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

[Medusa]

That article I posted earlier does mention getting Epogen in smaller quantities from places like Walgreen's or Walmart. I think this link will take you directly to that section of the article:
http://www.felinecrf.org/anaemia.htm#usa

If not, from the start of the article, search for the word "obtaining"


It may be more realistic than getting $3000 worth at one time.

Oh trust me when I say that there's no chance that I'll buy it in that mass quantity. I'm playing it by ear right now to see how Puddy does on it and then I can make a decision as to how much and where I buy it. Thank you, though; your info is much appreciated.

[Medusa]

I stopped at Pet Supplies Plus on the way home today and bought a drip bottle that's used in cages for gerbils. I thought maybe Puddy would drink out of that and not want to drink out of the faucet. I attached it to the inside of the carrier because she likes to sleep in there but so far, no luck. She is stubborn!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that Puddy will start feeling better and that the epogen will help her. I also hope that you'll both get some much needed sleep tonight. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both of you. Please take care.

[Medusa]

So far she just won't come out of her carrier except to go under the bed. I know the Epogen won't work that fast but I sure wish my little girl would feel better.

[Medusa]

She still won't come out of her carrier but I thought maybe a fudgsicle would entice her. I buy the lo-cal, lo-fat ones, so I figured it couldn't hurt. She wouldn't come out, so I held it outside the carrier and she stretched her neck to lick it. I swear, she ate almost the entire thing. I wish I could figure out how to get the video to work on this cheap camera. I did it once by accident and got an "action" shot of Specs just sitting there. I'm sure it's simple but then, so am I. So until I figure it out or get desperate enough to insert the CD and follow directions, these pix will have to do.

[Medusa]

As you can see, Puddy was licking away w/gusto! I'm ready to cry again, only this time from happiness.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so glad to hear that miss Puddy is interested in something! I have heard that chocolate can be toxic for pets but I bet those fudge-sicles probably don't have much real chocolate in them anyway. lol
She looks so cute in those pics and it's wonderful to see her perking up like that!