Skeeter blues

"CatNipped" wrote in message
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"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby girl
going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter quickly
and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Thank you. I had myself a good (?) cry and did some heavy-duty praying.
Then I did another search and found her. I managed to get about half
the infusion into her, and then she was so restless and miserable I was
afraid she'd hurt herself on the needle, so I took it out. Next time I
hope I'll remember to shut off the flow before removing the needle. ;-)

I'm thinking that since I've proved I can do it myself, and the length
of time seems to be an issue with her, maybe we'd both be better off if
I give her half the amount every day.

It's an emotional roller coaster, and I'm sure there will be more ups
and downs before the whole thing ends. However, I went into this with
my eyes wide open. I know that whenever you allow yourself to love, you
are setting yourself up to be hurt. When you love an animal whose
probable life span is 1/4 of yours or less, you almost guarantee it.
It's the price you pay, and it's a heavy one, but I think it's worth it.

Joy

"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby girl
going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter quickly
and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Thank you. I had myself a good (?) cry and did some heavy-duty praying.
Then I did another search and found her. I managed to get about half
the infusion into her, and then she was so restless and miserable I was
afraid she'd hurt herself on the needle, so I took it out. Next time I
hope I'll remember to shut off the flow before removing the needle. ;-)

I'm thinking that since I've proved I can do it myself, and the length
of time seems to be an issue with her, maybe we'd both be better off if
I give her half the amount every day.

It's an emotional roller coaster, and I'm sure there will be more ups
and downs before the whole thing ends. However, I went into this with
my eyes wide open. I know that whenever you allow yourself to love, you
are setting yourself up to be hurt. When you love an animal whose
probable life span is 1/4 of yours or less, you almost guarantee it.
It's the price you pay, and it's a heavy one, but I think it's worth it.

Joy

"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby girl
going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter quickly
and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Thank you. I had myself a good (?) cry and did some heavy-duty praying.
Then I did another search and found her. I managed to get about half
the infusion into her, and then she was so restless and miserable I was
afraid she'd hurt herself on the needle, so I took it out. Next time I
hope I'll remember to shut off the flow before removing the needle. ;-)

I'm thinking that since I've proved I can do it myself, and the length
of time seems to be an issue with her, maybe we'd both be better off if
I give her half the amount every day.

It's an emotional roller coaster, and I'm sure there will be more ups
and downs before the whole thing ends. However, I went into this with
my eyes wide open. I know that whenever you allow yourself to love, you
are setting yourself up to be hurt. When you love an animal whose
probable life span is 1/4 of yours or less, you almost guarantee it.
It's the price you pay, and it's a heavy one, but I think it's worth it.

Joy

"Bev" wrote in message
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CatNipped wrote:

"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in
the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal
of time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby
girl going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter
quickly and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Joy, it's awful for you. But cats do go up and down with this
complaint. They can be really sick for days then have a complete
revival, start eating again and being normal. Let's hope this happens
with Skeeter.

((()))

Bev

Thank you, Bev. Yes, I think I've just started this roller coaster
ride, and there's no telling how long it will last. As I said in my
response to Catnipped, I found her. This time.

Joy

"Bev" wrote in message
...
CatNipped wrote:

"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in
the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal
of time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby
girl going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter
quickly and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Joy, it's awful for you. But cats do go up and down with this
complaint. They can be really sick for days then have a complete
revival, start eating again and being normal. Let's hope this happens
with Skeeter.

((()))

Bev

Thank you, Bev. Yes, I think I've just started this roller coaster
ride, and there's no telling how long it will last. As I said in my
response to Catnipped, I found her. This time.

Joy

"Bev" wrote in message
...
CatNipped wrote:

"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in
the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal
of time
there the past couple of days.

Oh, poor Skeeter - poor Joy!

{{{{{{{{{{Skeeter}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{Joy}}}}}}}}}}

I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to watch your baby
girl going
through this. We're sending mega purrs that you find Skeeter
quickly and
that her health improves.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Joy, it's awful for you. But cats do go up and down with this
complaint. They can be really sick for days then have a complete
revival, start eating again and being normal. Let's hope this happens
with Skeeter.

((()))

Bev

Thank you, Bev. Yes, I think I've just started this roller coaster
ride, and there's no telling how long it will last. As I said in my
response to Catnipped, I found her. This time.

