Topic: Think Dougie has a cold...updated - clean bill of health! (Read 8856 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #47 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:55:42 AM »

Your welcome

Baggy · « **Reply #46 on:** July 05, 2009, 19:54:26 PM »

Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on July 05, 2009, 10:48:11 AM

He is lovely. VetUK is the best place for Sun Cream, £5.99 for a tube and 5% for charity.

Thanks for that - I'll treat him to a wormer whilst I'm at it

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #45 on:** July 05, 2009, 10:48:11 AM »

He is lovely. VetUK is the best place for Sun Cream, £5.99 for a tube and 5% for charity.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #44 on:** July 04, 2009, 07:50:53 AM »

Crikey! What a difference already....He just keeps on getting better looking dos'nt he!

Janeyk · « **Reply #43 on:** July 03, 2009, 22:54:53 PM »

Dougie! he looks so chilled

Baggy · « **Reply #42 on:** July 03, 2009, 21:47:02 PM »

Quote from: trigger on July 03, 2009, 21:34:06 PM

looks as if you have a real sun worshipper there, Baggy

Yes, I think sun cream for his nose and remaining ear are going to be essential!
He loves going out in the back yard as it's a sun trap in the evening - and keeps looking longingly out of the garden window during the day, but he's not allowed out just yet...

JackSpratt · « **Reply #41 on:** July 03, 2009, 21:40:40 PM »

Quote from: Baggy on July 03, 2009, 20:57:30 PM

... he could put one on his web site rehoming success section if he ever has time!

Yep, sums Niall up completely!! Will do - thanks Baggy.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #40 on:** July 03, 2009, 21:34:06 PM »

looks as if you have a real sun worshipper there, Baggy

Baggy · « **Reply #39 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:57:30 PM »

We'll have another photo session soon, might even get some of him sitting up

Quote from: JackSpratt on July 03, 2009, 20:43:22 PM

Do you mind if I send these to Niall or put them on my Facebook stuff?

Don't mind at all - you can do both! Dougie wouldn't be with us if it hadn't been for you

I sent Niall a pic of him just after he arrived but don't know if it got through ok or not, he could put one on his web site rehoming success section if he ever has time!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #38 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:43:22 PM »

Agghhh - Dougie is such a gorgeous boy!

Do you mind if I send these to Niall or put them on my Facebook stuff?

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #37 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:29:55 PM »

It's true!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #36 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:26:39 PM »

A definate improvement

Baggy · « **Reply #35 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:20:45 PM »

Well, as you all insist...

Just arrived:

And showing off his fluffier coat and slightly more rounded tum:

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #34 on:** July 03, 2009, 20:02:18 PM »

Quote from: trigger on July 03, 2009, 19:58:30 PM

I refuse to believe Dougie's coat has improved and his weight increased until I see more

Absolutely....

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2009, 19:58:30 PM »

I refuse to believe Dougie's coat has improved and his weight increased until I see more

Millys Mum · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2009, 19:50:36 PM »

Excellent

clarenmax · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2009, 19:45:44 PM »

Baggy · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2009, 19:42:32 PM »

everyone for your good wishes, Dougie M had his check up today and the vet says his mouth is healing really nicely. She also commented that his coat has really improved (which it has), and he's gained 200g since his first visit. He doesn't need to go back unless we're at all worried - vet says he really is a lovely cat and hopes he can get in some good "home time" and really settle in properly now. It's so nice when vets seem to really like your pet!

Dougie seems to be more or less back to normal after the op and has definitely found his eating mojo now!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:27:36 AM »

Glad his dental went fine and good luck with the checkup

Janeyk · « **Reply #28 on:** July 01, 2009, 17:04:42 PM »

Glad he's ok

clarenmax · « **Reply #27 on:** July 01, 2009, 09:13:39 AM »

Glad all went well, sending some gentle mouth healing headrubs

JackSpratt · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2009, 22:38:53 PM »

Such a little Gent! Great news that he's doing well.

