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Purrs for Natasha
Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her
recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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Purrs for Natasha
Aww, the poor baby. I'm so sorry. Everyone here will be purring for her to
be feeling better ASAP. |
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Purrs for Natasha
Jeanne Hedge wrote:
Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Awww, purrs for poor Natasha. |
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Purrs for Natasha
On 2006-11-05 23:14:19 -0600, Jeanne Hedge said:
Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com Big purrs for Natasha. Sometimes, when we are gone it just upset their whole routine and they can become ill. Dehydration alone can cause a lot of feeling icky. Please keep us posted. |
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Purrs for Natasha
On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:14:19 -0500, Jeanne Hedge wrote:
Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com Purrs that it will all work out soon. MLB |
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Purrs for Natasha
Jeanne Hedge wrote:
So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Many purrs on the way for Tasha. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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Purrs for Natasha
Purrs are on the way.
Joy "Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message ... Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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Purrs for Natasha
Poor girl! Purrs for her to get better quickly!
Joyce Jeanne Hedge wrote: Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com -- To reply privately, take the X's out of my user ID. |
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Purrs for Natasha
Purrs for Natasha and for you.
Dewi. Jeanne Hedge wrote: Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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Purrs for Natasha
Jeanne Hedge wrote:
Thanks to all who offered purrs and good thoughts to my mom for her recent surgery (she's doing great!) Now I ask purrs for my furry mistress, Natasha. I was away overnight, and when I returned home this afternoon she had been sick, was lethargic, appeared to be straining to have a BM, and had wet hindquarters smelling faintly of urine. (quite a sad sight) She would get up and wander over to her water, but after a lick or two just lie back down. Since it's Sunday, the only place I could take her was an area emergency clinic. Quite expensive, but you do tend to get a few answers quickly. The vet on duty was afraid she was in acute kidney failure, but the bloodwork said no (the bloodwork was amazingly within spec - the only item out of spec, I was told, is one of the ones that does that when there's dehydration. She couldn't get urine because Tasha's bladder was empty, and thinks that she's been emptying it slowly while straining to have that BM (and that's why she was wet too). Her temperature was about 3 degrees F low, and she was dehydrated. I was told that a symptom of dehydration is lowered temperature. (this next bit is a bit graphic) The vet wanted to do all sorts of x-rays (driving an already outrageous monetary estimate even higher), but when I found out that she'd not done any kind of rectal exam to see if she was blocked I put my foot down. Natasha was "plugged up" about a year ago, and was set to rights with application of a well greased finger, an enema and some fluids. I went back to see her, because they were also concerned that she seemed lethargic, but she was actually a bit more herself (she's one of those kitties that goes limp at TEDs). She just seemed pretty uncomfortable. While I was skritching her in the incubator (they put her in an incubator to raise her body temp), the doctor decided to put the glove on and "take the plunge". Nothing there in the pelvic region, but apparently there was stuff when she poked around lower. Said she "this is so soft - I guess maybe that's why I couldn't fee anything when I examined her" (duh?) Said I "no x-rays until she's been cleaned out, and then we'll see how she's doing in the morning". So Natasha is spending the night at TEDs, and I ask purrs for her to get feeling better soon so she can come home tomorrow! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com Poor Natasha, lots of purrs on the way. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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