Joy

"Nan" wrote in message
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On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 22:04:43 GMT, "Yoj"
wrote:

I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

I check up on her whereabouts often because of her CRF, and because
it's
often time to giver her more medication, or try to get her to eat, or
give her an infusion.

I took some food out this morning, and saw her backing out of that
spot.
Then she sadly walked away. Apparently she had urinated where she
was
lying, so now her "best place" is spoiled. It is very hot here
today,
so I'm sure the spot is dry now. I sprinkled some litter box
deodorizer
over the place where it was, in the hope that later she will feel
able
to use the spot again.

In the meantime, she has gone into hiding. I've looked every place I
can think of, and can't find her. This is the fourth time that has
happened. I no longer panic completely when it does, but I really
need
to find her so I can giver her an infusion and try to get her to eat
a
little.

I'd appreciate purrs that I find her soon. I have to go out this
evening, and I really want to have taken care of this (besides
knowing
where she is) before I leave.

Joy
Poor Skeeter! She must be so embarrassed that she 'wet the bed'.
Mega purrs are on the way that she comes out of hiding before you have
to leave this evening, and that she soon gets to feeling better. Poor
baby.
--

Nan and the furkids

Thank you, Nan. I found her new hiding place. I just hope I haven't
spoiled that for her too, by dragging her out of it.

Joy

"Nan" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 22:04:43 GMT, "Yoj"
wrote:

I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

I check up on her whereabouts often because of her CRF, and because
it's
often time to giver her more medication, or try to get her to eat, or
give her an infusion.

I took some food out this morning, and saw her backing out of that
spot.
Then she sadly walked away. Apparently she had urinated where she
was
lying, so now her "best place" is spoiled. It is very hot here
today,
so I'm sure the spot is dry now. I sprinkled some litter box
deodorizer
over the place where it was, in the hope that later she will feel
able
to use the spot again.

In the meantime, she has gone into hiding. I've looked every place I
can think of, and can't find her. This is the fourth time that has
happened. I no longer panic completely when it does, but I really
need
to find her so I can giver her an infusion and try to get her to eat
a
little.

I'd appreciate purrs that I find her soon. I have to go out this
evening, and I really want to have taken care of this (besides
knowing
where she is) before I leave.

Joy
Poor Skeeter! She must be so embarrassed that she 'wet the bed'.
Mega purrs are on the way that she comes out of hiding before you have
to leave this evening, and that she soon gets to feeling better. Poor
baby.
--

Nan and the furkids

Thank you, Nan. I found her new hiding place. I just hope I haven't
spoiled that for her too, by dragging her out of it.

Joy

"Nan" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 22:04:43 GMT, "Yoj"
wrote:

I feel so sorry for Skeeter. She had a favorite place to lie, in the
geraniums by the sliding glass door. She has spent a great deal of
time
there the past couple of days.

I check up on her whereabouts often because of her CRF, and because
it's
often time to giver her more medication, or try to get her to eat, or
give her an infusion.

I took some food out this morning, and saw her backing out of that
spot.
Then she sadly walked away. Apparently she had urinated where she
was
lying, so now her "best place" is spoiled. It is very hot here
today,
so I'm sure the spot is dry now. I sprinkled some litter box
deodorizer
over the place where it was, in the hope that later she will feel
able
to use the spot again.

In the meantime, she has gone into hiding. I've looked every place I
can think of, and can't find her. This is the fourth time that has
happened. I no longer panic completely when it does, but I really
need
to find her so I can giver her an infusion and try to get her to eat
a
little.

I'd appreciate purrs that I find her soon. I have to go out this
evening, and I really want to have taken care of this (besides
knowing
where she is) before I leave.

Joy
Poor Skeeter! She must be so embarrassed that she 'wet the bed'.
Mega purrs are on the way that she comes out of hiding before you have
to leave this evening, and that she soon gets to feeling better. Poor
baby.
--

Nan and the furkids

Thank you, Nan. I found her new hiding place. I just hope I haven't
spoiled that for her too, by dragging her out of it.

Joy

"Yoj" wrote in message
om...
....I really need
to find her so I can giver her an infusion and try to get her to eat a
little.
.... Joy


Joy,
Hugs to you and gentle under the chin rubs to Skeeter. It's so hard to
watch our special companions lose ground. It makes those good moments all
the more precious. I hope Skeeter finds her special place under the
geraniums to be suitable again.
Annie