Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437430 times)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #293 on:** September 15, 2008, 08:52:36 AM »

Morning to you Kate and to Swampy too. Sending lots of positive vibes for Swampy this morning.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #292 on:** September 15, 2008, 08:43:51 AM »

Fingers crossed that you all got some decent sleep and that Swampy feels well enough for a little more venturing

Catbird · « **Reply #291 on:** September 15, 2008, 08:22:31 AM »

And prayers and hugs from me and purrs and headbuts from Dot. We've been avidly checking this thread whenever possible.

C and D.

Happy Moggy · « **Reply #290 on:** September 15, 2008, 01:21:08 AM »

Hope it all turns out well for both of you

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #289 on:** September 14, 2008, 23:51:43 PM »

Sending good healing vibes to Swampy.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #288 on:** September 14, 2008, 21:43:20 PM »

Hope you both had a good day

clarenmax · « **Reply #287 on:** September 14, 2008, 21:14:12 PM »

Topping up the cuddles and good vibes today, and hope Swampy had a good day

xxx

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #286 on:** September 14, 2008, 21:12:03 PM »

Sending night time hugs for Swampy.

Lynds · « **Reply #285 on:** September 14, 2008, 19:55:08 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 14, 2008, 18:31:10 PM

I am pleased Swampy is doing so well but my instinct is to not move him from his current environment until he is feeling well enought to do it by himself.

He so needs to get used to being able to wander by himself without getting scared and to change environment how ever tempting, may not be good for him. You must remember its not just that he is blind and deaf but also that he has had a terrible accident which has caused real problems for him.

If you did move him, I do hope it went OK and am sending lots of good vibes to Swampy for being such a brave little cat

I think is very wise advice.

Lynds

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #284 on:** September 14, 2008, 18:31:10 PM »

I am pleased Swampy is doing so well but my instinct is to not move him from his current environment until he is feeling well enought to do it by himself.

He so needs to get used to being able to wander by himself without getting scared and to change environment how ever tempting, may not be good for him. You must remember its not just that he is blind and deaf but also that he has had a terrible accident which has caused real problems for him.

If you did move him, I do hope it went OK and am sending lots of good vibes to Swampy for being such a brave little cat

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #283 on:** September 14, 2008, 15:03:38 PM »

Some sunshine might do him good -

Sending lots of love From Me and my Gang

Bear, Willow, Issey, Rocky, Fleur, Lilly, Missy, Lulu, Lala, Freddy and Tramp
x x x x x x x x x x x

Lynds · « **Reply #282 on:** September 14, 2008, 14:37:48 PM »

I've not been on here for a week or so and I'm so sorry to read this thread. I really hope things get better and I'm sending you lots of positive cat vibes.

Lynds xx

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #281 on:** September 14, 2008, 13:04:23 PM »

I think if it's totally safe, and if you can take it very gently Kate, that might be a good idea - feeling a breeze on his fur and outdoor smells might act as a stimulus. You'd need to prepare just in case it was too much for him all at once - cats' senses are more highly developed than ours in terms of smell and touch, and he might find it a little overwhelming given that he's only just getting used to feeling his way gradually about his home. So pleased that he's getting braver about going for little wanders, and can just picture that lovely tummy, waiting for a rub!

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #280 on:** September 14, 2008, 12:40:43 PM »

to Swampy from Summer, Smartie and Skye.

Have you tried taking Swampy into the bathroom with you when you or OH are in the bath? The steam might help his cold. I did this with Summer (on advice from Vet) when we/they though she had cat flu. Seemed to help with the snotty (sorry) nose. We put bubble bath in - one that's supposed to help to decongest you. She comes in herself now - seems to like the steam and smell.

Gwen · « **Reply #279 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:37:51 AM »

Rameses is here by the pc with me and wants me send get well wishes from him to Swampy and a headbutt

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #278 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:22:19 AM »

I'm thinking of trying to take him out on the flat roof for some sun this morning and have OH's help on a sunday to get him through the window. If he gets too upset will bring him back in. I am a bit worried about the brighter light (although wouldn't face him straight into it and it's a bit feeble sun anyhow but v welcome). But lots of wanders since 5am this morning with miaows (still lounge only). Thank goodness for some sun as warmer weather helps his cold. Max is zzzzing (usual morning thing), but is being really good (think he likes the new futon zzzz arrangement!). Swampy's always been a lot more active than Max. I know it's early days on his coping, but it's so hard for him to be deaf and blind when he was such an active oldie. But we had a lovely tum rub and I told him about all the lovely messages he's getting from purrs. He purred back to you all!

Oops here comes another yowly wander!

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #277 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:20:28 AM »

Came on to wish you both a good morning and hope you had a restful night. Lots of loving positive thoughts coming your way from me today x

Gwen · « **Reply #276 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:22:24 AM »

Just posting to let you know I am still thinking of him,while I wasnt online last week Swampy was on my mind constantly and all I wanted to do was come and check this thread,glad theres some improvement and I agree with everybody else it will take time but he has the best meowmy and daddy in the world,I'm sure of it

Whats Max like with him now?

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #275 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:13:24 AM »

Sending more Sunday morning cuddle top ups for Swampy.

As MrsR says, it will take time for Swampy to feel confident on his little forays around the house. If you think what it would be like for us in the same situation we'd be scared too. But it's not putting him off having a wander. Wish his cold would clear up for him and it'd beone less thing to bother you both.

