Prayers for my Pidgelet, please! *Update 11/23*; she's losing weight; post #285

[phesina]

Oh not again.. I am so sorry for both you and Pidge, Mary. Prayers are continuing.

[Anikaca77]

Many prays still coming your way and Pidgelet be strong tomorrow, I know the going to the vets sucks but they are trying to help you. As you told me a lot with my dear sweet Anika Keep the Faith.

Melissa

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots of prayers on the way from me too!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear that Pidgelet is so sick and that you're having to go through all of this stress. She'll remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[momtomany]

Prayers for the Dunn gang continuing for you and Pidge.

[jenluckenbach]

The prayers are never ending.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh gosh Mary, how heartbreaking. I hope that Pidge will start to feel better and not be in pain.

I hope the ultrasound will be able to tell you more tomorrow, and that it won't be anything bad.

Big hugs and thoughts going out to you and Pidge. I'm so sorry you're going through this right now!

[Scooter's Mom]

I have been following this, but have not posted yet.
My thoughts are with you and Pidge. I know how much you love her, and she you. I hope the ultrasound tomorrow can provide some answers for you.

[kimlovescats]

I am just now reading this thread for the first time. I am so very sorry you are having to deal with this and I pray that little Pidglet is better soon!

[Medusa]

We had a fairly uneventful day except for one brief episode of wailing. (I wailed, too. Silently.) She's not gurgling much, most wheezing now but she's weak and sometimes can't hop up on the sofa so I have to lift her, which is probably what I should do anyhow since her heart is weak. I'm having blood work done tomorrow, too, to see if her thyroid is a contributing factor in the congestive heart failure. Dr. B felt that Pidge may have had a small heart attack. If it is thyroid related, she may stand a good chance of having at least another year, according to Dr. F. If her heart is in bad shape, then, well, I don't even want to verbalize it. To lose her at any time would be painful enough but so soon after losing Puddy would just be cruel. But it's all part of being a pet owner. ( I dislike the word "owner" but you know what I mean.) Somehow feeling this sorrow is bittersweet. I wouldn't have it any other way. Not that I would want her to suffer but I feel privileged that she chose me as her mom and that I'll get to be w/her right up until she makes that Trip.

I'll post as soon as I know what Dr. Lee has to say about the ultrasound and blood work, although I doubt that the blood work will be back the same day. Thanx for all the kind words and encouragement, friends. It's what's keeping me going.

[Sevaede]

Oh no! I hope and wish that Pidgelet starts to feel better or more at ease soon! Good vibes, hoping she gets well!*hugs* for you.

[Catty1]

Prayers that she can be treated and be comfortable. If it's the thyroid, she may have lots of quality time left yet.

Glad to hear the gurgling is settling down.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so sorry to read what's been going on for the last 2 days!! You must be so scared. I'm praying that they find something with her thyroid so it can be managed and she will have more time.
I don't blame you for being completely upset with the reception staff at the Dr. Lee's clinic. As you said, it's not just that they didn't get a vet or tech on the phone for you but when you were no longer on the line when they returned, they didn't call back?!?! Totally unacceptable. Even if you were a fairly new client there, they should have taken the time to call you back. But you are a client who has gone there for years, and spent a fair amount of money on your pets there and you have just gone through a loss right at their hospital.
I agree that your energy should be focused on Pidge right now and that is what is most important but when the time is right, Dr. Lee should know how things are being handled up front. I'm sure he will address the situation.

I'm so glad you took matters into your own hands and went to Dr. B. though.
Does the lasix make cats pee more to get rid of the excess fluid? I was wondering if on top of everything that she is feeling, if her bladder might be irritated by that. I don't know anything about it though, it's just a thought.

I hope that Pidge will be able to sleep tonight, and you too. And that you will have more answers in the morning. Prayers going out for you and your sweet Pidgelet.

[Medusa]

Does the lasix make cats pee more to get rid of the excess fluid?

Yes, it's supposed to and she was up a lot during the night but the amount of urine that's in the litterbox as opposed to what is usually there concerns me. She usually does a flood but the puddles are small now. My little sweetie pie had a restless night. She cried a lot, sometimes wailed. She normally isn't a lap cat; she usually sits beside me on the sofa and pats my arm to let me know she wants to be petted. Last night, though, she wanted to be as close to me as possible. I even held her at one point because that seemed to be what she wanted but after a few minutes, she wanted do just lie down in the bed.

I remember experiencing this w/my RB peke-a-poo Charmin. The night she passed she was so restless and she panted a lot, wanted to be held, then let down. She died of congestive heart failure and she wailed like that, too. My chest has been so tight since all this started; sympathy pangs I guess. My heart hurts for Pidgelet, not only because she's sick but because she's scared. And that's one emotion I can't bear to see in an animal. When I sense fear in them, it breaks my heart.

Well, I'm getting emotional so I'll post when I come home from Dr. Lee's. Please pray that it's thyroid that's causing this; that can be managed for a little while anyhow. I just want my girl to be comfortable and never have another fearful day.

[Medusa]

I just got home from dropping Pidge off for the ultrasound. I'll pick her up at 4:00. I could've waited for a couple of hours, run errands, etc. but I wouldn't have been able to talk to Dr. Lee then. He leaves after surgery, then comes back in the evening. So I opted to leave her there til then. She may have to be sedated anyhow because she was fairly stressed; she cried most of the drive there. I'm just so concerned about her. I have no food in this house so I need to get groceries during my wait but I don't like to grocery shop in this mood. I come home w/weird stuff and nothing that I need. Oh well, I'm rambling, so I'll post after I talk to Dr. Lee and Pidge is home and settled.