Puddy

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

How's Puddy today? It's good to hear she's back to being feisty. Even though that's not good for you, it's a sure sign that she's feeling better.

When Tubby was sick, for about the week it was a piece of cake giving him sub-q fluids. Then he really started feeling better and he started getting antsy and feisty and at one point the needle came out, squirty fluids all over the kitchen. I could have cared less though, because what was important was that Tubby was feeling better!

Here's hoping Puddy is still feisty!

[Medusa]

That's exactly what happened! Puddy was her usual feisty self and the needle came out, I panicked and started bawling. That always helps. I called Dr. LeBeau and he did it for me and calmed me down and showed me how to do it again. Poor Puddy has been crying ever since. I sure hope I didn't hurt her. The needle is so thick so that it will only take about 10 min. to administer the fluids. I feel like I'm sticking a crochet needle in her. If she were laid back like some of my other cats, I think I wouldn't be such a wreck. I feel like I'm going to throw up again.

M

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Mary, is there anybody who could help you? When Tubby was feeling better, I had to have Terry help me. He held Tubby while I did the needle thing.

{{{hugs}}}

[Medusa]

My neighbor is a paramedic and she said that she'd help me. I'm gonna master this thing somehow. If Puddy just wasn't so feisty! But that's my Pud. I just want her days to be ones of quality, of warm, cuddly nights w/me and days lounging in the sun and lots of good food and love. And no pain! I wish she could talk.

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.

Blessings,
M

[sasha the cat]

Oooooow! that is what Tiggy would yell and fight when my KatMa would do the needle insert for hydration. The needle came out lots of times. KatMa was frantic & nervous but eventually she got it down pat.

Most veterinarians know that we frail humans need time to realize that we must let our pet go when our darling furkid is suffering. I hope Puddy and you can have more days together.

With my darling Tiggy I did everything possible but the minute I knew he was suffering my promise to him was honoured and I let him go. Five years now and I miss my boy every single day.

Murray & I have made the same promise to Sasha; when we see she is suffering and not enjoying typical feline life then we will let her go. In Sasha's case we do realize it is day-to-day and the care we give her now is basically palliative care. But she is still happy and not suffering...so we are thankful.

May the Great Cat Goddess Bastet bless your Puddy and give you strength to cope. You will know when it is time. Mary, our hearts ache for you and Murray and I can say we fully understand your pain.

[slick]

Oh Mary, I can feel your frustration and I, too would be bawling. To tell you the truth, I'd be a basket case. My Speckles is just like that and if I had to give her fluids, I'd be physically sick too. Thank God you have your vet so close by and a willing neighbour.

Continued prayers coming your way.

{{{hugs}}}
slick xo

[Medusa]

You all have truly been a blessing to me. After yesterday's ordeal, I was afraid to leave Puddy but it was Michael's bday and I promised him dinner out. (Actually his bday was Mon. but that's the day I brought Puddy home from the hospital and there was no way I was leaving her then.) But she slept w/me again last night and gave me lots of head bumpies (she wanted her noggin noogies). She seems to be holding her own this morning and she'll prob. spend her day lounging on the sun porch, which is what I want for her and all my furkids.

Lots going on here today. Having a new toilet installed and more landscaping done, so I'd best get moving. I'll check back later, friends. Thank you again for all your help and advice and most of all, your encouragement. I don't know how I got along all these years w/out this website and all my new online friends.

Blessings,
M

[furrykidsmother]

So glad that Puddy is home and being her feisty self and giving head bumpies. That means she is feeling better. I know the SubQ fluids are not easy. Fluffy had to have them one time at the vet and I just tried to hold her still while they inserted the needle and let the fluid enter and we were about 90% done when she decided she didn't want anymore and sliced my hand open. I am glad that you have a nice vet and willing neighbor to help. Prayers to you and Puddy that you will have much more time together!

[Medusa]

I'm so glad to read that others have had problems w/administering the subQ fluids, too. Even Dr. LeBeau told me that it happened to him more times than he can remember, that the cats even jumped off the table sometimes. Dr. Lee was encouraging, too, and told me that I'm doing a good job, that I can't hurt her and to just toughen up and do it. So I'm taking everyone's advice.

When I read that Fluffy sliced your hand open...what I didn't mention was that I stuck myself w/the needle and I mean hard! My finger is black and blue and quite swollen. And when I felt that pain, I thought "Oh God, this is how Puddy must feel." But, as I've said before, if it gets to the point where I see it isn't helping her, I'll know what I have to do. But right now, I have my little girlie girl and she seems to be content, so I'm counting my blessings, of which all of my Pet Talk friends are a MAJOR part.

Blessings,
M

[TopCat3]

I'm so sorry to learn of your latest heartache/cat-astrophe. So soon after Peeka too. You sound stressed beyond belief, throwing up and all, and RENOVATIONS at the SAME TIME!!! OMG! I don't know what to say to you, I just feel so deeply for all of you on here going through this: Sasha, Puddy, Filou, Lucas, one after another. It makes me so sad I want to stay away but keep coming back because I care and one day I know it will be my turn. Why can't cats be like donkeys and elephants and live longer? Why do they have to suffer all these diseases just like we humans? Sorry I'm getting all maudlin and whiney. I loved the Colours/Rainbow thing and have saved it to my favourites so I can direct my friends to it. Thank you.
My thoughts, hopes, prayers and love are with you and with all the suffering cats and purrents out there. God be with us all.

[sasha the cat]

...that I can't hurt her and to just toughen up and do it...

Yep, I got that very same advise 5 years ago when my Tiggy needed fluids. Much easier said than done

Medusa, today , August 17th would have been Tiggy's 20th birthday. I like to recall the birthdays of all of the wonderful pets that have blessed and enhanced my life by sharing their lives with me. So I celebrate today that Tiggy was born in 1985 and that he was may most wonderful boy aka BCU [best cat in the universe]. I was so lucky to have him and today we celebrated our good fortune.

Hope you have your Puddy for many, many years.

[Medusa]

Well, I've had Puddy w/me for nearly 14 years and I hope to have her for many more. Gotta try the SQ thing again today. Wish me luck!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories...

Blessings,
M

[furrykidsmother]

Good Luck Mary!! I hope Puddy will cooperate and allow you to help her.

[Craftlady]

Mary,
I'm so sorry that I missed this thread. I'm glad to read that Puddy is doing so much better. I remember posting on a thread that you got the iv procedure down pat, but didnt make the connection until now that it was due to illness.

[Medusa]

Hey, you've got your own stuff to deal with, lady. I fully understand and so does the Pudster. We do what we can and help each other in the process.

Blessings,
M