Please keep Rosco and Abigail in your thoughts

[catlover4ever]

(((hugs))) Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way that Abigail and Rosco will come through surgery and will have a speedy recovery.

[Laura's Babies]

I know how you are feeling! Just find something to keep you busy and distract you.. Poor Goo is going to miss his little girl too so keep a eye on him! I bet he is going to pick up on your stress and worry!! Keep us posted!!

[catcrazylady]

They are now sleeping soundly at the shelter and about to be operated on. I stayed with them until they went to sleep.

The bad news: Abigail has a heart murmer and the vet is cocerned about her reaction to the anesthesia. I knew I had a reason to worry about her!!! I will have to watch her closely for the next few days to make sure she doesn't have any labored breathing. I will also be bringing home some liguid Ace to help keep her calm and minimize pain.
She also said to keep an eye on Rosco because Cardio Myopathy (sp) can be genetic. I'm going to go look this up but if someone out there knows anything about this would you fill me in please? Is it one of those things that sounds worse than it is?

Jan, they are somewhere between 7 and 8 months old. I held off doing this because of Abigail. I should have taken Rosco but I waited. She showed her first signs of heat last weekend so she was a little slow.

Now I'm even more worried!!!

[sirrahbed]

It is Wednesday morning and YES I have said my prayers for you Lisa, and for the folks performing the surgery, and for the babies not to be afraid and to stay well during all the procedures.

I suspect everything is over by now...and hope you have that good news already!

Oh I understand so well how you are feeling!! Omegosh - my Lizzie & Robbie had theirs in Feb - a nervous wreck!!! You know it will be fine, but can't help but worry. Sweet little Abigail - I think is probably the biggest concern

Please let us know soon after you get back home with them.
(((((HUGS)))))

[K & L]

Everything will go just fine. It's hard but you've got to remember you're doing the best thing for them! They're in good hands and will be well monitored. Please let us know how it goes.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Good luck you little cutie pies!

Lisa, usually I tell people not to worry, that this is routine surgery for vets and everything will be just fine. However, with little Abigail's new found health problem and the fact that it's genetic and Rosco might be affected too - well...can I be a basket case right along with you?

I guess that explains why Abigail had a tough time of it and is still quite small. Rosco seems to big and healthy and active that it's hard to believe he would have any problems, but it's good to know so you can watch for any signs and catch it early.

I don't know much of anything about cardio myopathy, but I think that's what Lut's Sidney had....I think. Maybe she will see your uppydate and offer any insight.

By now the worst is probably over and they're in the recovery room, but meowmy won't be happy until they're home safe and sound.

Good luck sweeties!

[catcrazylady]

I got the phone call from nurse Debbie (sirrahbed) and we came to the conclusion that the vet was being extremely cautious and was only talking about the worst case scenario. I looked it up and Cardiomyopathy can only be detected from an ultra sound. I think the vet was basing the possibility on some of Abigails symptoms. The heart murmer would not be related to cardiomyopathy if it exists.
So, she probably doesn't have it but I'm so glad the vet is being extreme just in case it does exist. I would rather be over cautious than miss some small sign of trouble when I could get her help.
So, I will be bringing them home in about an hour. The nursery/recovery cage is all set up. They have Fancy Feast turkey and gravy waiting for them. I will keep a very close eye on them today and tonight especially. I figure Rosce will be cage free in a few hours but I will keep Abigail caged tonight for sure and see how she is doing in the morning. She LOVES her meowmies soft fleece robe so it is folded up in the cage for her. That is the same robe she slept on when I first caught her. It brings her comfort and that will make me feel better.

Ok, I'm extreme and over the top but I love these little stinkers!!!

Thank you guys for all the support. I have been worried about this and Abigail for some time now. Some instinct tells me that she is a happy, silly little kitten, but something is just not completely right with her. I don't know why I feel that way but I do.

[K & L]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your babies! All will be fine, I'm sure!

[slick]

Sending good thoughts today. I just know everything will work out OK.

[sirrahbed]

...just checking in for the "at home again" update.

I am praying because of the concern about Abigail.

[catmandu]

The best thing,is that the Spay,Neuter Operation,is one,of the safest procedures,in Veternarian Medicine.The bad thiong,is the dirty looks,that we get,on Fathers,and Mothers Day!

[MULTICATMOM]

LISA, NOW IT'S WED & I HOPE ALL'S WELL!!

[kittycats_delight]

Lilith and Vixen want you to know that they are keeping their little paws crossed and wish the best for Abigail and Rosco. Lilith said she knows you are very worried but everything will be ok the kittiefairie told her so. She said all the kittie angels at rainbow bridge are on Abigail and Rosco's side and they are gonna make sure that absolutely nothing bad happens. And my Lilith knows she never tells lies. Our thoughts are with you and wish you all the best. Things will be perfectly ok we are all sure.

[RedHedd]

Lisa, I know you'll let us know the minute you pick them up to bring them home that all is well. Prayers and positive thoughts going your way that the day (the waiting!) isn't too difficult.

P.S. I had to go back and look at the nip pics to check out Rosco's little "cotton balls."

[Lacey]

Originally posted by RedHedd
P.S. I had to go back and look at the nip pics to check out Rosco's little "cotton balls."

Good to know I'm not the only one that went back to get a peek at Rosco's (now extinct) goods.