Update at our household

[Catsnclay]

Hey everyone-

Life has been hectic over here lately. My father's condition has gotten worse and he now needs daily attention. The Neurologist said he should not be living alone nor driving. Taking the keys away was easy compared to the rest..... he does NOT want to move, nor does he want anyone living with him. He lives a good 30 mins. away from me - but less than a mile from my house is this wonderful Alzhimer's community that we have put a deposit down on a room for him. We have been working on him daily about moving - cross those fingers & paws that he will finally give in!


Now during all this mess with my father, Lucky has been throwing up hairballs & bile on a daily basis - to me this does not seem right. So on a day when I had a few hours to my self we went to the vet........ she takes blood and puts him on: Metoclopramide 5mg. Like everything else, this too only works for a few days before the vomiting comes back.

The blood tests come back mostly on the normal side, so now she wants to do an Ultrasound = $400.00

It is not the money, but what happens if they don't find anything???!!! Poor Lucky has gone through enough in his 10 years of life (back when he was 7 he almost died because of Chylothorax - luckily we caught it early and after 2 weeks in the hospital, with a tube in his little chest taking out about a cup of fluid every hour - he made it through!)

My husband suggested we contact the Internist that treated him before to see if he has another suggestion on how to treat Lucky - will look into that next week. My heart goes out to my poor baby! He is healthy and happy in every way shape or form otherwise. I just wish I knew why he keeps vomiting!!! He loves playing with his favorite colored fur mousies, and of course teasing both his brother Yoshi and new little sister Taz.

Oh, and to top all this off - my pee-boy Yoshi is peeing even more now Grrrrrr!!!

Taz is now the 'Queen' of the house and a whopping 8 lbs. Oh, and did I mention that she just happens to be a daddy's girl??? like anyone is surprised.

So please forgive me for not being around here much, and if I owe you a return email or something - know you know why you haven't heard from me!!

We hope to get my father into his new home by the end of this month, and I really, really hope my life will get back to normal by then. Then I can participate here much more often

Thanks for listening, and if anyone has any experience in this vomiting area - PLEASE let me know!!

[KittyCrazy]

I sure hope you can find out what is ailing Lucky. Poor guy.

As far as your Dad, it's hard at first but once you get him to realize that change is inevitable, he'll adjust....maybe not quickly but it will happen. We've been through all of this with my mother-in-law over the past 3 years and it's not easy but you know it's what is best for him. We also moved my MIL into a place that is half a mile down the road from us and we check in on her often and take her places that she needs to go and that has made the transition for her much more tolerable. And now that we got her a new kitty from the Humane Assn., she's even got a whole new lease on life.

[shais_mom]

*hugs* Bunny.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Bunny, I'm sorry to hear that your life is so stressed out right now.I'm sorry to hear about your father and I hope that you'll be able to move him closer to you without too many problems. I also hope that Yoshi will stop peeing, and that Lucky will stop vomiting or that the vet will be able to help him. I'm glad to hear that Taz is doing so well and that she's become daddy's girl.

If you have Yoshi on medicine to help with his peeing problems, then maybe you might have to try another type of medication. I wonder if you gave Lucky pepcid if this would help his vomiting. I sure hope that whatever it is that it's not serious. I have a few cats that will sometimes barf but it's usually due to them eating their food too fast or due to hairballs. I hope that everything calms down in your household soon so you can relax and get back on PT. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{BUNNY}}}}} I hope your dad will consent to move soon. Having him closer will b so much better.

And prayers go out to Lucky, too. I know the dilemma associated with expensive procedures......what IF they tell you nothing?

Hope your life can become a little less hectic soon.

[Medusa]

Has Lucky been checked for kidney problems? When my Puddy throws up bile, it's because her kidney is acting up again which affects the liver, thus, the bile. After she gets some subQ treatments, it usually snaps her out of the nausea. Is Lucky dehydrated? If so, a subQ treatment would probably help.

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad but it does sound like you have a good option. I hope it works out for you real soon. It's tough, I know, but it appears that better times are ahead for all concerned once he gets situated in his new surroundings.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry you're going through all of that. I know it must be very hard with your dad, for everyone. The community sounds really nice and it sounds like you wouldn't have to worry about him as much there as at a regular facility. I hope Lucky is better now. Did you find out what was wrong? I hope you can get some peace in your life soon.

[Barbara]

Oh Bunny, that's a lot on your plate right now.
It is so difficult to deal with parents when you have to take over the parent role.
And Lucky- I hope you find out what's wrong with him.
I hope little Taz can support you in just being young and funny.
Hugs to you and Tim.

[catmandu]

That Is A Hard Step For Your Dad To Make, As Hes Afraid That He Will Lsoe His Independance. I Know That I Will Not Enjoy Going Into A Seniors Home. I Pray Taht You Can Convince Him And Hopefully They Will Bend A Little Bit And Not Have Hard And Fast Rules About Everything.
And We Pray That The Whie Coats Can Help Your Friends, Its So Sad When They Are Not Well.