URGENT Advice please

Oh Squiffy. Thinking of you.

Vet just rang.

All still very iffy, but she did get some reaction when she stroked her behind her ears.

Blood test results show issues, but her lack of food would account for most of that.

Tomorrow she’ll be given her full quota of nutrients - they’ve been building the level up in increments.

The care she’s getting has been amazing, proper caring care IYSWIM, not just doing a job.

Vet phoning again in morning . . .

Thank you all

Sleep well, you need it X

Awww Squiffy- yours is the first post I read in the morning and the last post I read at night. It’s been such a rollercoaster for darling pusscat and, of course, for you! I will keep sending positive get well vibes to Little Miss Fighter. She deserves to get through this ?xxx

Me too Waterloosunset!

You’re all so lovely!

No change this morning.

She’s a little responsive when she’s out of her kennel and put on the table, but still can’t clear all the gunk at the back of her throat, so nurses still doing that for her.

Visiting her again this afternoon.

She's really hanging in there! Give her a pat from me.

Good morning Squiffy - give her one from me too xxx

And an ear rub from me xx

Oh bless her - poor little soul but she's hanging on in there so fingers crossed the nutrients they give her pull her round.

Cuddles to you both Squiffy. What a little fighter she is bless her dear little heart xx.

No change at visit I disgraced and embarrassed myself with tears running down my face.

The Vet rang tonight and we had another meaningful chat. She’s happy to continue treatment, rather than ‘the alternative’ as any actual suffering has been alleviated.

Swab reaults should be back by Tues, so then we should know exactly what the trouble is.

I was surprised when the Vet said that she was relieved that I didn’t want to give up yet. They deal with so many animals, but I think they’ve all been smitten with our little fluffball!

Night night all

I'm so sorry Squiffy. I really hoped she would have improved by now. She is a fighter and I do so hope she pulls through.

Oh, Squiffy, what a time you are having. No wonder you cried, you're only human and you care so don't, please, think of it as "disgrace" and "embarrassment".

Bless the vet for her persistence and bless the puss for her indomitable cat spirit. May you all sleep well.

I'm being very cynical but this must be costing a fortune. She's worth it but the vet's in business. Are you sure this sort of treatment is truly worth persevering with? Is the poor puss suffering? Very sorry to mention this but it must be on your mind too.

Yes, Jane I’ve been weighing it up very carefully! They don’t need to drum up trade, they’re a very busy practice. I’ve been assured that she’s not suffering, otherwise I’d have to let her go, couldn’t bear the thought of her suffering.

So far, the insurance is holding up!

That's OK then. I was worrying a wee bit! Tuesday seems very far away for results. You must be sooooo wrung out with all the uncertainty and worry.

Oh Squiffy, it’s exhausting holding it together for so long - no wonder you cried. I find it difficult enough just waiting on your news! Rest well tonight and may tomorrow bring new hope. Night night xxx

Things are looking up - but I'm not getting carried away!

Swab results were back this afternoon and that's resulted in a change in antibiotics. She needed something more specific to the mega infection that she has.

She's responding to stimuli better and when I blew on the fluffy bit of her ear she flicked it! She also kicked her hind legs when the nurse was cleaning her. Plus she rolled on to her side by herself, which involved moving her hind legs and stretching them out.

Everyone's being so brilliantly caring at the practice, I can't believe how much they're doing for her - over and above. They've got very fond of her, so how lucky are we?

Extra massages, physio and gentle stimulation, and strokes and scratchings!

Hopefully, the new antibio and potassium supplement will do the trick.

She actually looked better and more like herself today, but I couldn't actually tell you what was different!

Do not apologise for your tears Squiffy. My Partner and I have sobbed uncontrollably at our Vets in the past and believe me, you never need to feel bad about about this as in our personal experience, they completely and utterly understand. Our Pets are our lives.
Hoping that your beloved Pussycat continues to do well.

Thank you Squiffy - it’s music to my ears ? What an amazing feisty pussycat she is - perhaps it’s because she can feel/sense all the love around her! I am so happy to hear your news today. Am sending her loving, get well wishes and I hope she grows stronger and stronger each day xxx

Very happy to hear your good news tonight, Squiffy. I've just read out your latest post to my DGS. He and his friends are all wishing her a speedy recovery.

You are all so lovely, you’ve no idea how much your messages have meant

Heartening news Squiffy, we are all rooting for you both as the Super Vet would say, its the power of love.