Topic: 2 of mine off colour today. Willow poorly now. (Read 29378 times)

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #159 on:** August 14, 2009, 20:59:09 PM »

Mark I am so pleased for you

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #158 on:** August 14, 2009, 19:49:18 PM »

Just caught up with this excellent news:

Leanne · « **Reply #157 on:** August 14, 2009, 15:18:49 PM »

Great news that its not cancer

Bazsmum · « **Reply #156 on:** August 14, 2009, 14:46:41 PM »

Aw! What a lovely piccie of him looking very relaxed indeed! I do hope he goes out and enjoys some sun!

Mark · « **Reply #155 on:** August 14, 2009, 13:15:43 PM »

Now I just need him to trust me. He is fine when he is hungry but when heisn't he is running behind the sofa etc. It is a nice afternoon an I haven't hoovered the dining room for over a week so I guess he is going to enjoy a bit of time in the garden

I just want him to chill outside like he used to (this was 5 years ago)

sheryl · « **Reply #154 on:** August 14, 2009, 13:12:21 PM »

Fantastic news Mark

Brilliant start to the weekend to hear some good news x

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #153 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:41:48 PM »

Brilliant news

Mark · « **Reply #152 on:** August 14, 2009, 10:51:05 AM »

James had phoned again this morning while I was out (at PAH

) so I phoned back. He said the way I heard it is correct "Moderate sub acute inflammation" - I suggested it may mean that although it was bad, it didn't do any permanent damage and James seemed to agree with that. I also asked about feeding Clapton adult food with binders rather than senior with binders as he enjoys it so much more - he really relishes it rather than eats some as he is hungry. James said the most important thing is that he is eating but at the same time to minimize phosphorus as much as possible. So I will stick to a mix of foods including Purina renal so at least he is getting as little phos as possible but still gets to enjoy his food. I think enjoyment of food is a big part of quality of life so have to compromise somewhere.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #151 on:** August 14, 2009, 10:13:21 AM »

Excellent news

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #150 on:** August 14, 2009, 09:09:25 AM »

wonderful news, what a huge relief

Dawn F · « **Reply #149 on:** August 14, 2009, 08:34:55 AM »

great news Mark!!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #148 on:** August 14, 2009, 08:34:20 AM »

REally pleased to hear this

Bazsmum · « **Reply #147 on:** August 13, 2009, 19:54:41 PM »

Fantastic news Mark, Im so happy for you all!

MrsR · « **Reply #146 on:** August 13, 2009, 19:40:38 PM »

Fab news x

Mark · « **Reply #145 on:** August 13, 2009, 19:38:54 PM »

AND I just dished up some Purina renal pate and he wolfed it

(so fast he didn't notice the fortekor

)

Janeyk · « **Reply #144 on:** August 13, 2009, 19:01:06 PM »

Great stuff

I'm so pleased for you

Millys Mum · « **Reply #143 on:** August 13, 2009, 18:55:01 PM »

Excellent news

clarenmax · « **Reply #142 on:** August 13, 2009, 18:36:36 PM »

Oh Mark, what a relief

Mark · « **Reply #141 on:** August 13, 2009, 18:31:46 PM »

I missed a call from the vet.

He said it was a Moderate sub-acute infection (OH says he thinks the vet said sub-cut(aneous) but it didn't sound like that to me although it makes sense) - he was leaving to do home visits so said he will speak with me in more depth tomorrow.

ANyway, at least we know our boy hasn't got cancer

Mark · « **Reply #140 on:** August 13, 2009, 12:08:47 PM »

Its funny but I always say Clapton is fussy as he eats about 1/3rd of a pouch and sits there waiting for something else. It must just be that he eats enough to take the worst of the hunger off but doesn't like it as since I have been giving him adult Whiskas chicken in jelly, he has been licking the plate clean - if he doesn't eat it all, he is happy to go back and finish it later. He never does that with senior and renal is just a waste of money as he attempts to eat about 1 in 7 but givs up after 2 or 3 mouthfuls. I may try to do a mix of renal and whiskas to see how it goes. Otherwise, it is just an expensive waste.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #139 on:** August 13, 2009, 09:48:06 AM »

I'm glad Clapton is doing better

I've given up trying to get Max to eat anything 'good for him'. He lives on Applaws, Hi Life and his senior RC dry. If it was a choice between a 'good' food that he enjoyed, then I'd push that rather than the junk. Like Swampy really likes k/d, but probably would prefer applaws. So he gets mostly k/d and a little applaws just to keep him happy. I eat enough that isn't good for me!

I hope you get the results soon and that they are good news Mark. I know how stressful it is waiting

Bazsmum · « **Reply #138 on:** August 12, 2009, 22:44:24 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 12, 2009, 15:02:40 PM

I am being quite lenient foodwise. He was on senior but has never seemed that keen. He adores Whiskas adult chicken in Jelly pouches so I have been allowing them (still adding binders) It's a juggling act between keeping them happy with food they enjoy and keeping them well.

