Serious question re my meezer Coco Puff *Update 4/25; Pidge not doing well; post #140

[Nomilynn]

You have all been in my thoughts even though I haven't been able to reply.. *hugs* to you all!

[Medusa]

I waited for her to come upstairs w/the rest of the Fur Posse this morning and there was no Pidge so I figured that I'd give her a little time and fill the fountains, etc., then go downstairs and check on her. During that time she came upstairs but I didn't see her so when I went downstairs and couldn't find her, I got worried. I thought she was hiding, the little sneak. I came back upstairs and she was sitting in front of the space heater as if to say "Is there a problem?" I found evidence of runny stool in front of the litter boxes so I won't be giving her any Cat Lax for sure. I have a full day today so I hope I can leave her and not worry. Hopefully she'll eat her breakfast in a few minutes.

Coco Puff slept w/me all night. He and Boo took shifts sleeping on my legs and I had to keep pushing them off because my legs kept falling asleep. Coco isn't as loud as he's been and he's frequenting his favorite spots again, one of them is in the enclosed patio room, so I'm taking that as a good sign.

[moosmom]

Glad to hear things are going well with everyone. Things are also calming down here. Buddy is a hoot and a half. He FLIES through the air (at least 8 feet) from the cat pole to the top of the fridge, then up on top of my kitchen cabinets. MooShoo still has a bit of a hair across his butt with Buddy but it's nothing a little water won't solve.

Sounds like you need a bigger bed.

[Anikaca77]

Oh Mary-

Man does it sound like you've had so much going on. My goodness. I'm so glad though that Pidge is doing ok now. Wow 20 1/2 years old...that's really great.

My one great uncle had 2 cats that lived till 24 and 22 years. I couldn't believe it...I hope all mine last for a long long time. Anyway, I'm just really glad to hear that Pidge is going to be ok and that Coco Puff is doing better.

Take care,
Melissa

[Medusa]

I'm trying not to make a big deal out of it. She went through a lot in the last couple of days but she didn't come when called for breakfast. I even took the food to her and she turned her back on it. I'll give it until tomorrow and if she hasn't eaten, I'm calling Dr. Lee. She did come upstairs for a while and sat in the front of the space heater but she clearly does not feel well. It would be a wonderful birthday present for me if she would eat, if only a little. Please keep up the prayers for my sweet girl.

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry that I haven't had a chance to post in this thread for a few days.
You sure have been busy with not one but now two sick furkids.
I'm happy to hear that sweet Coco Puff is feeling better and acting more like his normal quieter self.
I'm sorry to hear that your Pidge hasn't been feeling well and won't eat now.
I know what it's like to worry about every little thing with a senior kitty.
Sending hugs your way.

[ChrisH]

Poor little girl.

Prayers continuing for you all plus an extra one for Pidge.

[pomtzu]

Poor Pidge. I don't think I'd want to eat anything right away after what Dr Lee did to her tho! Kind of like a colonoscopy prep!! Not fun!!!

Seriously tho - hope she's feeling better today and maybe getting hungry by now. Come on Pidgie - you need to eat something...........

[Medusa]

She still hasn't eaten anything so I spoke w/Dr. Lee and he said to start giving her subQ treatments every day. He's concerned that her kidneys are starting to give her problems now. He said that he was kicking himself for not doing a BUN and creatinine levels on her but he felt that, given her age, she was going to have constipation problems from now on and that all she needed was an enema to clean her out. He told me that if the subQ doesn't perk her up to give her some Val Syrax syrup and if that doesn't stimulate her appetite, then he's worried.

I'm too sick myself to take her back in. Apparently, I caught a bug of some type and I spent most of the night in the bathroom. I think that the worst of it is probably over but I'm barely able to stand due to dizziness so there's no way I can drive. I sure hope my little girl shows signs of improvement soon. Please keep up the prayers for her.

On the bright side, Coco Puff seems to be improving even more. He's gone back to his old hangouts in the house and he doesn't seem confused any more, thank goodness. I'm still not sure if he can hear but I think it's a good possibility.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, I'm sorry to hear that Pidge isn't eating and that you're also sick. I hope that you'll both start doing and feeling better soon. I'm so glad to hear that Coco Puff is doing much better. Please take care.(((HUGS)))

[Prairie Purrs]

Lots of healing energy sent to Pidge and to you! May both of you feel better right away.

[Laura's Babies]

Gee girl! You are catching it right and left aren't you! These fur kids mean a lot to us and it is so darned upsetting when they are sick or just not themselves. You think maybe your illness has been brought on by stress? (That's just a thought I had) Anyway, take care of yourself so you can feel better and take care of the fur kids.

[Medusa]

maybe your illness has been brought on by stress?

That thought did enter my mind but I really do think that I caught a 24 hr. bug of some kind. The stomach cramps and all that goes w/it have stopped and I'm not as dizzy as I was so things are looking up.

Speaking of looking up, Pidge came upstairs and sat in the hallway for a good while. When I noticed she was gone, I went downstair to look for her but she wasn't there. She was sitting in the dining room window watching the birds and the cars go by. So the subQ treatment must have perked her up. She hasn't eaten yet but maybe tomorrow. Here's hoping....

Coco Puff is getting better and better. I saw him playing w/one of Gary's catnip mice. Quite a change from parking his behind in the hallway and not budging.

So, all in all, there is definite improvement w/Mary and the Fur Posse.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am glad to hear the three of you seem to be improving. Keep heading in the right direction!!

[Medusa]

Pidge came upstairs on her own early this morning and joined the rest of the Fur Posse for breakfast. She didn't eat much but apparently it was enough. I just now gave her the subQ and she vomited during it, so I guess the food was too much for her, poor girl. And she's sneezing again which means I'll probably have to start her on Clindamycin which will also upset her tummy. Sigh.