URI Outbreak

[AvaJoy]

I hope they are all feeling better now . . . my thoughts and prayers are sent your way for their speedy recovery.

[Lorraine]

I am sorry to hear that your kitties are sick. I hope they will be better soon. sending positive thoughts and prayers.

[slick]

Oh Aly that must be so scarey having more than one baby sick. Prayers going out to you all.

[aly]

Look at the poor baby

[slick]

Oh poor Lucky. I know you are not feeling well, but you've got a very caring hooman looking after you. Don't worry, you will feel better soon.

What good work you do Aly!!!

[Cookiebaker]

Oh no, Aly, how scary!! Big {hugs} to you and the kitties, and many well wishes that this crisis will soon be over. Please keep us updated when you can!!

[aly]

Lucky is better this morning, but Chance is still looking puny. Lucky slept in the same place all night so I didn't think he'd be better, but when I put some food out, he jumped up and ate a whole bunch. And his mouth is closed. Chance's is still open though.

[catcrazylady]

I'm way behind and just now seeing this thread. I'm so sorry Aly that you have been going through this. How scary!!! It's heartbreaking when they are sick but that open mouth breathing would upset me too. I'm so glad they are doing better. Prayers on the way that this is all over soon and the babies are up and well again (with mouth closed)!

[rg_girlca]

OMG Aly, that picture of Lucky is so heartbreaking. How it must be so hard for you to see him like this. As you know, there have been others on the board, especially Kim, who had gone through the same thing that you are going through now. They all took care of the situation and the results were rewarded with all healthy kitties now.
Don't despair Aly, as with your loving care, your babies will come through this also.
Headbumpies and kisses for your furbabies and (((((HUGS))))) of support for you.

[CatDad]

I was happy to read that lucky was doing better this morning. I hope that Chance gets better soon.

Still keeping good thoughts for all.

Let us know how everyone is doing when you can.

[kimlovescats]

Hang in there, Aly ... as I told you by e-mail ... it WILL get better!

[aly]

UUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhh! Shiloh's got it now so I have 9 sick cats

Luckily most of them only have it very mildly. Chance is starting to get better than he was before. He still has to open his mouth a little, but that is better than yesterday when he had it wide open all day.

I've talked to 4 different vets now. 2 of them think I should put them on antibiotics and the other 2 think I should let it run its course. Not real sure what I'm going to do yet.

My foster pup leaves tomorrow so the cats will be able to sleep more.

[Barbara]

Sorry I missed this yesterday!

I can't be of any help but I hope they are getting better daily

Poor furkids and poor Aly.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Aly, I'm so sorry that Shiloh has it now .... but I'm not really surprised! I'll tell you what my experience has been. The first outbreak I had .... there were SEVENTEEN sick kitties!!! It was a long and restless fight .... I was giving antibiotic INJECTIONS and fever reducer INJECTIONS and subcue fluids (with a large needle)!!! Since this time, I have had several more outbreaks with new cats coming in, and have basically just made sure that they kept eating / drinking and doing all I can to keep their little noses clear (Vicks, Nose Drops, etc.) . My conclusion? They cleared at the same rate as when I was knocking myself out with all the SHOTS and such!!!! It is a VIRUS, it HAS to run its course! OH yeah... if their eyes are red and swollen, be sure to use the Terramycin for that .... but the rest just has to take its time!

Of course, if anyone gets lethargic, not eating / drinking .... take them to the vet ASAP for fluids!!!

((((HUGS))))

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Aly, I'm so sorry I missed this! What a nightmare, but I think Kim has good advice since she's been there done that....unfortunately.

I sure hope everyone starts feeling better soon.