Max

[Lilith Cherry]

Lots of love and good thoughts for you and Max ,Slick.

[Bengalz]

Dear Slick and Max,

I have been following this post and hesitate to reply because the sadness breaks my heart. These days bring back so many memories of the last, precious days with my Roxy and August. Every time I read about Max, the tears start flowing and I find it so hard to express my feelings.

Enjoy each other in the best way you can for as long as you can and cherish the days that were better.

Tender kisses and gentle hugs to you Sir Max. Great big bear hugs and teary kisses for your Mommy.

[slick]

Just got back from the vet and he received this 3rd shot. Dr. Singh did confirm that it does take some time to see a difference, so I hold my breath and wait to see positive results. I asked him about oral pain meds and he said that they do the same as the steroid shot, so after next week, he will continue to get a poke once a month for the rest of his life, or until I see his quality of life take a nosedive.

He has peed in the bedroom somewhere. I can smell that familiar ammonia smell. I didn't smell it when I got up this morning.....I guess I'll have to get down on hands and knees and feel for wet spots - or go and purchase a black light. Anyone know another quick way of finding the pee spots??

I'm off now to go and get a fruit basket to deliver to my vets office. After that I need to get some Christmas shopping done and a heating pad for Max.

Betty - I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering of you are in town. I'm going to call you over the holidays.

Thank you again for your love and prayers. This is what Pet Talk is all about.

[Bengalz]

Betty - I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering of you are in town. I'm going to call you over the holidays.

Thank you again for your love and prayers. This is what Pet Talk is all about.

Slick,

We will be away from Dec 23 to Dec 27 but I'm home after that until the New Year! I will email my cell number to you and hope we can connect soon.

Hugs, Betty

[slick]

Thanks Betty. I just got your email.

Well, I learned something new. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks. After I dropped off the fruit basket to the vets, I drove to the groomers where Max used to go a couple of times a year. I gave them the news and I was told that steroid shots reek havoc on the kidneys and causes loss of bladder control. So I've put his covered litter box in the bedroom and put down a second one in the spare room. The second one has lower sides which should make it easier for him to get in and out of. Hmmm, 3 litter boxes for one cat.....I'm hoping this will do the trick.

I still have to find the wet spot though. I guess I'll be on all fours for awhile.... Shut up Richard.....

edit: I just picked up Max and put him in the covered box in the bedroom. Sure enough he peed so I know, that he knows where the box is. Fingers and paws crossed.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Have you tried walking around the room bare footed? That's the fasted way for me to find wet spots.

Prayers and (((HUGS))) for you and sweet Sir Max!

[slick]

Have you tried walking around the room bare footed? That's the fasted way for me to find wet spots.

The rug that I have is beige in color and it's berber - very tight knit and very hard to clean. Yes, I've walked around bare footed anyway but didn't feel anything but my nose tells a different story. I have to find the spot pretty quickly because I don't want him using it all the time. God I love that boy but I sure don't want my condo stinking of cat urine.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Did you check the bed and under it? Behind any curtains that may be hanging down? In the closet? Hope you find it soon. I know how ya feel. Grandma pooped on the bedroom carpet a while back when Winnie wouldn't let her in the litterboxes in the bathroom and kitchen. I finally put a box in the bedroom for her.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, Yes, unfortunately most pain meds will affect the kidneys in cats. This is one reason why I'll be using a pain patch or buprenex on my Sunny. I hope that the extra litter boxes will help. You might also want to try buying some puppy pee pads and putting some of these down. I hope that you're able to find all of the pee spots and clean them up well. You can Max continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

I had Berber carpet at one time and, you're right, it's difficult to clean and sometimes difficult as well to find pee spots. Unfortunately, the only way for me to find pee spots is as you said, crawling around on hands and knees. Wear latex gloves, though. Not only is it more sanitary but you'll notice the difference in how the carpet feels immediately when you come upon the pee spot. I'm sure you know about Urine Gone cleaner but in the slim chance that you don't, give it a whirl. When Puddy was having such a tough time in her last days, sometimes she couldn't make it to the litterbox and believe me when I say that Urine Gone got every last trace of the stain and smell out. The important thing is, though, that you keep your spirits up the best you can. We're w/you. Keep the faythe.

[slick]

My morning routine is just that, routine but one thing Max loves is when I open up the bathroom door to have a shower. He's in there like a dirty shirt.

This morning I got up and went about my business. Max didn't greet me but that's normal. When I opened up the bathroom door, no Max. When I called him, no Max. It was late so I had a shower and changed for work. I called Max, no Max.

I first looked behind the bed, no Max. I then scoured all the corners of my apartment, behind things, no Max. I called and called, no Max. It was then that my heart started pumping a mile a minute. What if he passed in the night somewhere and I wasn't there to comfort him. I was scared. I kept looking, then I noticed that one of the stuffed toys on the couch was knocked down. I knelt down to pick it up and low and behold. This is what I saw.





He only looked up when I called his name.



Can you spot the kitty?



Even when I was calling his name, he didn't respond. Silly kitty.

Excuse the mess. I getting stocking stuffers ready....

[krazyaboutkatz]

Whew! What a scare he gave you. I'm glad that he was having a nice nap on the couch among all of the stuffed animals. He sure is adorable. This kind of reminds me of the movie "E.T." when the kids couldn't find E.T. and later they found him hiding out with their stuffed animals.

Please give Max some cuddles and scritches for me. You both continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that both of you have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh how cute! What an absolutely adorable picture!
Naughty little devil giving you a fright like that, of course, but that picture almost makes up for it. Max is just like a cuddly toy himself.

[jenluckenbach]

How totally adorable Max is.

[orangemm]

((((hugs))) for you and gentle scritches for Max. This has to doubly difficult for you, given that we are smack dab in the throes of the holiday season. It's hard to feel festive and cheerful when a loved one is so sick and in pain.

I hope the meds start to to the job and that Max feels better.

That picture is worth a 1,000 words! Looks like one of my rooms with dozens of stuffed animals, pillows, and throws! The best part of the picture is that darling kitty....................