Success!!!

[Karen]

Congratulations on the latest, less stressful effort. Before long you'll be one of the "old pros" at it, advising others that it's no big deal!!!!

[cyber-cat]

Wow, you're doing this by yourself? I'm impressed! It takes 2 of us to do SQ on ChowChow, all summer my good friend has been coming out a couple times a week to help me, she's a real angel. The fluids really do help, my kitty eats better after SQ.

[kittycats_delight]

Good for you Mary. Like you said to Puddy we are saying to you. We're proud of you. And it's great to know Puddy is realizing what you are doing is helping her feel better and not holding a grudge. Continue to feel better Puddy tat. We are all keeping fingers, toes, paws, and whiskers crossed that Puddy's level have come down. That will be a great reward for having to do these fluids everyday.


((((((HUGS to you both))))))


Michelle & the girls

[Medusa]

Yes, I think I can finally handle it by myself. My paramedic friend said she would help me but she's got so much going on in her life that unless Puddy would be impossible, I don't want to bother her. She's got 3 little girls that she is preparing to go back to school and she has rescued 10 cats that she's keeping in her basement. She has found homes for a few but she's on a deadline. Her husband is getting transferred to another state shortly and he just had a heart attack! How much stress can one woman take? Thankfully, Puddy is being cooperative. Plus I reward her w/a teeny bite of a salt and vinegar potato chip. She loves 'em! If they made that flavor in cat food, I'd have it made, baby!

Blessings,
M

[slick]

Mary, I'm so glad to hear that the administering of fluid is going well. I guess once you get used to it, it almost becomes second nature. Pat yourself on the back, girl and CONGRATULATIONS!

Are you kidding? Salt and vinegar potato chips???? That's just way too funny...

[TopCat3]

This is such good news! Sounds like after running and hiding under the bed, Puddy runs back to Mummy to tell her how proud she is of her too!
TopCat 1 (Cleo) likes potato chips too, also oven chips , the little crispy ones. She stretches herself very long and tall in a Siamesey kind of way, and reaches up to the table, makes a hook shape with her paw, and tries to slide them off my plate

Well I'm pleased to hear after some practice you feel confident and are managing this, as I said before I would feel bad having to do this, but when we know it is for our kits best, we seem to be able to manage anything.

[Medusa]

That's so funny about Cleo! I have cat burglars, too. Peeka used to hook her claw under a blue topaz ring that apparently was her favorite and she'd run off w/it. That and a pair of peacock feather earrings. I had to watch her, the little devil. Sure do miss that little girl.

It's funny how this experience has affected Puddy. She's much more lovable than she was. She comes to me for noggin noogies a lot and she lets me pick her up when it's time for her treatment or medicine w/out so much as a growl. Guess she realizes on some level that Mom is only helping her.

Blessings,
M

[TopCat3]

Yes, I know what you mean. Some of my closest times with my girls have been when they were ill, or needed medicating. And we always have special cuddles when it's claw-clipping day.

[RedHedd]

Good for you! I know the first time I had to give Mishi Sub-Q's I was scared. I grew up in a medical household and am used to seeing needles used; putting one in my beloved cat all by myself was another thing. I, too, prayed before and during and it does help. I think they realize we're doing something good for them. Mishi stayed perfectly still while I did the deed and didn't put up too much of a fuss. He's doing well and I don't need to give him Sub-Q's right now, but if I ever do, I know I can do it.

Of course, the straddle position helps too - that's my favorite way of administering pills. Works almost every time.

[furrykidsmother]

Hmmm!! Potato chip rewards! That is wonderful! Whatever works and will help in the administration of the fluids! Continued good luck and success Mary! I am sure you and Puddy will have many, many more days ahead!

[Medusa]

Well, Puddy is feeling much better. When she heard me preparing her appetite stimulant, she took off running. When I picked her up, she hissed at me! Puddy's back!

Blessings,
M

[kittycats_delight]

I bet it was just great to hear that musically beautiful hiss of hers. Welcome back Puddy and keep feeling good baby.

((((HUGS))))

Michelle & the girls