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A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... I went next door and my neighbor was waiting to drive us. Okay, now she really didn't understand. Why am I in the back seat of her car? Where are we going? Why are we still driving after all this time? (It's a two-hour trip there and back.) She cried and cried, which was to be expected. But she was so upset she threw up her breakfast about halfway there. Lynn pulled off on a side road and I cleaned up the mess as best I could with tissues. But she got sick again right before we got to the clinic. So when I took her inside I told them about it and said she'd probably need to be cleaned up a bit. They whisked her off while I filled out paperwork (and of course paid the bill for the radioactive treatment; I pay for her boarding when I pick her up on 4/30). Jill I used to travel 1200 miles each way every summer with my cats (one cat at a time in those days). I learned a few "travel tips" that might be helpful to you (although I do realize that you have traveled with Persia, so this may not be needed). First, I soon learned that it was better to withhold food in the morning on days when we were going to travel. That was better for their stomachs, and none threw up if I did that. If you can get a spray container of Feliway, lightly spray the inside of the carrier about 20 or 30 minutes before you put Persia in it. Finally, it also helps if you put a light towel over the carrier. It seems to be more comfortable for cats to lie in a darkened environment when driving. Also, I always traveled with a roll of paper towels and some paper bags, just in case there was waste to dispose of. I always had water and a small bowl with me, but my cats never wanted it in the car. Finally, I even have a litter box that will fit on the floor in the back seat, but my cats never wanted to use that until we stopped for the night. Then, they would head for it in the motel room. Of course, you would not need that for the length you are on the road for this treatment. MaryL |
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A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
... "jmcquown" wrote in message ... I went next door and my neighbor was waiting to drive us. Okay, now she really didn't understand. Why am I in the back seat of her car? Where are we going? Why are we still driving after all this time? (It's a two-hour trip there and back.) She cried and cried, which was to be expected. But she was so upset she threw up her breakfast about halfway there. Lynn pulled off on a side road and I cleaned up the mess as best I could with tissues. But she got sick again right before we got to the clinic. So when I took her inside I told them about it and said she'd probably need to be cleaned up a bit. They whisked her off while I filled out paperwork (and of course paid the bill for the radioactive treatment; I pay for her boarding when I pick her up on 4/30). Jill I used to travel 1200 miles each way every summer with my cats (one cat at a time in those days). I learned a few "travel tips" that might be helpful to you (although I do realize that you have traveled with Persia, so this may not be needed). First, I soon learned that it was better to withhold food in the morning on days when we were going to travel. That was better for their stomachs, and none threw up if I did that. If you can get a spray container of Feliway, lightly spray the inside of the carrier about 20 or 30 minutes before you put Persia in it. Finally, it also helps if you put a light towel over the carrier. It seems to be more comfortable for cats to lie in a darkened environment when driving. Also, I always traveled with a roll of paper towels and some paper bags, just in case there was waste to dispose of. I always had water and a small bowl with me, but my cats never wanted it in the car. Finally, I even have a litter box that will fit on the floor in the back seat, but my cats never wanted to use that until we stopped for the night. Then, they would head for it in the motel room. Of course, you would not need that for the length you are on the road for this treatment. MaryL She wasn't a problem on the 700 mile drive from west TN to SC. She didn't get sick in her carrier. She wasn't happy about things but she didn't get sick. She did hide in the hotel rooms and wasn't happy. Thank god they have those boxes built around the beds so there's no way for pets to get under them! She was upset because she knew there was going to be a vet visit at the end of this trip. And yes, I should have brought paper towels. We had kleenex. It wasn't a trip that required a litter box in the car. She'd already pooped and peed that morning. And eaten her breakfast. She'd have killed me if I didn't give her something to eat; that's why she tapped me on the nose and purred in ny ear at 6AM. IT'S TIME! Feed me! So I fed her. But then she found out she was going on a trip, and lately a trip is not a good thing. This means she's going to be poked, prodded and all sorts of unpleasant things. And to be in the car for 2 hours... oh no. So she meowed the whole way and got sick to her stomach. She's doing fine. The vet said "no news is good news" and I can call any time I want to check her status. I'll pick her up on April 30th. And when she gets home she'll have a brand new Kitty Walking set up and waiting for her! Jill |
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A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic
oohh could sound threatening if thats all you read, no offense taken,
figured you read out of order, Lee, hoping you audtion went well, "Mischief" wrote in message ... On Apr 12, 7:01 pm, "Stormmee" wrote: read the thread, jill let them give persia a bath, persia will take her out when she gts home, start with jill's post and it will make sense, Lee"Mischief" wrote in message ... On Apr 12, 4:47 pm, "Stormmee" wrote: you better get your affairs in order, say good bye to the lll nd bird, you are probably going to die in your sleep , Lee WTF? ah ok, i'm sorry, for some reason just alone it popped up on my screen kristi |
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A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic
