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Holly's health report
Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems
happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL |
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On 2/8/2013 5:56 PM, MaryL wrote:
Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL Very good news. I know it's been stressful for both of you. FWIW I think you made the right decision not to put her through that every day. Purrs continue for both of you. Hugs to Duffy, too Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... On 2/8/2013 5:56 PM, MaryL wrote: Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. snip MaryL Very good news. I know it's been stressful for both of you. FWIW I think you made the right decision not to put her through that every day. Purrs continue for both of you. Hugs to Duffy, too Jill ~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks! I appreciate that. MaryL |
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"MaryL" wrote in message
... Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL Obviously, you've thought it out thoroughly and made a reasoned decision. I completely agree. Sometimes the best way to make a decision about what to do with an ailing pet, especially an elderly one, is to ask ourselves what we would want if we were in that position. I vote for quality over quantity. Joy |
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On Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:56:09 -0600, MaryL wrote:
Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL TuTu and I send our best purrs and good wishes and want you to know\we agree with you 100%.MLB(wishing this could also be done for people. |
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"mlbriggs" wrote in message
... On Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:56:09 -0600, MaryL wrote: Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL TuTu and I send our best purrs and good wishes and want you to know\we agree with you 100%.MLB(wishing this could also be done for people. Amen to that! Joy |
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On 2/8/2013 5:56 PM, MaryL wrote:
Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. MaryL Glad to read this Mary! I totally agree with you. Shamrock used to get allergy shots but it got to where he would run from me when it was time, and I found they had stopped helping after a while anyway, so I quit giving them to him and just continue with the depo shots as needed. Good news is that he just went 6 months between shots and while he was clearly itchy, he wasn't tearing off his fur and skin as bad as he has in the past. I'm thinking that the change to hardwood floors and leather furniture has helped somewhat, even if I do still have some carpet, and of course a bed that attracts his allergens. The main living area is what has been modified to eliminate dust and dustmites. I hope she has many happy stress free years more with you, as many as God* allows. *your interpretation of God of course. |
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"MaryL" wrote in message ... Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. It is not possible to do that here, this is a thing that only vets can do. |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "MaryL" wrote in message ... Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. It is not possible to do that here, this is a thing that only vets can do. ~~~~~~~~~~ It is fairly common here for people ("non professionals") to perform procedures such as administer fluids and give insulin shots for diabetes. If it had worked, I would have been doing it under instruction by the vet and vet tech, but I decided that it just is not fair to Holly to force her to accept the procedure twice a day for the rest of her life. Many people have been successful at doing it in their homes, but I was not. MaryL |
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"MaryL" wrote in message
... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "MaryL" wrote in message ... Holly seems to be doing very well. She is now eating well, and she seems happy. She follows me around like "the old Holly," and she spends a lot of time curled up in my lap. I think I made the right decision not to force her to have fluids twice a day. I would rather have her happy and content for whatever time we have left than to force her to have a procedure that traumatizes her. I realize that administering fluids is really a routine procedure, but she was so stressed out about it (even when the vet tech did it) that she had started to cringe whenever I picked her up to start the process. Now she is back to her old self, and I want to keep it that way. I wish I had been able to give her the fluids, but even the vet tech found that she had to force her. The vet tech would scruff her when she struggled, but it clearly wasn't something that Holly would simply adjust to and accept calmly, and I was unable to control her as well as the vet tech could. I am adding some powdered medicine to her canned cat food, and she is eating that very well. So, I hope she continues to improve on this regimen and that I will have for a lot longer. But, most important, I want her remaining time to be happy and contented time. I think there is an element of selfishness when we force our beloved cats to endure procedures that they find objectionable just so we can force them to be with us longer. It's always a difficult decision, and I found it particularly difficult because administering fluids is not one of those procedures that we would usually look at a traumatic--but Holly obviously saw it that way. She will be 18 years old on June 1. It is not possible to do that here, this is a thing that only vets can do. ~~~~~~~~~~ It is fairly common here for people ("non professionals") to perform procedures such as administer fluids and give insulin shots for diabetes. If it had worked, I would have been doing it under instruction by the vet and vet tech, but I decided that it just is not fair to Holly to force her to accept the procedure twice a day for the rest of her life. Many people have been successful at doing it in their homes, but I was not. MaryL I can fully understand that. I was lucky. When Skeeter needed fluid, it was only twice a week, and, as long as I sat in a comfortable recliner with her in my lap, I had no trouble administering it. However, my daughter and her husband had to give fluids to one of their cats, and it took both of them to do it. Joy |
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