Any uppydates on how both of you survived the night?
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Any uppydates on how both of you survived the night?
Dear Slick, prayers and more prayers for Speckles.
xxoo Gini
Dear Slick,
I know how worried you must be about Speckles. Everytime Miss Bear doesn't eat (she is 14 yo) or does something out of character I get that same feeling in the pit of my stomach.
A prayer goes out for you and Speckles (and Max). But also a very big HUG from the myself and the furry gang.
Cheryl (me)
Miss, Bear, Emily, Tanner, Charlie, Ptolemy, and Newton (the furry gang)
Slick, my friend, prayers continuing here for you both!
(((HUGS)))
I just spoke with the vet. Her kidneys are very bad so she has to stay there until Friday. Her kidneys will be flushed out for the next two days and on Friday morning another blood panel will be taken. If the numbers are better, then she can come home and I will have to give her sub-q fluids. If the numbers have not improved then...and in his words....the prognosis is not good and she can go home and you can make her as comfortable as possible. Oh yes, and the x-ray shows some kidney stones but he say that the flushing should take car of that. She is also on antibiotics for the mouth infection. He gave her an appetite stimulant and she did eat something this morning so that's good.
The bottom line will be about $900 now but I will find a way to come up with the money even if I have to eat Mac and Cheeze for next few months. She is worth it and I'm not ready to lose her yet. I'm going up tomorrow to make a payment and to take her some of her favourite Fancy Feast food.
As for Max, well he really doesn't care. He never liked her anyway and he's been velcro kitty....only because he's happy to be in a one cat home for a while. :(
My heart is breaking.....and my tears won't stop.. :( :(
Hugs, prayers, good thoughts and everything else I can muster up will be going your way. Praying that sweet Speckles overcomes this hurdle.
Come on, Speckles, we're rooting for you!
(((((hugs)))))
Oh Slick. :(
I just know the flushing will make her feel better, and will help her kidneys, I just know it will because it has to..... :(
I don't know what else to say except know that our hearts are breaking and our tears are flowing along with yours. :(
Come on Speckles, sweetie, we need you so please continue to eat and be a good girl and follow all the docs orders so you can come home real soon. Your meowmy needs you....even if your brother doesn't. :(
Slick,
(((( HUGS))))
Healing vibes and prayers being sent your way.
Positive thoughts for Speckles and (((HUGS))) for Slick are on the way...
Kirsten
((((HUGS))) Slick ... still hoping and praying that things will get better for your dear Speckles! ;)
Oh Slick, :( All I can do is to continue to pray for Speckles. We all understand.....no one is EVER really ready to let go. :(
Dear Slick, I'm crying with you. :( I so hope Speckles will perk up and be able to come home with you, so you enjoy each other for a while yet.
((((((((hugs))))))))
Aw, slick, I'm sad beyond words for you. Prayers continuing that sweet Speckles rallies and gets to come home to you for lots more cuddles and hugs! :(
Sending heaps and heaps of hugs for Slick and Speckles! Keeping all our fingers crossed for Speckles.
I was going to reply, but I can't right now. I will try to call you. I, too, am having a serious bout of LES. Hugs to you Sis.... watch you own health right now. A lot of special critters [skin and fur] need you to stay strong and healthy. Do it if not for yourself, but for the others that need you :( You are loved so very, very much.
Oh Slick, I can't begin to tell you how sad I am about your sweet Speckles. Lots of prayers are continuing for her recovery. I can't afford much right now but I'm willing to help you meet the vet bill as best I can. Just ask.....
Slick, Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to you and Speckles. I hope she'll start feeling better soon. Please take care. (((HUGS)))
Slick, every single one of us is here for you now. And Laurie is absolutely right --- you are loved so much by so many of us.
I am praying as hard as I can that you will have just a bit more time with Speckles.
xxoo to you Gini
I'd like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. I never knew that this could be so hard. It's going on 5:30am and I just can't get used to sleeping with only one kitty. Hopefully, I won't have to for much longer. Phred, I see that the Prayer Pups have the direct line open and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Nomi, I'll call you. I think I may need some help. xoxo
Laurie, thanks for the phone call of support yesterday. It was good to share a laugh with you, Sis. xoxo
Gini, I'm aching to hear your voice but I know that you are busy. Thank you for your message the other day and I'll try you on the weekend. xoxo
Momcat, that is so sweet of you to offer, but I'm doing OK financially. I will be making payments so will have the bill paid off in a few months. If you have some spare change, perhaps you could send it in JenL's way. She really needs it right now more than me.
To the others who have emailed me, thank you so very much. Your love and support means more than you know.
A final thank you for all who have replied to this thread and PM'd me. I really wasn't going to start one but now I'm glad Debbie did. Pet Talk Prayers do work miracles and I just know that this is the start of another one.
I'm anxious to visit my baby girl today and see how she is doing. I will post an uppydate later on when I get back.
♥♥♥♥♥
Continued good thoughts and prayers to you and Speckles. I hope she will be home with you soon and that you will have many more memories to share.
I hope sweet Speckles had a good night and you find her positively perky today!