Enjoy your sleep while you can. Just be glad cats don't have really long
memories so long as they are loved. "jmcquown" wrote in message ... She was being a stinker this morning. Doesn't matter how hard I try to be nonchalant, it's just another day, she knows something is afoot. So she hid under the sofa in the living room. I had to use a broom to get her out. Then she ran into the den and hid behind the sofa. I closed the door, but I had to move the sofa bed (that sucker is heavy!). Then I got to chase her around the room for a while. Of course she was protesting the entire time. I finally managed to grab her and get her to the carrier. I went next door and my neighbor was waiting to drive us. Okay, now she really didn't understand. Why am I in the back seat of her car? Where are we going? Why are we still driving after all this time? (It's a two-hour trip there and back.) She cried and cried, which was to be expected. But she was so upset she threw up her breakfast about halfway there. Lynn pulled off on a side road and I cleaned up the mess as best I could with tissues. But she got sick again right before we got to the clinic. So when I took her inside I told them about it and said she'd probably need to be cleaned up a bit. They whisked her off while I filled out paperwork (and of course paid the bill for the radioactive treatment; I pay for her boarding when I pick her up on 4/30). Then we met with the vet who showed me the isolation room and the cage/kennel where she'll be staying this week. There happens to be another cat who was brought in earlier that day who will be in the cage next to her. But the way they have it set up, they can't see each other, only hear each other. I was told after a week she'll be moved to a larger kennel in the main boarding facility. (It didn't occur to me until I got home to wonder how that is possible since she's not supposed to be around other cats for 2 weeks after the treatment. Hmmmm.) I figured I'd bring her Sherpa bag home and clean it out and put the fleece liner in the washing machine. The clinic staff said saying just leave it there and they'd take care of it. They'd already put the liner in the washer. That way it will be there when I come back to bring her home. (It better be! Those Sherpa bags aren't cheap!) Anyway, I feel like she's in good hands. The vet ordered the radioactive iodine as soon as I checked in and was going to administer it around noon. But the vet tech mentioned they were going to have to give Persia a BATH. OMG, she's going to kill me when she gets home! First I take her on that really long trip, then she has to get bathed. Then she's staying there for 3 weeks! Yep, she's going to kill me. Maybe not immediately. But soon, very soon. Jill |
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A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic
On Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:07:27 +0100, Judith Latham
wrote: In article , jmcquown wrote: She was being a stinker this morning. Doesn't matter how hard I try to be nonchalant, it's just another day, she knows something is afoot. So she hid under the sofa in the living room. I had to use a broom to get her out. Then she ran into the den and hid behind the sofa. I closed the door, but I had to move the sofa bed (that sucker is heavy!). Then I got to chase her around the room for a while. Of course she was protesting the entire time. I finally managed to grab her and get her to the carrier. I went next door and my neighbor was waiting to drive us. Okay, now she really didn't understand. Why am I in the back seat of her car? Where are we going? Why are we still driving after all this time? (It's a two-hour trip there and back.) She cried and cried, which was to be expected. But she was so upset she threw up her breakfast about halfway there. Lynn pulled off on a side road and I cleaned up the mess as best I could with tissues. But she got sick again right before we got to the clinic. So when I took her inside I told them about it and said she'd probably need to be cleaned up a bit. They whisked her off while I filled out paperwork (and of course paid the bill for the radioactive treatment; I pay for her boarding when I pick her up on 4/30). Then we met with the vet who showed me the isolation room and the cage/kennel where she'll be staying this week. There happens to be another cat who was brought in earlier that day who will be in the cage next to her. But the way they have it set up, they can't see each other, only hear each other. I was told after a week she'll be moved to a larger kennel in the main boarding facility. (It didn't occur to me until I got home to wonder how that is possible since she's not supposed to be around other cats for 2 weeks after the treatment. Hmmmm.) I figured I'd bring her Sherpa bag home and clean it out and put the fleece liner in the washing machine. The clinic staff said saying just leave it there and they'd take care of it. They'd already put the liner in the washer. That way it will be there when I come back to bring her home. (It better be! Those Sherpa bags aren't cheap!) Anyway, I feel like she's in good hands. The vet ordered the radioactive iodine as soon as I checked in and was going to administer it around noon. But the vet tech mentioned they were going to have to give Persia a BATH. OMG, she's going to kill me when she gets home! First I take her on that really long trip, then she has to get bathed. Then she's staying there for 3 weeks! Yep, she's going to kill me. Maybe not immediately. But soon, very soon. Jill Purrs for Persia and the poor person who bathed her. Purrs for you being without her for so long. Judith PS When she comes home, I suggest you sleep with one eye open. When I got Espy home after four days in the hospital he snubbed me for about an hour and then was all over me. I think those little brains can't hold too much resentment, and they are soooo happy to be home. And time works differently for them. I don't think they really know how long they're away from home. It was suggested that I not visit because he would think I was going to take him home and then leave again. |
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