Prayers for my Yodie, please; She has MRSA; *Update* 1/5; good/bad news; #269

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, you're a wonderful cat mom so please don't forget this. I'm so sorry to hear that you feel so overwhelmed right now. I hope that you'll be able to relax soon and take it easy. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you and all of your furkids. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

Yodie is doing well this morning, much better than I expected. She slept snuggled next to me all night as though she was comforting me instead of the other way around. It gives me LES just thinking about it. Cats are amazing creatures.

She had a huge appetite this morning but had difficulty eating because her collar kept pushing the dish away so I stood in front of it so that the dish couldn't slide. Also, the wet food ended up inside her collar and she didn't like that at all because I suppose she could smell it and couldn't get to it. LOL So, of course, I cleaned it for her. That collar isn't coming off for any reason. I'm able to administer her meds even more easily w/it on rather than off. I've been trying to maintain a sense of humor about this whole incident, telling myself that I didn't intentionally hurt her but I have my moments when I just feel lousy. If she would socialize w/the rest of the Fur Posse as my other cats have done whenever they've had to wear a collar, I'd feel better but she plays the martyr and just sits there, growling and hissing and swatting at anyone who dares to come near her, except for me. She's not mad at me any more, at least.

So that's it for now. I have a dr. appt. this morning so I'll put her in my guest room w/food, water and litter box. She'll be fine until I get home. I'm actually glad that I cancelled this evening's festivities. I'm looking foward to a quiet evening w/the Fur Posse, watching a Xmas movie and just relaxing a bit. Thanx again for your kind words and support, friends. It helps a lot.

[jennielynn1970]

Glad to hear Yodie is feeling better, and you too! It's hard to be gentle with ourselves when our babies are sick.

Sit back, watch your movie tonight, and just enjoy the peace and relative quiet, lol.

[Anikaca77]

I'm so glad Yodie is feeling better. I hope things go well for you at your appt.

Bone graft sounds kinda painful, I've never had one done.

I hope things turn out well.

Take care,
Melissa

[Kirsten]

Mary, don't be too hard to yourself re. the collar! Like everyone else has said, we're all human and these things DO happen. (But I know that's easier said than done because I would feel the same... ) You're a wonderful kitty mommy, and your fur kids know that!

I'm happy to read that Yodie is feeling better today! Have a great evening with your movie, and the kitties around!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

Stuck record here...but could you trim around the large end of the collar by about an inch? Might still protect the ear but make eating easier for her.

HUGS - glad she is better and that you are getting your health looked after.

Glad the boy will be there on the holidays!

[Medusa]

Bone graft sounds kinda painful

It really isn't too bad; I'm a little sore for a few days and shouldn't bend from the waist to put pressure on it and cause bleeding. It's that my ins. co. won't pay for it. At first they called it cosmetic surgery (can you imagine?) and after my dr. convinced them that wasn't the case, they used the pre-existing condition argument. It's rather expensive and I've had lots of vet bills in the last couple of years plus I've had work done on my house and I'm saving for my England trip. If I need it, though, I'll have it done. No choice.

Just came home to check on Yodie and she's curled up next to the space heater in the patio room, snug as a bug in a rug, so I guess all is well. I have to go to the P.O. to mail my Xmas cards, then I'm home for the day. Yay!

[Medusa]

Stuck record here...but could you trim around the large end of the collar by about an inch? Might still protect the ear but make eating easier for her.

I called the vet office this morning although I knew that Dr. Lee wouldn't be in. Yodie eats fine, etc. but she just lies there w/that collar on. I was worried that she might be in pain rather than depressed b/c she wasn't put on any pain meds w/the second procedure. She was on Buprinex for three days for the first one. I asked if I could give her some Metacam and she was reluctant b/c of the effect that it has on the kidneys but b/c Yodie is so young, she said it would be ok to give her a couple of drops.

I also asked about trimming the collar and she said absolutely not b/c the few times that they've allowed it, there were disastrous results. Yodie's been through enough so she'll just have to tough it out w/the collar on. I know that it's depressing her b/c she's such a loud mouth and normally she runs from one end of the house to the other several times a day but she just lies there in a lump now. At least she's eating so I should be thankful for that. She chowed down yesterday and today.

[pomtzu]

I'm just now reading of all your trials and tribulations Mary, and I certainly hope you're over beating yourself up for nothing. You're human, which means you're not perfect, and with umpteen dozen things on your mind at one time, is it any wonder that all this happened???

Anyway - I'm glad that Yodie is doing better - and she's probably acting depressed just because she has the collar on. She probably figures if she acts pathetic, it will get to Mom, then Mom will feel bad for poor old Yodie, and take the darn thing off! She's just giving herself a good old pity party!

Don't you think that you would just lay around and do nothing if you had a lampshade fastened around your neck???

[Medusa]

I certainly hope you're over beating yourself up

Not yet.

[columbine]

She's quite right and very gracious to let you know she understands, difficult though it is. Cats are a lot smarter than they let on. A little Just Us Two time, quiet cuddles and treats, might do you both a world of good.

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

And a wee pinch of nip?

[Medusa]

She just is not acting like my Yodie. She sleeps by the space heater and doesn't move except to use the litter box or to occasionally munch some dry cat chow. I know it's depressing to wear the collar but jeez, I thought she'd adapt by now and be her ornery self. She vomited her meds last night; she hasn't done that for a while so I brought her in bed w/me but she didn't want to stay. She's been sleeping under my bed so I put a micro fiber blanket and a rug under the bed for her but she just can't snuggle in. She lies on her belly w/her head sort of propped up. If she hasn't shown any change by tomorrow morning, I'm going to call Dr. Lee again. She's eating, using the litterbox, etc. but she just isn't right.

[Medusa]

Well, I just fed the Fur Posse their breakfast and when I called out "Who's hungry?", she came w/the rest of the group; I didn't have to take the food to her. She's eating right now w/gusto and she was quite vocal while I was preparing everything. Maybe she's on the mend? God, I hope so, please.

ETA: I just gave her the meds and she was not happy! LOL Who can blame her, poor li'l girl. It seems Coco Puff gets the brunt of her dissatisfaction. If he's anywhere in her perimeter, he gets it good and he just takes it, doesn't fight back, just lets her pummel him. LOL But now Creamsicle isn't eating! Creamsicle not eat? Unheard of. Dr. Lee discontinued her Prednisolone and started her on Medrol to see if we can take some weight off her but he told me that it would take a while and I know that was true for me when I was on Pred but this is two mornings in a row when she turned her nose up at breakfast. She hates canned food, will only eat Purina Cat Chow, so I'm not sure what the deal is. Good grief, I think I have a "mewtiny" on my hands.

ETA: Another update: LBK was outside waiting for his breakfast so I fed him and when I came back inside, Yodie was looking out the glass door, as though she was looking for me. I'm taking that as a good sign. She even showed signs of wanting to play w/her mousie that Maggie (Pinot) sent but, of course, the collar got in the way and frustrated her. Thanx for the magic mouse, Maggie! Things are looking up!

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so glad to have a more positive post about Yodie! Poor thing has been through enough! I think Pinot did put a little extra magic in that particular mousie!

Keep us posted - awaiting permanent removal of the collar!