Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437434 times)

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #133 on:** September 07, 2008, 19:48:00 PM »

I'm glad he had a relatively quiet night - and hope he continues to imrove

clarenmax · « **Reply #132 on:** September 07, 2008, 18:37:04 PM »

Sending lots more vibes over to Swampy, hope he has another good night xx

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #131 on:** September 07, 2008, 17:38:47 PM »

Just checking in to see how Swampy is doing. I'm glad to hear that you had a better night. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Get Well Swampy so your mummy will not have to worry anymore.

MrsR · « **Reply #130 on:** September 07, 2008, 16:53:54 PM »

Hope tonight is a good one x

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #129 on:** September 07, 2008, 15:56:25 PM »

Glad Swampy had a good night. Like the others I think you are doing all the right things and it will just take time. Maybe ask your vet if there is anything more you can do. Swampy is lucky to have you to care for him

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #128 on:** September 07, 2008, 14:23:25 PM »

So pleased that Swampy had a good night and like Christine, my instinct is to agree with Sue too.

Sending loads of healing vibes to Swampy and let the rest bring him strength. I also agree that lack of purrs is not necessarly a bad sign, stay calm and you are looking after him so well

Rachel(Rachette) · « **Reply #127 on:** September 07, 2008, 13:33:05 PM »

Awwww..i've only just read this thread..& i really dont know what to say..my heart goes out too you all..things are definately sounding more positive as the days go on though..sending huge hugs & positive vibes to swampy

hope your alright too, hugs to you too..wish there was something i could do to help...

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #126 on:** September 07, 2008, 13:15:57 PM »

It is good that he had a restful night and has eaten. I do not know, of course, but my instinct would be to agree with Sue: do not rush things, just let Swampy gradually recover in his own time. I can imagine you feel as if you ought to be doing something, but I suspect that by being there with him, you are doing what you can.

You are back to the vet tomorrow, arent you (I forgot to check the earlier part of the thread before posting this)?

MrsR · « **Reply #125 on:** September 07, 2008, 12:58:46 PM »

Awwwwww guys you have been in my thoughts all weekend, sending poistive healing vibes x

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #124 on:** September 07, 2008, 11:30:19 AM »

Am so glad you had a quiet night. As cats sometimes purr when they're in pain, an absence of purring may not necessarily be an absence of content, but more an absence of discomfort. Because he's suffered brain trauma, it will take time for things to settle back to normal, so weakness and wobbliness are not uncommon. I would just do what you've been doing, keeping an eye on it to monitor how he is, but I wouldn't try to rush things, particularly given the fact it's a weekend, and your full veterinary services aren't available. I think he's done so well so far, as have you and your OH. Keep up the good work. Loving care has done more to restore many a soul back to good health, animal and human.

Keeping those positive vibes coming your way.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #123 on:** September 07, 2008, 10:15:06 AM »

yes we had a quiet night thanks. He ate quite well this morning too. He is still fairly unresponsive with purrs and his legs are very weak. Maybe that's the lack of cortisone giving him a boost too? Just going to sit with him today but I wondered if I should try to get him to walk a bit or not, sort of to prevent him getting even weaker? I'm not quite sure how much he can see either. I hope so much that he is improving by being calmer but guess it's still too soon to know. xx

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #122 on:** September 07, 2008, 07:41:32 AM »

Just wanted to top up all of the healing vibes and good wishes for Swampy this morning. Hope you all had a quiet night. Sleep is very healing for the body, so hoping that today you may see even further improvement. He's bound to be feeling very sore and uncomfortable. Special hugs for Swampy, you and your OH.

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #121 on:** September 06, 2008, 21:52:24 PM »

Aw, my heart really goes out to you and dear Swampy. I sure hope he pulls through this. God bless him.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #120 on:** September 06, 2008, 20:36:10 PM »

Just came on to wish you and Swampy a restful night with more improvement in the morning. God Bless you Swampy

Baggy · « **Reply #119 on:** September 06, 2008, 20:30:33 PM »

Quote from: swampmaxmum on September 06, 2008, 20:00:42 PM

I've noticed that his normal, favourite under the chin rub isn't happening as he doesn't want it - think the back of his neck must be so sore that he doesn't want to lift his head, which is why he sleeps nose down too maybe?

