Positive thoughts for Haggis:hyperthyroid+tongue lesion

[illustr8r]

**before my computer melts! It's 106 outside now where I live and 86 indoors. Not Seattle weather at all!!!**

The vet called and the kitties are comfortable but not happy. Hamish hasn't eaten anything since I dropped them off. Nests in the corner of his cage very sad.

Haggis has though (whew!) but not very much. The vet did bloodwork on Haggis to give him an overview on his health-being WonderCat and all. We'll know the details tomorrow. His temp is normal and isn't showing outward signs of the heatstroke. I gave them more hints to maybe help them eat.

The vet doesn't think they'd do well staying there over the weekend and I had planned to bring them home on Friday. This crazy heatwave is supposed to continue into next week. It won't be in the 100's but in the low 90's. I express ordered 2 portable A/C yesterday and they should be here by Friday. I will be able to keep at least 2 areas cool for them so this hopefully won't happen again.

I know the kitties hate being at the vet but it is so hot they would be in distress here at home. The office said they have a full kennel now and are dealing with many heat related problems. They are overwhelmed and directing people to the bigger 24/7 emergency clinic.

What a week! That's the latest. I will let you all know what Haggis' bloodwork shows.

All the best to you and your kitties!

[katladyd]

I live in L.A., and the heat here has been in the 100s! I have good A/C in my place, so my kitties are ok. Today is a little cooler, but it's supposed to stay this hot until the middle of August! Thank goodness you have the air conditioners on order. Hope your kitties will be alright until Friday. I have a soft spot in my heart for Haggis, so my prayers are with him. I wish Hamish well, also.

[illustr8r]

-Yay!-the worst of the heatwave has passed. It got to 110 yesterday outside and 93 in the house. Today was 100 but tonight, a breeze, and cool temps on the way.

News about the kitties is good except they haven't eaten much so the sooner I get them the sooner that can happen and I can spend the weekend reintroducing them to each other. Haggis knows Hamish right away but it'll take Hamish 2+ days to remember Haggis.

Vet sees no sign of the lesion under Haggis' tongue. His bloodwork came back good except for he now needs a boost in the hyperthyroid meds. So, he has to have a pill and a half a day. He has a heart murmur too but it's something to watch and not panic about. His heatstroke was brought on probably by age, heart murmur, weight and being slightly dehydrated from the heat. Both kitties hardly drink water so I have to add a little extra to their food. Anyone else have kitties who don't drink water? Unless they sneak it at night they are never at their water bowl!

What a week. Hubby has been gone for 2+ weeks on business and kitties gone all week. Everyone comes home tomorrow! Haggis will be so happy to see his favorite person (mine too)

I'll keep posting updates. So far so good. Whatever it is that is keeping Haggis healthy I hope it continues. Thank you again for your prayers and well wishes and insight to Transfer Factor. You all have saved the day!

[columbine]

Sometimes cats who won't drink water from a bowl will drink it from a kitty drinking fountain. They like the sound, and that the water's moving - it's like a wild cat drinking from a stream. But it's good to have a nice big mat underneath, as some cats enjoy PLAYING in running water too!

Love, Columbine (whose silly Smudge was actually scared of a fountain, but turned out to enjoy drinking from a glass bowl in the living room instead of a stainless one in the kitchen. Cats! )

[Medusa]

Sometimes cats who won't drink water from a bowl will drink it from a kitty drinking fountain. They like the sound, and that the water's moving - it's like a wild cat drinking from a stream. But it's good to have a nice big mat underneath, as some cats enjoy PLAYING in running water too!

Love, Columbine (whose silly Smudge was actually scared of a fountain, but turned out to enjoy drinking from a glass bowl in the living room instead of a stainless one in the kitchen. Cats! )

And to go along this line of thought, my RB Puddy liked ice cubes in her bowl. She didn't play w/them so I'm not sure if it was that the water was ice cold or she liked seeing them move in the water or what but it helped her to drink more water.

[katladyd]

Believe it or not, my kitties don't like drinking from their fountain at all. What they will drink out of, believe it or not, are juice glasses full of bottled water. Go figure cats! My boyfriend's RB cat, Tomas, used to refuse any water but running water from the tap. Try that.

[illustr8r]

Aw, kitties! Haggis told me all about his air conditioned stay on the drive home.

To my surprise, there was little "Haggis amnesia" from Hamish. A few sniffs and one or 2 hisses and we seem to be done with it. I fed them and they ate some, double checked where the litter pan was and retreated to their usual sleeping spots. I'm happy things are returning to normal (kitties, hubby, weather).

I've never heard of a kitty drinking fountain. I will look into that. When they were younger Haggis would sometimes drink out of the faucet but he just looks at the water, sticks a paw under it and jumps down. Silly kitty.

Thanks again for listening. All is well I think and I will keep you posted. Fingers, toes, paws and tails crossed for continued good health.

Best wishes to everyone!

[illustr8r]

*with a small exception. We've discovered what feels like lump on Haggis's right back hip. I had felt something there before and our vet said it was a ligament point that feels like a knot that attaches the leg/hip bone.

There is a distinct difference between his left side and right side. You can feel it when he sits or lays down. So, we'll see how it goes next week. Maybe he bumped himself or I don't know...fingers crossed. He's doing fine otherwise. Hamish too.

I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend!

[katladyd]

I will be praying for dear Haggis.

[illustr8r]

We're keeping an eye on the lump. It's about the size of a small pea. It doesn't feel like it is attached to anything-like it's under the skin and not attached to his hip bone. When he was at the vet during the heatwave he got 2 booster shots. Maybe it's an allergic reaction. Seemed smaller today so we'll see.
Thank you again for the prayers. Haggis soaks them up!

[katladyd]

Haggis is a very special kitty to me. He is proof that prayer works miracles! I will always keep this boy in my thoughts and prayers.

[illustr8r]

We had to rush Hamish to the vet today. He was then sent via Animal Ambulance in an oxygen cage to a urgent care vet. Xrays and a heart ultrasound and many drugs it turns out he has congenitive heart failure. He'll be at the urgent care till Thursday. What a sad day. They said one year with meds is the best to expect. They think he had a spike because of the hyperthyroidism and just how he's made. It happened so fast. Yesterday he had a bout of trying to throw up but nothing came up. He ate fine this morning and played and was okay. He came in our bathroom panting crying and he could barely stand. I am so thankful we were home. He was already in shock by the time we got him to the vet. please pray for Hamish. He's such a sweet kitty. Thank you everyone.

[Medusa]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to read this. Of course, many prayers for Hamish that he'll get well quickly and will have a long time w/you yet. Keep the faythe.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Hamish!

Medusa's Pidge has CHF and is doing well. I hope Hamish is out of the woods soon and enjoys much more time with you!

[katladyd]

I will be praying for Hammish! Get better soon, boy!