Tubby - Wonderful News!

We just got back from Tubby's vet visit. As some of you know, I was ready to have him PTS because he seemed like he was in very uncomfortable and in pain - he couldn't even walk, wasn't eating, etc.

Well, the good news is we went to a WONDERFUL new vet (to get a second opinion) and he said that it wasn't Tubby's arthritis at all. This is all what was going on with him - and it's all related to his kidney failure:
1)He was low on potassium which made him weak and which was why he couldn't walk.
2)He was dehydrated.
3)Constipated
4)Possible minor kidney infection which gave him a
5)104 degree fever
6)He also has some sort of mass...I don't know...like, below his bladder but above his colon, or above the bladder but below the colon or something like that. He thought it was probably just a fat globule that was maybe enlarged or infected because of the kidneys....or something like that.

Anyway, the wonderful news is that he is home and resting a bit more comfortably now. I have to give him potassium supplement twice a day and an antibiotic once a day....along with the sub-q fluids (thought Terry was going to pass out when they showed us how to do that, but he didn't ;) ) once a day. The vet said we should notice an improvement by as early as later this evening or into tomorrow.

I'm so relieved. I was prepared for the worst, but in the vet's words, he didn't think Tubby was "beyond salvageable" so we decided to "salvage" him. ;)

I know it's the PT prayers that came through once again and I want to thank you ALL SO much for your care and concern. After Tubby is feeling a bit better, I will get some new pics up for you.

{{{Hugs}}} and big THANK YOU's to you all. :)

I'm so glad Tubby is resting at home now! I'll still be praying for Tubby's continued improvement!! ((Hugs)) to you both:)

Wonderful News!!!!!!!!!!!!

This new vet is on the right track :)

OMG!!!!! I'm doing a great big happy joy dance!!!! I was ready to say goodbye to Tubby and look at this!!!

THANK YOU LORD IT'S ANOTHER PT MIRACLE!!!!:D :D :D :D

No wonder the little guy was feeling so bad! I bet you get him rehydrated and that fever down and you will see a drastic improvement.

Good grief!! I've cried all morning and now I'm so freaking happy that hubby thinks I've lost my mind and the cats are running from me!!!! I don't remember when I've been happier!!!!

YIPPEE! YAHOO!!!!

Kisses and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you sweet Tubby!!! I'm so glad your still here to get them!!
WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

That is wonderful news! :) I'm so glad, Debbie. We were so worried for your sweet boy.

Yay for Tubby, Yay for you and Terry! :) :) :)

THAT IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!! I am so so so glad everything worked out for the best. Now I will continue to pray for Tubbys fast and full recovery!! And I know you are SO relieved, and I am glad that you get to relax now too.
Tubby, you are one lucky fella to have such a loving and caring meowmie! GET WELL SOON!!! We are all cheering for you!
*HUGS* to Tubby, Debbie, Peanut and the rest of your family!:D

I'm SO happy to hear this news - oh Tubby, you're one of a kind! With the fluid and potassium level up, you'll soon be feeling better! :) What a great choice of a vet! :)

I was prepared for the worst, I'm so relieved now. Hang in there Tubby boy, you'll be spoiled and hugged all weekend! :D

More scritchies and kisses from us! We're all cheering for you boy! And Debbie & Terry, you deserve a drink and relaxation!

HOORAY FOR TUBBY! ! ! ! !

We're so happy you are better! Continue to feel better and let Meowmie take good care of you!

Sending kisses and headbumpies your way! :)

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Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

... so we decided to "salvage" him. ;)

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"WE" had no doubts! ;)

But Uhhh-Oooooh... :confused:

Hey Tubster ~

Duz dis Happie Turn of Eventz put yur Road Trip inna Motor Howze
into question??

Suggest ya keep *Wobblin* till departure day -
so'z da Folkz feel ya need to go along wiff em!

So GLAD yur gonna be Feelin Better Soon!

:D

Oh Debbie, I am sitting here crying tears of joy. I am so happy to hear this wonderful news.

I'm so glad you decided on getting a second opinion.
Oh Joy, Joy, Happy, Happy.

I hope and pray that you will see a big improvement in Tubby by tomorrow.

(((((HUGS))))) for you Debbie and little (((((HUGS))))) for Tubby, until he feels better.

Oh, Debbie how WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! You must be thrilled to be back home with your baby boy!!! I am so happy for you!

HUGGIES TO TUBSTER!!!:)

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Originally posted by sirrahbed
:D :D :D :D Thank you God!

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A BIG AMEN! to that, indeed!!!

Wonderful news!!!:D

JUST ONE MORE MIRACLE.....BROUGHT ON BY PET TALK PRAYERS! :) :)

I'm so glad you found a more educated vet! I'm happy to hear that Tubby will be getting back to normal and being happy again. No wonder he wasn't feeling well, poor guy. So many things wrong with him. We'll look forward to more pics.

I'm elated at the news that Tubby's on the upswing again!! :D :D I'm sure after a few days, and with his temp brought down, and pottasium up, he'll be back to chowing down on all his favorites! I'm so happy for all of you! Please give that Tubby another kiss right on those little black lips! ;) Do cats even have lips? :confused:

Oh my, what a relief. Way to go Tubster, you aren't ready for that one way trip yet, you got a lot of livin' to do!!

Oh, Debbie, such wonderful news!! :D Lots of happy smiles on lots of faces all around the world tonight. :D

Sending gentle hugs for Mr Tubby and big hugs for you and hubby ... oh, and for Princess Peanut too of course! :)

Chris

I'm so happy you know exaclty what is wrong with him and now you can make him comphy.What a relief.I was very worried about him.

Thank the lord!! I am so happy to find out Tubby is still with us and will be feeling well soon!

Tubby, I hope you get to feeling better, sweet boy, we all love you!

