Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437901 times)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #973 on:** October 23, 2008, 20:31:34 PM »

Oh Kate - bless Swampy!

Am so pleased he's been putting it about a bit.

Topping up cuddles.

Janeyk · « **Reply #972 on:** October 23, 2008, 20:12:39 PM »

it is good news he doing well, bless him

Kirst · « **Reply #971 on:** October 23, 2008, 20:08:18 PM »

Sending more good vibes for Swampy - so pleased to hear he is getting on better!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #970 on:** October 23, 2008, 17:47:03 PM »

So pleaseed Swampy is doing well and this gives him a better quality of life when he can get about by himself.

Leanne · « **Reply #969 on:** October 23, 2008, 15:06:37 PM »

More vibes from us

Mark · « **Reply #968 on:** October 23, 2008, 14:59:12 PM »

The SAD lights are fine for people as no doubt the amount of light is a lot stronger than you would get from a regular bulb - but the SAD light boxes are no better than a SAD lightbulb that costs about £10 because that is all they have in them.

As for the normal light bulb, I was also thinking 100w - just important that it isn't pearl - although you don't seem to see many non pearl ones now. I hope he is right - he said "full spectrum" which should include UV as well as visible light?

It almost sounds too simple to be correct and if it was anyone else telling me I would have taken it with a pinch of salt.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #967 on:** October 23, 2008, 14:50:41 PM »

I was going to say brilliant

. (er, just did). Many thanks Mark for asking your lecturer, that's so kind of you. So I must just place an ordinary, clear light right above where he is sleeping, maybe a 100W one?

I was in Comet today and looked at their little infra red heating panel thing (for aches and pains!), but you have to be about 10cms away from it to get any heat, so that's no good. So does all this mean that the SAD lights are a huge con and we should just buy up old stock of old non energy saving bulbs for our 'bright' rooms then? I must order them in before they're discontinued as the clocks go back on sunday and it will be dark at 4pm again for months (WAIL). I'll have to join Swampy under the light bulb!
thanks

Mark · « **Reply #966 on:** October 23, 2008, 14:41:38 PM »

Good news

We did light in Physics today so I spoke to my lecturer about your light issue. I told him you can't have fluorescent re flickering. Amazingly, he said the best thing to use is a plain old-fashioned non energy saving light bulb but it has to be a clear one as the frosted ones block certain wavelengths. He said the clear unfrosted ones give out pretty much the full spectrum. He had just given us a lecture on every kind of light from Gamma to radio waves - he is a Doctor of Physics so hopefully we can take his word for it

This would cover the wide arc issue

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #965 on:** October 23, 2008, 14:40:37 PM »

Good news on that front yes, but my little man won't eat, which is unusual on the steroids. I'll try again later but the paw came out and went NO, not having that and he's gone back to sleep. Possibly still feeling green from his whoops 2 hours ago and no zentonil.
Yes when the router was offline (it still is) my first thought was 'purrs!!!!' and only then ' how am I going to pay what I owe"?!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #964 on:** October 23, 2008, 14:22:50 PM »

Quote from: swampmaxmum on October 23, 2008, 13:05:41 PM

and he trotted down the passage and I followed him and my little wonderman has popped himself on to the bed, all by himself! I nearly burst into tears to be honest. Plus he had a good night and didn't wake me - I opened my eyes to find OH cuddling him in the kitchen at 6am,,

Oh thats sounding very positive, perhaps he is slowly adjusting to his disabilities and with the meds (and all your TLC of course!) he's feeling better generally in himself.

clarenmax · « **Reply #963 on:** October 23, 2008, 13:49:57 PM »

So pleased you guys had a good night

I'm so proud of Swampy as well, he's such a little star

Topping up with some more of these anway, just cos I can

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #962 on:** October 23, 2008, 13:47:59 PM »

Star man and good on your neighbour, I couldn't get by without my Swampy diary fix. Glad to hear he is doing so well in his venturing and hope he managed to keep his Fortekor down when he sicked up. Big head butt to him and to Max for being such a good boy too. Glad you got some sleep. Banking should be ok if the Wifi is secure

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #961 on:** October 23, 2008, 13:05:41 PM »

helloooo, my internet connection crashed last night so my ISP and BT are still looking into it

neighbour has lent me his wifi password cos I told him I just had to log on to purrs

(I have to do some banking but don't think it's safe on wifi?!).

