Bassett is in emergency care

I've been to the clinic and I saw Bassett. She is in like an incubator type encolsure, like the kind they put premature babies in. When I saw her, she was coming out of sedation, so she was very wobbly on her feet and her eyes were very wide, but when she saw me she tried to come see me. I couldn't open the doors, though, because I didn't want to upset her even more.

I saw her xrays, and they looked horrible. Her lungs were completely collapsed. They took 280cc of air out this morning, and when I arrived, they had just taken another 300cc of air. They are holding off on a chest tube because the tube can cause more fluid to be produced, which is the first problem.

The vet said that this will heal, it's just a matter of when. She was hoping they wouldn't have to take air out again, and then we would be exactly where we started.. back to having the chylothorax and having her chest drained from time to time and taking her medications.

I'm totally terrified. I'm keeping busy so I don't have to think about it, because when I do I feel dread. I will never forget the look on her face last night before I took her to the clinic: she closed her eyes halfway and, if should could speak, would have pleaded with me to help her. All I want is for her to be ok and home where she is most comfortable and happy.

I'll post again when I get an update. Please, please, please... keep praying.

I'm about to get ready for bed, so I thought I would post this short update. Bassett is still breathing well, and they are monitoring her at the hospital every hour. I don't really know what that means - if it means they just watch or if they take some kind of reading. As they are 24 hours, I will likely call again before I go to sleep, just for my peace of mind.

Thanks for all the prayers. Please keep them coming.

Naomi

Prayers are heading your way Naomi.
I am so sorry to hear about this setback.

Still praying. Thanks for keeping us updated. Your precious kitty is in my prayers! I hope good news comes soon.;)

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{{Naomi and Bassett}}

my prayers are with you!!!!

You poor things! :( Prayers being said for you both.

Oh Naomi, I'm so sorry to hear about poor Bassett's terrible setback.:( I just now found out about this. Prayers are on the way for your sweet Bassett. {{{HUGS}}}

Bassett
please get better honey, I know you want to.
we can't lose you to the rb :(
Im saying prayers for you, you must be so scared .
Naomi I found the thread and read it. thanks for the link.
I am praying fo you and for your Bassett.
keep us posted

Thanks for the update Naomi. I hope so much that Bassett will pull through this. Poor little girl - and you. :(

We'll keep our paws and fingers crossed here for you and Bassett!

Get well, sweet Bassett!!

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. It sounds so horrifying. You are being very brave. I am hoping with all my heart that Bassett will make it through this episode.

To Bassett: Pllleeeeaassseee get better, sweetheart. You are scaring us all so much :( You are a very special kitty and we need you to get better quick so we can all quit worrying.

I am really trying to stay positive that Bassett will make a full recovery. I am sending a lot of love Bassett's way.

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Naomi,

I have been away all weekend and I am just reading about Bassett. I am sending prayers and well wishes your way. I hope Bassett comes home really soon. We are thinking about you and Bassett and keeping our fingers and paws crossed hoping for a quick recovery.

Me too I haven't been on-line much during the weekend . So I just discovered this thread ...:eek:
Oh No Bassett , I thought you were okay again ...! Please keep up your strenght honey and stay with your humans if possible for much much longer ...!
Naomi , I am sending stong positive vibes towards you and Bassett right now ! Please , let's hope that the poor thing pulls through this ...http://www.geocities.com/SiliconVall...sbutterfly.gif http://www.geocities.com/SiliconVall...sbutterfly.gif http://www.geocities.com/SiliconVall...sbutterfly.gif

:( I was so shocked to see about this setback. I really hope they can get her on the mend again & quick!
You'll both be in our prayers.

Mon dieu, mon petite Bassett! Pourquoi souci votre mere?

Sorry, I keep thinking in my mind Bassett is a French-Canadian, instead of just a Canadian kitty.

Oh, dear, little Bassett
Why worry your mama so?
You work on getting better and better
We'll keep telling God and all the kitty angels
To watch over you and help you get well!

OH No - I haven't been on line this week-end, but thank goodness I got an email today telling me about Bassett.

Dear Naomi and Bassett Baby - you're in my thought and prayers, both be strong girls and beat this thing. {{{Hugs}}} across the miles to you both xxx

Lynne