URGENT Advice please

Hope your little cat gets better soon.

As a matter of interest do they still think she was poisoned by something and that caused all this or do they now think it was something else?

My cat's fur can change how it looks when he isn't well. So I know what you mean,

It sure is.

Excellent news!

Before not befire!

Visited this afternoon and she was placed on the table again, so that meant I could stroke/scratch her properly.

She responded to the Nurse freshening up her nether regions by kicking her legs - really good sign!

She’s now only got the feeding tube, so food and meds are all fired into her insides that way.

Her breathing’s still a bit raspy, but no longer bubbly.

Tummy stitches will probably be removed Mon or Tues, so that will probably be another test on her reflexes!

I noticed a couple of days ago that she smelt different, in a good way. I didn’t say anything, but one of the Nurses commented on it, so I wasn’t imagining it! It had been as though her body had been exuding something and now it isn’t. Also, her fur looks ‘right’ - can’t explain what I mean, but it somehow just didn’t seem quite as it should be befire!

Onwards and, hopefully, upwards.

Still thinking of you Squiffy and your darling pusscat and sending you both love and hugs xx.
Keep fighting, the pair of you.???.

Hi Squiffy, I couldn't post yesterday, but was thinking of you both. We are all willing her better, she must be such a fighter and deserves to get through this.

I have just realised we don't know her name, don't say if you'd rather not. Everything crossed for good news.

Hi Squiffy I don't know how I managed to miss all these posts as I'm a great cat-lover myself, I've been in your situation with a cat in the vet's hospital for over a week, and would have posted to you much earlier. and love to you. I am so sorry to hear what you and your lovely cat have been going through. Your visits to see her will have given her a boost, and I know you will be willing her to get better and cats are very intuitive and so she'll pick up on that. She is no age at all, and I do hope you have some good news soon.

((((hugs)))) xx

Sending every good wish

So pleased to read encouraging news, Squiffy. Like Jane, I've had difficulty posting so couldn't get on here earlier. I do hope the improvement continues and the fluffball gets back to her old self in due course. Love and purrs from Lady Lucy, OH and me. xx

Squiffy, I'm glad to hear that your lovely cat is gradually improving. She has really been through it and so have you. No wonder you were in tears - I'd have been in bits. Fingers crossed that the weekend will see her truly on the mend.
((((hugs))))

I've been trying to post for ages. Had to switch to desktop site as didn't want you to think I wasn't interested! I was glad to hear the wee thing sounds like she's rallying and that the vets are being kind to her.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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