Speckles Needs Prayers!

[furrykidsmother]

So glad to hear that Speckles is home with you, but sad to hear the prognosis isn't better. I pray that you will still have much more time with her.

[manda_moo87]

Oh Slick...

I'm so so sorry to hear Speckles isn't well and that I didn't see this sooner. Know that you and Specks are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need to talk let me know and I'll give you my number. Take care... (((( HUGS ))))

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm glad she's getting the potassium. I know when we first brought Tubby home, it was a day or two before we saw significant improvement. Hopefully you'll see a little improvement by the time you get home this evening, then a little more tomorrow morning and so on.

I'm glad you all got to snuggle last night. I bet that's the best night's sleep you've gotten this week.

I know exactly how heavy your heart is, and I can't imagine having to go play Santa all day when dealing with this, but, it will be a good diversion for you and it will give
Speckles time to reaclimate to being home.

Somehow you will find the strength to endure this....because you have to. Speckles knows you are doing the best you can for her, and I know she knows you love her and will do whatever is right for her. Hang in there sweetie.....

[Craftlady]

I just saw this thread and got caught up on all the postings etc. I'm so sorry your having to go through this with Speckles. Keeping good thoughts and prayers that the IV fluids and medicines get things changed around and make Speckles more comfortable. It is so hard to see our furry babies so sick.

[zippy-kat]

{{Just checking in on our patient and her dearest mommy.}}

[Uabassoon]

I'm happy to hear that Speckles is with you right now. I'm so sorry to hear that she still isn't doing to well. But I'll be praying that she starts to feel better soon.

[gini]

Me too, Me too................just sending a supportive hug or two.
xxoo Gini

[kuhio98]

slick ~ Have you tried the Snuggle Safe microwave thingy for Speckles? Some mornings Cammie is so stiff she can't get around. I nuke the snuggle safe and put it under a towel for her. She sleeps on it for a while and soaks up the warmth and seems to feel much better. It might be worth trying.

[catland]

Vickie -

I'm so very sorry that the news wasn't better. I've been trying to think of some words of comfort but I don't really know what to say except that I've been there and I know just how hard it is when your friend is so sick.

Just please know that you always have us here who understand just how important Speckles is to you.

hugs and prayers still coming your way.

[slick]

When I got home today, I checked and the blanket that she was laying on all day was soaked with urine. Poor girl...I suspect she didn't have the strength to get to the litterbox. I felt sooo bad and cried so hard for her. I offered a bit of wet food but she only licked at it.

My friend Elizabeth and her husband just left and she gave me some pointers. You guys would have laughed so hard....the first two tries were a disaster. I had fluid all over the place and poor Speckles was just laying there waiting for all this to be over. Finally on the third try, I had the needle inserted just right and low and behold, she has a lump....the squishy lump that's supposed to be absorbed into the body. I lifted her down and then a miracle happened!!!

She waddled over to her food dish...looked up at me and let out this pitiful meow. I gave her about a teasp. of wet food and she gobbled it up. This happened a few more times and believe it or not, she ate about 1/2 of the small tin of Fancy Feast. I was so happy I cried. She wanted more but I didn't want her to pig out and lose it so I carried her to the bed where she is now sleeping.

I do believe that we will get through this. The needle bit still makes me a bit nervous but Elizabeth said she can come over every night if need be. Like I said, it's times like this that you really know who your true friends are.

Lisa, I did warm up the Snuggle Safe for Specks last night but she was not interested. I think she was just too sick to be bothered. Tonight, for sure she's getting it under the blanket. Thank you again so much for sending that.


I found this on a website. It's called for obvious reasons the Clothespin Trick and is a form of acupressure and most cats totally relax. Don't really know if this is what I want to try. LOL
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-...thes_peg_trick
Here's the website. OK, I'm off to feed Max now. He's feeling really left out. {{{hugs}}} to all of you.

[Uabassoon]

Slick I'm so happy to hear that she ate all that Fancy Feast! That really is good news. Your friend is so sweet to help you with all of this. I hope if something like this happens to me I'll have a friend to help, I'm terrified of needles!