Topic: It's Bad News - UPDATE: Healing Vibes Needed For Misty - RIP 6 April 09 (Read 64708 times)

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #123 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:56:36 AM »

Aww hello Mr Misty, glad to see your still feeling fit and young

Stuart · « **Reply #122 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:54:20 AM »

was doing a bit of spring cleaning yesterday, and as per usual Misty was never far away from the action
sitting on the bed when your trying to remove the sheets and catching them ( you all know the procedure

)
eventually got the mattress up ready for turning, and misty decided he hadn't done his mountaineering trick for a while

here's some piccys

It's quite nice up Here

Hello down there

Eh!! Whats she up to??

Aww No, Not the Hoover, I hate the Hoover

Grrrrr, I Really hate the Hoover, It's Clean Enough !! You Can stop Now !! ffs

Misty has been slowing down on the food intake over the last couple of days, just hope He's going through a fussy stage

Going down to Tesco's today to see if there is something else I can tempt him with

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #121 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:24:22 AM »

Misty is one very beautiful boy Stuart and so glad to hear he has perked up a little.

clarenmax · « **Reply #120 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:58:17 AM »

Lovely pics Stuart, and I'm glad he's picked up again and is a bit brighter

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #119 on:** February 25, 2009, 22:55:03 PM »

i love misty and thats exactly the colour that kocka was, although hsave no pictures of her with the right colour.....sigh

so pleased misty is doing well

Baggy · « **Reply #118 on:** February 25, 2009, 22:48:37 PM »

Good to see that Misty has perked up again and is keeping you running round after him...

ChrisB · « **Reply #117 on:** February 22, 2009, 21:04:01 PM »

Lovely pics of the gorgeous Misty, XX

Janeyk · « **Reply #116 on:** February 22, 2009, 15:05:51 PM »

Misty is just adorable Stuart

Stuart · « **Reply #115 on:** February 22, 2009, 14:44:16 PM »

Here is a photo of Misty this Morning ( in His True Colours

)

The past couple of days were not so good

on thursday and friday he didn't eat a lot, and was sick during the early
hours on saturday, but he has bounced back a bit now and is eating better.
I had been clearing out some cupboards and had an empty box which Misty soon commandeered

so the box is in the spare bedroom and I made the journey into the attic to get his old bed, will just have to wait and
see how long it is before he stops using them again

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #114 on:** February 18, 2009, 19:30:47 PM »

He's looking really good Stuart and I love that choclit nose

I hope he feels well for ages to come still. That's a lovely photo, so great to have his eyes so clear and expressive and no "alien glow" to them like with normal cameras. You'll have to take a few more for us all.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #113 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:24:18 PM »

Patrick Demarchelier, eat your heart out

Good to see wee Misty looking so well, Stuart

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #112 on:** February 17, 2009, 23:21:52 PM »

Thats a stunning picture Stuart and Misty is looking so well

I agree that the more relaxed you are the better it is for the cats but how to get relaxed is another thing altogether!

You and OH are obviously doing really well for Misty

ems · « **Reply #111 on:** February 17, 2009, 21:51:36 PM »

Oh Stuart what a beautiful photo

Well done Misty!

bonnielass · « **Reply #110 on:** February 17, 2009, 21:48:03 PM »

Its so good that your feeling more relaxed as Misty will also be more so as he wont be picking up on your stress,the photo is beautiful ,you have every right to be proud of him

and i know we all look forward to plenty more of him in the future,so keep up the good vibes and

to all

Liz · « **Reply #109 on:** February 17, 2009, 20:56:44 PM »

Stuart he is looking very well and all credit to you and your OH the pill giver, I think once we relax they tend to feel better and then play bait the human!

Janeyk · « **Reply #108 on:** February 17, 2009, 20:54:05 PM »

well done dear Misty, keep it up kitty

lovely photo Stuart

Stuart · « **Reply #107 on:** February 17, 2009, 20:45:39 PM »

Thanks again fellow Purrs ppl

and yes Bonnielass, your right, I have been feeling more stress free since Misty started eating again

Just thought I'd give you all a wee update, Misty is still doing fine although He doesn't seem to be putting anymore weight on and
I can still feel his spine, But He is being Misty, Cleaning Himself quite regular too and not even throwing up any furball's, infact He has
not been sick in ages

only thing I have not been happy about is the photo quality with my Camera, it's not so much the quality, it's maybe more lack of
knowledge and why the flash keep's going off and making it look as though He's a cat lantern

there was a new member Nigel who joined recently on purr's and he had a link to photo's of His two furbabes, I was so impressed
by them

that I got in touch, and he was more than helpfull (THANK'S AGAIN)

it did mean buying a new SLR Camera, but it has fairly improved my photografic skill's

what do you People think ??

