A Long Day; Persia's at the Clinic

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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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

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
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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

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
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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

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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

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
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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

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.