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Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a
medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed |
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got you both in my prayers tweed and the furballs are purring loudly for him
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed ~~~~~~~~ Tweed, I'm so sorry this happened. I know this is traumatizing both for you and for Boyfie. Much of what you wrote really does sound positive. When Holly was in the hospital for a week, I visited her every day and that is when she would eat. I agree that it is best to leave a kitty in Boyfie's condition in the hospital. Are they giving him some fluids? That would also be an advantage to having him under constant medical care. They could also force feed him, if necessary, but it sounds like he will be able to manage that on his own. I am sending you my very best wishes for complete recovery for Boyfie and for your aching heart. MaryL |
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On 1/17/2014 12:46 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed Many purrs continue for Boyfie's recovery. Don't give up. He's a strong boy-cat. Jill |
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On Friday, January 17, 2014 12:46:29 PM UTC-5, Christina Websell wrote:
snippage And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed Yes, cry is a great stress relief! Then go visit him and love on him and let him know that he *WILL* be coming home sometime soon! All 10 kitties purring for Boyfie - but especially Mimi! |
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On Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:46:29 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote: Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed Continued prayers and purrs for you both. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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"MaryL" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed ~~~~~~~~ Tweed, I'm so sorry this happened. I know this is traumatizing both for you and for Boyfie. Much of what you wrote really does sound positive. When Holly was in the hospital for a week, I visited her every day and that is when she would eat. I agree that it is best to leave a kitty in Boyfie's condition in the hospital. Are they giving him some fluids? Yes, he has a drip in. That would also be an advantage to having him under constant medical care. They could also force feed him, if necessary, but it sounds like he will be able to manage that on his own. I am sending you my very best wishes for complete recovery for Boyfie and for your aching heart. I've decided to let him remain there until Monday so they can do the peroniitis antibiotics themselves. I discussed this with the nurse today and apparently will usually show itself within 48 hours. So, even though I'd like to have him home I'd like to have him in at the vets until he is fit to come home, and he certainly isn't atm. |
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On 1/17/2014 12:46 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed Purrs for both of you. Ann |
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On 1/17/2014 2:19 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"MaryL" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed ~~~~~~~~ Tweed, I'm so sorry this happened. I know this is traumatizing both for you and for Boyfie. Much of what you wrote really does sound positive. When Holly was in the hospital for a week, I visited her every day and that is when she would eat. I agree that it is best to leave a kitty in Boyfie's condition in the hospital. Are they giving him some fluids? Yes, he has a drip in. That would also be an advantage to having him under constant medical care. They could also force feed him, if necessary, but it sounds like he will be able to manage that on his own. I am sending you my very best wishes for complete recovery for Boyfie and for your aching heart. I've decided to let him remain there until Monday so they can do the peroniitis antibiotics themselves. I discussed this with the nurse today and apparently will usually show itself within 48 hours. So, even though I'd like to have him home I'd like to have him in at the vets until he is fit to come home, and he certainly isn't atm. Purrs continue. I know you must be devastated right about now. I know you'll do what is best for him. And I understand how empty your house must feel. Jill |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "MaryL" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Well the nurse's idea of "bright and alert" is not mine. Maybe it's a medical term for not dead yet I love him so much, much more that I ever thought I could love a cat, having been a dog person all my life. Please, oh, please let him recover. I stayed up until 5 a.m. Sleep was totally out of the question but eventually I crashed out. I was awake again by 8 and on the phone to the vet so see how he is. Doing well up to now, medically, but very depressed and refusing to eat or use his litterbox, which he won't use until he bursts, and I told them that. When the vet called me this afternoon he asked me to visit him as timid cats will sometimes eat if their owners are there. So I visited him. He showed no signs of recognising me until the nurse went out of the room. So I babytalked him as if he was on my lap, and tickled him under the chin. Then he leaned over and licked the gravy from his bowl of food and in a few minutes he was eating the chunks, providing I broke them up and pushed them towards him so he didn't have to get up. Unfortunately the nurse came back before he'd finished so that was the end of that. The vet said "I know you told us he was timid, but we didn't quite expect *that* timid" I'm leaving him there until Monday, as the tablets he needs to avoid peritonitis I simply won't be able to administer by myself and as the danger time for peritonitis is within 48 hours, I'd rather leave him there, not least because of the mega pain relief he's getting too. Having had a abdominal operation myself I know how painful it is. Ok, it's going to cost a lot but I don't care one jot. I'd spend all the money I had in the world to keep this lovely gentle boy with me. We are the world to each other. Although I'd like to have him home, I know very well medicating him 2x day with anti-peronitis tablets will be a real problem, FGS, he won't even let me do Stronghold without assistance and in case you think he will be too ill to object, even with his insides hanging out when he saw me with the cat carrier to take him to TED, he found the strength to hide. And now I might cry so bye for now. Tweed ~~~~~~~~ Tweed, I'm so sorry this happened. I know this is traumatizing both for you and for Boyfie. Much of what you wrote really does sound positive. When Holly was in the hospital for a week, I visited her every day and that is when she would eat. I agree that it is best to leave a kitty in Boyfie's condition in the hospital. Are they giving him some fluids? Yes, he has a drip in. That would also be an advantage to having him under constant medical care. They could also force feed him, if necessary, but it sounds like he will be able to manage that on his own. I am sending you my very best wishes for complete recovery for Boyfie and for your aching heart. I've decided to let him remain there until Monday so they can do the peroniitis antibiotics themselves. I discussed this with the nurse today and apparently will usually show itself within 48 hours. So, even though I'd like to have him home I'd like to have him in at the vets until he is fit to come home, and he certainly isn't atm. Purrs headed your way! Jay |
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