After what has happened he must feel like he has a terrible crick in his neck. Hopefully now he's coming down off the steroids the sleeping is a good sign.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #118 on:** September 06, 2008, 20:16:53 PM »

Fingers crossed for him, sadly I have no knowledge of this, i have had a cat who fitted and had to be on morphine, but sadly she didn't pull through, so he has done better than she did.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #117 on:** September 06, 2008, 20:00:42 PM »

think the cortisone is wearing off. He got IV of it of a short acting one and isn't on any tabs at home. He didn't eat as well tonight, actually left some and is sleeping really soundly pretty much all the time. I haven't been able to get a purr out of him for some hours now. I've noticed that his normal, favourite under the chin rub isn't happening as he doesn't want it - think the back of his neck must be so sore that he doesn't want to lift his head, which is why he sleeps nose down too maybe?
I just hope he feels a little better in the morning and thanks again to you all for your support and the love sent his way

Leanne · « **Reply #116 on:** September 06, 2008, 19:56:51 PM »

I hope swampy is settling at home

Kirst · « **Reply #115 on:** September 06, 2008, 18:19:01 PM »

Just wanting to send Swampy some more prayrers an good vibes xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #114 on:** September 06, 2008, 16:58:48 PM »

Just come on and wishing Swampy another good night cos sure sleeping must help a bit.

You must be exhausted with watching over him and the worry so lots of these

for you too and do hope he shows some improvement.

Gwen · « **Reply #113 on:** September 06, 2008, 16:32:44 PM »

Stil got everything crossed and praying for lil Swampy and your family.

Theres one thing for sure he knows he's very much loved and that believe it or not will help him in the recovery process.

Come on Swamp

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #112 on:** September 06, 2008, 14:43:00 PM »

Just logging in to send more best wishes to Swampy and

to you, Swampmaxmum

dabs · « **Reply #111 on:** September 06, 2008, 13:43:17 PM »

It depends on the extent of the swelling, but the reason for the steroids is to reduce the swelling as the brain will press against the skull and will cause further issues as the shull is pretty tough. He will eat and pee like no tomorrow due to the steriods so this is normal for a cat on steriods.

Are you still giving him steriods at home?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #110 on:** September 06, 2008, 13:20:07 PM »

Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up with this yesterday. Glad to hear Swampy is at home, eating, drinking and going to the toilet. Sending lots of love to you all

Come on Swampy baby all your purrs family is routing for you little man xxxx

kris · « **Reply #109 on:** September 06, 2008, 12:52:04 PM »

I know... you poor thing, I bet everytime he wakes up you are hoping he will be back to himself again and when he's not it must be so upsetting. but it's still early days, it probably takes time for brains to return to how they should be which is probably why the vet is talking in terms of next week.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #108 on:** September 06, 2008, 12:49:02 PM »

I can't comment on brain swelling in cats but in 2005 my daughter caught viral encaphalitis which caused her brain to swell. She was unconscious for 5 days and then behaved in an extremely bizarre manner for the next three months. She received large doses of steroids and I am more than happy to report that she is fully recovered now. Let's hope Swampy responds as well as my daughter but, hopefully, in a much shorter time. I, too, have been regularly checking for updates and have remember you and Swampy in my prayers.

tab · « **Reply #107 on:** September 06, 2008, 12:43:27 PM »

What a horrible thing to happen. I really hope Swampy has a good weekend and is on his way to recovery soon
love
Tab

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #106 on:** September 06, 2008, 12:08:05 PM »

This must be a nightmare for You

I agree with Kris that eating must be a good sign.
Is it worth getting him seen by a specialist ?

