Topic: Little one just arrived in a bad way - Pics may upset some people- VERY SAD NEWS (Read 92021 times)

Christie · « **Reply #104 on:** February 18, 2009, 15:05:28 PM »

Aw, poor little thing! Not surprising he would have problems with his lower GI and bowel, if he's all compacted in there. I hope with the fluids and meds that things will start moving along better for him and he'll be more comfortable. Sending the best of thoughts to Cody from all of us (including OH who came home from work early and is concerned as well).

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #103 on:** February 18, 2009, 15:00:21 PM »

Here's all the best vibes and love in the world coming his way - wishing him a good 24 hours and hopefully no need for a stop over at the vets. I think your right in him being left alone - it wouldn't be good for him. Come on little soldier

Pedders - show him how to POOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooo

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #102 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:54:35 PM »

hi guys, we're just back from the vet with the little man. We're all really concerned about what going on 'internally' with the wee man.

His colon and small intestine is jam packed full and very thickened and is causing him a lot of discomfort. We are already getting lots of fluids into the wee man and are combining this with lactulose and katalax now as well as the bathing to try to keep things as moist as possible.

Vet wanted to admit him today but we want to give him another 24 hours with the above to see what happens as he is voluntarily taking on fluids and keeping his hydration levels up. If still no luck tomorrow then the vet wants to consider taking him in for a full enema although it would probably take at least 2 attempts to clear his colon it is so compacted and solid in there.

We are very conscious of keeping his spirits up as well as trying to get things moving in his bowel department and we just don't feel that him being in at the vet and on his own for such long periods is necessarily the way to go unless we have no other option as we would hate for him to give up due to being on his own. Which by this time tomorrow that may well be the case but we just wanted to try for another day to see if we can get him to start clearing it himself. Also, with him being very weak we also don't want to have to put him through more than he has to by being poked and prodded, etc.

There is no guarantee that if we do the enema that it will make everything alright due to any damage to the bowel which may mean he is unable to use it properly in the future.

There are so many what if's buts etc with this little man and I wish we could click our fingers and it would be all over done with for him. It is so damn frustrating!

BlueHeather · « **Reply #101 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:50:12 PM »

Oh please let him be OK.... sending big hugs and tickles to the little man

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #100 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:48:30 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on February 18, 2009, 14:23:15 PM

I so hope little Colby is going to be ok, I'm sending positive vibes for him

Me too...

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #99 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:23:15 PM »

I so hope little Colby is going to be ok, I'm sending positive vibes for him

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #98 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:22:10 PM »

Quote from: sheryl on February 18, 2009, 14:18:57 PM

Hang in there Colby as Gail says we all LOVE you and you have stolen our hearts little one xxx

It doesn't take long for them to steal our hearts does it? - here's some get well vibes :party: xxxxxxxxx

sheryl · « **Reply #97 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:18:57 PM »

Hang in there Colby as Gail says we all LOVE you and you have stolen our hearts little one xxx

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #96 on:** February 18, 2009, 14:10:04 PM »

Stay with us little fella - we all want you and LOVE you tons, mega hugs Colby man xxxxxxxx

Christie · « **Reply #95 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:54:50 PM »

Ditto...

clarenmax · « **Reply #94 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:53:17 PM »

Praying he will be OK

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #93 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:50:57 PM »

we're just heading out with Colby to the vets now as we not happy with him this afternoon. Will update when we get back

Christie · « **Reply #92 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:48:34 PM »

When Lucia became very ill, she became constipated, and the vet had this gooey/slippy stuff in a tube that he said was a mild type of enema. He put some of this stuff up her bum, and within a couple of hours, some of those pellets came out and really eased her, it just lubricates the area. He also gave her a bit of subcutaneous fluids to help rehydrate her system. Maybe something like this could help Colby if he gets a bit bunged up again?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #91 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:44:03 PM »

Sounds like our little Colby is doing all the right things ... eating, drinking, weeing, pooing and Sleeping ... sleep is good for him .... while he is resting his little body can slowly recover.

Sending lots of love and prayers his way

Christie · « **Reply #90 on:** February 18, 2009, 13:15:14 PM »

Just found this thread; what a lovely little face he has (reminds me a bit of my late, beloved Lucia...), and what a terrible state he was in. So glad you are able to help him! I'll be thinking good thoughts for Colby, hopefully now that you've been able to clear out his little bottom a bit he will start picking up a bit. *fingers and toes crossed*

Sonnie · « **Reply #89 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:36:51 PM »

Quote from: BlueHeather on February 18, 2009, 11:27:56 AM

You know folks - I am new to this forum but have just read through all your posts with tears streaming down my cheeks, you are all such caring people - all of you - the poor little mite - I was praying with each new message that his little body has pulled through another night. God bless you for being such lovely people - I will keep everything crossed for him - his little eyes look so frightened but yet so very very trusting.... oh blimey i'm off for a tissue ......

Hun!!!!
hope the tears have dried up a bit! i am exaclty the same! with evey message i read, every new post, every picture im blubbing!

Liz · « **Reply #88 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:32:23 PM »

So glad Colby is hanging in there and it is such a tiring thing all this food and washing you know

I'm sure under your care Sarah he will be a wonderful wee soul

BlueHeather · « **Reply #87 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:27:56 AM »

You know folks - I am new to this forum but have just read through all your posts with tears streaming down my cheeks, you are all such caring people - all of you

- the poor little mite - I was praying with each new message that his little body has pulled through another night. God bless you for being such lovely people - I will keep everything crossed for him - his little eyes look so frightened but yet so very very trusting.... oh blimey i'm off for a tissue

......

JackSpratt · « **Reply #86 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:55:48 AM »

Keep hanging in Colby, you can do this.

