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I was wondering Jen, seeing as both Timmy and her other cat have been sick recently, would it worth some expert cat owner going around her house and checking for any problems.
i.e. New plants in the house or if they are using any new cleaning products or something.
Or is Timmy's new mummy a knowledgable cat owner who would know all those kind of things anyway ?
I just worry a lot about Timmy.
Timmy's new "brother" has liver problems which are the root of most of his other problems. And I know that she knows about potentially poisonous plants because one of the leaflets that come with adoptions is a poisonous plant list and she said she knew all about them.
And T&P, I don't know if I know EXACLY what they did during surgery other than flushing of the gall bladder and checking for the inflames bowels they say in an x-ray. I guess I was too upset to get the explicit details.
No problem, Jen. I went back and re-read your first post and saw that you had already mentioned the surgery. Guess my mind is just going on me.....:rolleyes: ;)Quote:
Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I guess I was too upset to get the explicit details.
The only thing that matters is that he's doing much better now, and hopefully will continue to improve. :)
I am so happy to hear that he is home!! Sounds like he is already into mischief!! What better news could there be?? Well, only that his test results are clear. I'm so glad he is feeling better. Little Timmy has crossed my mind several times since you started this thread. Poor little guy! I hope from here on out that it is nothing but good news! Little Timmy, Jen, and his new Meowmie really deserve it!!
BTW/One by One sounds like an incredible organization!!
Wow, how awful for little Timmy! That letter you wrote to Timmy's new mom made me cry, Jen. It was so touching, sincere, and true.
Prayers to Timmy, his new Meowie, and of course, you, for all you continue to do.
Love,
Johanna
So wonderful to hear that little Timmy is back home, eating, and PLAYING with his catnip toy!!!! Sweet baby!!! I hope and pray for his continued health, and that the test results are "ok"!
Timmy's vet bills were $1800.00 :eek:
Still waiting for the test results, but he is doing well.
Oh my word! Worth every penny!!
Just read the entire story (sorry, I'm late! :o), and I feel so sorry for Timmy and his new mommy. Glad he's doing better now, and hopefully this is something he can completely recover from!
Poor little boy! What luck did he have that he got such a loving and caring mommy!
And Jen, as the others have said, please don't feel bad, you did your best and you couldn't know how sick he was!
Please let us know about the test results!
Kirsten
Hi Jen and thank's for the updates on Timmy. :)
Would it be okay with this board if you posted the name and address of ONEbyOne so that we might be able to contribute to Timmy's vet bill? Or just to OnebyOne?
God bless..........Darrolanne
I have an on-going fund raiser. Please look here.
Fund Raiser (One By One)
But the address is:
One By One
27 Garman Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Still waiting on the test results.......What takes so long??????
Thank's Jen. :)
Jen
I'm so far behind on this thread but wish Timmy the best of luck. Please don't blame yourself, how were you to know. I will check more frequently for updates to this thread.
Timmy's test for cat scratch fever AND his biopsy results came back negative!!!!!!
He is eating like a horse and only threw up once recently after being taken off some medicine to stop nausia. So he is back on that temporarily and will have a change in food and we will see.
Now the vet thinks he must have an infecion (His mommy even sad :rolleyes: )
The overly sad part is that her other cat, Milton is going down hill. They think this might be close to the end. He has a liver shunt and even though she was told he would not live to be an old cat she fears that this is too soon. So if you could, please think about Milton in your prayers (Picture a shorter, stouter version of Timmy).
Jen that's good and bad news huh? My prayers for Milton and Timmy and their Mom will be sent out. Poor T and M's Mommy. She is going through alot right now too. I always feel so helpless when my furbabies are sick. But I still have this gut feeling that Timmy is going to be around for a loooooong time.
Thank you for letting us know!
Darrolanne from CA
You obviously have done a wonderful job finding good people for your pets, and the fact that you're going to continue to pay his vet bills is astonishing. You shouldn't feel guilty - you should be very proud of yourself!
You didn't make him sick. You found him a good home and you're continuing to take good care of him. I think you deserve a big pat on the back.
I'm glad to hear Timmy's tests were negative......just what is cat scratch fever anyway (beside a song by Ted Nugent ;) )?
I'm so sorry to hear about Milton though! How awful for mommy to have both of her kitties so sick at the same time. :(
Good thoughts and prayers going out for Milton and mommy, and continuing for Timmy.
I wish I knew.:confused:Quote:
Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I'm glad to hear Timmy's tests were negative......just what is cat scratch fever anyway (beside a song by Ted Nugent ;) )?
Well done Jen - fantastic news about Timmy. I will say a prayer for Milton and his Mummy.
I don't know either, but I remember some years ago when my mother got a cat bite and the doctor said it was "cat scratch fever". She got antibiotics and it went away. Gosh I hope Ted Nugent doesn't have any cats. He's not really an animal friendly type person. eeeeee.
Darrolanne from CA
So pleased to hear Timmys test results were negative and he is eating well. I am so sorry to hear about Milton though, :( and I will add him to my prayers for Timmy.
Hugs
I did a quick search on google and this is the from the first result that I found here
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Background: Catscratch disease (CSD) is a self-limiting infectious disease characterized by edema and pain in the lymph nodes (ie, regional lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis). Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may include malaise, anorexia, or both. Approximately 75% of cases occur from September through March. The first description is credited to Henri Parinaud, who referenced the condition in French medical literature in 1889. Dr Robert Debré was the first to recognize the cat as a vector for this disorder and coined the term catscratch disease in 1931.
Pathophysiology: Lymphatic and reticuloendothelial systems are most commonly involved, although constitutional and ocular symptoms are also described.
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They are discussing the disease in people here, but they go on to say that it can be gotten from scratches from critters (not just cats), so maybe they thought Timmy might have gotten it by being scratched....
Oh Jen I'm so sorry for little Milton. Prayers on the way.
Happy news for Timmy though. I'll continue to keep Milton, Timmy and Mommy in my thoughts.
Ditto for me too.Quote:
Originally posted by slick
Oh Jen I'm so sorry for little Milton. Prayers on the way.
Happy news for Timmy though. I'll continue to keep Milton, Timmy and Mommy in my thoughts.
Oh gosh, talk about mixed emotions here. I'm so happy for Timmy's mommy, that the test results were negative, but so sad to hear about her Milton.
My thoughts and prayers will continue for Timmy, Milton, and T&M's mommy.
So happy about Timmy but so sad about Milton. We will say prayers for Timmy's continued good health and prayers that Milton will be around for a while longer and in the best health he can be.
Thanks Jen for keeping us updated on these little ones.
I'm so late in reading this thread, but please know that I echo everyone else's sentiments . . . glad to hear Timmy is better, but sad that Milton is doing poorly.:( I will pray that their Meowmy has strength to get through this and that both kitties will be fine.