UPdate on Ellie-mae...

[carole]

Ok good news, she passed with flying colours, her mouth still looks pretty raw and red, but he said that is what he would expect at this stage still, and when the stitches dissolve that will reduce the inflammation,and her wound from the tumour is healing nicely, gosh it is big, goes from just under her front paw to the bottom of her back paw , ouch, but it seems to have bothered her much less than her mouth.

Also in a weeks time she will no longer be on steriods, i find this amazing, he said she could be going through withdrawal symptoms from them as well, it can make them vomit, but honestly i think she just ate too much, after having so little.

He does not need to see her again, unless we have any concerns, he will be away soon for two wks, as his wife is due to have their third baby anytime soon,but said he will be checking his email daily and to drop him an email and let him know how she is going, as he wants to keep up to date on her progress.

His exact words were gosh both ellie and you have been on a real roller coaster ride, and guess what we are getting off and staying off, lol, never liked them anyhow.

She was such a good girl at the vets and got her kiss from him like last time, he is so caring, gives her tons of pats and kisses her on her head, guess what he is allergic to cats , just like me, but it sure does not stop him from loving them, he took both his cat and dog from england when he came to live her in NZ.

she had some food on her arrival home, and is now sleeping in the spare bed in our room , electric blanket going, pink pillow in position and cuddle blanket on top , she looks like she is in kitty heaven,oh and she had a nice drink of water too, thank goodness.

I sure hope from now on she justs continues to improve.

thanks for caring and sharing you guys are the best.

[phesina]

That's fabulous, Carole! Ellie-mae, you are so brave and strong, and you are recovering nicely from all you have been through.

Continuing prayers and love,

[carole]

got her to eat much better this evening as well and had a drink, so fingers crossed, she is happily sleeping again.,will keep you all posted on her progress, thanks again everyone.

[moosmom]

Carole,

That's wonderful news!!! I love your vet's sense of humor!! He sounds like a real peach, just like my Dr. P. You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats animals!!!

Hugs, and kisses,

Donna

[carole]

thanks Donna, yeah when you find a good one you hope they stay around, he is very popular, and some people won't have anyone else but him,but all the vets are great out there.

She ate reasonably well today,and is looking very bright eyed,and i am sure she will soon be driving me nuts trying to get out, but then i will know my Ellie is BACK,and that will be good news,still liking the peace and safety of our bedroom.

All going good, let us hope it stays that way,it has been a very big ordeal for her and a worrying time for me, here's to happiness,peace and wellness again.

[Karen]

here's to happiness,peace and wellness again.

Aye aye!

[carole]

Well it is day nine and Ellie has improved quite a bit, she is looking much more her old self, and she ate quite well yesterday and today, i am more than happy with her progress, the wound has healed nicely, and i think the mouth is getting there, to be honest i think it has caused her more discomfort than the tumour removal, which certainly looks a major, she is cut from just under her front paw to her hind leg.

She is doing fine in the toilet department as well,so all systems are working well.

She also now is lying in those cute positions that kitties do when sleeping, she has not done that until yesterday,so i know she is getting back to normal, slowly but surely, i really think we are on the up and up now, no more gurgling in the chest sounds,the day she vomited seems to have been a good thing, got rid of that sticky phlegm.

She it totally stretched out sound asleep in the spare bed with the warmth of the electric blanket keeping her most happy.

Again huge thanks to all who have supported me through all of this, i hope now i can only report good things,it now is beginning to seem worthwhile doing this,poor wee girl has certainly been through a very rough time,but there is light at the end of the tunnel at last.

[phesina]

Oh,that's wonderful! You rock, Ellie-mae, and Carole too!

[smokey the elder]

You go, Ellie-Mae! She was probably sore, and that's why she was out of sorts.

[Catty1]

YAAY!

[katladyd]

I am so happy for both you and Ellie-Mae! Way to go pretty girl!!

[carole]

oh there is no doubt in my mind she was sore ,the mouth has been the problem, she has overcome the removal of the tumour very well indeed, she is still opting to stay in our room, even though i have now opened the door so she can come downstairs, but you can hardly blame her, with daily room service and breakfast in bed,with much sleep time with a warm electric blanket, would't you stay there,anyhow makes it much easier to take care of her, and if someone is careless enough to leave a door or window open, she could get out and we DONT want that for sure.

Another good day, she is eating better now and probably better than she ever did, not so much in quantity but how she eats, and she does not end up biting me by accident when i hand fed her ,as she has so little teeth now, so all good.

It has been emotionally draining and i sure have found it stressful, but with all your love and support we have now seen the light at the end of the tunnel, a beautful shining rainbow just like my precious Ellie.

Fingers and all paws crossed that it may continue and each day will just get better, when her fur grows back and she starts to fill out a bit and look more groomed she will indeed look my beautiful girl again.,she still is even if she looks a bit ragged for now lol.

[phesina]

Oh, you good, dear little girl Ellie! Your family loves you so very, very much, and so do we all!

[carole]

well on second thoughts i don't think she is eating so well today, as yesterday, but then yesterday she had a steroid, i do have to remember how much they increase her appetite and she may never have a huge appetite again, time will tell.

She is still happily snoozing away, loving that electric blanket, it is a cold day down under so it is lovely to see her warm and toasty.

[cassiesmom]

Yay, sweet Ellie-Mae! I am so glad to hear you are doing well!