Willie:)

kiss kiss kiss and headbumpies and scritches. You be THE MAN Tubby! Yeah for our team!

I am so happy and so relieved to hear that sweet Tubby is going to be ok! :D
I'm glad you found a vet who could help Tubby out when he needed it the most.
Hugs to you and Tubby from me.
Samantha sends special nose kissies to him and she even wants to share her catnip fish with him so he will feel better soon.:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...t/kissfish.jpg

What a wonderful relief! So glad that Mr. Tubby will be feeling better soon. Crying happy tears here!

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Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
Do cats even have lips?

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Yes! Tiny little cute lips!!

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Originally posted by AmberLee
Yes! Tiny little cute lips!!

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I LOVE kissing my kitties' lips! .... yeah, I know I'm weird! :rolleyes: :p

HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY! We're doing the happy dance here in sunny and warm San Francisco too. Having a kidney-kat too (Mishi) I can sure empathize as my big boy gave me a scare earlier this year. Sometimes I just wish they could talk and tell us what's wrong!

I'm so glad to hear that Tubby is on the road to recovery thanks to a terrific vet and a wonderful meowmie. BTW .... the book is in the mail, so, dear Tubby-man, you will soon have your own, private masseuse too! :) The M's send gentle head bumpies and kitty kisses

Oh, this is such good news! Tubby, get better.

It's so great when you find a good doctor or vet!

I am so glad to hear there is hope that Tubby will be better soon:)

All the best for you and him:)

Cool,


The Tubster's on the mend.:)

That's wonderful news!!:D

Wow, I'm so glad Tubby will soon be feeling much better.
I was very worried about him too. Wishing all the best to
Tubby & Peanut.:) I feel like hugging that Vet.:)

First thing I did when I came home was to check on Tubby. How relieved I am to hear he is doing so much better!!!

Go Tubby, go!!!

I'm crying tears of happiness for you! Yay Tubby! I knew you still have oodles of time left in you!

I'm so pleased to hear this news!

Oh Debbie this has got to be encouraging for you. Even though you have some problems to deal with, the news sounds so much better than you were anticipating! YIPPEE

I don't know where to start in thanking you all, but I guess I'll start with another little uppydate. I think Tubby is already feeling much better. He's still not too mobile, but at least he is picking his head up and looking around and acting interested in things again. And even though he's not too mobile, he's much more mobile than before. I thought it might be good to just let him rest for awhile and let all the meds start working, so we went and ran some errands and got something to eat. When we left he was on his purr pad, fast asleep. When we got home, he was gone! Turns out he went into the bedroom to get a drink, then didn't make it all the way back. I picked him up and put him on the purr pad, and not only did he complain, but he got up and walked away almost as soon as I set him down! I thought OK, you go where you want now. :D Then I was going upstairs and glanced over to make sure he was ok, and he was gone again! Just decided to switch positions and move a little bit this time, but still that's more movement on his own in the last 2 hours than there has been in the last 2 days!

Since he seemed perkier, I thought I'd try to give him some of the food the vet gave me-Royal Canine Renal formula. Peant looked extrememly interested when I opened the pack, but Tubby still didn't want anything to do with it, and, as a matter of fact, ended up throwing up all over the dish I gave him. :(

He gets one more potassium tablet tonight and then another dose of everything tomorrow, and I'm hoping he'll be even perkier tomorrow.

I'm so sorry I just about ruined all of your Saturdays, but as you can guess, I myself am quite relieved and happy to have him home. NOW maybe I can get some sleep tonight. :cool: :D

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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Duz dis Happie Turn of Eventz put yur Road Trip inna Motor Howze

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The motor howze is still in question, but we've decided that unless Terry's sister(we'll be staying with her) has a major problem with it - he's coming to Denver with us in the car. We figured if we take the car, Peanut would be happier at home, but I'll have the cat sitter come in twice a day for her, but Tubby's coming with. :D

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Samantha sends special nose kissies to him and she even wants to share her catnip fish with him so he will feel better soon

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Oh Samantha sweetie, I'm so relieved. I was wondering how I was going to break the bad news to you, but instead I'm able to deliver those very special sweet little nosie kisses to him for you. :D

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the book is in the mail, so, dear Tubby-man, you will soon have your own, private masseuse too!

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Thank you so much Georgia! I'm so thrilled that I can learn how to give kitty massages - especially to my big boy. :D

Thank you all again. Oh, and another way I know he's feeling better is he is starting to enjoy the skritchies I give him again. Now, if he'll just purr for me, I'll be the happiest cat meowmie on earth. :D

OH how scary for you Debbie!
I am so glad that news turned out so good!

gently hugs to Tubby!

The news just keeps getting better and better!:D :D :D

You didn't ruin our Saturday! As a matter of fact you made the last half of my day quite exciting. I was acting like a happy little kid after you posted the good news!:D

Since Tubby is enjoying his chin scritchies again would you give him one for us?
I'm so happy that Tubby will be joining you for the holiday. I'm sure he will be happy to be with you and I know you will be thrilled to have him with you.:) :) :)

I just asked the question, in the old thread, about an update. Now I've found it! :) :) You go, Tubby!!!!! :D

Yay, Tubby! Give a Pet Talk hug to that new vet. Salvagable, indeed!

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Holy moly, I didn't even know Tubby was feeling bad!!!! Carp, I need to check PT more often!

Poor Tubby, Im glad you are feeling better!

Tubby is one of my favorite kitties on PT! I feel awful that I couldn't offer my prayers earlier

Prayers on the way for Tubbys continued recovery!

Give the old boy a hug for me, please?

I'm glad our guy is moving around a bit. :) You are such good parents, Debbie. I'm so glad Tubby has you.

I'm glad Tubby is feeling better!