Glacier
12-31-2004, 01:53 PM
I didn't post on PT at the time, but I'll tell the story now! Three years ago tonight, my beloved Petey cat blocked for the first time.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/relaxedPete.jpg
We were hosting a big New Year's Eve bash that night. All the cats were locked up in our bedroom so they couldn't sneak by a guest who didn't understant "Indoor only"! About 11pm, my husband found me in the bedroom, cradling Pete and crying. I had no idea about blocking at that time! I just knew Pete wasn't right and getting worse. We called our vet and immediately left for the clinic. I went with Pete, hubs stayed home with our guests. I ended up staying for hours as my vet couldn't find a tech to come in and help! So I helped as much as I could.
Pete came home a few days later, but the blocking continued. By April he had blocked so many times that he could no longer be cathiterized. He had too much scar tissue. My vet gave me two options--euthanize him the next time he blocked or send him away for surgery. PU surgeries can not be done in the Yukon! Pete was on a plane two days later bound for the University of Saskatchewan's vet school.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/Pete-april25.jpg
This picture was taken just before I had to take him to the airport. The look in his eyes haunted me--he was so sick and so scared!
Almost three weeks later, Pete came home--shaved butt and cone head! They kept him for a longer time as he had to be well enough to survive a very long flight.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/peteshaved.jpg
Today, Pete is well. He has some litterbox issues, but at least he can pee! Pete came home a different cat. I think he had been sick for a long time and never told me. When he came back, he was 100 times more affectionate, playful and outgoing. He used to hide from visitors, now he's on their laps. He's constantly purring and kneading. Either he feels better or he had a personality transplant while he was gone!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Cats/pete_sleep.jpg
Happy New Year everyone! May you not have to spend it in a vet clinic!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/relaxedPete.jpg
We were hosting a big New Year's Eve bash that night. All the cats were locked up in our bedroom so they couldn't sneak by a guest who didn't understant "Indoor only"! About 11pm, my husband found me in the bedroom, cradling Pete and crying. I had no idea about blocking at that time! I just knew Pete wasn't right and getting worse. We called our vet and immediately left for the clinic. I went with Pete, hubs stayed home with our guests. I ended up staying for hours as my vet couldn't find a tech to come in and help! So I helped as much as I could.
Pete came home a few days later, but the blocking continued. By April he had blocked so many times that he could no longer be cathiterized. He had too much scar tissue. My vet gave me two options--euthanize him the next time he blocked or send him away for surgery. PU surgeries can not be done in the Yukon! Pete was on a plane two days later bound for the University of Saskatchewan's vet school.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/Pete-april25.jpg
This picture was taken just before I had to take him to the airport. The look in his eyes haunted me--he was so sick and so scared!
Almost three weeks later, Pete came home--shaved butt and cone head! They kept him for a longer time as he had to be well enough to survive a very long flight.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Old%20stuff/peteshaved.jpg
Today, Pete is well. He has some litterbox issues, but at least he can pee! Pete came home a different cat. I think he had been sick for a long time and never told me. When he came back, he was 100 times more affectionate, playful and outgoing. He used to hide from visitors, now he's on their laps. He's constantly purring and kneading. Either he feels better or he had a personality transplant while he was gone!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Cats/pete_sleep.jpg
Happy New Year everyone! May you not have to spend it in a vet clinic!