Prayers for my Puddy, please! *Update 2/23*

[Medusa]

Puddy, if I had a spare kidney-bean sized kitty kidney, I'd give it to you.

Actually, Dr. Lee mentioned that a kidney transplant is an option IF another kidney would be available or IF I wanted to remove one from one of my healthy cats. He said that 100 kidney transplants have been performed and 50 of the cats have lived. First of all, I wouldn't take a healthy kidney from one of my cats. I wouldn't criticize anybody who would make that choice for themselves and their cat/s; I just wouldn't. And second, I wouldn't put Puddy through that. She's been through enough. And I can't even imagine what the financial cost would be. Perhaps if she were much younger and circumstances were different. But she isn't and they aren't.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, Puddy remains in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that she'll be able to remain comfortable and will surprise everyone with her resilience. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[slick]

I have not responded until now but have been keeping up with this thread. I just want to send some very warm {{{hugs}}} from me because like most others here, I know what it's like to have to make "the" decision. As for the kidney transplant, if I were in your shoes I would make the very same decision. It's just to extreme for little Puddy right now.

Yes, enjoy the time that's left and please plant a kiss on that little forehead from me. Still sending those good vibes and prayers.

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

Glad to hear she is eating a bit. I hope you and Puddy have many days left to love each other.

Re: Your son - could he come visit you? I know he did last time, but given Puddy's health and all...

Prayers for pretty Puddy, that she continues to feel ok!

[Medusa]

[QUOTE=Catty1]{{{hugs}}}


Re: Your son - could he come visit you? I know he did last time, but given Puddy's health and all...[QUOTE]


He probably could but he wouldn't be able to stay as long as he usually does when he visits in the spring and again for the holidays. I think he wants me to get away for a while but given Puddy's situation, I just don't feel comfortable leaving. If my son were still sick and struggling, then I'd go without hesitation. If Puddy perks up to where she was before this last bout of ill health, I'll go. Right now I'm in 'wait and see' mode.

[Medusa]

[QUOTE=slick] As for the kidney transplant, if I were in your shoes I would make the very same decision. It's just to extreme for little Puddy right now.
[QUOTE]

Yes, she's just in too weakened a condition. I managed to fatten her up to almost 6 lbs. and already she's down to 5 lbs. again. Transplant surgery would just be too much for this little girl.

[Medusa]

I thought I'd try some canned KD for Puddy, knowing that she refused to eat it every other time I tried. Tonight she lapped it up! She ate approximately 2 tablespoons full! I'm really encouraged by that! I think I'll see if she'll try the KD dry, too. Gotta get some tomorrow. YAY!

[Emeraldgreen]

YAY! When a cat whose been sick gets their appetite back and/or begins playing with toys, it's the best gift ever! I hope she continues to get stronger and that you can enjoy each other's company for many, many months. Thanks for sharing.

[Catty1]

Awww...more PT Prayers that Puddy eats a bit more! Might take a little while, as her poor tummy might have shrunk a bit. Good news!

{{{hugs}}}

PS Does Dr Lee allow her to have her favourite potato chips???

[Medusa]

PS Does Dr Lee allow her to have her favourite potato chips???

Yep! When I told him at first how much she loves them, he said "Well, they'll make her thirsty and that will make her drink more water and she needs fluids, so I guess it's ok". It isn't like I give her a whole bag or anything. She gets teeny tiny crumbs, not even a whole chip.

I gave her another couple of T. of KD this morning and as soon as she smelled it, she got up and came to her food dish and ate it all but a tiny bit. This is amazing to me because Puddy has always hated KD; she doesn't like canned food in general. She was restless again last night; I was up w/her til 2:15 AM. She wants to be right on top of my chest, which is also unusual for her. She likes to be left alone when she isn't feeling well. Of course, I like having her w/me but if I have to move at all, she then gets out of bed and starts pacing or goes to her room. If she hears me turn over, she starts pacing again. I wish I could keep her up and active during the day so that she'd sleep better at night. Oh well. This isn't about me, it's about her, and I'm happy that she can rest whenever she can get it.