Positive thoughts for Haggis:hyperthyroid+tongue lesion

**illustr8r** · 09-30-2009, 02:09 AM

We had to rush Hamish to the vet today. He was then sent via Animal Ambulance in an oxygen cage to a urgent care vet. Xrays and a heart ultrasound and many drugs it turns out he has congenitive heart failure. He'll be at the urgent care till Thursday. What a sad day. They said one year with meds is the best to expect. They think he had a spike because of the hyperthyroidism and just how he's made. It happened so fast. Yesterday he had a bout of trying to throw up but nothing came up. He ate fine this morning and played and was okay. He came in our bathroom panting crying and he could barely stand. I am so thankful we were home. He was already in shock by the time we got him to the vet. please pray for Hamish. He's such a sweet kitty. Thank you everyone.

**Medusa** · 09-30-2009, 07:30 AM

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to read this. Of course, many prayers for Hamish that he'll get well quickly and will have a long time w/you yet. Keep the faythe.

**Catty1** · 09-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Prayers for Hamish!

Medusa's Pidge has CHF and is doing well. I hope Hamish is out of the woods soon and enjoys much more time with you!

**katladyd** · 09-30-2009, 02:33 PM

I will be praying for Hammish! Get better soon, boy!

**illustr8r** · 09-30-2009, 11:10 PM

Hamish is still at the critical care center but has spent half the day out of the oxygen cage and is doing okay with that so far. He has been receiving Lasix via nebulizor/ed and they want to start him on pills to see how he adjusts. His lungs are clearing but still raspy and likely to be that way once he comes home. He's not eating which is typical for him if he spends any time at the vet. Looks like we can get him late tomorrow...but maybe one more day. We'll see what the night brings.

The vet we rushed him too (not our regular one) went down to see Hamish today. No other reason but to check on his progress. I thought that was so nice of him.

We are going to send his office thank you flowers or something for what they did to save his life. He said that Hamish had such an impact on them they just are praying it all turns out okay. Our regular vet, who knows Hamish is very sick, haven't called or anything.

Haggis misses his brother and has been pretty vocal about it. He is getting extra pets and tummy rubs.

So, kitty is improving. I hope to have more news tomorrow. Best wishes to everyone. Thank you for the prayers.

What a year it has been with the kitties.

**Catty1** · 10-01-2009, 12:23 AM

Better news! More prayers for Hamish - glad he is responding to the meds.

I hope you have your baby boy home tomorrow...and extra food on hand!

**katladyd** · 10-01-2009, 01:25 AM

I am so happy for you and for Hammish! Spoil that boy for me when he gets home!

Sounds to me like you should change vets. I wouldn't want a vet who once gave my cat a death sentence, which proved wrong, and then couldn't be bothered to check on him when he is very sick.