Speckles Needs Prayers!

[slick]

Nomi: I thank you so much for the offer. Right now I don't really have her on any special diet at all...I just want her to eat something. Once she starts to feel better (hopefully) then I will incorporate more of the low protein wet food.

Debbie: Does this mean that she is salvageable??

I was up a few times in the night and tried to encourage her to use the litter box but I failed. This morning, her blanket was wet again even though the LB is right next to her. I also changed it to one with lower sides to make it easier for her to get in and out of. She is really having trouble walking and this has me concerned. She can't stand when she eats or drinks. I'm going to call the vet this morning. I don't want her to get to the point of peeing and pooping herself.

I gave her fresh water this morning as usual and she was at the water dish for at least 5 minutes, drinking and drinking. I'm starting to give her fresh water twice a day now. She is eating a wee bit as I write this but she's certainly not as enthusiastic about it as she was last night. Oh yes, I got the needle in right the first time this morning. She really is very cooperative and that is very surprising. I guess she knows that it's good for her. I'm also surprising myself.....I really didn't think I could do it and be so calm about it. I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.

While I was submitting the fluids I had a talk with her and told her to please let me know when she's had enough and wants to cross the bridge. She looked up at me and let out a silent meow and I know that she understood.

Thanks again for your good thoughts and prayers. It's a cold sunny day today and I get to play Santa again. Lots of happy furry four-legged pups to hold....it can't get better than that.

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[gini]

Slick, I will email you.........can't do it right now...........LES going on here big time!

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[momcat]

Prayers continue to be prayed for you and of course Speckles. How is she doing today? Please give her some get well scritchies from me if she's up to it. Hugs to both of you!

[Randi]

Slick, I know you worried about giving her the fluids, but you've done very well! I'm glad to hear Speckles is eating - if only a little. As Debbie said, that means she hasn't given up completely.

I'll will keep you and Speckles in my thoughts and send lots of positive vibes to you both. Give her gentle kisses from me - Fister is keeping his paws crossed for her too.

Get a good nights sleep, so you can cope tomorrow.

Lots of ((((((hugs))))))

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are still being sent your way. Since she's been peeing on blankets you might want to buy some puppy training pads and set them out near the litter box and hopefully she'll use them. I put them behind my litter boxes to catch pee spills in case my furkids have peed in the corner and it's leaked down the litter box. It's really helped me and may help Speckles now too. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Tracey, excellent idea about the puppy pads! I actually bought one of those for Peanut for the trip. Just in case I misinterpreted her meows and she couldn't hold it. That happened once on our last trip and she ended up peeing in her carrier, which ran out onto the leather couch. Got it cleaned up before Terry saw it, but went and bought the puppy pads for this trip - just in case. They're like a diaper where they are absorbent on one side, but the liquid won't leak through.

Yes, Slick, I think my vet would say she's salvageable.

Hoping she had a good day and is hungry when you get home this afternoon.

[jenluckenbach]

I too have been continuing the prayers for you ans Speckles.