Barney is an Angel Now.

[Emeraldgreen]

Like I said, I had to specifically ask for it. They would have given me the other kind had I not asked. Because I asked if he would have an e-collar and she said yes and I asked what it looked like. She described the hard plastic ones. Then I asked if they had soft collars. She wasn't sure, but they did. I think they automatically give the hard ones because they are probably cheaper.
I hope you get one for Barney soon!

That is great! My vet might just have it then. I just now read your post in Taz's thread about having to ask the vet for it. I hadn't seen that when I last posted. LOL I was thinking "when did she say that?" and I couldn't find it in this thread when I looked for it. I'm so glad that you posted the pic of Taz with the collar, or I would have never known about it. It is such a good idea. Those hard plastic lampshade ones are the worst!

[jennielynn1970]

Oh gosh.. I hope that he doesn't have cancer, that would be heartbreaking. He's such a spunky little guy, I just want him to pull through so badly.

I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers, as I always do , and hope that he will keep improving.

Hugs to you, as well, as you're such a trooper for doing this!

[Catty1]

Yeah, maybe leave the TV thing alone til you get the other health info.

I would hope they would just use YOUR video, as they don't want to go to the island just for more photos. They can do it via cyber!

[Emeraldgreen]

Yeah, maybe leave the TV thing alone til you get the other health info.

I would hope they would just use YOUR video, as they don't want to go to the island just for more photos. They can do it via cyber!

That's true, they probably would. Once we have a better idea of what's happening with his ear and nose, I will begin the Barney shoot!

[Catty1]

Use some of the older video, Lara - so you can have a collage of "then" and "now".

I REALLY hope the nose thing turns out ok, and the ear thing too.

BIG PT Prayers for Barney (Barn-Barn!)

[Lizzie]

You have probably bathed Barney by now, so this may be of little use, but when I needed to bathe a very sick hospice foster with a fiery nature, I used two buckets. I held her back legs in one hand while lowering her back end into the lukewarm water and let her hold onto the edge with her front legs. While there was a period of time when she tried to haul herself out, she gradually relaxed into the water. And the shelter hadn't ever been able to bathe her at all, the poop on her was months old!

Critters - yes, it's Gabapentin, and it works very well on the pain, but it wouldn't matter how it was flavored because just a touch on his mouth causes him to scream and slash his mouth with his paws.

[Emeraldgreen]

I've booked an appointment for Barney for Wednesday morning. I'm going to have them give him an exam, draw blood for thyroid, glucose and white blood cell count and have them help me wrap him up in a towel and clean out his ears a bit and xray his skull. Basically the works but it makes sense so I just have to get it done so we have a better idea of where we are at with him.
I asked them if they carry the soft e-collar and they don't. They said they could order it but I'm heading to a nearby town today with a bunch of clinics and will check with them so I can get one today for him.

I'm about to give him a bath in a few minutes so thank you for the advice Lizzie. This will be the first time without using a sink. He was pretty good about standing in the sinkful of water when he was at the other house but it will be interesting with the rubbermaid containers. I will use your suggestion and lower his back end in and let him grip on to the edge until he feels okay about being entirely in the water.

Candace, that is a good idea to use some of the old footage. I could piece it altogether with some newer movies. Thanks.

[Purr-tender]

Oh, that sweet, pitiful Barney!! It hurts to look at him and not be able to hold him. I cringed when I read that his polyp (NOT cancer) was bleeding again. And that poor scabby nose! I hope you are able to get the soft collar for him. I can't imagine what he would be going through, or even if he would still be alive, if you and Angela hadn't taken him in. And Lara, don't worry about thinking it is redundant. I look forward to any word on him. Can't wait to see photos after he has his real bath. I use the rubbermaid containers, too. My rescue kitties seem to enjoy being wrapped in the big, warm towels and rubbed afterward

Lara, you are an angel. Thank you for taking such good care of this special boy! Give warm hugs to Barney for me.

Mary

[lvpets2002]

Darn Barney wish you would not half to endure those set backs.. Have meowmom ask the Vet for a Elizabethamm Collar like my Zolene had to have after her surgery.. Gentle Whisker Kissess on that wittle pink nose & on your forhead & lots of belly rubbss for you too.. Oh I so wish I could just cuddle you..

[Medusa]

don't worry about thinking it is redundant. I look forward to any word on him.

I second that, Lara. We're all so emotionally invested in this that we want to hear absolutely all news about Barney, good, bad or anywhere in between. Sweet boy.