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

[Medusa]

so I came downstairs and decided to check email. Guess who came looking for me? She meowed and wandered around a bit and then went back upstairs. I'm still in shock!

[Catty1]

Wonderful!

[Moesha]

That update made me smile!

[columbine]

Go, Puddy!

Love, Columbine

[greendoor678]

I think your visit with Dr. Lee went very well. Keeping an eye on her levels and observing the behavioral changes after altering the Epogen sounds like a great plan. It sounds like she is already showing signs of improvement. This is good news!

[Medusa]

It seems that Ms. Pudwah was feeling good for only a moment. I just got home and could hear her vomiting upstairs. Poor little girl was in her litterbox retching. She usually lets out a cry before she vomits; it sounds like she's yodeling but I didn't hear it. Maybe she was doing it as I was pulling into the garage but as soon as I walked in, I could hear her vomiting. She hasn't done it since and I don't panic at vomiting, especially since Dr. Lee told me if she does it once, not to worry, twice though, and I should call him. She'll get another Epogen injection tomorrow and now I'm concerned about how she'll do. Tell me again that I'm doing right by her......

[gini]

Mary, this must be so hard on you. You have my prayers for Puddy!

[Donnaj4962]

My girls and I are sending prayers your way from Indiana.

Mary, you are doing the right thing for Puddy. And it sounds like your vet is wonderful and insightful. I truly believe that Puddy will tell you when, and you will know, as Puddy is so close to your heart. Just sit back, give Puddy lots of luvvins, and relax. (I know, easy for me to say.)

Know that we are all praying for you and your entire furposse.

(((hugs)))

[jenluckenbach]

Tell me again that I'm doing right by her......

Of course you are. You can't know how she'll react to that next shot until after she gets it.

Each person needs to decide the happy medium between trying too hard and not trying hard enough (to save a beloved animal). And in the end you WILL do the right things, because of the love between you.


{{{{{{{Mary}}}}}}}

[momtomany]

Mary you will know in your heart when you need to do something different, but for now I believe you are. Our prayers will continue for you both.

[Medusa]

I bought a new fountain online today called a Drinkwell. It was mentioned in a thread, (forgive me, I can't recall where) and it has a flow like a faucet rather than the fountain she now has. I'm hoping that she'll like it enough to give up the corner of the countertop so that she can be near the sink. She did sleep in her carrier again last night but she's been lying on the countertop again all day. I guess when she gets uncomfortable, she'll get down, right? I'm not usually a fuss budget (boy, does that term date me) but I so want her to be comfortable.

[Moesha]

I bought a new fountain online today called a Drinkwell. It was mentioned in a thread, (forgive me, I can't recall where) and it has a flow like a faucet rather than the fountain she now has.

What is your cat thinking? That's the thread. I just read it.

I hope you figure out something that will help Puddy behave more like her old self. I hope the vomitting doesn't happen again either.

[Catty1]

Would it be worth getting a reading from Brody's Mum or Nancy?


Just a thought.

HUGS and prayers to you and Puddy.

[jazzcat]

Just want to offer some (((HUGS))).

[Emeraldgreen]

Dr. Lee sounds like a fantastic vet. I hope that it does turn out to be an autoimmune response to the Epogen and not something more serious. As you said, if she returns to the countertop after tomorrow's shot, it's likely you'll have your answer.
I'm glad she is still eating and hanging in there as best she can.

I'll ask him but he said that I'm jabbing her once a day, squirting meds down her throat twice a day, jabbing her again for another reason once a week, I have to brush her teeth every day, rinse her gums w/Chlorhexadine; he said that too much could stress her out and have a reverse effect on her. But I'll ask nonetheless; it couldn't hurt to ask.

Do you think that Dr. Lee would approve you cutting back on the brushing of her teeth and rinsing of her gums just for now until she gets through this part? I'm just imagining that feeling so lousy can only be harder with having objects and liquids in her mouth. But her dental condition may be serious enough to maintain this routine so only you and Dr. Lee will know what's best. Hopefully she will be back to her old self soon! Prayers going out for you both.