Swampy was walking around when I got back from the shops, he'd puked up his zentonil on the carpet as he'd helped himself to Max's RC dry - I think they are a bit big, he's better on j/d - and he trotted down the passage and I followed him and my little wonderman has popped himself on to the bed, all by himself! I nearly burst into tears to be honest. Plus he had a good night and didn't wake me - I opened my eyes to find OH cuddling him in the kitchen at 6am,, so I must have been pretty tired. I don't know how long this will last as I'm very aware of the whole rollercoaster and steroids masker thing, but oh it is just great.
lots of purrs and love to everyone for prayers, vibes and other funny PFFFSSSSTTT noises and to all of you a huge

Mystery: the zentonil was almost intact despite being swallowed at 8am. The Fortekor (there is no obvious sign of it) was munched at 10am. Has it been heave-ho'ed as well? I won't give it again but hope he doesn't whoops up his steroids and vivitonin later. xx
hope I can keep getting online as well!

clarenmax · « **Reply #960 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:23:34 AM »

Moornin

Hope you had a restful night, and a good day to follow today

How is our favourite little man? xxx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #959 on:** October 23, 2008, 08:17:12 AM »

I agree that a little of what you fancy does you good. He has lost much in his world so he should be able to nibble at his favourite food if it makes him happy. Hope you all had a mega calm night and hope you enjoy your day

Janeyk · « **Reply #958 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:12:20 AM »

me too, I regret strict diets (which my first too were given for a time) now poorly oldiies have what they want.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #957 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:05:21 AM »

I agree with the philosophy if he likes it and it makes him happy, go with it.

Topping up the healing vibes, and sending a whiskery PPPprrrfffpppt from Paddy.

bunglycat · « **Reply #956 on:** October 22, 2008, 23:31:10 PM »

Goodnight

and healing Vibes for Swampy , glad he is having better days.
Take care and have a restful day and

to Max too.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #955 on:** October 22, 2008, 22:24:33 PM »

Have a goodnight Swampy and Max........and you too

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #954 on:** October 22, 2008, 21:44:48 PM »

Happy suppertime wishes for Swampy plus restful night vibes to you all

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #953 on:** October 22, 2008, 18:24:13 PM »

I agree why shouldnt he have some food he likes at night

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #952 on:** October 22, 2008, 18:05:21 PM »

the vet says high(er) doses of steroids long term cause problems with organ damage and possibly even diabetes. Also long term use in people can cause mental problems. He explained the potential side effects but I'm tired and didn't take it all in, except the gist which is to try Swampy on a lower dose if things are still like this in 10 days time ie try him with the same dose but every 2 days. The best dose is the lowest effective dose though so I think if he deteriorated, that he would be put back on the current dose. But when the vet heard that Swampy was doing unexpectedly better the last 3 days he said not to let him have dry J/d at night, but just k/d. So I said that he gets k/d all day and it's only at night because I can't leave k/d out all night or it goes hard, he eats it and then gets sick - so J/d is senior food and as long as Swampy can find the water bowl and enjoys it, why not? If he had to be helped to eat, I'd give him wet food k/d but this way I get some rest and he finds and eats and enjoys some nosh at night (4 - 5am at the moment)!
Sadly the heatpad won't fit in the igloo so it's just a hottie and a couple of those vetbed things but it seems warm in there!
xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #951 on:** October 22, 2008, 17:51:01 PM »

I wonder why the steroids have to be reduced if he is doing so well on them, dont they give him a better quality of life?

