Prayers asap Please for ZippyKat

[slick]

Oh Tonya, I've been logging on to PT all day waiting for an update. I sure don't like the sound of that Dr. S. I can't believe that your Mom was not given the full explanation the first time around. Also, perhaps she was referring to the BUN levels. That's usually the first number that tells what shape the kidneys are in.

I just don't see how you CAN'T get excited with this news. I just know that all these Pet Talk prayers are working and little Tink will be back to her normal self in no time. I know that I'm not there, but my gut tells me that she is not ready for the RB yet...and my gut usually does lie.

{{{hugs}}} Sis.
slick xo

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ditto what Slick said. I'm so happy there's even a glimmer of hope for Tinkerbelle!

[zippy-kat]

I talked to Shais_Mom on the phone around lunch time today, she said, "Sounds to me like Dr. N needs to do some house cleaning." Thankfully(?), that's happening.

Dr. S will be leaving but it's by her own choice; her husband was transferred out of state. However, until Dr. N can find a new partner, she's filling in 2-3x a wk to help him out.


I feel really mean for "bashing" Dr. S ( , ) -- she's a super sweet lady with a very compassionate soul... I just don't care for her vet skills.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Tonya,
I'm glad to hear that Tinkerbelle is doing better and
I hope that these treatments will be able to help her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. (((HUGS)))

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so glad Tinker is feeling a bit better. Prayers are continuing for her.

I'm also glad your vet has decided to do some spring cleaning, so to speak. It doesn't matter how wonderful a person is, sometimes they just aren't suited for certain jobs. I hope Dr. S, finds the right job for her when they move.

[wolf_Q]

Glad to hear the news about Tinker is improving!

[Rachel]

Just wondering how Tinkerbelle is doing these days. Does anyone know?

[momcat]

St. Francis of Assissi, the patron saint of animals is close by and watching over all your sweet pets. Many prayers are being prayed for a positive outcome.....

[sandragonfly]

hey tonya..

I've been waiting too, sometimes "no news" are not good! hope to see your good updates coming up..

and..zippy! I have about a half smile on my face, because I think your squacky have sent us something here! I know he's injuried too but he found me...us.

hope it'd be okay with you for me to name him after your squacky... I know how devastating this can be!

(((tonya))),
gina, squacky II & her ark

[trayi52]

Tonya, prayers and good thoughts are on the way from Tennessee to you and your family. I hope everything starts going better for you.

Willie

[zippy-kat]

Thanks for checking on us, guys. Sorry I haven't updated before now - I just really haven't felt like posting much.

It's been 2 wks, 1 day since Squacky died but it seems so much longer than that. I sure do miss that lil' squirt. He was doing so well, I'm not sure what happened.

One of his "babier" pictures:


I have more I would like to share with everyone but I can't look through/post them yet; it hurts too much.

Staci (shais_mom) sent me a silver squirrel charm that I wear constantly.




As for Kissiekat... we still haven't had her nose checked yet - will do that on the 27th. That's the earliest appointment I could get her when I called. (Doc S has completely quit now so they're trying to work her appointments into Doc N's schedule.) I really feel it's nothing but, for my peace of mind, I want it looked at. Here's a pic of it:


(She was takin' a bath... or maybe blowing raspberries at the camera!)



Now, for dear Tinker...
Her counts have gone down but not much, not as much as he'd hoped anyway. She has good days and bad days, though I think the bad out number the good. When we'd first started the dialysis, she perked up and gained a bit of weight; she's lost that now. She's anemic and her red (or maybe white) blood cell count is down.

We're giving her the dialysis (subcu-fluids) treatments at home now and they've mixed in a potassium solution. She's also on procreatin (spelling? to stimulate production of the blood cells) shots, pepcid-type shots (to soothe any sores in her mouth or stomach and perk up her appetite), and liquid antibiotics. She HAS to feel like a pin cushion (granted, the two shots are actually injected into the subcu mixture).

I think the Pepcid-stuff burns her; she all but howls when we inject that.


I don't know how much we can rightly put her through but we've come too far to just stop. Doc N still feels that, if we can get her to a certain point, we can control it through diet and meds. While she is (S L O W L Y) showing results, but... I dunno.

Her next appointment is Monday.

This was from one of her perkier days:





Does anyone remember Sid? I think I've only posted his picture once. We got him from the Humane Society right before we had to have Clarice PTS. He's a dork! I'll throw a couple of pictures in for good measure:


He likes to wear that feather boa. And bottle tops are his allll time favorite. lol



To show off his markings:



That's about it from us. Piper's still being "weird" and refuses to come out of his cage; he's not as sociable as Miz Sophie was. And Sara's the same ol' silly Sara! I have pics of them but they're still on the camera.

{{hugs}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

Good to hear from you, Zippy!!

The FurKids remain on our Purrayer List ...

Glad Tinker is holding her own and making some progress!

K'Cee looks as CUTE as ever -
we'll vote for that *spot* being a Beauty Mark!

Sid ??
So he's a bit *odd* with his wardrobe ... adds "character" to the herd!

Squacky ...
I'm sure he's R.I.P. at the Bridge ~
Krackin Nutz for God ... Mom has prolly got him workin for her
in God's Kitchen - Krackin Nuts to use in her cookies!

{{{HUGS}}}

And Bowser sends a big *Waggity~WAGG*!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks for the uppydate, Zippy.

So much to cover....

What a cutie pie Squacky was! So sorry he was called to the bridge so soon, but I'm sure he's having a great time at the RB with Sophie and Clarice.

K'Cee's spot does look like a birthmark type thing, but since it has just recently appeared I would have it checked out too. Better safe than sorry.

Who could forget Sid, especially now that we've seen his "other side." In the first pic he looks like he's sucking on a pacifier - too cute. Sure glad he's bringing some comic relief to your house.

As for Tinker sorry to hear she's not improving. Sounds like exactly what happened to Tubby except that it progressed much faster with Tubby. His red blood count was extremely low at the end. I guess first it's the kidneys, then the other organs (like the liver) stop functioning correctly also. The body starts forming new white blood cells to counteract the affects of the kidney and liver failure and eventually, if left long enough, there would be no red blood cells left at all. She is such a beautiful kitty and I hope and pray that she will let you know when she's had enough.

What about the Newfie? Any luck in capturing him?

[slick]

Zip....I've been worried about you since you've been so quiet lately. Thanks for posting the uppydate. I just know that Squacky is enjoying life at the RB and is eternally grateful for the love you showed him. Bless you for rescuing this little furbaby when you did.

As with the other opinions, that sweet little spot on K'Cee's nose looks like a freckle or beauty mark...best let the vet confirm that. In the meantime, may I please kiss that precious pink nosie???
KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS

Dear Sid....your new wardrobe looks devine however don't you think it's a little "feminine" for a boy like you??? Oh I get it....you are "man" enough to wear anything! Kisses to you sweetie. My gosh, just wait until Mz Edwina sees that boa. She will want one for heself.

Glad to hear that Tinky is hanging in there. I know how hard it is to watch a furkid grow older. I pray that she will be with you for a while longer. When the time comes, seek comfort from your friends and all of us here.

You forever remain in my prayers, Lil Sis.
slick xo

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I know why Sid likes wearing that boa! He's playing "lion in the jungle" and it looks like a mane!

K'Cee is as adorable as ever. I'm voting for a beauty mark on her nose. Fingers crossed !

I'm sure Squacky is lots of help at the RB. He got to experience the love of a human. Not something every squirrel gets to do. I'm sure he is grateful for all you did for him.

Prayers still flying for sweet Tinker. Give them all a kiss from me, ok? Even shy Piper!