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I know how hard it is to care for one sick kitty, you and your hubby are wonderful people to care so for these little guys! My prayers and thoughts have been with you this week since I first read your post, and I just wanted to let you know that.
I think everyone will be all right, it's like having kids when a flu hits - it runs throught he family!!! Headbonkies and bellyrubs to all your furbabies!!
Hang in there, KIM!!!!! I know a few more days of meds will make a difference in these kitties lives.
Thanks, Bari_d, for your suggestions and encouragement!!!
Please, Kim's babies, gett better!!!
Kim, I'm so glad to hear that Tucker is feeling better. Prayers are on the way for the rest of your herd. Please get well soon kitties. I also hope that the kittens are spared from this URI outbreak. Please take care.
Thankfully, everyone is fairly stable right now. Tucker slept well on my chest all night!!! ;) He is not wanting to drink today though, so I am forcing Nutri-Cal on him. His breathing is much improved, and his temp is down some .... he will be fine I'm sure now... just gonna take a few more days!!!!
The worst still at this point, is Feral Tuxedo boy, Boots. He doesn't seem any worse though this morning, so I am pleased about that. Most everyone else is mostly a little sluggish and sneezy, but still eating the tuna!!!! ;)
Best news of all.... the six kittens are secluded in one of our bedrooms and going nutso in there!!!! :D I can't imagine them getting sick at this point... but I can't be sure ... so please continue to pray that they will be spared from this! I'm hoping that at least if they do get sick ... by then the others will be improving and I can focus completely on the babies. I'm not going to take chances with them though ... if they develop this nasty bug, they are going to the vet for fluids!!!!!
Thank you EVERYONE soooooo much for your support, encouragement, advice, and concern. It means so much to me to know that I have friends all over the world who are thinking of me and my babies!!!!
Bari D, it was soooooo nice to talk with you on the phone last night.... thanks so much for being such a special friend!
Love to all!
Kim,
I am so pleased that things are starting to look up. You sound so much happier. :D
Prayers for Tucker, Boots and other sick kittys, you have to get well soon for your mummy.
Thinking of the six kittens, going crazy in the spare room. This is the best thing for you guys at the minute. Try not to break anything.
Its wonderful to have good news today. I hope very much that everything continues to improve and that the kittens stay well.
Prayers are streaming your way constantly right now! I have tears in my eyes just thinking of ALL that you and your babies have gone through, especially Boots right now. I was relieved to read that there has been much improvement, but I feel your pain and fear, and how you must be overwhelmed. You are doing ALL the right things though, and they WILL continue to get healthy, just as all of Bari's Pride returned to normal!
LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!!! Keep us posted and God Bless!!!! PRAYERS and HUGS! Ginny
Kim, your Sunday update is certainly encouraging and we're continuing our prayers for everyone, but as Ginny said, extra prayers especially for Boots and the kittens now. When we talked on the phone yesterday, I could hear your purrecious Tucker sneezing and coughing...poor things - they hate that , and it is so hard for them to eat and drink when their noses are full.
We love you, babies...keep taking your meds and allow Kim to do all she can for you...
Snuggles to them all and a hug your you, Kim! Hope you're able to get some rest too!
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Father of all, we ask that you please watch over Kim and her babies...help them to respond to medication and love, encourage them to eat and drink, and strengthen Kim and her family as they work together to bring about the healing of these sweet babies. We're grateful that you hear our prayers always, Lord, and for the comfort which comes from having you in our lives and in the lives of all we care for. Amen
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Bari and the Pride
Good news is such a relief! Keep on getting better all you fur-babies, and kittens, stay healthy now, you hear?!?
Thank you so much for the lovey prayer, Bari .... brought tears to my eyes!
Hugs!
I'm so glad to hear that Tucker and the gang are showing more signs of improvement. :) Prayers are still on the way for everyone. Please stay healthy now little kittens.
I am sorry I haven't had time to check on this thread in a while. Wow Kim! It sounds like you have been busy trying to keep all of your sweet kitties healthy! I am glad to hear that Tucker is doing better and that the kittens are doing well bouncing around.(any chance you can post some new kitten photos once you get the other cats healthy and you get some sleep?)
I think it is so nice that Bari has popped in to help you through this, she is one of my favorite Pet Talkers and I love her Cat Happy website. :)
Kim, I think both you and Bari should check out ChrisH's thread in Cat General called "Please take a look at beautiful Holly", she is a pretty cat that I think will put a smile on both of your faces.:) :)
Tuna for Tucker tonight!;) Still hoping that Tucker and the other cats get well soon!
I'm so relieved to hear they're all doing better meanwhile! :)
Just saw the pics you've posted and it's heartbreaking to see Tucker looking so miserable! Poor boy!
A speedy recovery to all of them, hope they're all over the worst now!
Best wishes,
Kirsten
Thanks so much for all the support, I can never tell you ALL how much your every word means to me!!!
Tucker just drank a few sips from his fountain and nibbled a few bits of food!!!! He is trying soooooo hard to get better!!!
Boots is hanging in there too ..... I put some tuna in front of him earlier and he quickly came to it ... but when he hovered over it, he just stopped! :( I buy the water packed cans, so I got a teaspoon and spoon fed him a few bites / drinks of the tuna flavored water! He didn't especially appreciate it, but it made me feel a bit better.
All the other sick ones are fairly stable .... they are still eating and just sort of lying around sneezing now and then. I don't know if everyone is really improving, or if I am just getting used to seeing them like this??? :confused:
No, as long as they are eating / drinking, I know they are doing ok! How can they NOT be with so many people praying for them???
:)
As tough as it sounds, I really think all the TLC you are giving all your furkids is going to pay off - it's just sooooooo hard to watch them suffer. I am so glad to hear of signs of improvement, and thank goodness the kittens are doing allright! My thoughts are with you, and prayers as well!