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/MrMisty-1.jpg

no more glowing eye's

although the colour's a wee bit yellow from bedroom light

hopefull get some more taken in daylight which should improve lighting colour

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #106 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:47:40 AM »

I am glad he is doing so well.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #105 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:50:59 AM »

WTG Misty keep it up

pappilon · « **Reply #104 on:** February 09, 2009, 23:04:21 PM »

That is great news,

for you and Misty.

clarenmax · « **Reply #103 on:** February 09, 2009, 22:45:27 PM »

That is good news hun

ChrisB · « **Reply #102 on:** February 09, 2009, 22:25:37 PM »

Great news - good boy Misty.

bonnielass · « **Reply #101 on:** February 09, 2009, 21:36:37 PM »

Stuart thats fantastic

im so glad hes almost back to normal and im sure you must be feeling just a tad more relaxed now and not so stressed,will look forward to the photo,s

Janeyk · « **Reply #100 on:** February 09, 2009, 21:28:24 PM »

That's great news, well done Misty xx

MrsR · « **Reply #99 on:** February 09, 2009, 21:18:41 PM »

Awwww great news.

Sorry for my lack of posts to you and Misty but I hope you understand its been hard for me to read some of the posts as its so close to home for me with my recent losses but I am thinking of you both always x

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #98 on:** February 09, 2009, 21:10:51 PM »

Attaboy, Misty

Stuart · « **Reply #97 on:** February 09, 2009, 21:08:11 PM »

thanks folks, just a wee update that Misty is still doing fine, and is more or less back to the way he was before he stopped eating
I Got His cat treats from america today, and he is going daft for them

I'll try to get it on film

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #96 on:** February 05, 2009, 22:59:50 PM »

Its good to hear Misty is eating

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #95 on:** February 05, 2009, 06:41:39 AM »

I can only echo what the others say, do what you think is right by your cat, you know him. Wishing you lots of happy days together

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #94 on:** February 05, 2009, 00:54:21 AM »

Stuart

I am so sorry for your troubles.

They are only lent to us for a short while...

Try to enjoy whatever is left and do try not to worry or reflect on past mistakes however painful.

Throw caution to the wind and think about quality as much as qauntity. If Misty is enjoying junk food, well why the heavens not! Whatever she fancies as far as I'm concerned - my granny had bowel cancer and went to her grave puffing on a ciggie saying "It's too late now - knickers to the doctors!"

I had exactly 6 hours warning that my bridge babe Tigger had chronic CRF after he broke his leg as he slipped down two steps coming downstairs. He had completely shattered his femur. The failing kidneys had weakened his bones, there was no hope and he had to be PTS later that day. I truly don't know whether it's worse to have the time to say goodbye or to have it sudden they way I did, but one thing is for sure you cannot stop it so cherish and enjoy what's left.

Stuart · « **Reply #93 on:** February 05, 2009, 00:46:10 AM »

Thanks Liz

and Thanks Philip, I was also annoyed with my old vet's, so much so I left them

the first thing I noticed was Hamish weeing in strange
places, I didn't really notice Him drinking more because for over 10 years I had left the cold tap trickling in the bath, and thats where they
both drank from, that has changed now so i can keep an eye on Mistys water intake
Hamish had inhouse blood tests done by the vets about a year previous to the weeing problems, I remember the vet saying something about
slightly raised creatine, nothing to worry about just now, but we'll keep an eye on it.
anyway when I went in with Hamish's wee problem I was pretty hacked off to discover they had lost his previous results

it was only 10
days after that I lost Him

Thanks again Philip

Philip · « **Reply #92 on:** February 04, 2009, 21:47:46 PM »

Stuart.

Please don't beat yourself up about Hamish. The signs are very difficult sometimes to see and a cat with only 25 % kidney function will still look and act normally. I found out Tiffy had CRF by a chance blood test.

