Tubby's having a bad night :-(

[NoahsMommy]

Debbie,

I'm so sorry Tubby isn't feeling well. You sure are an excellent kitty meowie to be so attentive. Tubby and Ms. Peanut are so lucky.

I'm glad he ate a treat, used the sand box and is drinking. Those are good things.

When I worked at the vet, they sometimes prescribed anti-inflammatories for arthritic cats. I know in dogs they use Deramaxx or Rimadyl. I think the Cosequin is a natural medication, with ingredients like condriton/glucosamine. Maybe you can ask your vet for something stronger for when its cold like this. I know my vet uses Pred because cats tolerate it well.

The heating pad is a good idea. We have this thing for Livvy when it gets cold (she has arthritis too):

You just pop it in the microwave for 5 minutes and it stays really warm for 12 hours. Maybe that could help Tubby? (We got it at PetSmart, but they sell it online at Drs. Foster-Smith.

Give my love to sweet Tubby.

[Cinder & Smoke]

GOOD to hear Tubby is still navigating around the house!

Hey TUBBY ~

Ya hear THIS >>>

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

... Terry says
"Maybe I'll just fire up the motorhome and we'll take that!"

Tubby ~

Play yur kards jest rite an it's a
ROAD TRIP inna MotorHowze
stedda da Kat Sitter!!

We'd suggest:
1) Moderate food intake;
2) Gud pursonal hi-gene = USE da "box";
3) Normal amount of Kat 'Tude - don't *mope* too much;
4) an jest da rite amount of *wobble* inna Paw-Steps ~
. . Keep em *wurried* enuff dey won't wanna leave ya!

Gonna be a fine line tween Turkey Day wiffa Sitter ,
at da White Coat's Place,
an On da Road Agin ...

Start praktissin yur *Wobblin*!!


.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Start praktissin yur *Wobblin*!![/i]

Thanks Phred, I needed the laugh! Never thought that maybe this is what he's trying to pull.

Kelly, thanks SO much for that hot pad thing. I was just coming back here to ask if anyone had any ideas for something like that and where to get them. I'll head to PetSmart on my lunch hour today!

Oh oh, better buy two so Peanut doesn't get any brilliant ideas to kick her big brudder out of the nice warm comfy spot.

[Tonya]

I hope Tubby feels better soon.

[Cataholic]

So sorry to hear one of my favorite seniors is having a bad time of things. Warm hugs to Tubby, and the rest of you guys.

[aguu]

Poor poor Tubster. He is in my prayers.

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
... I'll head to PetSmart on my lunch hour today!...

If it's not too late, I got two of those round fleece covers and sewed them together like a pillowcase. I slip the heating element into the microwave, then slip it into the fleece case. (My Livvy, for reasons I can't understand is afraid of the round heating element by itself, but LOVES it in the case. Perhaps she was chased by a mean frisbee as a kitten????) Anyway, hope your two get tons of good from their new heat pad!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

It's SO hard to sit here at work. I haven't gotten a thing done yet today. Even though I'm sure Tubby is still fast asleep in the same spot I left him, at least if I was home I would be there to help him if he decided to get up and go potty or something.

I went during my lunch hour and bought two of these

which were suggeted by Kelly. I can't wait to get home and pop one in the microwave for him. Such a rip off though. Online at PetSmart they were $19.99, but because I wanted them right NOW I paid $25.63 or something like that, + the Chicago 8.75% sales tax. Don't get me wrong, I've got no problem spending the money on Tubby, it's just knowing that I'm getting ripped off in the store is a little hard to take.

Anyway, guess I'll get back to work and TRY and get something done. Haven't been able to get ahold of the Vet yet either, so no news there....

[catnapper]

I just saw this thriead for the first time! {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to sweet Tubby (even though all he wants is his purr pad) I hope its just the humid weather making his legs sore and stiff. Please keep us updated.

[smokey the elder]

{{{Hugz}}} to you and Tubby. I hope the kitty feels better soon.

[lynnestankard]

Debbie - so sorry The Tubster is feeling a little below par. Sending {{{Hugs}}}} across the miles to such a sweetie-pie boyxxxxx

Hey Tubby - Bootz is on line and chatting atcha!!!

I know how bad I feel with my arthritis when the weather's dodgy. I hope it is just this thats making him feel poorly - are you thinking of taking him to the vet if he doesn't improve?

Lynne

[Catsnclay]

As one who has arthritis and a cat who does, I can tell you right now I know exactly when the weather is going to change!

On those days that I'm feeling bad, I also give Fluffy an extra pill to help him. Luckily we live in a nice climate, but we still have some cold and sometimes rainy days.

Check with your vet on the various medications. Also Fluffy & I don't like to be touched when we hurt!! Sorry, don't take it personal, but everything hurts us!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Catsnclay
Check with your vet on the various medications. Also Fluffy & I don't like to be touched when we hurt!! Sorry, don't take it personal, but everything hurts us!!

The vets are "on lunch" until 2:30 pm so I haven't heard back from them yet.

Thanks for letting me know about not liking to be touched! I was wondering about that and was wondering if I was actually hurting Tubby more by picking him up. He didn't complain, but he never does - or very rarely anyway. I'll remember that and will still keep you all updated once I hear from the vet. (First of all their phone is busy all morning then they're out to lunch )

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until now.
I'm sending hugs to you and Tubby too.
I hope he feels better soon.
Samantha has been a bit uncomfortable lately too but her problem is her itchy head.
I really think its an allergy to something in the laundry room and not stress.
Anyway she came to sit by me and let me know that I had to check up on how Tubby was feeling.
She has been very vocal lately.
I know it's no fun when our babies aren't feeling well.
We worry about every little thing.
Extra hugs and scritchies to Tubby!

[ChrisH]

Poor Tubbs. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

{{{hugs}}
Chris