Fluffy update - prayers needed!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Just remember this, his tests may not be as good as you hoped, but Fluffy feels and acts good. Can you really ask for more?

I couldn't agree more, Jen! Bunny, I'm so sorry Fluffy is doing worse than you thought. Terry doesn't quite pass out of the site of a needle, but he is such a softy that he couldn't stand the idea of giving the fluids to Tubby....at first. The first day we had to do it ourselves, I got up early and did it myself. Just as we were finishing up, Terry got up and was hurt that I didn't include him. He overcame his own squeamishness because he knew it's what Tubby needed - he wanted to be there not only for Tubby, but for me since he knew how much Tubby meant to me. I'm sure Tim is feeling the same way.

Ask your vet about potassium supplements also. Seems that kidney cats loose a lot of potassium. The instant my vet saw Tubby, he knew he was low on potassium because he was so weak. Since Fluffy is looking and acting normal, he might not have this problem yet, but it wouldn't hurt to ask the vet about it so you and he are prepared if Fluffy does need the supplements in the future.

I know you and Tim will do fine with giving the fluids. You will find that Fluffy really doesn't mind, and he (Fluffy) might even learn to realize that after the fluids he feels a lot better.

{{{hugs}}} to you, Tim and sweet smoochies to Fluffy. Hang in there because as you know, bad kidneys are not an automatic death sentence. Fluffy could be around for years yet - just like Filou.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Bunny, I'm sorry to hear that Fluffy isn't doing as well as you thought. You'll get used to giving him the sub-q fluids and hopefully Tim will also be able to you out. I'm glad that Fluffy is acting and feeling well and I hope and pray that he continues to do so for many more years to come. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Barbara]

Oh Bunny, I'm so sorry to hear this. But look it's only "moderate to bad", not all bad- plus he's acting fine.

My sweet ten year old Filou who is too much of a wiggleworm to get shots from us sends headbumpies to Fluffy..

[rg_girlca]

I will be praying for your precious Fluffy and for you, that you have many more years together.

((((((HUGS))))))

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear Fluffy has into the moderate/bad category. I really really hope the fluids will help him get better and you will have him around for a long time yet!

(((hugs)))

[Catsnclay]

Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes, it makes me feel better already!

Just remember this, his tests may not be as good as you hoped, but Fluffy feels and acts good. Can you really ask for more? - You are SO right Jen, he fooled the both of us, so I guess he is doing fine.

Ask your vet about potassium supplements also. - Oops! Forgot to mention that he has a special cocktail mixture in his fluids, and it does include potassium - but thanks Debbie for alerting me to that.

Its funny, Tim is becoming the "strong" one in this instance, but then again Fluffy is his cat. Many years ago when we first got together I noticed he had a stray hanging around in his backyard. Well, I feed all furry creatures, so I ran up to the store and bought a bag of food and began feeding Fluffy. He was very grateful and started hanging out more & more in Tim's backyard. He also brought me lots special prizes and different things (along with the normal 1/2 dead birds & lizards, I also got a Barbie head!) When we sat in the Jacuzzi, Fluffy would sit at the edge with us, then when we got out he nestled in one of our laps for a nap. When I moved in along with Willie (my kittie at the time) I was afraid that Willie and Fluffy would not get along, but eventually they did.

Tim was the one that named him "Fluffy" and they had this strong bond from the very beginning. So now that we have had many long and wonderful years with such a loving kitty, I think Tim feels that this is what he needs to do for Fluffy. It is very sweet, but sad, too


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[K & L]

Oh Bunny I'm so sorry. I'm just now reading this since I cannot frequent from work. I have very little time now to post or reply. We're here for you if you need us. I know Fluffy is in the best of hands and has had such a wonderful life with you both. Give him a kiss and hug from us.