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

[Medusa]

Huge prayers for poor Yodie. I wonder if your regular vet would have a different idea for her? Dr Lee has done the right thing, but sometimes a second look from another vet can help.

I wish there was a more comfy collar she can wear. There is a softer one that has spines like an umbrella, so it folds down when the kitty lies down.

Hugs and prayers to Yodie and you!

I mentioned a different type of collar and they don't have any there but I suppose I could get one online. I was told, though, not to chance it b/c she's so expert at getting the collar off and a softer one might be even easier for her.

[pomtzu]

Poor Yodie. I sure wish that mess would clear up so she could get back to her normal routine, and you could get some rest from kitty issues for a while. When does she go back to Dr Lee?

Maybe you should give that soft collar a shot. Maybe your other vet carries them.

Nothing ventured - nothing gained.

[Medusa]

Poor Yodie. I sure wish that mess would clear up so she could get back to her normal routine, and you could get some rest from kitty issues for a while. When does she go back to Dr Lee?

Maybe you should give that soft collar a shot. Maybe your other vet carries them.

Nothing ventured - nothing gained.

She'll see Dr. Lee on Jan. 5. I'm really afraid to try the soft collar. They had to tighten this one b/c she kept managing to get it off and it would be swinging around her chin in the morning, the little Houdini. When he called to see how Yodie is doing, I told him how uncomfortable she is and he warned me not to give in to her by telling me of another patient of his: "I have a couple w/a dog that needed to wear a collar and they felt bad for him, took the collar off and rigged some type of contraption made from a Tshirt, thinking that it would keep him from getting at his ear. The next morning he had scratched half his face off." It was probably an exaggeration but I got the point. If I risk it and Yodie does manage to reopen that incision or spread the MRSA, I have no one to blame but myself.

Don't think I'm unappreciative of your comments, Candace and Ellie. I'm not. I just am so afraid to do anything that would jeopardize Yodie's healing but at the same time, my heart aches for her b/c she's so miserable.

[ChrisH]

Poor Yodie. More prayers & healing thoughts on the way.

Mary, before you dismiss using a soft e-collar take a look at this one
Comfy cone (More info about it here)

Or maybe one of these two recovery collars which are a different design..
Inflatable Recovery Collar for Cats

http://petsguard.com/default.aspx

Edit. I can fully understand your reluctance to try any of them on Yodie, I think perhaps I would be too given what could happen if they didn't work. {{big hugs}}

[Taz_Zoee]

Mary, I am so sorry Yoda is not healing up quickly. I am going to go light a candle for her and you right now.

Hugs to both of you too!

[Medusa]

Poor Yodie. More prayers & healing thoughts on the way.

Mary, before you dismiss using a soft e-collar take a look at this one
Comfy cone (More info about it here)

Or maybe one of these two recovery collars which are a different design..
Inflatable Recovery Collar for Cats

http://petsguard.com/default.aspx

Edit. I can fully understand your reluctance to try any of them on Yodie, I think perhaps I would be too given what could happen if they didn't work. {{big hugs}}

They both look so comfortable but I am leery, I'll admit. Plus Yodie gets so much food inside her collar when she eats that I have to wipe it down every time. If I have to take her collar off to wash it each time, she could do some damage to her incision. I thank you, though, for researching this for me and for posting it. My little girl appreciates it, too.

[Medusa]

Tomorrow morning Yodie Yodie goes to see Dr. Lee and have the outer stitches on her ear removed. I don't like how her eye looks but maybe Dr. Lee will have some encouraging news for me. Let's hope. Keep those prayers coming, friends, please.

[3Catcondo]

Sending good thoughts and prayers out for you and Yodie. Good luck tomorrow

[Scooter's Mom]

Keeping yodie in my prayers.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, I sure hope that everything will go well tomorrow. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both of you.

[Queen of Poop]

Yodie dearest, quit playing on mommy's emotions and keep that awful collar on! You need it to heal, you're a sick little girl. Hugs for both of you.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Yodie and you!

I hope the stitches come out without incident...and that Dr Lee might consider another style of collar. He's the expert.

I hope that Yodie is more comfy and healing soon!

[Anikaca77]

Prays for Yodie today.

I know what you mean about the soft collars. I got one for our little man but he didn't seem very comfortable with it one and the plastic one at least we were able to cut so it was a little easier for him to wear.

Melissa

[Medusa]

The good news is that Yodie's incision and eye are healed! Yay! I thought it looked bad but it's b/c Dr. Lee told me not to be aggressive in cleaning her up for fear of reopening that incision. I'd wipe her down as best I could but he actually gave her a bath while I was there. He chuckled and I heard him say "Stop growling at me already. I'm taking you back to your mom". LOL

The bad news is that she has to wear that collar for another week. I asked him if I could switch her to a softer collar and he said "Mary, they just don't work well on cats. They chew through them and I know this one (he pointed to Yodie) will do more damage. One more week and then you can take it off her". I said "Can she come live w/you then b/c she's really mad at me? Boo is mad at me, too." He laughed and I said "How 'bout if I let her bite you then?" and he chuckled and said "Sure, why not?"

She's lost a pound b/c she isn't eating as much due to the depression but after the collar's off, Dr. Lee is confident that she'll gain the weight back. I hope she gets her personality back, too, b/c she just mopes around w/her head hanging down, the little drama queen. She'll go back in a month for a reevaluation and to check on the MRSA. She's to stay on the MRSA antibiotic and she's off the Mybayotic ear drops but she has to stay on eye salve although a different one. Jeez, no wonder I have to make charts of all the meds and schedules for everyone.

Well, I'm being glared at right now, so I'm going to make a cup of tea to warm up a little, then I have a ton of errands to catch up on. Thanx for the prayers, everyone. I know that PT prayers work. I'll take a pic of her later and post it.

ETA: Forgot to mention: he didn't charge me anything for today, not for the checkup, not for the suture removal, not for the bath, nothing but the meds. I think he may have felt bad about the last two procedures and how hard it was on Yodie and my finances and also w/Pidge dying. Whatever the reason, it was nice of him to do that.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Mary that's great news!

Just one more week of that nasty collar Yodie sweetheart.

Prayers continuing for you all.