*See Cat Memorial*

[Medusa]

She has been off the valium for a couple of days now, still on the antibiotic and phenolbarbitol. Today she stood up and ate out of the vet tech's hand, she got up and peed by herself, too. Dr. B feels encouraged and she said that she feels Mike should wait. She's hoping it's encephalitis and not a brain tumor and it appears that may be the case. Sigh. Poor li'l Bailey. She's been through so much. We here at PT have seen miracles occur every day, so let's keep up the prayers that Bailey comes through this. Mike wanted my help transporting her back and forth from the clinic to the vet's and back but I declined. I'm trying to catch up on my work but I won't let Bailey down. He has other people to help him so he can rely on them and let me do what I need to do as well.

Thanx for listening to my rants. This situation has really taken its toll but Bailey is the one who has put up w/the most, bless her.

[Catty1]

Wonderful, hopeful news!

Good for you for declining Mike's requests...if he has other friends, they would welcome a chance to help him out, I am sure.

PT Prayers for Bailey and for YOU Mary!

(PS any uppydates on the formerly terrified little kitty you have? I'll watch for an update in Cat General - when you get caught up on everything else!)

[Medusa]

Um, formerly terrified little kitty? Are you sure you mean me?

[Catty1]

OOPS - Sorry....that was Jenn....silly me!

[Medusa]

Nope. 'Tweren't me. Now I don't feel so bad when I get people mixed up.

[phesina]

Prayers and healing thoughts and wishes for dear Bailey from us.

Bless you, Mary, for all you have done for this sweet dog.

Hugs and cuddles for you both,
Pat, Peony, Poppy, Priscilla, Elmer, and Sydney

[Medusa]

Mike called me this morning. He apparently is transporting Bailey back and forth from his vet to the emergency clinic where the specialists are. This is her third day w/out seizures and she seems to be getting stronger. She's still pretty much out of it, though. But she's eating and her peeing is under control now; she goes on her own w/out accidents. The vet feels that she probably does, indeed, have encephalitis. It's nothing definite but it appears to be leaning in that direction. Let's hope so. (Jeez, can you imagine? I'm actually hoping that Bailey has a serious illness! But if it's a brain tumor, then we know what's next, which is why I'm hoping it's encephalitis.) When I hear more, I'll post. Thanx, friends, for all your prayers but keep 'em comin'.

[kb2yjx]

I have to admit, whenI read your posts, I thought why isn't Bailey on phenobarb. I may have missed it, but it is good to read that Bailey is up, ate, and peed!!! Prayers still en route for Bailey....