Cataholic ... How is Dakky?

[kimlovescats]

Just wondering how our Dakky is doing today? Is he still hoarse? I hope we didn't make your concerns sound silly .... I know that we ALL really do love Dakky and hope that his lack of meows is something minor! Nonetheless, we are praying for him and you! How about an update!!!

[Cataholic]

Kim
{{Hugs}}! Did you guys start making fun of us in the last thread? I will have to go look. Not that I would have taken offense. Working on a rating system...I would say yesterday, Dakky had about 10% volumne. Lots of times, no sound came out at all. A few times, a raspy sound came out.

Today, I would put him at 20% volumne, maybe. He was still silent sometimes, which is SO sad, but, he did have some more noise. I called the vet yesterday, and the tech told me to just watch him til today. They have 'late' hours tonight. He is eating normal, acting normal, affectionate, etc. I wonder if I could open his mouth and look for anything? And, now I realize I should have palpated his throat. Dern it. So, I don't know what to do or think. I might give it one more day. It is just the strangest thing.

Thanks for asking, Kim.
Johanna

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Glad to hear the volume has gone up by 10%.

It is the strangest thing because you would think if he had a sore throat he'd be lethargic and generally not feeling well like Pepper Jack. But I know you'll watch him good and if you feel a visit to the white coats is necessary, then off he'll go.

Come on Dakky, we know you can turn up the volume!

[Barbara]

Debbie: if the volume was 10% and is 20% now, then the increase is 100% (because the volume has doubled).

Cataholic as long as he is eating and not unusually quiet I wouldn't worry too much

[catcrazylady]

I was picking on you yesterday but I'm glad to hear that he is increasing in volume. I wonder why that is happening? Is it possible he could have a sore throat like Pepper Jack? I realize that Pepper Jack got really sick but his gland in his throat was the size of a golf ball so he had a lot of infection.
It is just kind of wierd that Dakky seems ok but can't meow very loud.
Keep us posted on what and how he is doing.

[catmandu]

He is quiet, at the Partee Too, and I wouldnt worry as my Cats, sometimes, have times, when they are Quiet! Although if JJJ3, was quiet, I would worry , a LOT!

[NoahsMommy]

Glad he seems a tiny bit better today.

Keep us updated...what a strange thing to happen.

[kimlovescats]

Johanna .... I didn't really mean that anyone was making fun... just wanted to be sure you knew how concerned we all REALLY are!!!

Poor Dakky .... it is strange if he is normally a really vocal cat, to be so quiet. But as long as he seems to be swallowing his food and water with no problem, then I wouldn't think it would be too serious. I guess just try to actually watch his swallowing to see if he looks like it is painful or difficult to do.

Please keep us updated ... and continued prayers and (((HUGS)) to you!

Kim

[popcornbird]

Poor Dakky! Do cats get sore throats like we do, and lose their voices? *Still praying for Dakky*