Hope that Swampy is all nice and warm cos the nights are drawing in and as soon as the sun goes its cold

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #950 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:20:14 AM »

Hi there, I'm waiting to hear from the vet on steroid dose etc. I sent him a long email with a Swamp update. I know the steroids aren't good for him as such, but he's been so improved since sunday on the higher dose - walking in mostly straight lines, finding his tray, food and water and generally happier. And (touch wood) his cold's not flared up too badly on them yet either (which was predicted). This morning he did a wee bit of circling to the left this time, but has combined being a little bit wobblier with being very active. A touch hyper and miaowy but I think it's frustration, not anything else.
The boys definitely stayed in the igloo first up (we had a 6am start but he'd been up and munching J/d dry since about 5) but the sun's out nicely now.
lots of xx and

current 1 1/2 pred is for 2 weeks, then we have to try to lower it to every 2 days if all is going well obviously. I must go and try to calm him as he is miaowing and pacing again today (but did have a purr). Will try to get him back into that igloo where da Max is zzzzzing, sensible lad.xx

Leanne · « **Reply #949 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:21:41 AM »

More vibes to you both xxx

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #948 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:07:15 AM »

Just sending a ray of sunshine to you both

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #947 on:** October 22, 2008, 09:31:51 AM »

I think the igloo is the place to be this morning. How's Swampy today?

Janeyk · « **Reply #946 on:** October 22, 2008, 09:23:29 AM »

Quote from: swampmaxmum on October 21, 2008, 22:54:17 PM

good night from me and from the igloo dwellers! I put my head in there to kiss his tum and it's so cosy and warm in there. Sadly I won't fit! everyone.

they are lovely and snug our Penny did love her igloo, wish my 2 would use them they prefer the sofa or my lap

hope Swampy had a good night

clarenmax · « **Reply #945 on:** October 22, 2008, 09:00:48 AM »

Good morning, the igloo sounds fab

Hope everyone had a good night, and that darling Swampy has a good day today.

Hope the boys do lots of snuggling today as brrrr its freezing today

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #944 on:** October 22, 2008, 07:37:46 AM »

The igloo sounds a lovely place to snuggle. Hope you all wake up refreshed and ready for more safe adventures

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #943 on:** October 22, 2008, 07:03:24 AM »

Morning Swampy! Morning Kate! Sending early morning hugs and healing vibes for you both. Hope the igloo's snug this morning 'cos it's a tad chilly!

Gwen · « **Reply #942 on:** October 21, 2008, 23:02:18 PM »

Just topping up the vibes and wishing you all a restfull night

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #941 on:** October 21, 2008, 23:01:04 PM »

Have a good sleep Swampy and Max and you

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #940 on:** October 21, 2008, 22:55:43 PM »

Aww, bless - blow him a kiss instead then

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #939 on:** October 21, 2008, 22:54:17 PM »

good night from me and from the igloo dwellers! I put my head in there to kiss his tum and it's so cosy and warm in there. Sadly I won't fit!

everyone.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #938 on:** October 21, 2008, 19:59:58 PM »

Pleased you both slept later and he aounds like he is doing well today

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #937 on:** October 21, 2008, 19:59:53 PM »

Hope the little fella has had a good day today and that you have all been able to relax. Soothing thoughts coming your way for a peaceful night

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #936 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:51:43 AM »

He is wonderful and brings a smile to my face with the tales of his little adventures. I remember when my dog was on a multitude of pills and Dragan too used a doseit box to keep track and a record sheet to track poos etc! Felt like a nurse some of the time but so what, they were both worth it as I am sure you know. Keep up the good days Swampy, more good than bad is what we want to hear.

Janeyk · « **Reply #935 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:45:04 AM »

glad Swampy had been good

and the steroids do often work wonders our Schui's appetite increased so much about a fortnight after the steriod injection, it's hard to believe he was so low a few months back.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #934 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:36:37 AM »

Morning! Swampy has had loads of pills during the last few years of his life, so is a maniac at working out what is treat and what is pill - so now we just shove 'em down. Defurrum though - does it need chewing? (don't think that would work). This morning he's been quite bright eyed and bushy tailed (since 5am - better than last night's 3am mind you

) and it's certainly true that steroids improve appetite. He's been walking straight and even tried to open the closed lounge door so hopefully he will stay like this all day. The sun has arrived so maybe a little of that to lie in a bit later. He found the tray but put his tush over the edge so (with Max regurging his brekker) I've had the cloths out this am.
time for a

now that zentonil, fortekor and kaminox (only 1/2 spat out this am!) all done....lots of love to everyone xx

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