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"Dan M" wrote in message ... In case anyone hasn't read about it yet, Harri Roadcat is very ill. Tuesday she was breathing very hard, so I took her to the vet. The vet found that both of her lungs were partially collapsed and referred her to a specialist 60 miles away. The specialist found a large amount of fluid collecting in her chest cavity and a massive infection causing even more fluid to form. He drained the fluid from her chest and implanted chest tubes and put her on antibiotics. Nancy and I went to visit her tonight. Her eyes were bright, her breathing was normal, and she was purring all the time I petted her. She had been refusing to eat, but that's because they were trying to feed her wet food. We told her that she's used to dry food, and as soon as they put out dry food Harri started chowing down. I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. The bottom line is that Harri certainly seems to be on the mend. Her chart shows that between Thursday afternoon and this morning they had drained 93 cc of fluid out of her chest. Between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM when Nancy and I left no more fluid had been drained - and it's an automated suction system that drains continuously. We're sincerely hoping that Harri will be able to come home in the first few days of next week. All of you, thanks for your purrs and prayers and support. Dan Continuing get well purrs for Harri and a big sigh of relief that things are looking so much better. Christine |
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Dan M wrote:
I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. It's so good that she's recovering! She does look good in those pictures, and the pictures aren't too gross. It just looks like she's being taken care of in a NICU, and cat skin sure looks smooth. |
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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 22:48:47 -0700, Dan M yodeled:
In case anyone hasn't read about it yet, Harri Roadcat is very ill. Tuesday she was breathing very hard, so I took her to the vet. The vet found that both of her lungs were partially collapsed and referred her to a specialist 60 miles away. The specialist found a large amount of fluid collecting in her chest cavity and a massive infection causing even more fluid to form. He drained the fluid from her chest and implanted chest tubes and put her on antibiotics. Nancy and I went to visit her tonight. Her eyes were bright, her breathing was normal, and she was purring all the time I petted her. She had been refusing to eat, but that's because they were trying to feed her wet food. We told her that she's used to dry food, and as soon as they put out dry food Harri started chowing down. I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. The bottom line is that Harri certainly seems to be on the mend. Her chart shows that between Thursday afternoon and this morning they had drained 93 cc of fluid out of her chest. Between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM when Nancy and I left no more fluid had been drained - and it's an automated suction system that drains continuously. We're sincerely hoping that Harri will be able to come home in the first few days of next week. All of you, thanks for your purrs and prayers and support. Dan "The recovering Roadcat"-- what wonderful words. And what a tough babe she is. Purring for her to be back with you before you know it. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 23:24:41 -0700, Dan M yodeled:
I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. Nancy also put some more picture up on her latest blog, at http://www.mahoneys.info/blog Oh, poor shaved girl! Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 23:24:41 -0700, Dan M wrote:
I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. Nancy also put some more picture up on her latest blog, at http://www.mahoneys.info/blog Sending purrs that her recovery will be complete. She reminds me so much of my two yellow.orange tabbies Ginger and Punkin -- who left for the Bridge many, many years ago. MLB |
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On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 22:48:47 -0700, Dan M wrote:
In case anyone hasn't read about it yet, Harri Roadcat is very ill. Tuesday she was breathing very hard, so I took her to the vet. The vet found that both of her lungs were partially collapsed and referred her to a specialist 60 miles away. The specialist found a large amount of fluid collecting in her chest cavity and a massive infection causing even more fluid to form. He drained the fluid from her chest and implanted chest tubes and put her on antibiotics. Nancy and I went to visit her tonight. Her eyes were bright, her breathing was normal, and she was purring all the time I petted her. She had been refusing to eat, but that's because they were trying to feed her wet food. We told her that she's used to dry food, and as soon as they put out dry food Harri started chowing down. I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. The bottom line is that Harri certainly seems to be on the mend. Her chart shows that between Thursday afternoon and this morning they had drained 93 cc of fluid out of her chest. Between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM when Nancy and I left no more fluid had been drained - and it's an automated suction system that drains continuously. We're sincerely hoping that Harri will be able to come home in the first few days of next week. All of you, thanks for your purrs and prayers and support. Dan [Trimmed to rpca] Dan, I am so glad to hear this! I have been following the story and thinking of Harri and you all. Purrs that her recovery is full and this special little girl will once again be healthy and happy. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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Dan,
I am so glad to hear about Harrie, she has been so ill and I was terrified she would not recover. About 10 years ago I had a beautiful blue oriental, I had bred him, and loved him dearly. I noticed that his breathing was difficult and took him to the vet. The vet took an X-ray and saw the congestion in his lungs. We were referred to a specialist, who agreed with my vets diagnosis, here it was called Pyothorax. Jack was just one year old, and was very ill. His chest was drained and the next morning the specialist operated. He survived the operation, only to die several hours later. I was heartbroken and feared for your Harrie, I have watched the group ever since for news. I was so happy to hear that she is recovering and to see the photos. I hope she continues to get better, obviously methods have improved since Jack's death. Marie from OZ. |
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Marie Lawrence wrote:
Dan, I am so glad to hear about Harrie, she has been so ill and I was terrified she would not recover. About 10 years ago I had a beautiful blue oriental, I had bred him, and loved him dearly. I noticed that his breathing was difficult and took him to the vet. The vet took an X-ray and saw the congestion in his lungs. We were referred to a specialist, who agreed with my vets diagnosis, here it was called Pyothorax. Jack was just one year old, and was very ill. His chest was drained and the next morning the specialist operated. He survived the operation, only to die several hours later. I was heartbroken and feared for your Harrie, I have watched the group ever since for news. I was so happy to hear that she is recovering and to see the photos. I hope she continues to get better, obviously methods have improved since Jack's death. Marie from OZ. I'm so sorry about what happened to Jack! I have of course been fearing the same sort of thing might befall Harri, so was greatly relieved to hear from the vet this morning. This has been so very scary that I've been useless since Tuesday. |
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wonderful, soft
W. Leong wrote in message ... Poor Harri. She looks very much like Rusty. Of course Rusty is a a boy. Rusty said he will keep purring till Harri is all well and comes home to her Paw Paw. Winnie "Dan M" wrote in message ... In case anyone hasn't read about it yet, Harri Roadcat is very ill. Tuesday she was breathing very hard, so I took her to the vet. The vet found that both of her lungs were partially collapsed and referred her to a specialist 60 miles away. The specialist found a large amount of fluid collecting in her chest cavity and a massive infection causing even more fluid to form. He drained the fluid from her chest and implanted chest tubes and put her on antibiotics. Nancy and I went to visit her tonight. Her eyes were bright, her breathing was normal, and she was purring all the time I petted her. She had been refusing to eat, but that's because they were trying to feed her wet food. We told her that she's used to dry food, and as soon as they put out dry food Harri started chowing down. I put a couple of pictures up on A.B.P.A. You can find the same 2 photos and a few more on http://www.catfolks.net/photos. I made sure to not put any really gross photos there. In the "GW" directory under there (http://www.catfolks.net/photos/GW) are some photos that happen to show her chest tube as well - if you're at all squeamish, you won't want to go there. The bottom line is that Harri certainly seems to be on the mend. Her chart shows that between Thursday afternoon and this morning they had drained 93 cc of fluid out of her chest. Between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM when Nancy and I left no more fluid had been drained - and it's an automated suction system that drains continuously. We're sincerely hoping that Harri will be able to come home in the first few days of next week. All of you, thanks for your purrs and prayers and support. Dan |
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