Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437480 times)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #373 on:** September 19, 2008, 21:56:08 PM »

Loads of good vibes to Swampy and hope he has a lovely restful weekend

clarenmax · « **Reply #372 on:** September 19, 2008, 20:44:54 PM »

I'll top up with 2 days worth of good vibes and hugs as I won't be able to log on until Sun eve.

Hope he continues to improve

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #371 on:** September 19, 2008, 20:09:36 PM »

So pleased he is continuing to improve ... I wouldn't be surprised if Max is giving him a good wash when they are on there own.

Mark · « **Reply #370 on:** September 19, 2008, 11:04:32 AM »

The only snag with people scales is most of them only measure in increments of 100grams so you can't get an accurate weight - All the ones I looked at in Argos are.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #369 on:** September 19, 2008, 10:53:18 AM »

He is doing SO well fingers crossed he has a wonderful sunny day

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #368 on:** September 19, 2008, 10:37:04 AM »

morning from the futon dwellers

Swampy was a bit confused this morning with his off-compass wandering and his cold's fired up a bit more so he had trouble finding the tray and even his food (from 2ins away poor love), but when he came back to the futon, he had a lick of the banana and lay on his side and grabbed at my hand with all 4 paws - I even got a tiny bite. Max is now exploring the inside of his ear while he rests and the sun is out.....so here's hoping for a nice, quiet restful day. And to all of you too

What's odd is his coat is good but he doesn't clean himself at the moment, he just cleans Max.
How lovely to get a whiskery pffpffppt (sp??!

). My 2 send one back too and a big headbutt from Max (he is a champion headbutter).

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #367 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:29:43 AM »

Morning from me too for Swampy and his loving family. Hope you had a quiet night and have a wonderful sunshiney day

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #366 on:** September 19, 2008, 07:13:53 AM »

Morning Swampy, morning Kate

Sending early morning hugs and shedloads of healing thoughts your way.

You've both done so incredibly well, Kate. If his sight never comes back, it will be terribly sad, but to think how far this little guy has come in two weeks - pottering about a little further, gauging his way a bit at a time, he's a complete star.

And he still loves his Max and his Mum and Dad very much, and enjoys your company

Swampy has the heart of a hero.

Paddy sends a headbutt and a whiskery prrrfffpppt too.

hannah (weeny) · « **Reply #365 on:** September 19, 2008, 00:52:55 AM »

sweet dreams swampy and kate and max

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #364 on:** September 19, 2008, 00:20:57 AM »

I agree with Maddiesmum and its still so early after such a major trauma, just take it easy with wonderful Swampy, time loads of time will slowly heal. Even if he doesnt get his sight back, think how far you he has come in just 14days. Miricles do happen and I think Swampy just being able to move around at all is a miricle

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #363 on:** September 18, 2008, 23:36:38 PM »

Please don't give up hope re his sight, brain swelling going down is a slow process. True he may never regain it but who knows, miracles do happen sometimes and if anyone deserves it he does little brave soldier.

bunglycat · « **Reply #362 on:** September 18, 2008, 22:36:36 PM »

Lots more healing vibes here for brave little Swampy - big

to keep everyone going .
Swampy is a very lucky cat to have you there for him- you are doing a fantastic job.
Hope you all have a peaceful and restful night.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #361 on:** September 18, 2008, 22:10:16 PM »

I'll do anything for Swampy, but would prefer to avoid getting on the scales with him!

I'll check out Argos online - thanks. Swampy enjoyed a little lie in some feeble sun on a bed (I put him on the bed) and he actually jumped down - but he landed sort of splat, so I stopped him from doing that again as he's weak. Gave him an hour of 'sun' puddle lying and then brought them both back (sun gone anyhow). His eyes were less black in the brighter light but not sure if that means he has some light-dark sensitivity (he def can't see anything though) or if it's an auto response from the eyes. But when they were both on the bed, Max sort of moved in and shoved him to get a better sun position so I can see how it could have happened on top of the chest, if that's what did happen. No more stairs or anything today. It's 2 weeks now since the accident and still no sign of any vision, so it seems he will stay blind poor wee love.
But again and I'll keep saying it, thank you a million everyone for being there for him and for me, it's such a huge help. Here's hoping for a nice, quiet night too

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #360 on:** September 18, 2008, 20:46:09 PM »

lots more good vibes for swampy

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #359 on:** September 18, 2008, 20:17:21 PM »

Hows our boy been today ?

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #358 on:** September 18, 2008, 20:09:41 PM »

Hope our little hero has had a good day and got some sunbathing in. Hope your night is peaceful

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #357 on:** September 18, 2008, 19:22:40 PM »

Leanne's right Kate. We got some good flat digital scales from Argos with big easy read out display, and I think we only paid about £12.99 for them.

What a clever lad Swampy is - up the stairs!

Hope the little feela hasn't been agitated if Max had a snooze elsewhere without him. Wonder if he'd benefit from a little sun lamp by his futon when you're there to keep an eye on him...? Give him a tummy rub from me and Paddy. He's a very special fellow.

Topping up the healing vibes too.

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #356 on:** September 18, 2008, 12:16:36 PM »

Just wanted to give some more top up

for Swampy and of course for you.

Swampy you are a star and we are all rooting for you. I'm sure all the healing Purrs vibes must be helping.

Lots of gentle licks and head butts from the boys too.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #355 on:** September 18, 2008, 11:12:27 AM »

Morning Swampy and Kate,

Great news with the food.....and well done Swampy what a brave boy to go up the stairs.

xxxx

Leanne · « **Reply #354 on:** September 18, 2008, 10:58:30 AM »

Argos have some nice bathroom scales on offer at the moment.

