Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437501 times)

clarenmax · « **Reply #413 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:27:11 AM »

Aww, topping up the hugs and healing vibes from me too

Hope you guys get a little bit of sunshine today.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #412 on:** September 23, 2008, 09:18:56 AM »

Poor little chap. I do feel for him.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #411 on:** September 23, 2008, 09:13:17 AM »

no more puke on mum no (Max had the decency to deposit his RC dry on the carpet!), but Swamp is very miaowy and unsettled this morning, looking around him to sort of say WHY can't I see and wandering and miaowing a lot. Another grot grey day so hope I can settle him down for a sleep soon.

everyone from all of us.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #410 on:** September 23, 2008, 07:20:29 AM »

Just popping by to give Swampy some early morning cuddles, and topping up the healing vibes.

Hope you didn't have any more bile incidents in the early hours Kate - not the loveliest way to be awoken!

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #409 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:09:53 AM »

Hope Swampy has a good day

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #408 on:** September 22, 2008, 20:39:15 PM »

That little fella is truly a star. He seems to be adapting to his new routine so well bless him. Hope he had a lovely day and you all have a quiet restful night

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #407 on:** September 22, 2008, 20:22:18 PM »

Been away at weekend but an pleased to see that Swampy is doing so well

Lots of cuddles and good vibes to the brave Swampy

I was interesed to hear he had a dark brown purr cos Franta has a bass purr

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #406 on:** September 22, 2008, 20:16:33 PM »

More get well vibes and hugs for our brave little boy

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #405 on:** September 22, 2008, 20:15:10 PM »

Night night snuggles for Swampy!

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #404 on:** September 22, 2008, 14:18:55 PM »

Not been on the puter at the weekend so just sneaking in to see how our boy is doing. It sounds like he is doing really well and being very brave going up and down the stairs bless him.

Lots more

from me and purrs and head butts from the boys

Here's hoping for some more sunshine for Swampy

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #403 on:** September 22, 2008, 12:28:30 PM »

Some more hugs for brave little Swampy

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #402 on:** September 22, 2008, 12:07:04 PM »

Hope he enjoys the sunshine today

Leanne · « **Reply #401 on:** September 22, 2008, 11:05:45 AM »

Awww I'm glad Swampy enjoyed the sunshine,

More vibes from us too

moiramassey · « **Reply #400 on:** September 22, 2008, 10:22:38 AM »

You can't get the one I have any more. If I was buying one I would buy this one and use only one of the two elements. It has 'cool touch housing'.
http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/invt/194975

This is a posher model with a remote control. http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/Heating+Cooling/Focus-16kW-Halogen-Heater-with-Remote-Control/invt/215110

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #399 on:** September 22, 2008, 09:18:30 AM »

morning all you lovely vibes people. I woke at 3.30 in the night so they thought it might be fun to wake up too,plus Swamp threw up some phlegm all over me at 5am which was just 'great', but otherwise Swampy ate ok this morning (I'll read up on those other foods just in case - many thanks - also for Max as Hills have gone and changed HIS food yet again and he no like) and had his wander up the stairs again and is now planning (I hope) a nice long peaceful zzzz with Max.....sun's looking a bit dodgy today but maybe some later. Love and burmese choccy purrs to everyone

PS thanks for the halogen heater post too, typed while I was posting this. How close can you/they get to it if it's halogen (assume gets v hot)?

moiramassey · « **Reply #398 on:** September 22, 2008, 09:17:02 AM »

A radiant halogrn heater is more like an old fashioned electric fire than anything else but much more efficient and nicer. No flicker.

clarenmax · « **Reply #397 on:** September 22, 2008, 08:51:03 AM »

More vibes coming from me too

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #396 on:** September 22, 2008, 06:59:41 AM »

Topping up Swampy's healing vibes.

Am so pleased he's been exploring even more on his own, bless him.

Paddy sends him a gentle headbutt this morning.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #395 on:** September 22, 2008, 05:38:09 AM »

Morning wishes for Swampy

bunglycat · « **Reply #394 on:** September 22, 2008, 02:12:46 AM »

Just popping on to wish Swampy more get well vibes and topping up the

to you all .
Hope you are all having a restful and peaceful night and lots of sunshine for you tomorrow.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #393 on:** September 21, 2008, 18:42:18 PM »

There are other kidney foods on VetUK, Rosie liked the Integra despite hating RC, and it is like a pate type food. Some of the Porta 21 foods are low phos too.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #392 on:** September 21, 2008, 17:05:11 PM »

many thanks for the ideas on the weighing him in his carrier and the lamps (they sound just the ticket for me!). The only thing is I have to be careful with any bright, artificial light with Swamp. Do you know which lamps would be the least invasive (eg we don't have any fluorescent tube lights but they're not allowed and I must be careful with camera flash apparently too, in case it triggers any seizures).

