Prayers for Ripley - He's Better! Update #95

**carole** · 01-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Dearest Lori and Ripley, i am keeping all fingers and paws crossed here, that he picks up, i know what it is like, Ash is in kidney failure too, one day they look real bad and the next they pick up, i am only hoping it is the same this time around,thinking of you and sending you HUGS.

**jazzcat** · 01-18-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks everyone. Just a quick update. He hasn't moved from his spot since about noon today. I have him snuggled up warm but I noticed he has started drooling. I haven't been able to get him to eat anything today but I will try to entice him with some fresh cooked chicken in a little bit. I'm also amazed at how quickly his sub-q "bubble" went down. He must have been pretty dehydrated.

Lut - yes he is part Maine Coon.

Please keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming.

**Taz_Zoee** · 01-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of the handsome Ripley.

**Grace** · 01-18-2009, 06:07 PM

More prayers for Ripley.

**jazzcat** · 01-18-2009, 06:35 PM

Just another quick update. I finally got him to eat a few bites of his food plus a soft treat, drink a little water and then I carried him to the litter box and he made a small pee biscuit. Now he's in his favorite hiding spot near a heat vent sleeping. As long as he doesn't take a turn for the worse I think we can make it till morning to see the vet.

I really started to worry when he wouldn't eat earlier but now I think he feels a little better from the fluids.

**jenluckenbach** · 01-18-2009, 06:43 PM

I think the fluids DO make then feel better. Glad to hear he ate a little.

**cassiesmom** · 01-18-2009, 07:32 PM

prayers for precious Ripley

**carole** · 01-18-2009, 08:39 PM

Lori sometimes my Ash won't eat a thing until about 3 in the afternoon,no matter how much i try, and he loves cooked chicken too, he is having that today and eating well,they often feel quite sick in the mornings,and once that subsides he starts eating again, it is such a worry all right,i am keeping those fingers and paws crossed he will turn around in the morning and suprise us all, th e kitties are complaining about keeping their paws crossed, but i told them it is all in a very good cause.

**weluvcats** · 01-18-2009, 09:27 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ripley...We lost our beloved Billy

(who was also 17) last June to CRF (chronic renal failure), so I know exactly what you are going through.
It does sound as though he is/was quite dehydrated. How long have you been giving him sub-q fluids?

I'm very glad to hear that you were able to get Ripley to eat something... Often when they don't feel well, they just won't eat, so if he's eating something, hopefully that means he's feeling a little better.

The fact that he is in his hiding place is a bit concerning...Cats tend to hide when they are sick, so, and I'm sure you already know this, keep a close watch on him. They can go south quickly with kidney failure, so it's very important to really keep an eye on him. During the night, if he seems to worsen, I wouldn't hesitate to call your vet, though. In the meantime, hang in there, and know that we are all praying for you and for your Ripley.

Judy

P.S. If anyone is interested, there is a candle group at Light a Candle called "PURR" for cats...I just lit one for Ripley...Every little bit helps...

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-19-2009, 12:54 AM

Lori, I'm so sorry to hear that Ripley's not feeling well.

I'm so glad that you were able to hydrate him and that he also ate a little bit today. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck at the vet tomorrow. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

**jazzcat** · 01-19-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by weluvcats

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ripley...We lost our beloved Billy

(who was also 17) last June to CRF (chronic renal failure), so I know exactly what you are going through.
It does sound as though he is/was quite dehydrated. How long have you been giving him sub-q fluids?

P.S. If anyone is interested, there is a candle group at Light a Candle called "PURR" for cats...I just lit one for Ripley...Every little bit helps...

I'm so sorry to hear about Billy. Yes, you do know what I'm going through. It's hard isn't it.

The vet set us up with the sub-q fluids back in Aug. but we've only had to give them to him a couple of times. For the first couple of years Ripley seemed to only need fluids about every 5-6 months but now it's more like every 1-2 months which I know is still very good.

Thank you for lighting a candle. That really gave my heart some comfort.