Go away, Swampy's cold.

bunglycat · « **Reply #274 on:** September 13, 2008, 23:54:16 PM »

Just nipped on to wish Swampy and you a restful night and topping up healing vibes and

to you all .

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #273 on:** September 13, 2008, 22:00:38 PM »

Just popped on to wish you and Swampy a good night

ChrisB · « **Reply #272 on:** September 13, 2008, 21:42:41 PM »

So pleased things are improving - sending you all lots of good wishes, X

MrsR · « **Reply #271 on:** September 13, 2008, 19:54:28 PM »

Sweeti eSwampy will get to know where everything is in the house, Sofa did, it took time and even now she occasionally bumps into something but she will jump up onto things now and is seemingly used to it and it doesn't hold her back. Give Swampy time, I know its hard x

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #270 on:** September 13, 2008, 19:05:28 PM »

Glad he is still doing well, I am praying that his sight comes back bless him.....it must be very frightening for him xxxx

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #269 on:** September 13, 2008, 18:53:44 PM »

yes Sue, I sort of talk into the top of his head - may give the throat thing a try as I'm sure they do 'hear' something, even if it's just reassurance. The biggest problem we have at the moment is his fear from being blind. He's only really at ease when resting on the futon mattress. He did venture down the passage a little again today but got too scared. You could sense the relief as his paws touched the duvet on the futon. I'm praying that there are no more fits and that the fear of the darkness eases. (He also smacked his head into a table leg on his lounge wanders & the impact made him sneeze....sounds silly, but it was not nice to watch). His snottiness makes him eat quite a lot less too.
I did get out today though for an hour as OH's home working, but you're right, at some point I'll just have to do it and hope for the best!

all.

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #268 on:** September 13, 2008, 18:21:28 PM »

Isn't he making great progress!

Sending lots of

for the whole household. Sounds like everybody is contributing to the healing and ongoing improvement.

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #267 on:** September 13, 2008, 18:00:47 PM »

Oh, I am so glad to hear that things are looking up. That's just wonderful! Keep it up Swampy! Get better and better everyday. I can't wait to see some pictures.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #266 on:** September 13, 2008, 17:34:25 PM »

Just popping by to send love and kisses for Swampy, and topping up the healing vibes.

Kate, Paddy's deaf too, and what I sometimes do with him if he's a bit under the weather, when I give him a cuddle, I rest my throat against the back of his neck and head and just talk to him softly. I figure if he can feel the vibrations then somehow it helps to soothe him, even though he can't hear the words. Often it sets him off purring.

Hope the big man and you got a little more sleep last night, and that his cold butters off soon.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #265 on:** September 13, 2008, 15:11:30 PM »

Glad you managed to get some sleep at least. Bless him he is doing so well. Can you have catnaps when Swampy does during the day to catchup on your lost sleep? I know it must be hard for you to leave him but there are times when you will have to. Hope the day goes well for you all x

ginge66 · « **Reply #264 on:** September 13, 2008, 13:12:40 PM »

So pleased to hear that Swampy is improving

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #263 on:** September 13, 2008, 12:37:45 PM »

Yay way to go Swampy

Great news that he is a calmer and venturing a bit further each day. So good that Max is looking after him ... this will help swampy to feel a bit better having his brother watching out for him.

I know it's easy to say Kate, but you must look after you as well and get some rest hun .... if you are stressed Swampy will pick up on it and it won't do him any good.

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #262 on:** September 13, 2008, 12:12:41 PM »

Great news that Swampy is impoving. Keep up the good work Swampy. Everyone on Purrs is rooting for you

MrsR · « **Reply #261 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:40:02 AM »

Onwards and upwards Swampy x

Mark · « **Reply #260 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:18:06 AM »

Sounds like he's out of the woods Kate

Hope he continues to get better

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #259 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:41:47 AM »

Not too bad a night - think I got about 4 hours which isn't too bad! He snores though, as his cold's getting worse again. I'll have to make a call on the new fan diffuser and olbas oil I think! I will talk to the top of his little brown head and tell him that he's got a lovely fan club who are sending him lots of positive vibes. I'm still so frightened to leave him unattended and when I do go out, it's not for long and with my heart in my mouth in case something happens. I'm just so nervy still, which I suppose is normal as he is just so special.
He and Max are zzzing. I will try to get a photo at some point and post it

MrsR · « **Reply #258 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:02:48 AM »

Sounds good hun and that Swampy is slowly on the up and up

bunglycat · « **Reply #257 on:** September 13, 2008, 01:17:12 AM »

Just have to come on every day and check Swampys progress. He is doing really well -bless him

due to all the love and care he is getting from you ! You are doing a fantastic job with him and he is obviously progresssing because of that.
Topping up on his get well vibes and cuddles for tonight

He now has his own fan club too

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #256 on:** September 12, 2008, 21:46:11 PM »

So pleased that Swampy is wandering a bit, thats great news

He will be mapping his route in his head each time and as long as you dont move anything he will gradually find his way around.

So pleased that Max is looking after him too.

Have another good rest tonight Swampy, those nice rests are doing so much good

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #255 on:** September 12, 2008, 20:19:54 PM »

That's wonderful such progress. You must feel so proud of Swampy and yourself. I, too, hope you both have a restful night

Baggy · « **Reply #254 on:** September 12, 2008, 19:50:13 PM »

Am so pleased to hear Swampy has found his purr and is starting to explore a little

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