Baggy · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2009, 22:02:47 PM »

Phew, Dougie's dental went well, though he's still rather groggy from the anaesthetic. In the end they removed 5 teeth - he doesn't have many left as there were already 8 missing! He's still got his fangs, nibbling teeth and one back tooth. He is now the proud owner of a microchip as well.

The vet nurse thought he was great, he was purring each time she went anywhere near his pen.
Back to the vet on Friday for another check up and then hopefully the poor chap can get on with relaxing. Every time he gets into a carrier he must think he's either going to a new home or to have a bodily part removed

Jasmine · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2009, 16:28:10 PM »

Quote from: Baggy on June 24, 2009, 20:14:55 PM

Poor chap was very good at the vet, and is still taking his Antirobe without any fuss

Aaaaaaaw, hope the dental solves his problems.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2009, 07:50:01 AM »

Glad to hear that, good luck with his dental

Bazsmum · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:53:34 AM »

Brilliant! I love this guy!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2009, 21:38:25 PM »

Dougie Meowser is great!

Janeyk · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2009, 20:26:39 PM »

that's good news and I'm sure he'll feel even better when his teeth have been removed.

Baggy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2009, 20:14:55 PM »

Quote from: Jasmine on June 22, 2009, 23:26:59 PM

How did Dougie get on today?

Thought I'd wait for all his blood test results before updating...but overall, good news

Blood tests showed he is slightly anaemic and his immune system is reacting to something, but the vet thinks this is probably his teeth and doesn't think there is any concern. His gums are still very sore at the back so he's to have two back teeth out - the rest are ok.
He's eating really well now, which is a relief to say the least!
Poor chap was very good at the vet, and is still taking his Antirobe without any fuss

Jasmine · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2009, 23:26:59 PM »

How did Dougie get on today?

Baggy · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2009, 17:41:15 PM »

Interesting about the steroids, am pretty sure she said short acting but will ask on Monday. He is eating much better today, though prefers it if we sit with him while he eats.

He felt well enough to explore rafters in our little outhouse this morning

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:53:02 AM »

Glad to hear this - just a warning if they do decide to take bloods, depending on what kind of steroid they gave him, they can stay in their system. Sam had a 2 week jab and we had to put his bloods off for a month to make sure they weren't going to affect his readings.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2009, 20:46:26 PM »

What a wonderful boy he is! Hope his good appetite continues.

Janeyk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2009, 20:37:46 PM »

Bless him, glad he's enjoyed his tea and hope he's much better tomorrow xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2009, 20:32:50 PM »

Hope the jabs and tabs perk him up, good luck for the blood tests

Bazsmum · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2009, 19:50:34 PM »

Sending positive vibes for our gentleman Dougie~~~~what an absolute pleasure he must be!

Hope the jabs help!

Baggy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2009, 19:41:14 PM »

Dougie was a complete star at the vet, incredibly well behaved even though he was poked and prodded from every angle. The vet said what a lovely temperament he has

and also that he was a very nice looking chap.

His gums also look very sore (and his breath is really manky) so she thinks that is affecting his eating, but can't rule out a virus. He's had an anti inflammatory steroid, and has a course of antibiotics. She de-gunked his ears, which were incredibly waxy

If he's not eating more tomorrow he'll have to go in again tomorrow, and if he is eating, needs to go back on Monday for blood tests to pick up whether it's a bug or an infection in his gums...

Either way it looks like his dental is going to need to be sooner rather than later. On the plus side she said she couldn't hear much of a heart murmur, and his temperature is fine!

Since coming home he's, eaten some ham and some tuna Almo, and took his antibiotic with no problem. He's a true gent, hope he manages to eat well this evening.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2009, 15:57:02 PM »

Quote from: clarenmax on June 19, 2009, 15:29:56 PM

Always better to check, best of luck later on

Agree, especially when there is coloured gunk!

clarenmax · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2009, 15:29:56 PM »

Always better to check, best of luck later on

Baggy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:56:10 AM »

Dougie says thanks! His eyes looked a bit better this morning, and he cleared his plate overnight but he's booked in for 6pm just to be on the safe side.

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