Prayers for my Pidgelet, please! *Update 11/23*; she's losing weight; post #285

[Catty1]

Prayers that she can be treated and be comfortable. If it's the thyroid, she may have lots of quality time left yet.

Glad to hear the gurgling is settling down.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so sorry to read what's been going on for the last 2 days!! You must be so scared. I'm praying that they find something with her thyroid so it can be managed and she will have more time.
I don't blame you for being completely upset with the reception staff at the Dr. Lee's clinic. As you said, it's not just that they didn't get a vet or tech on the phone for you but when you were no longer on the line when they returned, they didn't call back?!?! Totally unacceptable. Even if you were a fairly new client there, they should have taken the time to call you back. But you are a client who has gone there for years, and spent a fair amount of money on your pets there and you have just gone through a loss right at their hospital.
I agree that your energy should be focused on Pidge right now and that is what is most important but when the time is right, Dr. Lee should know how things are being handled up front. I'm sure he will address the situation.

I'm so glad you took matters into your own hands and went to Dr. B. though.
Does the lasix make cats pee more to get rid of the excess fluid? I was wondering if on top of everything that she is feeling, if her bladder might be irritated by that. I don't know anything about it though, it's just a thought.

I hope that Pidge will be able to sleep tonight, and you too. And that you will have more answers in the morning. Prayers going out for you and your sweet Pidgelet.

[Medusa]

Does the lasix make cats pee more to get rid of the excess fluid?

Yes, it's supposed to and she was up a lot during the night but the amount of urine that's in the litterbox as opposed to what is usually there concerns me. She usually does a flood but the puddles are small now. My little sweetie pie had a restless night. She cried a lot, sometimes wailed. She normally isn't a lap cat; she usually sits beside me on the sofa and pats my arm to let me know she wants to be petted. Last night, though, she wanted to be as close to me as possible. I even held her at one point because that seemed to be what she wanted but after a few minutes, she wanted do just lie down in the bed.

I remember experiencing this w/my RB peke-a-poo Charmin. The night she passed she was so restless and she panted a lot, wanted to be held, then let down. She died of congestive heart failure and she wailed like that, too. My chest has been so tight since all this started; sympathy pangs I guess. My heart hurts for Pidgelet, not only because she's sick but because she's scared. And that's one emotion I can't bear to see in an animal. When I sense fear in them, it breaks my heart.

Well, I'm getting emotional so I'll post when I come home from Dr. Lee's. Please pray that it's thyroid that's causing this; that can be managed for a little while anyhow. I just want my girl to be comfortable and never have another fearful day.

[Medusa]

I just got home from dropping Pidge off for the ultrasound. I'll pick her up at 4:00. I could've waited for a couple of hours, run errands, etc. but I wouldn't have been able to talk to Dr. Lee then. He leaves after surgery, then comes back in the evening. So I opted to leave her there til then. She may have to be sedated anyhow because she was fairly stressed; she cried most of the drive there. I'm just so concerned about her. I have no food in this house so I need to get groceries during my wait but I don't like to grocery shop in this mood. I come home w/weird stuff and nothing that I need. Oh well, I'm rambling, so I'll post after I talk to Dr. Lee and Pidge is home and settled.

[Anikaca77]

Prays coming that you remain calm for Pidgelet and that it is only a thyroid problem.

Prays for Pidgelet to remain calm while the white coats are just trying to help you.

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Medusa]

Prays coming that you remain calm for Pidgelet and that it is only a thyroid problem.

Prays for Pidgelet to remain calm while the white coats are just trying to help you.

Well, it wouldn't be only a thyroid problem; it would be that the thyroid is contributing to the congestive heart failure. But if it is thyroid, it's treatable and that would keep her from developing CHF. And I thank you for the prayers. We'll take 'em! And the hugs, too, Candace.

[pomtzu]

We're continuing to think positive thoughts here!

[Emeraldgreen]

Yes, it's supposed to and she was up a lot during the night but the amount of urine that's in the litterbox as opposed to what is usually there concerns me. She usually does a flood but the puddles are small now. My little sweetie pie had a restless night. She cried a lot, sometimes wailed.

That's what I was thinking, that it should be alot of pee and on Oct. 17 you wrote:

She went into a litterbox and peed a little, then went into another litterbox and let out a weird meow.

and I know she wasn't yet on the Lasix at this point but I figured her pee in the box would/should be alot more now that she is on it. Do you think it's possible that she could have crystals or a URI as well? If she could get rid of the fluid comfortably and regularly, it might help her feel better with her lungs and with her bladder. If the Lasix isn't able to do it's job, then the fluid build up might be making her feel panicky.
She may not have an issue with peeing but you mentioned that it's less than normal and now it should be more than normal and it's not. Maybe Dr. Lee could do a urinalysis while she is under anesthesia?
Prayers and {{{great big HUGS}}} going out.

p.s. Maybe buy some freshly baked pumpkin bread at the store. That could be the first item on your list. Can't go wrong with that, though home made is probably better.