Mandy is sick.

[HayleyRosie]

I just got back from the vet's office. Mandy is running a fever and she has a limp in her left leg. They did some blood work and the dr. said she has a slight infection and he gave her penicillin (Spell?). She has to take this twice a day for 10 days. I can't remember what her temp. was but you can actually feel how hot she is. She is spending a lot of time sleeping and the dr. said for me to make sure she is getting water. We got an appointment made for tomorrow at 5:45 to get her temp. checked again. I will have to do this until her temp. is back to normal. It is really hard to see her sick. She is not playing at all. She likes to get up on my chest so she is spending a lot of time with me right now. I think I feel almost as bad as she does right now. I look really bad! I'm so worried.

[Anakins mom]

Prayers going out for you Mandy. My Mystery is also on anti-biotics for the next ten days. I am worried too...I am praying that both our fur-babies pull through A-ok.

[Barbara]

Poor Mandy -what a shock. She is still so small. I hope she gets better soon and keep all fingers and paws around here crossed.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear little Mandy is ill! I hope the antibiotics will help and she'll get better very soon. I'm sure she'll feel more comfortable laying with you. Try and see if you can get her to drink some water now and again, so she doesn't get dehydrated!

All fingers and paws crossed for her!

[kimlovescats]

Poor little Mandy. Does she have an abscess from a scratch or something? Well, I hope she gets feeling better soon! It will probably take about 3 days for the antibiotic to start working in her .... I would suggest giving her some Nutri-Cal dietary supplement (sold in tube at Pet Smart or vets) to increase her appetite and thirst and energy level so that she doesn't dehydrate! Keep us posted!

[jenluckenbach]

Poor baby Mandy. How sad that you are sick. Prayers and {{{{{HUGS}}}}} going out to both you and your mom.

[HayleyRosie]

She is drinking her water and eating her food fine. She is even managing to get to the litter box on her own. I set up the small litter box again in the spare bedroom. The vet told me to put her in a different room than Hayley because she seems to have a sore leg and Hayley may want to play. She had a nice long drink when we got back from the vet office. I can imagine her little throat was a bit sore after all that meowing in the car. I will keep you posted on her condition. Hopefully when we go to the vets office tomorrow night her fever will be gone down.

[Russian Blue]

Poor little Mandy and poor you for all the worry!!

Sending many positive healing vibes your way. Did the doctor say how she would get an infection that would affect her leg??

[ChrisH]

Poor little Mandy Prayers and positive thoughts going out for you both.

Hugs
Chris

[emily_the_spoiled]

Since Mandy meowed all the way to the vet's office, she definitely is letting you know that she wasn't feeling "that badly"...

I am sure that you will start to notice an improvement in her within the next 48 hours.

Our finger and paws are cross for you...

Cheryl, Emily and Tanner

[slick]

So sorry to hear that Mandy is not well. Prayers coming your way for a speedy recovery.

[tatsxxx11]

Glad to hear that Mandy's doing a little better, poor baby. Hoping for a positive report after her next visit. Prayers and well wishes are coming your way, wee Mandy.

[catland]

So sorry you don't feel well Mandy. Take care little one.

[HayleyRosie]

Originally posted by Russian Blue
Poor little Mandy and poor you for all the worry!!

Sending many positive healing vibes your way. Did the doctor say how she would get an infection that would affect her leg??

The vet said the infection could be due to a scratch she got due to some rough playing. Not that Hayley would intentionally hurt her its just that Mandy is so tiny and sometimes Hayley insists she needs to be washed. Hayley is feeling a little sad that she can't play with Mandy right now. Mandy is now 2 pounds! She is growing! I sure hope she gets better real soon.

[HayleyRosie]

Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts. Hopefully when we go to the Vet's office tommorrow night we will have some good news to post. I think I will let Hayley in Mandy's room for a little while tonight. I can tell she really misses her little sister.