Update on Puddy; she's gone*9/29* see post #421

[Emeraldgreen]

You have so much going on right now! My prayers are with you and with all of your cats, especially sweet Puddy right now. After reading through this thread I think your idea to start her on the Epogen is a good idea. Perhaps it will make a difference or maybe it won't but then you will be able to decide knowing that you gave it a try. If it does seem to begin to help her maybe you could eventually switch over to your local vet for convenience for both you and Puddy.
I was also wondering if her being so withdrawn and maybe uncomfortable could also be due to the UTI or to the Zeniquin she is on to fight the UTI. I don't know anything about this drug but maybe with everything combined (kidney issue, anemia, UTI and possible side effects from the Zeniquin) she might be feeling awful. I am wondering if the UTI clears up or the meds are finished she might come around a bit and be a bit more ready to combat the anemia issue. How many more days will she be on the Zeniquin?
She is so beautiful and I know that it is so hard living in this limbo trying to figure out what is the best decision to make. Whatever you decide, it will be based on love. You have her best interest at heart and she is blessed to have you.
I'm sorry that you are going through all this and I hope that things will begin to get better on all fronts, especially with you and your health! Praying that the diabetes and thyroid tests will show that you don't have an issue with either. But I do hope that you will be able to get to the bottom of what is going on with your health and the recent changes. Please keep us posted.
P.S. I was so relieved to hear that you do not have ovarian cancer. The stress of wondering if you had it or not must have been tremendous. I'm glad that part is over and hope that a solution to whatever is going on is around the corner. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Randi]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope the Epogen will make a difference and help Puddy perk up.

Sending lots of positive thoughts that both Puddy and you will feel better very soon. Please take care!

(((hugs)))

[kb2yjx]

Mary, I hope the med helps Puddy and prayers, too for you both...

[Purr-tender]

Mary, I just wanted you to know that you and Puddy are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary

[Moesha]

Just checking to see if there are any updates about Puddy girl.

[cassiesmom]

HUGS and PRAYERS for Puddy and Medusa from Chicago

[Catlady711]

I was also wondering if her being so withdrawn and maybe uncomfortable could also be due to the UTI or to the Zeniquin she is on to fight the UTI. I don't know anything about this drug but maybe with everything combined (kidney issue, anemia, UTI and possible side effects from the Zeniquin) she might be feeling awful. I am wondering if the UTI clears up or the meds are finished she might come around a bit and be a bit more ready to combat the anemia issue. How many more days will she be on the Zeniquin?

We use Zeniquin at work for UTI's an other nasty infections. Here's some info copied from the product insert.

http://www.pfizerah.com/PAHimages/co...compliance.pdf

DESCRIPTION: Marbofloxacin is a synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial agent from the fluoroquinolone class of chemotherapeutic agents.

INDICATIONS: Zeniquin (marbofloxacin) tablets are indicated for the treatment of infections in dogs and cats associated with bacteria susceptible to marbofloxacin.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following clinical signs were reported during clinical field studies in cats receiving 1.25 mg/lb/day: diarrhea (2.1%) and soft stool (1.4%). Vomiting was reported in less than 1% of cases in cats.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Compounds (e.g., sucralfate, antacids, and mineral supplements) containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g., iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and zinc) can interfere with the absorption of quinolones which may result in a decrease in product
bioavailability. Therefore, the concomitant oral administration of quinolones with foods, supplements, or other preparations containing these compounds should be avoided.

[Catty1]

More Prayers for Puddy!

[momtomany]

Mary prayers for you and what you are going thru with your emotions and your health. Prayers for your sweet Puddy and for improvement in Puddy's health. I am so sorry that you have had and are having a difficult time in your life right now.

[carole]

A ton of love and Hugs being sent your way, thinking of you.

[jennielynn1970]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and Puddy. I'm so sorry that she is feeling so badly! C'mon Puddy, we're all rooting for your fighting spirit to come back. HUGS to you both!

[Freedom]

Checking in again.

As for the night time visit to the faucet (that was 2 nights back, I think?) Chestnut says MEOW, Puddy, water is ALWAYS better from the faucet than the fountain!

My Ozzy has to have a special medicine from a compounding pharmacy. At first I was picking it up at the vet, then I discovered (as someone suggested above) that the compounding pharmacy will ship directly to my home. No driving to the vet, saved me time and money.

Praying for dear sweet Puddy, that photo you posted, she is lovely.