Max

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I know that there are a few other kitties on board here who need many more candles so I appreciate you taking the time to say a word for my Max.

Dear Slick, always worrying more about others.....but it's your turn now, sweetie. You and Max are just as important here on PT as anyone else is, if not more so, so just accept the thoughts, prayers and candles. You both deserve them....and more.

It's hard to hear Max is still declining, but I'm SO glad he has started snuggling on your lap again. I'm sure that is very therapeutic for both of you.

What I did for Tubby in his last few days was put a heating pad down, but I put a blanket directly on top of it, then his little fleece "carpet condom" on top of the blanket. That way I know he couldn't be burned by the heat of the heating pad. He loved that spot and spent 90% of his last month right there.

I hope the meds help ease his arthritis. I know you will make him as comfortable as you possibly can, and we all know you would do whatever you possibly can for him, so don't beat yourself up and feel guilty, just love him, love him, love him and love him. He knows.....

{{{hugs}}}

[zippy-kat]

Continued prayers for you and Max. I'm sorry I haven't been on PT/checked the thread for awhile. You two are always in my thoughts.

[slick]

All I can say is that he's hanging in there. He still eats but his output is a concern for me. When I come home from work I have to check in every corner to see if he's left any presents for me. He never poos in the litterbox anymore.

Tonight when I came home I noticed that the litterbox had not been used (for pee) all day and that is very unusual. I'm hoping that he isn't peeing somewhere else although I've been snooping around for about 30 min and have not smelled/smelt??? anything.

He is losing control over his back end. It's a struggle now for him to get on the coffee table. I help him jump whenever I can.

He went for his 2nd steroid shot last Saturday and I'm continuing putting 4-5 drops of Metacam in his wet food at night. So far, I have not seen any change but it could be too soon. Dr. Singh says that if it doesn't do any good then there is nothing else he can do for him.

Every night when I settle down in front of the TV I have a special bowl of water with ice cubes in it. He love to lick it. When he was at the vet's last weekend, I had him check his mouth and there is no evidence of swelling or sores which is good.

Debbie and others: Thanks for the suggestion of the heating pad. I have that on my list of things to purchase this weekend.

I'm afraid I'm not dealing with this very well. The thought of being "petless" doesn't sit well with me.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear that Max still isn't doing well. Hopefully a heating pad will help him feel more comfortable. Please know that I'm thinking of you both and he continues to remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

Oh Slick, this gives me such heartache. I can feel your pain right through the monitor. I wish I could do something besides type a few words. Watching our pets age or not improve from an illness is the worst. My prayers are always w/you and sweet Max. Keep the faythe.

[Queen of Poop]

The cartrophen took a bit of time to work on Sasha, be patient. When it did work it was like a miracle. I pray that Max will realize the same relief/relife that Sasha did. Hugs for your both.

[kb2yjx]

Prayers for Max and YOU!!!

[Randi]

Dear Slick, you and Max are on my mind and I will keep sending positive thoughts that the Metacam will work so he can get better.

Does the litterbox have a high edge? Perhaps he has problems getting over it? But what can you do about that?

I searched for the heating pad John's niece brought along one Christmas, the size and shape are very similar to this, and it goes in the microwave. The one on this picture looks awful, but it probably does the job.

Big hugs to you - and kisses to Max.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Microwavable-Cor...:B:SRCH:US:101