It is a juggling act, but I always say weigh up what they appear to be better on, but then you feel bad in other ways so its an ongoing vicious circle!

Maybe he is feeling more contentment of late and thats why he is seeming more chilled?

So what day are the results gonna be available from?

Janeyk · « **Reply #137 on:** August 12, 2009, 15:32:15 PM »

It is bit of a wait, glad he is doing ok and enjoy his dins

hopefully good news soon

Mark · « **Reply #136 on:** August 12, 2009, 15:02:40 PM »

I am being quite lenient foodwise. He was on senior but has never seemed that keen. He adores Whiskas adult chicken in Jelly pouches so I have been allowing them (still adding binders) It's a juggling act between keeping them happy with food they enjoy and keeping them well.

Leanne · « **Reply #135 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:36:28 PM »

Awww glad to hear Clapton seems better, thats an awfully long time to wait for results isn't it.

Mark · « **Reply #134 on:** August 11, 2009, 17:58:18 PM »

I chased results today and they said a week to 10 days

Just wondering if its an age thing but Clapton although seems quite well in himself and a lot calmer than he has been in ages, doesn't seek out our company or want to go in the garden. He has the dining room to himself and just lets me know when he is hungry. He always used to look for a lap in the evening.

MrsR · « **Reply #133 on:** August 09, 2009, 19:28:26 PM »

Sounds good Mark

Bazsmum · « **Reply #132 on:** August 09, 2009, 11:39:22 AM »

Good to hear!

Mark · « **Reply #131 on:** August 09, 2009, 08:40:13 AM »

He seems fine thanks Ruth

In fact, he was the first to ask for breakfast this morning

He has decided to move into the dining room rather than upstairs where he had spent the last 6 months+

In fact we bought a nice throw in TK Maxx to ~~protect the back of the sofa from drool~~ make him more comfortable.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #130 on:** August 09, 2009, 02:14:17 AM »

How is Clapton today Mark? Hoping he is in good form!

Mark · « **Reply #129 on:** August 07, 2009, 14:22:40 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on August 07, 2009, 14:16:56 PM

to stop people escaping?

No need for that, they have to get in first!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #128 on:** August 07, 2009, 14:17:32 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 07, 2009, 08:23:40 AM

he, to use my dad's expression with our old cat "had a flea up his ass"

Thats sounding good (well not necessarily flea up ass, but that he's perked up!)

Bazsmum · « **Reply #127 on:** August 07, 2009, 14:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 07, 2009, 14:14:45 PM

PS - in case anone is wondering why the sofa is in front of the door, there are 3 doors into the dining room from the hall and it isn't a massive room

I was'nt wondering but now you have brought my attention to it.....to stop people escaping?

Clapton looks so relaxed!

Mark · « **Reply #126 on:** August 07, 2009, 14:14:45 PM »

I managed to get a few pictures but didn't want to bother him too much. I put a lap protector on the back of the dining room sofa this morning - some would say it is to protect the sofa and others to make Clapton more comfortable

PS - in case anone is wondering why the sofa is in front of the door, there are 3 doors into the dining room from the hall and it isn't a massive room

Mark · « **Reply #125 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Rosella moggy on August 07, 2009, 12:09:16 PM

we have the more demure ants in pants

How about going like the Clappers?

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #124 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:09:16 PM »

No fleas up asses in this house, we have the more demure ants in pants

Can't tell you how pleased I am for Clapton ...and you and OH of course Mark. Have been tied up all week but been coming on just to check in on Alison's thread and Clapton's progress. Can log off again with a big

Well done that boy and fingers staying crossed for biopsy results.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #123 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:02:21 PM »

Its amazing how they can seem at death's door and suddenly perk up! So glad he is on the up Mark and tearing around like a loonie!

"Go Clappers Go"

Janeyk · « **Reply #122 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:58:24 AM »

Quote from: Mark on August 06, 2009, 23:28:24 PM

Thanks Pav

He is cleaning himself now and has decided to go back up to the bedroom but if I go up there, he jumps underneath. Given how clean he looks, I think this mst have been building up for a while. I don't want to be premature but I have a good feeling that it was just a nasty infection and hopefully nothing worse. I'm sure he wouldn't be as well in himself otherwise?
He was sitting on the stairs tonight and I went to sit with him. I was gently rubbing his head and cupped it in my hand and he rested his head in my hand, closed his eyes and started to go to sleep

Awwww, glad he seems to be picking up even more

hopefully just infection Mark, Byron loves me to cup her head too, it's so sweet - I think it makes them feel secure

ems · « **Reply #121 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:41:18 AM »

So glad Clapton has perked up a bit Mark

Let's hope it is just a nasty infection and he is feeling better soon

clarenmax · « **Reply #120 on:** August 07, 2009, 08:54:56 AM »

Glad he's more perky Mark, and cleaning himself and wanting to eat are all very good signs that he's feeling better in himself

Fingers crossed this was just a nasty infection and he's now feeling much better x

Author Topic: 2 of mine off colour today. Willow poorly now. (Read 29378 times)