UPdate on Ellie-mae...

[Medusa]

The remedy might be something as simple as giving her an anti-nausea med, Carole. Antibiotics wreak havoc on the stomach for humans and pets alike. Also, if she wants to eat but can't, then I'd be more concerned but b/c she really doesn't feel like eating yet, I'd trust her that she knows what will feel good and what won't unless, of course, she goes for a couple of days w/o eating anything at all. That would be a different story. We'll keep the prayers going that your vet will be able to fix her right up. Keep the faythe. (((HUGS)))

[carole]

Thank you guys, i never thought about the antibiotics as she has had them before and i did not notice anything, mind you this is her second lot,she had them two weeks ago and then another, so that indeed could be some of it.

Good news she ate quite well today, and i got some in to her last night as well, infact i think she ate too much and you know the result, unfortunately she vomited it all up including her pill, i did notice a lot of sticky phlegm in it, so she might feel better that it has been brought up now.,as a result, the bed linen all needs to be washed, yep she got it good, oh well needed a wash anyhow lol.

She was sitting on the ground looking guilty as poor wee thing, i re-assured her it was ok, mummy understands.

I did manage to get her to eat a little more aftewards, i don't want to over do it,better to have a little down than too much and bring it up again.

She also tried much harder to get outside today, all good signs, i gave her a gentle groom today and she looks way better, i mean a girl has got to look good for her vet after all.

Feeling much more positive, i was nearly going to cancel the appt as we have one on saturday, but feel it is best to have her checked anyhow, things can change so quickly,but she certainly won't need that feeding tube, thank god, and i don't think she will need to stay there today,here's hoping, will keep you all posted, thanks again for the support.

[Catty1]

Gosh our babies sure keep us on a roller-coaster, don't they?

Glad she seems to be taking steps forward, even if she seems to go a bit back sometimes.

If she is nauseous from the antibiotics, your vet can help with that.

HUGS and prayers to you and dear Ellie-Mae.

[phesina]

Oh, God bless you, Ellie-mae and Carole too. Prayers for you both.

[carole]

Ok good news, she passed with flying colours, her mouth still looks pretty raw and red, but he said that is what he would expect at this stage still, and when the stitches dissolve that will reduce the inflammation,and her wound from the tumour is healing nicely, gosh it is big, goes from just under her front paw to the bottom of her back paw , ouch, but it seems to have bothered her much less than her mouth.

Also in a weeks time she will no longer be on steriods, i find this amazing, he said she could be going through withdrawal symptoms from them as well, it can make them vomit, but honestly i think she just ate too much, after having so little.

He does not need to see her again, unless we have any concerns, he will be away soon for two wks, as his wife is due to have their third baby anytime soon,but said he will be checking his email daily and to drop him an email and let him know how she is going, as he wants to keep up to date on her progress.

His exact words were gosh both ellie and you have been on a real roller coaster ride, and guess what we are getting off and staying off, lol, never liked them anyhow.

She was such a good girl at the vets and got her kiss from him like last time, he is so caring, gives her tons of pats and kisses her on her head, guess what he is allergic to cats , just like me, but it sure does not stop him from loving them, he took both his cat and dog from england when he came to live her in NZ.

she had some food on her arrival home, and is now sleeping in the spare bed in our room , electric blanket going, pink pillow in position and cuddle blanket on top , she looks like she is in kitty heaven,oh and she had a nice drink of water too, thank goodness.

I sure hope from now on she justs continues to improve.

thanks for caring and sharing you guys are the best.

[phesina]

That's fabulous, Carole! Ellie-mae, you are so brave and strong, and you are recovering nicely from all you have been through.

Continuing prayers and love,

[carole]

got her to eat much better this evening as well and had a drink, so fingers crossed, she is happily sleeping again.,will keep you all posted on her progress, thanks again everyone.