More prays that you can get Pidge the meds by 10:30
More prays that you can get Pidge the meds by 10:30
I meant by 10:30 AM yesterday when she went in for the ultrasound, etc. I had no more Lasix and she needed to keep the fluid out of her lungs and from around her heart in order to breathe and for them to be able to get an accurate reading. I even called and double checked that they had given her the Lasix and they assured me that they had but it's what transpired afterwards that had/has me so upset.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anikaca77
In my haste to report how the situation w/Dr. Lee was rectified, I forgot to mention how Pidgelet is doing, the most important of all. Obviously, she made it through the night. At one point, I had finally drifted off to sleep, only to be awakened by her wailing. She went downstairs into the living room, stood in the middle of the floor and just wailed. I picked her up and took her back upstairs w/me where she spent the rest of the night and wailed intermittently. She ate w/the rest of the Fur Posse this morning, went back upstairs and laid on my bed and began wailing again. I think it may be anxiety or whenever she exerts herself perhaps her chest hurts and that's why she wails. This is the saddest time I've had in years.
I'm trying to stay positive for her but after she gets all these meds in her, she's to go back to Dr. Lee on Wednesday evening to be retested to see how they're working. If there is no improvement and she continues the wailing, I may have to help her to the Bridge. She's had too long and healthy a life for her to suffer now just because I want her to be w/me for a little while longer. W/Puddy it was different; she lived 4 1/2 years less time than Pidge and she had one challenge after another, so I felt I owed her. W/Pidge, I feel as though I owe her, too, but in a different way. I owe her peace.
Here's praying that the meds work. My Shilo is on the Lasix, Enalapril and aspirin too because of heart problems (and he's a baby! 5 years old, or so). And I pray HE stays well, too. Supposedly the meds will help him, and they should help Pidge too.
Goodness, Jen, so young to have such problems. I do pray that the meds continue to work for Shilo and that you have lots of good, quality years w/him. Pidgelet, at age 18 1/2, may only be w/me a little while longer, due to her complications w/bad kidneys. In Dr. Lee's opinion, Lasix can wreck the kidneys if they're in bad shape to start with but I can't administer subQ's to her because we're trying to keep the fluid out of her lungs. So she's in a catch 22. All I can do is love her and be ever vigilant to watch for signs that she's no longer living a quality life. Prayers going up for Shilo and you, too, Jen. :love:Quote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
I forgot about Pidge's kidneys. :( But at 18+, it is just comfort I'd strive for. As long as she's comfy. :love:
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Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
You're right on the money, Jen. That's exactly what I plan to do, keep her as comfortable as possible. I want her last days to be quality.
I have just now been able to catch up and read this thread, I am so sorry to hear that Pidge is so sick.:(
I know it is hard for you having to deal with this after losing Puddy so recently and it sounds like your vet should be a little more sympathetic to your situation.
I know it is hard to see an older pet's heath decline, I hope you still have some time left with Pidge.
Sending hugs and prayers your way.
More prays coming your way for Pidge. I hope her numbers look better on Wednesday.
Mary, I am so sorry that you received such grim news on Pidge. Prayers that the meds will give her more time with you and make her more comfortable. Hearing her wailing must be heartwrenching for you.
Dr. Lee most definitely needs to have a staff meeting! There were serious mistakes and oversights made that could have cost your precious Pidge her life!!
Continued prayers,
Mary
Hi, Mary:
When I was looking up some info on Pidge's condition, it seems that it happens mostly in younger cats! Tell dear Pidge this is the wrong way to have a second childhood! ;) :love:
I hope the meds help and she won't wail anymore and can be comfortable.
So that she doesn't exert herself up the stairs...can you use a baby gate, or carry her in one of those baby snugglies? The latter may be a silly idea, but maybe a thought after Wednesday.
I hope she has some comfy quality time with you yet.
{{{{hugs}}}}
She's on Lasix, Atenolol and Enalapril, all listed on the above site. Hopefully, it will keep her comfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
I'm just not sure what's causing the wailing yet. It could be anxiety because she seems to want me nearby but that isn't always possible. Thank goodness my office is in my home again because if I had to leave every day, I don't know what I'd do. As it is, it's difficult to see clients w/all this commotion going on. She also does it upon exertion, so the Atenolol should help if she's experiencing chest pain. I thought about keeping her isolated so that she doesn't exert herself but that seems to stress her. I think she still wants to be w/the rest of the Fur Posse, Boo Bear in particular of course, and when she isn't, she wails. That may be why she went downstairs last night. When I put everyone to bed in the basement, she started to follow because that's the usual routine but there was no way I would let her out of my sight last night seeing that she didn't have all her meds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Just thought I'd add here that I did get some Science Diet for the Fur Posse and they all love it, except for Creamsicle. She doesn't like any canned food. I bought just the regular in the pet store, not the prescription diet but I did get two cans of I/D for the intestinal track at Dr. Lee's and they loved that, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Pidge started wailing again, went downstairs, then upstairs. I think she was looking for Boo because the wailing stopped as soon as she found him. I was just about to finally get around to making my bed but I didn't have the heart to do it once I saw these two together. Boo groomed her and then he just kissed her and you can see that in the last photo.
