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I am happy to hear Pudster the Fighter is doing better :)
With these kidney kitties on one hand they can't get too much protein on the other hand it must be good quality protein. And they shouldn't lose weight. So with Puddy whatever she eats will be fine.
Whenever I am using ground beef for human cuisine I am only using ground steak, lean and good quality. And I always buy a little more for Filou ;) I agree that a raw meat diet can bring other problems but he loves it so much. I warm it a little in my hand and then he really scarfs it down. Being so finicky with his kidney diet (he doesn't eat Hill's K/D he only accepts Royal Canin kidney diet- ok whatever he eats is ik) and sometimes eating not more than 1/4 lb per day I am happy to give him some raw meat from time to time.
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hey there mary & puddy..
posting this doesn't mean my thoughts with you are over! I'd love to hear from you both...how is she doing lately? did you got a good rest?
I pray nothing has happened as three days rolled off without a word.. :(
please come back as soon as you can! gentle hugs for both.
..your worried friend, as well my furriends..
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Hey there,
Puddy is doing ok. I've been giving her the SubQ fluids every day and that seems to be keeping her strong. I got rested up but then got tired again cuz I dragged out my holiday stuff the day after my party which was the day after Thanksgiving. Am I crazy? I think so. I've had so much work to do, then I got a call last night and it kept me up til after 1:00 AM and I get up at 4:00, so I'm running on 3 hours sleep right now. But if I take a nap, I'll be up all night again, so I'm gonna resist the temptation. I was so tired this morning that I just couldn't give Pud her fluids, so I have to do that yet and she's on to me, I can tell. Aw well, I'll let her have a little false security, then I'll nab 'er! Heh heh heh.... :cool: Between that and stopping the other furkids from eating the Yule trees, I have my hands full.
Thanx for asking and I hope this finds you all well.
Blessings,
Mary
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Mary, what upsetting news about dear Puddy!! Will be sending prayers for both of you. Have you tried chicken baby food? That was one thing I could get Boo to eat...Sandra
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Oops!!! I did not see that the thread went 3 "pages!" I am so glad that Puddy is doing better! Sandra
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Yep, me, too. LOL I just gave her the subQ fluids and she sat still for it but when it came time to give her the antibiotic, fuhgeddaboudit! It tastes yucky and, boy, does she ever put up a fight! That's my girl! ;)
Blessings,
Mary
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Mary, it is so good to read that your Puddy is doing better.
I hope you have been able to catch up on some sleep. I know what it is like to run on only 3 hours sleep.
Keep being strong and well sweet Puddy.
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hi!
:eek: the notification didn't come! so I thought I should check in anyway, ah there it is.
jeez, only three hours isn't good.. hope you have caught up some!
way to go girl, keep fighting! ( :eek: not to hurt your meowmie.. :cool: ) here's my happy, happy {{{snuggles}}} for you!! :D :D
still all the best wishes, in my thoughts always.
..gina & the trumpetin' ark http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/pinkgrin.gif
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Nah, Puddy doesn't bite or scratch any more. Not me, anyway. ;) I think she knows that the subQ treatments and the meds are helping her cuz she feels better, so I get a reprieve. I admit to having her still sleep w/me cuz when she gets sick, it happens so quickly and I want to keep a close eye on her. She purrs so loudly and she looks up at me and just melts my heart. She holds my gaze for a long time and I can't look away. I treasure every single moment. I love my Puddy girl.
Blessings,
Mary
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Good to hear Puddy's doing fine at the moment :) Filou has been very good with the vet for his Sub-Qs but last time he began the wiggly worm game and couldn't get all of the liquid! I really don't see that I will ever be able to administer them myself. :(
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I love my Puddy girl.
Thats shines through in all your postings - so happy she is feeling better again. She has a purrfect meowmie
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Barbara, I can sympathize w/ya on the subQ fluids, believe me. If you'll remember, when I first started, I panicked and started bawling and had to take Puddy to Dr. LeBeau and he showed me again how to do it. I think it's when both he and Dr. Lee said "You can't hurt her" that I calmed down. I was letting my imagination run away w/me and pictured myself injuring her. Of course, the first stick is a little painful but if you pull up enough skin and put the needle in flat-like, it goes smoothly. Puddy was the most feisty cat ever and when I'd take her in to Dr. Lee's, I'd hear a vet tech yell from the back room "We're ready for Puddy now!" I pictured them all in hockey masks and welding gloves. ;) Puddy bit and scratched everyone, me, too, no exceptions! But just like us humans, I think they realize that after the treatment, they feel better, so they let us do it.
I'm not trying to talk you into doing it yourself; you do what's best for you and Filou. But for me, I know that it's easier on Puddy if I do it myself. And it's sure cheaper. I'd rather pay $10 a bag which is good for several treatments than $10 a treatment, which only lasts approximately 5 minutes. I'm sure your vet could show you very easily how to do it but, again, it's your decision. As long as you and Filou feel comfortable w/how you're handling it, that's all that matters.
Blessings,
Mary
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So, glad to hear that Puddy is doing well at the moment. Please keep up the good work Puddy!
