Speckles Needs Prayers!

**rosethecopycat** · 12-16-2005, 06:22 PM

Praying prayers and singing songs for Speckles.

**jenluckenbach** · 12-16-2005, 06:28 PM

After 6:00 pm.....Pacific time?!!?? Does the vet realize that is after 8:00 pm Central time? How am I supposed to wait that long - hrumph!

You think THAT is bad?!?! I have to wait until after 9!!

And I'll probably be in bed before any new even gets here.

But I'll be praying the whole time.

**slick** · 12-16-2005, 11:20 PM

My baby girl is finally home and I couldn't be happier. She doesn't look good.

The vet closes at 8pm and by 7:15 I had not received a phone call so I marched on down there. Here's the scoop.

Her numbers were down but not significantly. She has been on IV fluids to flush out the kidneys and today, because she had not had a BM, she had a kitty enema which worked like a charm. The prognosis is not good....he gives her 2 months at the most.

I asked about the stones and he said there really is nothing we can do at this point. I then asked if the stones will eventually cause her pain and he said yes and at that point I should consider putting her to sleep.

I have to give her sub-q fluids (100 CC twice a day) and I was shown how to do it. I had no trouble putting in the needle and she was still for it so I hope that continues. I just have to figure out where I'm going to hang the bag. She is also on 2 other medications, one for the kidneys and one for the infection in her mouth which is getting better.

Now, here's what I'm worried about. She can hardly walk and her hind end is really wobbly and I'm hoping it's because she has been in a cage and not walking around since Tuesday. Right now, she has stumbled into the litterbox had a big pee, then laid down in the LB. After a few minutes, she hopped out took a few steps, then fell down.

Question: how often should I change the needle for the fluids????

For now, she will be spoiled everyday and showered with kisses. Please continue your prayers and good thoughts. Thank you.

♥♥♥

**catnapper** · 12-16-2005, 11:34 PM

{{{{HUGS}}}} I am truly sorry to hear this! I know she will be much loved and very spoiled the next few months. Give her a kiss from me.

**Corinna** · 12-17-2005, 12:25 AM

Big hug for you and speckles. I'm glad shes home and you can let a tiny bit of worry fly away.

**orangemm** · 12-17-2005, 05:11 AM

I'm so glad your girl is home with you. I'll be praying that she improves.

**jenluckenbach** · 12-17-2005, 06:09 AM

I sure hope Speckles can improve now that she is home. It is so distressing to think she is uncomfortable.

As for the needle, my vet specifically told me that THEY would change the needle every time, BUT since I would be using it for only the same cat each time to go ahead and use it twice or three times, but after that it might be dull which would cause more pain upon insertion.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 12-17-2005, 08:49 PM

Slick, I haven't been able to check in until now.

I'm glad to hear that Speckles is back home with you and that you had a good night's sleep with her curled next to you.

I'm very sorry to hear about her prognosis though

but I hope she'll start feeling better and that you'll have more time with her than your vet thinks. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both you and Speckles. Please take care. (((HUGS)))