When I have to weigh Jess I usually get on weigh myself (GULP) then get on with Jess. The things we do for these cats, I'd never get on them otherwise.

Seriously though more top ups from us

and I'm glad Swampy is getting about xx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #353 on:** September 18, 2008, 10:08:28 AM »

Sounds good, Can you weigh him on the scales with you, ie weigh yourself first and then weigh yourself with Swampy. He might feel better if you are holding him. Here's hoping for a sunny day for you - we have one here - so that Swampy and Max can both bask in the sunshine and enjoy it. Keep it up Swampy you are such a star

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #352 on:** September 18, 2008, 09:59:03 AM »

hello and so many thanks again

I saw the vet briefly and he said if all is reasonably ok, don't bring Swampy down just yet but I must weigh him often to make sure he's not losing weight. He didn't enjoy being put on the scales, which are a bit small and a bit curved - does anyone know of a (Argos or similar) larger based flat digital scale that may be easier (and not too expensive). We got there at the 2nd attempt and he's lost a little bit, but I hope that's ok. He's eating the same amount as before his accident. Last night he managed to wander upstairs but couldn't get down without me guiding him gently down every step; it really is so heartbreaking to see that but he's such a brave little fellow. He slept well and as for the Chicken Vacuuming Birthday Boy, he's sleeping it off, thank you!
The sun's out here in London (

) so I'm going to have to try to get Swampy some indoor rays if he will settle calmly on the bedroom bed with me early afternoon - if it's not cloudy again by then of course! The sunniest spot is of course where he fell off from and Max will want to spend his day there zzzing. So I'll see if saturday's experience gets repeated in that Swampy gets agitated when separated from Max. OH tried to cuddle Swampy on the bed this am and he just wriggled to get away as wasn't confident. (pre-sun though).

to everyone.

clarenmax · « **Reply #351 on:** September 18, 2008, 08:59:23 AM »

Moornin, hope you all had a good night, and topping up with more healing vibes for Swampy, and some

for you.

Hope Max doesn't have too much of a hangover today

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #350 on:** September 18, 2008, 07:49:41 AM »

Morning Swampy, morning Kate. Topping up the healing cuddles and vibes for you and Swampy today.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #349 on:** September 18, 2008, 05:56:25 AM »

Hope Swampy and you had a good night and hope Max didn't get too drunk celebrating his birthday

bunglycat · « **Reply #348 on:** September 18, 2008, 00:18:02 AM »

Just topping up the little fellas get well vibes and big furry gentle head butts from the Persian gang in Lincoln.
Hoping for improvement day by day for Swampy-

and a big

to Max for being such a good boy with his brother.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #347 on:** September 17, 2008, 21:15:11 PM »

I hope that Swampy is Ok today and I am sure he gets tired cos he will have to concentrate so hard to get around

Its still so early and he is doing so well

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #346 on:** September 17, 2008, 19:58:03 PM »

How has Swampy been today Kate ?

and did Max have a good B'day ?

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #345 on:** September 17, 2008, 19:46:05 PM »

me too

clarenmax · « **Reply #344 on:** September 17, 2008, 19:36:34 PM »

And me as well

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #343 on:** September 17, 2008, 18:52:49 PM »

And from me...

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #342 on:** September 17, 2008, 18:51:56 PM »

Sending more healing vibes and gentle ear tugs for Swampy this evening.

tigerbaby · « **Reply #341 on:** September 17, 2008, 18:17:25 PM »

Sending more love, healing thoughts and headbutts.

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #340 on:** September 17, 2008, 12:55:33 PM »

Lots more

for Swampy and topping up the gentle head butts and purrs from my boys. I am so full of admiration for the way you are coping and Swampy is very lucky to have you as his mum. Hopefully things won't be too bad with the vet visit. Keep it up Swampy you are a very brave and special boy

Catbird · « **Reply #339 on:** September 17, 2008, 11:10:07 AM »

I know you said your vet is a one man band but couldn't he, or the nurse, come out to your house and take the blood? It seems to me that they could show a bit willing, since they pooh-poohed you at first, right after Swampy hurt himself.

Sorry, none of my business, I'll be off now. Dot and I send hugs and purrs.

C.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #338 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:19:43 AM »

He's coldy this morning, so luckily I didn't give him too much brekker as thought it may return....it did. He's since eaten a bit and had a little wander - one head bang but otherwise ok - and tum tickle (he grabs my hand but no longer kicks) and we had a little cuddle. I will have to ring the vet soon anyhow as the bloods have to be redone. I dread that visit because of the stress and last time Swampy shook his head so wildly that they could not get enough blood for the biochem stuff, only the kidneys/liver, so they need to get more blood this time - I don't want him shaking his head obviously. I have to go out again a bit today so am psyching myself for that. Purrs to everyone

It is Max's 15th birthday.....think he's been so good lately (!!) I'll give him his own thread for that.

Leanne · « **Reply #337 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:07:00 AM »

How is Swampy doing this morning?

More vibes for you all

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #336 on:** September 17, 2008, 07:16:38 AM »

Morning Kate. Thinking about Swampy this mornng, and sending lots of positive vibes his way. Hopefully yesterday was just a day when he was conserving his energy and gathering his thoughts together. Big hugs to you both

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #335 on:** September 17, 2008, 06:58:12 AM »

Good morning wishes for you all. Hope you had a good night and a little head butt for Max as well.

bunglycat · « **Reply #334 on:** September 16, 2008, 22:43:09 PM »

Probably just resting today and taking it easy - topping up his big

and get well vibes again for tonight .
Hope you both have a nice restful night and tomorrow brings more improvement for Brave Swampy

Author Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437480 times)

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