I respect your decisions and feelings with Misty and as someone who has been through this understand how you feel.

Tiffy didnt mind the needles so it did make things easier. He was 17 when I first started giving subcutaneous fluids. You have to do what you feel is right as you know Misty better than anyone.

I hope he continues to eat. I know what an emotional rollercoaster this is for you.

Anything you want to ask me about CRF please let me know.

Take care.

Liz · « **Reply #91 on:** February 04, 2009, 18:49:52 PM »

Stuart am so glad Misty is being a good boy and now getting OH to be the dreaded pill person - I tend to do the same then they love me!

I think your attitude is positive and one day at time is the right way to go so no pressure on either of you and you enjoy each others company

I think if and when he ie ready he will let you know they are remarkable animals and ours always seem to beat the vets prognosis as I'm sure under your care misty will to

Stuart · « **Reply #90 on:** February 04, 2009, 18:33:58 PM »

Thanks Peeps, Misty is still eating and drinking like a horse, I am getting OH to give him his steroid pill's, because I dont think he likes the taste

and he was starting to sulk with Me when I gave them

Still chews his Fortekor though

about the sub-Q's Philip, the short answer would have to be no, I lost my Hamish through CRF (it was very well advanced, & I still regret/blame myself
for not noticing the sign's

) Hamish did go into the vet's and was immediatley put on a drip for 24 hrs, which did help, but he lost all the fluids within
1 - 2 days, the vet did mention about doing sub-Q's at home, but due to his age (17) and the fact I knew he would not like being prodded and poked
with needles, if Hamish had been younger though??

But it is the same with MIsty, He'll nearly be 18, and I don't want to start poking him with needles either, also on top of His CRF he has Cancer too, It
has been a hard decision, but I dont want to prolong his life as the CRF / Cancer progresses.

at the end of the day He has reached a very respectable age

for now misty is eating and is happy, and I'm just taking/treasuring each day as it comes

Janeyk · « **Reply #89 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:33:30 AM »

Vey pleased that Misty is eating well

Schui won't eat renal food but my vet said eating is more important and we agree quality of life than quantity, Schui eats what he wants but is a happy boy.

Philip · « **Reply #88 on:** February 03, 2009, 18:55:11 PM »

Hi Stuart.

I found with Tiffy that he wouldnt eat the renal foods available so I used Ipakitine phosphate binders. They should only be used for six months max though. At the end of the day, If the cat is eating any food its better than nothing. If blood toxin levels are high, then the cat may develop mouth ulcers that can cause pain on eating so if Misty is eating then thats good.

I don't know how you would feel about asking youre vet if they would teach you how to give subcutaneous fluids at home. It really helped my Tiffy when he crashed, but its something I felt comfortable doing as I am a trained nurse.

I truly believe it gave Tiffy 2 more years with me learning how to do that. I just wondered how you felt.

As the kidneys function deteriorates, it can be useful to have means of rehydrating the cat safely. Especially if it feels sick due to increased toxins in the blood (uraemia). Giving subcutaneous fluids helps to flush them out. You don't have to worrk about fluid overload as subcutaneous fluids absorb more slowly.

I did a instruction thread on how to do it:

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,6964.0.html

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #87 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:27:07 AM »

I agree with the other posters. glad things are good at the moment otherwise though

bonnielass · « **Reply #86 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:10:51 AM »

Hi Stuart,im glad to hear things are well so far and that Misty is eating well, have you tried Hills prescription diet K/D(gold top ) this is especially for kidney failure and has reduced phospherous and as its mostly fresh chicken it should also help with his weight altho i think as Gillian said if hes putting on weight that cant be a bad thing and the fact that hes happy will make a difference. I think your right just take each day as it comes and try to remain positive.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #85 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:02:43 AM »

I wouldnt worry about it speeding up his kidney failure, at the end of the day, if he wont eat, he will feel worse, and have a poor quality of life - and with illness, quality is way more important than quantity. I agree about not rocking the boat with binders though.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #84 on:** February 02, 2009, 23:06:09 PM »

Quote from: ChrisB on February 02, 2009, 23:01:19 PM

Stuart, so pleased that Misty is happy and eating well - he is a gorgeous boy.

Well said!

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