Oh Slick, I'm so sorry you had to leave her. I know the meow would have done me in too.

Not that infections are good, but hopefully that's all it is. If she's not eating much because her mouth hurts, there can't be much there to come out, so hopefully that's what's wrong in that department. Depending on what the bloodwork and urine sample tell, this doesn't sound like too bad of a report...considering I was expecting the worse (sometimes Terry's worry wartness rubs off on me).

Sub-q fluids are a piece of cake. I am one of the least medically inclined people in the world, and if I can do it, I'm sure you can do it. The only problem I had with Tubby was once he started feeling better, he didn't want to sit still long enough.

I know you will be spoiling Max more than usual tonight, and don't feel bad about doing it. You need him right now, and he will wonder where Speckles is too, so there's a good chance he'll need you more than usual tonight too.

I know it's useless to say don't worry and everything will be all right because I know exactly what you're going through, and you're going to worry yourself sick until she's home again. It's just a meowmy's way. It never ceases to amaze me how these little creatures wrap themselves so thoroughly around our hearts.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you to help you make it through the night. And many many good thoughts and prayers going out for both of you.