Hope Swampy gets better soon xxxxx

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #105 on:** September 06, 2008, 11:55:55 AM »

Yes I'm sure you are right Kris. Every minute feels like an hour and you just want him to 'get better'. The vet says he doesn't know exactly what's wrong (no MRI) so it's hard to know how to treat. Anyhow he will stay confined in 1 room for now and lots of TLC.

kris · « **Reply #104 on:** September 06, 2008, 11:16:39 AM »

Like everyone else I had to come here first thing to find out how his night went... I can't help but feel that eating, drinking, peeing and pooing are all great signs but I'm not an expert on head injury/brain inflammation, from a quick google, corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation in the brain but I would assume that the most important thing at the moment is to ensure/hope he doesn't have any more fits and beyond that it may just be time but hopefully others will know more.

I'd hope that regardless of age the vet would give you the best advice possible and perhaps there is no other treatment beyond time now and being at home with familiarity and calm is the best place for that to happen... but maybe you need vet advice to put your mind at rest.

Best wishes still.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #103 on:** September 06, 2008, 11:01:11 AM »

Swamps had a reasonable night. We spent the night on the futon mattress with him (OH snored, he can sleep anywhere, unlike me!). He spent 2 hours taking off his leg bandage (from the drip) and had the odd pace and yowl, but otherwise slept or rested at least. This morning he is very like he was straight after the accident -ie restless still and pacing unless you hold him or sit with him on the futon. He's peed (and drunk) lots - 3 pees so far this am, one of them huge - and eaten at 6am in 30 secs what he'd normally take at least 10 mins to eat - then told me he wanted more (howls). But I can't overfeed him. The restless, little miaow, some yowling, pacing and settling on futon + appetite is just like thursday. So maybe it means some improvement but I still feel that if he was a younger cat there'd be less of the 'take him home for the weekend and we'll make the big decision next week' about this. Plus if he was a human, he'd still be in hospital obviously.

There's the vets now group who cover a/h. They are only for stabilising animals so he would have to go there if he has another fit or deteriorates. My vet says I can text him.

Does anyone know if brain swelling or inflammation goes down eventually on its own, or do you need a drip and diuretic (or anti inflammatory or whatever) drugs? I'm hoping to speak to the vet after his surgery this morning and before they close at 12. He is a sole prac vet so gets very busy.
Swampy has just lain down by himself while I type so that is good....but he won't be left alone at all this weekend. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers for the wee boy.

and purr from him too. The miaowing has just restarted and I can't calm him with voice (deaf) so time to log out. xx

Mark · « **Reply #102 on:** September 06, 2008, 10:47:51 AM »

Hope you both have a better day today

for Swampy

LesleyW · « **Reply #101 on:** September 06, 2008, 09:34:39 AM »

Just sending morning good wishes to you and Swampy, hope you both managed to get some rest last night

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #100 on:** September 06, 2008, 09:17:48 AM »

Hope Swampy had a restful night and is feeling so much better this morning.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #99 on:** September 06, 2008, 07:44:09 AM »

sending love and warm wishes to you and Swampy this morning, and hoping things have improved overnight.

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #98 on:** September 06, 2008, 06:43:24 AM »

I hope Swampy is showing signs of improvement today? Everything crossed here too.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #97 on:** September 06, 2008, 01:32:44 AM »

Still have everything crossed for you both

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #96 on:** September 05, 2008, 22:41:33 PM »

Fingers crossed he can pull through this, but I am surprised your vet doesn't have an agreement for out of hours 24 hour care.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #95 on:** September 05, 2008, 21:51:09 PM »

Best wishes for you and Swampy

Would he settle in a dog crate? I understand how distressing it is to see them constantly pacing and walking through things, when ^george^ got ill he got to the point where he would walk through the water bowl and then the trays

he had CNS trouble from FIP.
I used to try and settle him in the one room on a big folded throw, i would often find him stuck in the shoe rack tho so any small gaps like that i would reccomend you fill so he doesnt do the same thing.

Catbird · « **Reply #94 on:** September 05, 2008, 21:41:28 PM »

Still very much thinking of you. I cannot imagine how awful this must be for all of you but it also seems to me that as Swampy works through his confusion and illness, he must be very comforted by the fact that he is with his hoomans and is being nursed so well by them. It must be reassuring to him, I'm sure.

C.

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