George Update - He is at the Bridge :-(

[Catty1]

Carole, I was thinking of you and your Miss Ellie and how she had her dental at a fairly senior age.

I was ready to cry when I left tonight. George loves being brushed, and he did his rolling over, front toes kneading the air, purring like mad. He hadn't eaten anything, and ate several of his favourite treats. He drank some water.

I got his antibiotic down his throat - no sense putting it in the food if he is not eating it.

I felt sad because he seemed stand-offish, likely because I am the nasty that has been doing the pill thing. I wish the vet had given George a shot of Convenia and put a pain patch on him! I was worried he was standoffish because he was getting worse, or something...though his purring and rolling over belied that!

I am wanting some advice. I see George tomorrow morning. I thought I would do a Care Credit thing myself. I have a line of credit, and would willingly do a loan. I know this guy would pay me back, and if it makes the difference in giving George a chance, I will do it. I am thinking of leaving a letter for him regarding this.

Meanwhile, I still hope to find a better deal from the university. Sadly, I don't think Care Credit exists for pets in Canada any more, but I could be wrong.

Should I make the offer and see what happens? What do you think?

Thanks.

[carole]

Candace, Miss Ellie will be around 12 this year,not only was the dental very extensive, her health was already compromised,and the steroids added even more risk, it was indeed a very high risk operation and then the tumour on top of it all,but look at my girl now.

And also Candace when Ash had a dental done he was about 14 and had kidney failure so george's chances are probably not too bad considering., i am sure his diabetes and age does pose a risk though, but the vets are the best people to advise you on this.

Candace if you really know for sure this guy will pay you back and you can take the loan on then,if it is what your heart and head tell you to do, then i would, but only you can make that decision.

My heart breaks reading this story,but i feel it will have a good ending, i sure hope so, wishing you all the luck in the world, and candace you are such a good person to do this and care so much, but then i always knew that,HUGS.

[Catty1]

Thanks so much, Carole.

Here is a pic of George in 2009:


This is a pic I took tonight:


In 2009 he was perhaps a tad too heavy - to pet him now, he is thin, but not nearly as thin as he was 2 months ago!

Sorry, no pretty face - but the poses are similar. There is an album from 2009 called "George" in my profile. It includes tonight's pic, but in the whole album you can see what a sweetie he is.

[carole]

AWW poor baby, if is mouth is so sore, he won't be eating well, and will be getting thin,i sure hope you can help him, he should not be suffering ,tell them to think how bad toothache is themselves when they have it, and hopefully they will get on to it and relieve his pain soon,(By a dental i mean) thinking of you and george.

[Catty1]

Carole, he has gained some weight back since getting insulin for his diabetes, which was diagnosed about two months ago.

This eye infection cropped up earlier last week. George's owner took him to the vet and got eye drops. His eye got worse, and a second vet trip on Friday morning showed that the rotten tooth was causing the problem. Poor baby! The pain meds go into his food, but he is not getting much of them.

I think if he gets the dental and is on a pain patch, along with a Convenia injection, he will be much more comfortable.

Thanks so much for the good thoughts and prayers.

ETA: The vet prescribed the antibiotics and pain meds to make him more comfortable, but said he will need a dental. At least one tooth will need to be removed; he has other rotten teeth as well.

However, his one canine tooth looks good, and when he eats a treat, there is a good crunching sound, so some teeth are ok, I think.

[carole]

you just never know what is going on , we had no idea that Ellie had the roots underneath broken ,those type of things are not visible,i hope someone can nurse him back to health after the dental, because it can be really hard on then, of course i am only going by Ellie, and she had much more than that, two big ops,just over a month now and she is almost back to normal.

I will be thinking of you and george.

[phesina]

Good wishes and prayers and healing energies from us, that things will go well for dear little George and he will soon be feeling much better.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. Of course, mega prayer being sent up right now, Candace. Keep the faythe.

[phesina]

Candace, if money might make the difference between George living or dying, I will be glad to send a small contribution. I am not regularly employed now and money is very tight for me, but if it will save his life I'll send something.

Love to dear Georgie and to you for caring about him so much.

[catmandu]

George is such a Lucky Cat to have such a Good Guardian.
We are dear that Your Dear Old Senior Kittyzen will be all right, and willbe able to enjoy his senior yeras in good health again.

[Anikaca77]

Would the vet allow payments to be made?

Prayers coming for George, his keepers, and for you as well.

Melissa

[Freedom]

If you expect the owner will pay you back, THEN GET IT IN WRITING. There is nothing worse than lending to a "friend" who decides to ignore the loan and consider it a gift.

[Catty1]

I heard back from the U vet. They do not take pets in for treatment...I guess they need to expand their facility.

I will get it in writing. Knowing him and his fiancee, they may well refuse and work it out between them. He already asked me if I was available for 8 days in August.

I was crying at the end of my visit with George. He squeaked hello from his chair - eye looks way better. He got an eye bathing and a good brushing and then went outside. I went out twice and couldn't locate him. He didn't get his antibiotic or his insulin. I was up earlier than normal to drive my mom to an appointment in the city, got to George late, and was just stressed.

I did leave a note for the owner - they are back this afternoon. I suggested that he see about getting George a shot of Convenia and a pain patch. The present system is not working - George ate nothing from his upstairs bowl last night, and the painkiller was mixed in from the top. I think his eye has done better because I did the AB by hand. Of course, that made his mouth sore, so he scooted out this morning before I could get on with my routine!

My note was actually about a page. I put in my 2 cents about the dental surgery - that George and his owner (my words in the note) deserved a chance, since this situation - the sudden financial hit and the dental mess - could have been prevented.

I think a shot and a pain patch would work much better for George.

I feel demoralized and stressed on several levels today.

Thank you so much for your good thoughts and prayers for George.

[Randi]

Thanks for taking such good care of George. It seems he really needs it. I hope you'll be able to educate his family about cats and they will get him the treatment he needs.

Lots of positive thoughts that George will get better.

[Taz_Zoee]

This whole situation brings tears to my eyes. Tears of sorrow that poor George is in pain. And tears of gratitude to you, Candace, for doing so much to attempt to help him.

I really do hope something can be worked out and George can get the dental he needs.