Aroara's saga continues...update #77(with graphic picture)

[jennielynn1970]

Holy cow... snake bites??? Poor Aroara! I hope that she heals up quickly. Will she be staying in a little more to avoid future bites (or maybe hunt down that snake... sorry snake lovers!). I'm so glad that the vet operated before the holiday weekend... that could have been a tragedy if he hadn't!

[Moesha]

I gave her meds this morning and she ate. She ate and drank last night well. I got a call this afternoon from the girl checking on her that she wouldn't eat at all. She was there with her for an hour and she ate maybe 5 pieces of food and just wanted to lay in her bed. I'm 2 hours away and going crazy. I am going to call a vet hospital here and get advice. I may drive home to see how she is and then bring her back in the morning if she needs a vet. I'm a wreck.

[momtomany]

Moesha I am so sorry that Aroara and you are having such a hard tiime right now. I will keep you both in my prayers.

[Moesha]

Thanks guys. I drove 2 hours to get home. Put the food down and she gobbled it. I haven't checked her wounds yet. I'm going to do that and go to bed. I have to get up before 5 to be ready to drive 2 hours back to Huntsville.

[mamaducky]

Oh, sweetie!

You are SUCH a good Meowmie to drive all that way there and back for sweet Aroara. Sounds like she just needed some TLC from you to eat her food -- but it's too bad that you've had to make such an extensive trip.

Drive safely, and give the girl baby some snuggles from us!

Hugs,
Diana

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... lol, she just missed you!! I know the driving is draining, but she loves you for doing it for her!

Sweet Aroara, eat you food so you meowmy can go and relax for a while!

[kittykatharine]

Wow, you are truly being so wonderful. Aroara really appreciated you being there, and this can be seen by how eagerly she ate the food when you gave it to her. She seems to be hanging in there. Please remember to take care of yourself. I know that when our babies become sick, we very often start rushing around doing everything we can to help them, but inadvertently hurt ourselves because we don't get enough rest or don't eat well. I hope that you drive back to hunstville is a peaceful one, and I hope that Aroara feels better. Hang in there Moesha. If you need anything, just let me know!

[Moesha]

Aroara has been feeling and acting fine. But the lump has returned so back she goes to the vet for another knock out drain session. They said that it needed to stay open, of course they didn't tell me this before. The girl told me I should an antibiotic tube in her holes just too keep them clear. Oh dear, I just don't know if I will be able to do that. Just the thought of it grosses me out. We tried a bread poltice or however you spell that last night. I don't know what I'm going to do with this crazy girl. Just thought I'd update you.

[kittykatharine]

Hang in there Moesha, I know it is so hard sometimes and having to keep a wound open would gross almost anyone out. Your doing such a fantastic job with little miss Aroara. There have been times where I have had to deal with similar stuff that completely grossed me out. Have you told the vet that you are having difficulty and asking them if there is anyother way you could do something different? I dont know. Hang in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Medusa]

Aw, it can be tough at times, can't it? SubQ's don't gross me out but I remember thinking that I would never be able to administer one to Puddy. Well, I'm such an old hand at it now that I don't even think about it any more and Puddy knows it's only going to take about 5 minutes and then it'll be over. Aroara will know that you're doing it for her good after you do it a couple of times and you'll be surprised at what you can do when your sweetie's welfare is at stake. Prayers going up for you that you'll be able to handle it w/no problem whatsoever......

[Moesha]

I think we're through with the vet! I took her in and he looked it over carefully. He squeezed and picked at it. She was such a good girl. He even remarked about how good she was being. He took her temperature, and it was normal. No real pus came out. The lump is about the size of a quarter or maybe slightly bigger. He called it a capsule from the abscess. He said that it should go away on its own in about 6 weeks but to just keep an eye on it to make sure no more infection looks like it is in there.

[Medusa]

Excellent news!

[jazzcat]

Oh wow, I've missed this until now. Poor kitty!!! The bite looks so painful, bless her heart! I'm glad she is doing so much better now.

[jenluckenbach]

Heavy sigh of relief!

[heidiv]

Thank goodness!!! Such a good little kitty!!! That is a ton of trips to endure. And for her to be so sweet about it....Awww how sweet is she....So happy she is doing better!!!