Hopefully there will be some improvement, but if there isn't and you do decide to let her go, just keep telling yourself what you have told all of us......that she was fortunate to live a very long and healthy life. You don't need to go thru the pain and torment that you did trying to save dear little Puddy, and you'll be able to remember Pidge best thru all those good years, not her last weeks of decline. Of course, we're still praying that you can have at least a little more time together before you have to say so long for a while - it's never really good-bye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
I do know that, Ellie, thank you. I just wish I could get my heart to agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
AAAWWWWW. She just wanted her BooBear! :love:
Yes, I've relaxed the rules a little. After the pee fest that took place a few years ago between Boo and Specs, my bedroom has been off limits. However, since putting them on Clomicalm, there have been no more incidents and when Puddy got sick, I had to keep her isolated upstairs and one thing led to another. I'm becoming a softie. :rolleyes:
Awww....those sweet pictures of Pidge and her Boo. What a stunning colour she is - tortie, I suppose, but all blended in to a brown-rust!
I know you are her Meowmie, but being with Boo does her a world of good.
So...does BOO get to sleep on your bed now?;):love:
If it'll make Pidgelet happy, you betcha! I'm not getting any sleep anyhow. I always wanted a dark, handsome stranger in my bed but this isn't exactly what I had in mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
ROFL! He's taken, anyway! :DQuote:
I always wanted a dark, handsome stranger in my bed but this isn't exactly what I had in mind.
Awww those pictures are just so sweet. More prays that she remains comfortable.
See what happens when I relax the rules? Two more brat cats join the group. The Fur Posse are pushing their luck. Yodie and Specs are on the bed now. Specs is the one w/the devil eyes, very appropriate.
Ah-ha - the truth is out now Frenchie!!! Seriously tho - you're probably better off with Boo!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
Without a doubt, Gigi.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Aww, look at those sweet faces! That's a bed I would love to sleep in!
So, Mary - where are YOU going to sleep? :p:D
My favorite kind of bed covers!! Warm and furry! I know it's a comfort to Pidge, too.
In the guest room, apparently. It's right across the hall. It's a mewtiny. Actually, I think they know that something is wrong, first Puddy gone and now Pidgelet sick. I think they're circling the wagons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Awe... what sweet pics! Pidge looks so happy to be with Boo on the bed! What a sweet couple they are. Yodie is a doll! She looks like my Finae (dilute tortie), and Specs, lol, what a look he's giving you!
I think I'd just snuggle right in there with them. Normally I only allow Finae to sleep with me, but if I let the door open and I know I won't get any sleep anyway, I usually end up with 5 cats with me on the bed. Not terribly comfy, but it is comforting!
Oh.. my... God....
Oh Mary, I am so sorry.
Sending prayers
Dear God, please take good care of Pidge and Medusa. Thank you.
I hope Pidge's meds will help and that the upcoming tests show improvement and that the vet will find a way to manage her condition so she can be with you and be comfortable.
You must be getting very little sleep through all this! I hope you can find time to take naps during the day.
Mary, Lot's more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Pidge's way.
I love your new cat bed.;)
Well, I thought I'd bring Boo into bed w/Pidge and me last night but he just did not want to stay. He kept going downstairs. I guess he wanted to be in his familiar territory w/the rest of the Fur Posse. Plus Specs started screeching, probably because Boo wasn't there. There has always been rivalry between the two, Boo has been alpha male and Specs keeps trying to take his position but so far, that hasn't happened. I just couldn't have Specs screeching all night, so I finally let Boo go downstairs and then things calmed down. Pidge had a restless night and each time upon exertion, she'd wail. I'm going to talk to Dr. Lee about that at her appt. this evening. She was relatively calm all day but she was up several times during the night. Of course, the Lasix makes her pee more but she couldn't stay still in the bed for long either. She moved from one spot to another. Continued prayers are appreciated. :)
The CREW is with you, in our thoughts and prayers.
All of us here at my place are praying for you today and our thoughts will be with you tonight during your appointment.
Melissa
Yodie has decided now that Puddy's spot behind my computer is now hers. Looking pretty cozy, don't ya think?