Swampy's not eating as much the last couple of days but is ok, despite Max jumping down from the infamous chest of drawers and landing ON him as he lay sleeping on the bed and knocking him to the floor - I was right next to him reading, but didn't have time to react. I am pretty much 90% sure that Max knocked him off the chest originally. Anyhow he started breathing hard but I managed to calm him down quite quickly. A nervy moment as you can imagine. I'm hoping Swamps doesn't go off k/d as not sure what low phosphorus wet food I can give him. But k/d goes hard after 10 mins exposed to air so he gets tired eating it as a plate can take him 15 - 20 mins now.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #391 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:16:17 AM »

What a big brave boy .... the infra light lamp sounds like a good idea or maybe you could try a light box (the sort of thing used by SAD sufferers).

Ebay is the best place for them: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=light+box+sad

moiramassey · « **Reply #390 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:04:41 AM »

My cat Willow (RIP) loved lying in the sunlight. When Willow was very old she loved my radiant halogen heater in the winter. These give a lovely glow as well as radiant heat and basking in the light and heat helped her get through her last two winters. I do wonder if Swampy would appreciate one.

As for weighing them, I bought this digital luggage scales to weigh my cats. http://www.lakeland.co.uk/digital-luggage-scale/F/keyword/scales/product/21561 As it has a large maximum weight, you can weigh them in a basket, then take off the weigh of the basket.

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #389 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:57:35 AM »

It sounds like he is coming along fabulously and adjusting to his new challenges well. What a brave boy.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #388 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:08:58 AM »

How wonderful that he managed both up and down the stairs, he is obviously adjusting to his disability, such a brave hero boy. Enjoy the sun today Swampy. I think it is shining especially for you

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #387 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:06:52 AM »

Swampa had a bit of a dip yesterday evening (no eating, no purrs, lying uncomfortably for a couple of hours) but seemed to feel better after being thoroughly washed by Max (Max never used to wash him, other way around -interesting how this has changed the pecking order?). He had a lovely time in the sun yesterday. He got on to and off the bed all by himself twice and sunbathing on the agenda again today. This morning he woke up early and took about 3 hours to finish his breakfast but then found the stairs again and went up....and down!!....all by himself. So sweet and brave he is, watching him coming down, he put one paw out, felt then moved sloooowly. The only thing is is that he's convinced (I think) it's always sunny and he is being denied it by being shut in the lounge and if he could get through the door, it would be sunny on the bed next door! When this good weather ends, he won't approve at all! Vet suggested I get him an infra-red lamp?!!!! That sounds like something I could use as well

He and Max are separated during the sunny hours now as Max has gone up on to the chest (where the accident started) to zzzz as it's the sunniest spot in the flat by far.
Lots of love and sunny purrs to everyone too

many thanks again. I get such a boost from the messages & I'm sure it's helping the Wampa too xx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #386 on:** September 21, 2008, 09:27:55 AM »

Just here to wish you a sunny day for Swampy and Max

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #385 on:** September 21, 2008, 09:12:14 AM »

Hope Swampy enjoys the sun today

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #384 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:13:40 AM »

Topping up the healing vibes for Swampy this morning.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #383 on:** September 20, 2008, 22:51:47 PM »

Just dropping in to say Night night to Swampy, Hope he has had a good day Kate xx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #382 on:** September 20, 2008, 22:32:28 PM »

Hope Swampy (and Max) had a wonderful day full of sunshine. Hope you all have a good night

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #381 on:** September 20, 2008, 15:41:10 PM »

Adding to the encouragement for Swampy...

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #380 on:** September 20, 2008, 14:33:24 PM »

Quote

But it's so lovely to hear that dark brown purr.

Nom nom nom!

The best sound in the world.

Sending lots of loving Pppppprrffffpts to Swampy today, and topping up the healing vibes. Hee hee hee - am so glad he was "nomming" your finger!

What a lovely little lad.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #379 on:** September 20, 2008, 11:24:20 AM »

May the sun shine everyday for Swampy. Hope he has a lovely time.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #378 on:** September 20, 2008, 10:54:24 AM »

Ah bless him, he is doing so well Kate

I have let Lulu out in the garden this morning and she is laying on the patio, sunshine makes everyone feel better

xxxx

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #377 on:** September 20, 2008, 09:53:17 AM »

hello, well the boys really approve of the sun (not alone there!). Only thing is OH is a bit too ambitious for him (Swampy loves being around OH as he's not home much) and there's no way I will go out and leave Swamps unattended in the sun on a bed, in case anything happens or he falls off. But it's so lovely to hear that dark brown purr. He does seem brighter in the warmer weather and is off on a wander as I type, which is at least partly due to the fact that better weather = not so bad cold. They got me up nice and early this morning

so here's hoping we can all have a relax - and to all of you too. Sure everyone and their furbabes are enjoying the (autumn but better late than never) sunshine

He *may* go outside on the roof on his harness for 10mins if I think he's up for it later on.

bunglycat · « **Reply #376 on:** September 20, 2008, 00:10:25 AM »

Topping up Swampys get well vibes for this week-end and sending lots of gentle furry headbuts and

to a brave little boy.
You are doing a great job with him - hope you both have a restful and healing week-end

MrsR · « **Reply #375 on:** September 19, 2008, 22:13:07 PM »

Maybe it chills Swampy to clean Max? Glad still on the up and up

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #374 on:** September 19, 2008, 22:09:36 PM »

Hope he's had a good day and hope you all have a good night

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