Ditto!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties
I know just being hydrated makes a huge difference in how they feel, and that along with the antibiotics....careful now, she might be doing backflips of happiness when you see her. ;)
I know you wouldn't have started a thread. You're a lot like Phred, always there in an instant for everyone else, but too humble to ask for help yourself. If I only learned one thing with Tubby, it's that PT is a powerful support group and is there when needed, all we have to do is call upon them, which is why I knew I had to start a thread for you and Speckles. You both deserve it. :)
Looking forward to a good uppydate! :)
Oh gosh, I hope Speckles is taking to the flushing. We did that with our Crystal several years ago when she had poor kidney function and it really did help.
Hugs and prayers for you and Speckles.
I just got home from visiting my baby girl. It really doesn't look good right now, but time will tell. She looked so pathetic and cried out when I tried to lift her up....so I put her back down again. She is in the bottom cage and when I opened up the door she tried to walk out and immediately hissed at me when I put her back in. I obtained a copy of the blood test and indeed the numbers are off the chart. BUN=73.2 and Creatinine=1307.
I took her some of her favourite food and she ate only a very small amount. I'm sure I would lose my appetite too being stuck in a cage. She has an IV in so didn't want to move her around too much. She shared some conversation and I told her I would be taking her home tomorrow. When I turned around to walk out, she didn't make a sound but looked at me with sad eyes. :( :( I almost lost it at that point...but kept my composure.
While I was there, a good friend of mine from the Humane Society dropped in with a rescued kitty that needed sub-q fluids so I watched the procedure. Dang...that needle ain't small, is it??? I have no idea how I'm going to set that up or how I'm going to be able to do it. She's so squirmy and hates to be scruffed.
I already know what to do if the numbers come down but because I like to be prepared, I asked about the prognosis if they are unchanged. He said that she would only have a few weeks to month at the most. I then got all the prices for euthanization. I was amazed on how "matter of fact" I was through this whole conversation. It's pricey, but he will come to my home to send her on to her final journey which is what I will choose when the time comes.
Anyway, I have to stay positive and expect the best. Thanks again for all your good wishes and thoughts. Until tomorrow folks.
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((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) )
I'm so sorry you're going through this.
My prayers are with you and Speckles.I am so sorry.
:( Aw, Slick!!! Of course we care! Don't you know we love you?
More prayers for you and sweet Speckles!
Lots of prayers for Speckles! Keep us updated!
Slick I am so sorry. I was on a business trip the last 2 days and now I read this.
You know that my Filou is on that same street, so I feel with you and Speckles. Add me to the list of those who go into paw crossed mode for you and your girl.
Ditto. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Lobodeb
It's something we all have to inevitably go through, but I just hate that we have to. :(
I'm so glad you will have the vet come to your home when it's time. I know that's what I want for Peanut too. She is so afraid of the vet's office that there is no way I want her to be afraid during her last minutes on earth....but I'm sure this is not what you want to be hearing or talking about.
I'm going to stay positive that her numbers have come down with the flushing and that with the fluids that you will figure out how to give, she will be with you much longer than a few weeks to a month. When the time comes, I can give you some pointers with the fluids that helped us.
Please try to stay positive. I know it's hard, but Speckles needs you to be strong for her, and it sounds like that's just what you're doing by being so matter of fact about things.
She will be home tomorrow so you can both get some badly needed snuggles in. I know you will hug her close and cry into her soft fur, and that's ok, it's good therapy.
{{{hugs}}} {{{hugs}}} and more {{{hugs}}}
I am praying for Speckles; I know how hard it was for you to leave her.
Hopefully you will bring her home tomorrow and you can gently cuddle that sweet girl. She will feel much better with you.
I hope that the fluids will clean everything out so Speckles feels better.
{{hugs}}
More prayers for Speckles and more {{{HUGS}}} for you.
Goodness, I just saw this thread, and I'm so sorry you're going through this with Speckles! T&P's mom made a great post and I agree with everything she said. Healing prayers are on the way. I hope you get some positive news tomorrow. Please keep us updated.
**hugs**
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbara
I've been away from the boards because I've been busy so I'm just seeing this now. Many people do hold you and Speckles in their thoughts, especially tonight.
((( HUGS ))) Slick.
slick ~ Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please give your sweet girl a kiss from us.
Slic, I don't have words but you know me a hug is a big thing so here it is Hug X 10,000
;)Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
Yuppers ~
Please stay POSITIVE - We'll keep the Prayers Flowing.
{{{Hugs}}} to you and Speckles.
/s/ Phred & the Prayer Kids
It's times like this that you find out who your true friends are. I had a call from my friend Cheryl offering to come up and help me out with the sub-q fluids then right after I hung up, my other friend Elizabeth who only lives 5 min from me, offered the same thing. She also offered to help out with the vet bill, which, of course I refused. I just know that this is going to be OK and I will have her for at least a few more months. :)
Slick, I'm so sorry to hear that Speckles test results numbers are high. :( I am glad to hear that you have some friends that live close by that can help you through this difficult time. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both you and Speckles and you know that you can always count on me for emotional support. Please take care. (((HUGS)))