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

[Anikaca77]

More prays that you can get Pidge the meds by 10:30

[Medusa]

More prays that you can get Pidge the meds by 10:30

I meant by 10:30 AM yesterday when she went in for the ultrasound, etc. I had no more Lasix and she needed to keep the fluid out of her lungs and from around her heart in order to breathe and for them to be able to get an accurate reading. I even called and double checked that they had given her the Lasix and they assured me that they had but it's what transpired afterwards that had/has me so upset.

[Medusa]

In my haste to report how the situation w/Dr. Lee was rectified, I forgot to mention how Pidgelet is doing, the most important of all. Obviously, she made it through the night. At one point, I had finally drifted off to sleep, only to be awakened by her wailing. She went downstairs into the living room, stood in the middle of the floor and just wailed. I picked her up and took her back upstairs w/me where she spent the rest of the night and wailed intermittently. She ate w/the rest of the Fur Posse this morning, went back upstairs and laid on my bed and began wailing again. I think it may be anxiety or whenever she exerts herself perhaps her chest hurts and that's why she wails. This is the saddest time I've had in years.

I'm trying to stay positive for her but after she gets all these meds in her, she's to go back to Dr. Lee on Wednesday evening to be retested to see how they're working. If there is no improvement and she continues the wailing, I may have to help her to the Bridge. She's had too long and healthy a life for her to suffer now just because I want her to be w/me for a little while longer. W/Puddy it was different; she lived 4 1/2 years less time than Pidge and she had one challenge after another, so I felt I owed her. W/Pidge, I feel as though I owe her, too, but in a different way. I owe her peace.

[jenluckenbach]

Here's praying that the meds work. My Shilo is on the Lasix, Enalapril and aspirin too because of heart problems (and he's a baby! 5 years old, or so). And I pray HE stays well, too. Supposedly the meds will help him, and they should help Pidge too.

[Medusa]

Here's praying that the meds work. My Shilo is on the Lasix, Enalapril and aspirin too because of heart problems (and he's a baby! 5 years old, or so). And I pray HE stays well, too. Supposedly the meds will help him, and they should help Pidge too.

Goodness, Jen, so young to have such problems. I do pray that the meds continue to work for Shilo and that you have lots of good, quality years w/him. Pidgelet, at age 18 1/2, may only be w/me a little while longer, due to her complications w/bad kidneys. In Dr. Lee's opinion, Lasix can wreck the kidneys if they're in bad shape to start with but I can't administer subQ's to her because we're trying to keep the fluid out of her lungs. So she's in a catch 22. All I can do is love her and be ever vigilant to watch for signs that she's no longer living a quality life. Prayers going up for Shilo and you, too, Jen.

[jenluckenbach]

I forgot about Pidge's kidneys. But at 18+, it is just comfort I'd strive for. As long as she's comfy.

[Medusa]

I forgot about Pidge's kidneys. But at 18+, it is just comfort I'd strive for. As long as she's comfy.

You're right on the money, Jen. That's exactly what I plan to do, keep her as comfortable as possible. I want her last days to be quality.

[Vermontcat]

I have just now been able to catch up and read this thread, I am so sorry to hear that Pidge is so sick.
I know it is hard for you having to deal with this after losing Puddy so recently and it sounds like your vet should be a little more sympathetic to your situation.
I know it is hard to see an older pet's heath decline, I hope you still have some time left with Pidge.
Sending hugs and prayers your way.

[Anikaca77]

More prays coming your way for Pidge. I hope her numbers look better on Wednesday.

[Purr-tender]

Mary, I am so sorry that you received such grim news on Pidge. Prayers that the meds will give her more time with you and make her more comfortable. Hearing her wailing must be heartwrenching for you.

Dr. Lee most definitely needs to have a staff meeting! There were serious mistakes and oversights made that could have cost your precious Pidge her life!!

Continued prayers,
Mary

[Catty1]

Hi, Mary:

When I was looking up some info on Pidge's condition, it seems that it happens mostly in younger cats! Tell dear Pidge this is the wrong way to have a second childhood!

I hope the meds help and she won't wail anymore and can be comfortable.

So that she doesn't exert herself up the stairs...can you use a baby gate, or carry her in one of those baby snugglies? The latter may be a silly idea, but maybe a thought after Wednesday.

I hope she has some comfy quality time with you yet.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Medusa]

I can't even imagine how upset you must be about the prescriptions being unsigned and inaccurate!

Mary, I found a bit of info you can look at when you're up to it. While meds won't prolong Pidge's life, they can make it more comfy.

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hyp-cardio.html





I wondered about the echocardiogram...but that must have been the ultrasound she had.

Big hugs! I know the prognosis sucks...but she has been so healthy all her life, I pray that gives her a slight edge. Once she feels more comfy, "your" Pidge will be back, with her Boo man taking care of her...I hope you find some happiness in that.

She's on Lasix, Atenolol and Enalapril, all listed on the above site. Hopefully, it will keep her comfortable.

[Medusa]

Hi, Mary:

When I was looking up some info on Pidge's condition, it seems that it happens mostly in younger cats! Tell dear Pidge this is the wrong way to have a second childhood!

I hope the meds help and she won't wail anymore and can be comfortable.

So that she doesn't exert herself up the stairs...can you use a baby gate, or carry her in one of those baby snugglies? The latter may be a silly idea, but maybe a thought after Wednesday.

I hope she has some comfy quality time with you yet.

{{{{hugs}}}}

I'm just not sure what's causing the wailing yet. It could be anxiety because she seems to want me nearby but that isn't always possible. Thank goodness my office is in my home again because if I had to leave every day, I don't know what I'd do. As it is, it's difficult to see clients w/all this commotion going on. She also does it upon exertion, so the Atenolol should help if she's experiencing chest pain. I thought about keeping her isolated so that she doesn't exert herself but that seems to stress her. I think she still wants to be w/the rest of the Fur Posse, Boo Bear in particular of course, and when she isn't, she wails. That may be why she went downstairs last night. When I put everyone to bed in the basement, she started to follow because that's the usual routine but there was no way I would let her out of my sight last night seeing that she didn't have all her meds.

[Medusa]

Oh my!! - it's always something - isn't it??? Hopefully that mass is something that won't effect her adversely. Try not to worry - I know - easier said than done!
Is she taking anything for the pain of the spondylosis? Unfortunately I know first hand how uncomfortable that is.
Lots of prayers and well wishes from me and the poochies.

BTW - interesting fact about the FF. My son's 2 cats split a can at night - maybe that's why their bellies are swaying when they walk. They get dry food the rest of the day to nibble on when they're hungry, but don't really eat much and I could never figure why they are so chunky.

Just thought I'd add here that I did get some Science Diet for the Fur Posse and they all love it, except for Creamsicle. She doesn't like any canned food. I bought just the regular in the pet store, not the prescription diet but I did get two cans of I/D for the intestinal track at Dr. Lee's and they loved that, too.

[Medusa]

Pidge started wailing again, went downstairs, then upstairs. I think she was looking for Boo because the wailing stopped as soon as she found him. I was just about to finally get around to making my bed but I didn't have the heart to do it once I saw these two together. Boo groomed her and then he just kissed her and you can see that in the last photo.