Positive thoughts for Haggis:hyperthyroid+tongue lesion

[Moesha]

I sure hope your kitties return home soon and in good health. Maybe you could make sure there is something at the vet's office that smells like home. That may help Haggis be a bit more relaxed.

[illustr8r]

I spoke to his vet this evening and the one good thing to report is that Haggis isn't staring off into space anymore and his eyes aren't huge black saucers and are back to normal. He checked his kidneys and bladder (because he had bladder crystals a few years ago) and they are normal too. I guess he is really cranky-because he hasn't eaten I suspect.

The vet thinks it was mild heatstroke but he'll re-evaluate him again in the morning. I'm hoping and praying the cool temps will improve his mood and he'll eat. The vet/staff call him Haggis, the WonderCat. He was reviewing his chart and said, "You know, he shouldn't even be here." That's why this fluke heatwave is so upsetting.

I rushed out of the house with FancyFeast and his Transfer Factor but forgot a towel or toy from home. I will go down again tomorrow and drop some things off. They said I shouldn't go see him because he'll have separation anxiety all over again. So will I!

And- Hamish is doing just fine. Settling in and not drooling anymore.He was handling the heat much better.

Tonight is much more hotter and more humid...I'm glad they are cool and comfy-just not real happy about it.

Thank you for the candle, prayers and well wishes. I've attached a recent pix of Haggis-laying in his leather chair before the heat wave hit. He says "thank you" too.

[Catty1]

Sounds like he is a little slower to recover, but is making good progress. The Wondercat! At least the vet got to check him again and see how well he is doing, heat wave notwithstanding.

If he is a bit, er, LARGER than his fursib, that might make the heat affect him a bit more too.

Hugs and kissies to both babies!

[Pinot's Mom]

Prayers for continued improvement! I can't help the heat, I'm sorry!

[Catty1]

How is our Haggis today? And Hagrid?

Hugs to those precious boys!

[illustr8r]

**before my computer melts! It's 106 outside now where I live and 86 indoors. Not Seattle weather at all!!!**

The vet called and the kitties are comfortable but not happy. Hamish hasn't eaten anything since I dropped them off. Nests in the corner of his cage very sad.

Haggis has though (whew!) but not very much. The vet did bloodwork on Haggis to give him an overview on his health-being WonderCat and all. We'll know the details tomorrow. His temp is normal and isn't showing outward signs of the heatstroke. I gave them more hints to maybe help them eat.

The vet doesn't think they'd do well staying there over the weekend and I had planned to bring them home on Friday. This crazy heatwave is supposed to continue into next week. It won't be in the 100's but in the low 90's. I express ordered 2 portable A/C yesterday and they should be here by Friday. I will be able to keep at least 2 areas cool for them so this hopefully won't happen again.

I know the kitties hate being at the vet but it is so hot they would be in distress here at home. The office said they have a full kennel now and are dealing with many heat related problems. They are overwhelmed and directing people to the bigger 24/7 emergency clinic.

What a week! That's the latest. I will let you all know what Haggis' bloodwork shows.

All the best to you and your kitties!

[katladyd]

I live in L.A., and the heat here has been in the 100s! I have good A/C in my place, so my kitties are ok. Today is a little cooler, but it's supposed to stay this hot until the middle of August! Thank goodness you have the air conditioners on order. Hope your kitties will be alright until Friday. I have a soft spot in my heart for Haggis, so my prayers are with him. I wish Hamish well, also.