Cuddles is recovering, I hope.

**katladyd** · 05-23-2014, 03:34 PM

I hope dear Cuddles makes a complete recovery. Many times we don't know something's wrong until they go to the vet for a checkup. Cats are very, very, good at faking health when they are really sick.

**Catty1** · 05-23-2014, 05:27 PM

Cuddles is eating and using the box. Yay!

I am sure her gums will heal just fine. I wish her all the best at her next checkup.

**Freedom** · 05-24-2014, 08:33 AM

Thanks for all the support, really needed it this time around.

So last night, between the 2 of them -- Cuddles and Mandy -- they ate TWO of the large 5.5 ounces cans of food in gravy! The first can was gone in 20 minutes, so I decided to put a second one. That was gone when I checked an hour later. They don't have any kibble in their room just now, the vet said to let her heal for 10 to 14 days before even offering it as a back up / second choice. We need the healing, and we need her to take in plenty of fluids. Cuddles has never been one to use a water bowl much, so soft food in gravy is the only menu item for the short term.

I think that is a LOT of food even for 2 cats, so I'm confident it was not all eaten by Mandy. So Cuddles is eating well!

**pomtzu** · 05-24-2014, 08:48 AM

Just seeing this now, Sandie. So sorry that Cuddles had to go thru such an ordeal, but your most recent posting sounds as tho she is doing much better. And I'll say what others said too - don't blame yourself for any of this, since kitties are masters of deception - in many different ways. In the past I've had cats acting perfectly fine up until a few days before they passed away. If only they would tell us when something isn't right. I find detecting issues in dogs is so much easier - thank goodness!

{{{Hugs}}} to you, and a gentle little back scratching for Cuddles. I don't think she'd appreciate any chin rubs at this time. Ouchie.....