UPDATE on Callie

[orangemm]

I'm relieved to hear that Callie is recovering nicely! Green plastic, huh? Do you know if the mouse was broken or was it something she chewed off of it?

I know this is a load off your shoulders. And, don't worry, she should be in good hands next week...maybe a little miffed, but definitely well taken care of!

$2000? Yikes!


Get better, sweet Callie!!

[CalliesMom]

No it was a piece she chewed off. It's just kind of sad because I had called the Tuesday of the week before when I came home because I had found a piece of the toy in the hallway and there was no tail/rear end. She had vomited twice so I had made an appt. with the vet to bring her in the next day if it continued. She quit vomiting so I didn't take her in

She had continued to act strange but she still ate. There were too many variables for why she might have been acting that way 1) she was on a new thyroid medication and 2) I had switched them to new food. I figured she just didn't like her food and wouldn't eat as much of it but she still ate.

Last Sunday was when she began vomiting and I took her to the vet 8 AM on Monday. Between X-ray, ultrasound, fluids, anti-nausea medication, surgery, and recovery, she has become an expensive girl. She was free and simply had to make it known she was worth A LOT in her Meowmie's eyes.

My husband initially told me we weren't going to do the surgery when I told him the price. After a few choice words on my part, he changed his mind and simply shook his head yesterday. LOL I'll have to take pictures of her Frankenstein belly this weekend though. Poor girl.

[Catty1]

Calliesmom - I guess you don't qualify for any help from IMOM or something like that?

This reminds me of many years ago, when my sister's cream point, Meatball, had to be taken in to late night emergency because his breathing got bad.

After all the IV's and everything, and going to a regular vet the next day, the tab came to just under $1,000.

Darcia called my mom to fill her in and told her the price. Mom LOVES cats, and we got our love from her, but the price tag so initially shocked her that she first said, "Darcia, are you going to PAY that?"

"NO, mom," sis answered sarcastically, "I'm going to crush his skull with a rock! Of COURSE I am paying it."

We all know they are our furkids - what else would we do?

Glad Callie is on the mend!

hugs
Catty1

[CalliesMom]

I called the clinic this morning and Callie is resting comfortably. I'm going to go see her this afternoon. The only thing that has me worried is that she hasn't eaten or drank anything. Wouldn't she at least be interested in water at this point? I know she is probably receiving fluids so that probably explains everything. I just want her fixed so she can come home. I misses my orange!

[orangemm]

I guess my hubby would be shaking his head, too!

I'll do without a LOT to take care of my guys. Good for you!

[momcat]

I'm so relieved to hear the news is good about Callie! Prayers continue to be prayed for her complete recovery. Here's hoping that Callie is home with you by the time you read this post. Get well soon headbumpies and scrttchies from Groucho and me. It sounds like tummy rubs will have to wait for awhile.

[jazzcat]

I'm just now seeing this. Poor Callie and "ouch" to your pocketbook. Wow, that was an expensive snack on Callie's part. I'm so glad she made it through the surgery okay. Is she eating and drinking now? I remember when Ripley was very sick a few years ago and had to stay at the vet for a week I had to go visit him a couple of times a day to get him to eat. He wouldn't eat for anyone but me.

Hope she feels better and is home soon. Please keep us updated.

[sandragonfly]

$2,000 greenie mouse?? that sucks big time! sorry.. ((((gentle)))) to you.

very glad it was found finally. didn't they had MRI or something like for organic xray? barium gastro series? - I think that could have helped!

gentle hugs to deer orangy callie please.

(catty, IMOM.org can't paid what are already paid. wish callie have knew about that organization earlier! but wouldn't that greenie piece embarrass us, donating for what she ate!?)