Oh no! :( I'm so sorry to hear about poor Bassett. :( I'm so glad you trusted your instincts and took her to the vet when you did.
We will definitely be praying for her and sending positive thoughts her way - and your way. I know it is so difficult, but you need to be strong for her, for your other kitties and for yourself.
{{{{hugs}}}} go out to you and poor little Bassett.
You have the prayers of the lost cat hotel , and may God give you the gift of allowing dear little Basset to be well!
Nomilynn, I know what you are going through. My parents Bandit #1 has critical medical problems. I hope Bassett can be helped. I'll pray for that. My heart is going out to you!
Oh Naomi,
My heart and prayers are with you. When our babies are sick, somehow we find the way to pay for the vet. But like you said (and like what I just went through with Casey) there comes a time when no amount of money is going to help ease their hurt so you have to make that "ultimate" decision. I hope and pray it does not come to that for you. If you ever feel like talking, please don't hesitate to either e-mail me or call me (I'll PM you with my phone number).
Hang in there girl. I'm praying Bassett will be okay.
(((((((hugs))))))))))
Max, Speckles and I have our fingers and paws crossed for you and Bassett. I pray to God that he will get well and you can enjoy each other's company for many years to come. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Please keep us updated.
Love
Slick, Max & Speckles
Dear God,
Here we are again, asking for your help for sweet Bassett. Bassett had some tests, thank you for helping the doctor to figure out what is wrong.
Lord, we know you created this sweet kitty for a purpose. Her mommy is fearful that this may be the end for this angel you have given her. Would you please let Bassett live a long, happy life? Her mommy and her sisters would really appriciate it.
Thank you for Bassett and her mommy. Please be with them during this uncertain time.
Amen.
Love, Kelly and critters.
Know that we are all sending our prayers to God, He'll hear us. I just know it. Kiss your sweeties at home for me, as well as our little sickie, Bassett.
Take care.
Thank you all for your prayers. I called the vet just a moment ago, and they haven't started her treatment yet because they've been doing surgeries all morning. However, the tech said that she's eating and acting more calmly than last night, which will be good for her blood pressure. Also, when I called the tech said that Bassett stopped what she was doing and looked out to the office, as if she knew it was me on the phone! It wouldn't suprose me if she did know. I have a bunch of questions that I want to talk to the vet about, so I kind of have a phone appt. for 1:45. Maybe I will know more then.
I know I slept last night, but I sure don't feel like I did. My head hurts and my entire body is stiff.. but when I talk to the vet I will see if I can go visit Bassett. If they have her sedated I won't go, because I think that would be unhealthy for both her and I.
Please keep the prayers coming.. Just that Bassett has calmed some makes me know that they are working.
Thanks so much, and I love you all.
Naomi
Naomi,
We will continue to pray for lots of success in this procedure today. I really feel she knew it was you, they can sense that. :)
Take care.
Good luck Naomi, it's a good start that Bassett is keeping calm. She must be feeling more comfortable after having some of that fluid drained. We'll keep checking in to see how you are going, paws and fingers are still crossed for you and Bassett.
I have only just read this thread about Bassett and I am so very sorry to find out she is so ill. My heart is hurting for you and her. I will pray for her to get whatever she needs to be well again and back home with you. Sending positive thoughts, love and hugs for you both.
Chris
This flipping time zone 'thing' is a nuisance when we're waiting to hear news of a much loved furkid.
We're thinking of going to bed over here in Europe and your somewhere about the 1-3pm time over there!! So it's going to be tomorrow morning before we get up to speed on Bassett's condition - please don't think we've not got this sweet furkid on our (collective) minds - we have. Roll on morning when we can catch up on the news.
{{{{Hugs}}}} coming across the miles to Naomi and Bassett xxx
Lynne
Well, I just got off the phone with the vet. She had thought Bassett might be able to come home tongiht, but she can't. They had to put her out with gas to draw the fluid out of her chest, because Bassett wasn't cooperating.. hehe.. she's feisty! Anyway, they drew out 55cc but I don't know how to convert that.. I have no clue. Anyway, apparently it's a lot. Tomorrow I will have results back from the fluid sample and a blood panel, so tomorrow is basically decision day. I feel a sense of dread.. I just feel like it's going to be bad news :( I told the vet that over the summer I think Bassett knocked a TV off a dresser, and so she might have injured herself. The vet was interested and said that she would look into it.. she had sort of ruled out trauma because Bassett is indoors. However, I kind of hope it is trauma and not a heart condition because then it's not going to stay with her forever. However, the vet seems to be leaning toward a heart problem.
The results will be in tomorrow morning, so I will let everyone know what the scoop is then. Please continiue praying for her, as I think the prayers are helping.
=^.^= <3 Basset <3 =^.^=
Your path to a happy and healthy recovery is just around the kitty korner. We are all hopefull it will be soon, your momma loves you ALOT .... all her friends here at Pet Talk promise you that. Get well lil' angel.
Nomilynn: The longest syringe used in veternairy medicine is 60cc . It is about 7-8 inches long and 3-4 inches wide.
Oh Nomilyn... I'm so sorry:(:( I didn't get to check in on Bassett yesterday and I was so sad to read what you and your baby are going through. Well, we're not going to give up hope or praying for a recovery. Bassett is too young and too loved to leave you now. Me and Mr. B and Oliver will be praying our hardest for your beautiful Basset and her recovery. {{{hugs}}} Sandra, Mr. B and Oliver
Poor kitty and poor you. I am so sorry you both have to go through this. I will be sending good kitty vibes your way for a wuick and speedy recovery.
