will be back to his old self. :) Glad everything worked out ok. :)

[CatMama78]

Poor Pepper Jack!!! He sure is a sick boy :(. I'm glad it's curable :). Don't Worry Pepper Jack, mommies were made to nurse their sick babies! Feel better soon sweetie pie.

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, I'm glad to hear this. I hope you see an improvement in Pepper Jack soon. Please give him scritchies from me. :D
The girls send headbumpies.

[NKBurlington]

I'm so glad he's feeling better. All those kitty prayers from PT helped!

[RedHedd]

Aww! Poor Pepper Jack, a kitty sore throat, eh? I guess they don't have Luden's or Vick's drops for cats and asking a cat to gargle can be difficult :rolleyes: I'm glad it's something that's relatively easily treatable (how is he about taking meds without you losing an arm?). I hope he's feeling better soon. The M's send gentle head bumpies and snuggles.

[sirrahbed]

Thank you God for letting Pepper Jack have something treatable!!

((((CCL)))) we are all on edge with Pee Wee and Elvis. We ALL are! We would not be normal cat Meowmies if we weren't I don't think and yes, I believe God is the reason Pepper Jack will be OK - He wanted us to ask Him!!! It's always nicer when we get the answer we like though:(

I agree with Grace - I think Pepper Jack should get a bit of ice cream:D

[Steffi N]

I hope the medicines work quickly and dear Pepper Jack is better soon. ((HUGS)) for you and gentle pets for Pepper Jack.

[aly]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
Poor little guy is just laying around still. I was hoping that shot would bounce him back some but not yet.

My vet told me that it helps if you put an ice pack in a carrier (and cover it with a towel) then put the cat in the carrier to bring the fever down. I never had to do it with Chance because the shot took care of his fever fast, and he was on an ice pack at the vet for an hour.

I'm glad Pepper Jack is on the road to recovery! :D

[catlover4ever]

Lisa, first off let me say I am so releived that Pepper Jack is going to be OK....you know we all worry about each other's babies on here and second...don't ever feel guilty about asking for thoughts or prayers because when your worried....we're worried. Please keep up posted on how he is feeling. --- Meg

My crew is here while I'm on the computer and they all asked me to send head bumpies to Pepper Jack. {{{ bump, bump, bump}}}

[Laura's Babies]

Great News!! I am so glad that spicey boy is going to be ok.. He did have us all worried and there are a lot of relieved people here. Prayers do work and I know they carry a lot of power! Thank You God for answering these for this boy!

[kuhio98]

Good news! :D Pepper Jack, keep fighting that infection!

[slick]

Oh CCL I'm so happy to hear about little PJ. Thank God it's something that's treatable with meds but I sure feel sorry for the little guy. They actually bent the needle?

Please pass along some kisses and rubs from me and I'm sending you lots of hugs.

[nibblets]

AHHHHHHH *sigh of relief* I'm so glad to hear it is nothing really serious. Poor baby....give him a few scritchies from Julie and I.

Julie says 'purrrrrowwww' I think that is cat for get well.

[rg_girlca]

PHEW. A big sigh of relief here. I'm also glad that it isn't too serious and can be treated with medications.

Get well soon Pepper Jack. We are all rooting for you fella.

[Felicia's Mom]

Glad to know it isn't serious. I didn't read anything about this earlier.

[lizzielou742]

Thank goodness he's going to be OK! What a relief!

Pepper Jack, we're sorry your throat is hurting, tell your meowmie to give you special treats so that it feels better!!

;)

[Craftlady]

cold ice popcicles would be good treat :)

[Barbara]

Vanilla icecream would make an even better treat:D

Glad to hear Pepper Jack has nothing dangerous!

We need more stories like that these days:)

[catmandu]

We are sorry that our Pals Pepper Jack, and Elvis,are under the Weather,but there will be an other PARTEE , just for them, whenm they are Feeling Better!

[Equus217]

YEAH! I'm so glad Pepper Jack is ok....he'll be feeling better in no time!! The penicillin injections always do the trick! <Hugs>

[Twink]

Oh, thank goodness. I’m so glad he’s ok! He reminds me so much of Rizzo that I get knots in my stomach just thinking of him being sick. CCL, you’re a great meowmie for worrying and for taking him to the doctor before it got really bad!

Poor Pepper Jack, baby. Sore throats are something we humans can sympathize with! You just rest up and feel lots better very soon, ok? And you’re a good boy for being so brave at the doctor’s office! *rubs and snuggles*

[aly]

How is Pepper Jack feeling today? I hope the fever has gone down!