LesleyW · « **Reply #85 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:44:00 AM »

Goods new this morning then, will keep my fingers crossed that things continue as they are going, he sure is a little fighter.

Bonkers Mad!!! · « **Reply #84 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:32:57 AM »

i get the feeling that this one is a real little fighter. fingers crossed for a good day for this baby

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #83 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:31:35 AM »

AWW God bless him

- even in pain they try to keep themselves clean.
Cant wait for more photos when he is feeling a little better. It's a bit unfair to point the camera at him when he is feeling so poorly.

to Colby - and you for looking after him xxx
a sneaky

to Noah too

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #82 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:06:44 AM »

Hi folks, well the most important thing is ...... he's still with us!

After our 'help' last night he managed to pass some poo and it really seemed to help him settle a little easier. He snuggled himself down with his teddy bear last night and on checking him early this morning he had had lots of wee wee's and had eaten the little bit of food / liquids he had with him. So great news on that front.

We are keeping a close eye on his wee botty for any more blockages, his hydration levels and how his tummy is doing although the poor wee tike tires so easily you sometimes feel bad for having to check him, but needs must!! He was actually trying to clean himself last night

bless the wee soul but obviously found it very difficult due to the open sores on his wee legs and botty but just after a wee minute or two he was exhausted and was quickly back asleep again.

His wee eyes are so big and wide when he looks at you and I just hope that things continue to improve for the wee soul and his wee body can recover from the damage and malnutrition. He is such a little sweetheart and it still brings a tear to our eye to see him suffering like this.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #81 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:57:00 AM »

How's the gorgeous Colby today? Poor lad, some people just don't deserve to have the honour of sharing their home with an animal.

sheryl · « **Reply #80 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:17:23 AM »

Topping up on the healing and positive vibes for this very special wee boy - huge huggles for you little Colby xxx

clarenmax · « **Reply #79 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:16:05 AM »

Topping up with loads more vibes for Colby today, hope he's getting stronger by the hour

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #78 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:02:23 AM »

Sending love and healing vibes to Colby & Noah xxxxxxxx

LesleyW · « **Reply #77 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:29:43 AM »

Just checking in to see how little Colby is this morning, the first thread I checked to see if there was any news. Sending lots of positive vibes to him, you and Paul

Sheli_80 · « **Reply #76 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:15:33 AM »

Poor little thing, my heart was breaking reading about how cruel some people could be!!

Fingers crossed he pulls through OK.

nessa (A C S ) · « **Reply #75 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:27:18 AM »

Sending healing vibes from Ireland for little Colby

2d · « **Reply #74 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:19:00 AM »

bless you and hang in there wee man.

hope he keeps fighting.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #73 on:** February 17, 2009, 22:43:45 PM »

ooops sorry Paul ... you know what they say .. behind every good woman is a man (or something like that

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madkittyrescue · « **Reply #72 on:** February 17, 2009, 22:30:04 PM »

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 17, 2009, 22:24:40 PM

Will continue to say a prayer for him tonight and wish you, your team and of course the gorgeous little Colby a quiet, comfortable night

sorry sam had to laugh... OH will love being calling 'my team' lol on a serious note though Paul & I do everything ourselves like many rescue peeps we dont have the luck of extra hands on help!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #71 on:** February 17, 2009, 22:24:40 PM »

Oh bless him no wonder he was crying if he was blocked up ... I'll take your word that you "had to be there and see it for yourself"

It must have been really uncomfortable for him. Hopefully now he is a bit clearer he can continue to eat and pass properly and get some well deserved rest.

Will continue to say a prayer for him tonight and wish you, your team and of course the gorgeous little Colby a quiet, comfortable night

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #70 on:** February 17, 2009, 22:07:40 PM »

all we can do is wait and see folks. Lactulose would have been an idea but the problem was that the very 'end' was blocked solid with very dry poo which had become lodged after us clearing the worst away from the outside yesterday. Bit hard to explain really to be totally honest.... you kinda had to be there and see it for yourself!

He has since managed to pass another 3 or 4 smaller pieces himself which are a far better consistency so his bowel seems to be starting to work again it just needed a wee helping hand to clear the exit!!

bearing in mind he had probably not had any food in his gut for some time and what was stuck had been there for a while and dried out. The worst of which we had removed yesterday afternoon.

Since having passed a couple of pieces he has settled down and slept the most soundly he has since he arrived so all we can do is hope that this has helped him some just now.

His wee botty is still red raw and sore and we will keep an eye on that along with everything else.

We are far from saying he will be OK and to be honest we are trying desperately not to get our hopes up as we know he really needs to get through the next couple of weeks and make good progress before we could even begin to consider he may well make it. Been there before as I'm sure many of you rescue peeps have.

Fingers and paws are crossed for another positive night for the wee fella

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #69 on:** February 17, 2009, 21:45:37 PM »

I have just caught up with this: all my thoughts are with this beautiful wee mite this evening.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2009, 21:21:42 PM »

me too - but am beginning to wonder if there is some internal damage in his bowel

ginge66 · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2009, 21:18:47 PM »

heres wishing you and cody a peaceful night and hope he continues to improve x

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #66 on:** February 17, 2009, 20:29:01 PM »

Poor little man .... would a bit of lactalose help "softened" him up a bit.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #65 on:** February 17, 2009, 20:12:23 PM »

thanks guys, He has been writhing about again tonight in pain and discomfort and giving out some horrible yowls.

On yet another look at his little bottom we decided to give little Colby another wee 'bathe' at his rear end as he was very compacted with poo and needed a little 'help'

It seems to have helped him settle some although he is once more exhausted despite trying to make it as stress free as possible. We have settled him down with some Metacam and a snugglesafe and he seems to be resting peacefully for now.

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