Just keep the faith and stay hopefully. I am sure you will hear good news soon!;)
Still keeping Bassett in our prayers. By the way, do you pronounce it bassETT or BASSett? I know God will know who we mean, but I'd like to pray it correctly anyway!
Naomi, I'm still keeping you and Bassett in my thoughts and prayers and trying to send some positive energy your way. All fingers and paws are still crossed here too.
there is more emphasis on the front part, like BASSett.. it's pronounced like basset hound but that's not how she got her name. When I got her, I thought she looked like tiger ice cream, which is orange ice cream with black licorice. I didn't want to name her Tiger.. I thought it was too common. I also really didn't think she looked like a Licorice either, so I went with Bassett, which is a brand of licorice candies:Quote:
Originally posted by Karen
Still keeping Bassett in our prayers. By the way, do you pronounce it bassETT or BASSett? I know God will know who we mean, but I'd like to pray it correctly anyway!
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I will let everyone know in the morning after I've talked to the vet how things look. Thanks everyone, for being here for me. It really does help.
I'm in the process of trying to get my scanner to work, and I would love to post some pics. I went through them all today.. I cried to whole time, to see her healthy and now this.. anyway, I will be posting pics as soon as my scanner smartens up.Quote:
Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Maybe to bide your time and make it pass more easily, you'd like to post some pictures of dear Bassett so we can all stare at her while we send her our prayers.
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On another note, I just re-read all the posts here, and I just want everyone to know what they mean to me. They are sources of comfort when I think I'm almost at my breaking point. Thank you all so much, and after I talk to the vet tomorrow morning, I will let you know her prognosis.
Thanks so much.
Naomi I'm so glad Bassett is holding on and slightly improving thats the way it goes best - slowly, slowly! I know you must be worried to death - but just think of all the prayers God is getting on the Pet Talk line. She can do this and so can you {{{{Hugs}}} across the miles.
Lynne
I followed this thread from the beginning, but I was so sad about it that I couldn't write anything.
I hope the vet will find the right treatment for her and you, with us, will have her for many years.
Oh, poor Bassett! I hope and pray that the vet will be able to help her. If she's eating that's a good sign.
We have you and Bassett in our prayers and thoughts this morning, Naomi. Please keep us posted, regardless of what you learn, so that we can be here in support of you.
Love,
Logan :)
yes, Naomi, all of us are following Bassett's progress and storming the heavens with prayers - for you both. I know how worried you are - these little babies sure take over our hearts.
Try to take care of yourself while all of this is going on.......can't have you sick too!
Hugs from Gini and Rascal
Naomi -
You will be in my thoughts all day as we await test results. I may have to leave for work before you give the update but I want you to know that I'm here for you if you need anything at all. I feel so helpless and far away but I'll do anything in my power.
Stay strong. I know this is really hard. We're all praying for the best test results possible. I'll try to catch you on icq later today.
***HUGS***
Oh, Naomi...we're all there with you in spirit, sending you our strength and our love. I know how frightened you are and it breaks my heart to think of your having to wait and wonder. We're praying as hard as we can for sweet Bassett. {{{hugs}}}
Naomi,
Still praying for you and Bassett.....
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Johanna
Naomi,
You and Bassett will be in my thoughts and prayers... Hang in there..
Hugs to you and Bassett from me, Missy and Toby ...
We're hoping for some good news in the morning and sending lots of {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you and Basset.
ahk!! thats horrible...i hope basset will be okay...i will pray with u...all the best to u!!
I will be praying for you and Bassett.
OMG! :(:( I didn't see this thread until just now! I hope little Basset will recover and be a happy and healthy kitty again in no time.
Bassett was able to come tonight. The vet says that Bassett is feline leuk/FIV clear, so the problem is either a tumour that isn't throwing off cells, her heart is severely damaged, or she has a ruptured thorasic duct. All her treatments so far have cost me $420 and we aren't done yet. I still have to have her ultrasound done. There is a clinic in Burnaby, BC that I can take her to, but it's VERY expensive. I will call them tomorrow to see what their prices are like, but the vet said that it could be around $1500 for everything they have to do :( I just want Bassett to be well, and so I'll find the money. Just after having the fluid removed, her breathing is drastically improved. She seems much more at ease. That in itself is a comfort, but I just want her to be ok.
Thank you all for the prayers. Please keep them coming - we aren't out of the woods yet.
I logged on tonight and didn't see a reply, and was hoping that it didn't mean bad news. Thank you for the update. It's such a relief to know that Bassett is still with you and there is hope. We will keep you in our thoughts.
I am glad Bassett is home. I am sure that makes you both feel a little better. Prayers are still coming for all that lies ahead.
Well, I'm glad to hear Bassett is home with you now. I hope everything turns out to be ok. We'll still be keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
It must be so good to have Bassett near you where you can watch her! We are still thinking & praying for you...Stay strong!!
Thank you for the update! I am glad Bassett is with you now, and that his breathing is better. That must be a relief for both of you. Hang in there!!! Prayers still coming.
Johanna
Just to be able to snuggle with Bassett must make you feel so much better. My prayers will continue for you both that Bassett can be cured. A big hug to you!
It must be good for both of you now that Bassett is back home and that she is breathing better. Prayers continuing and will carry on until she is healthy again.
Love and hugs
Chris