Topic: Willow - Our baby has gone (Read 46413 times)

Mark · « **Reply #43 on:** December 29, 2009, 13:52:24 PM »

I phoned the vet again and told them she was hovering over bowls smacking her chops etc. The VN said that it can take their bodies a while to adjust after coming off fluids so she may need a kick start. I tried doing subQs but she was having none of it - she has about 6 holes and took about 2ml

- I took the Catit water dome thing out of storage and she has been drinking from it a bit. Also I gave her another pouch of sheba with lots of water added and she drank the liquid. The VN said whatever happens if she isn't drinking properly later on to bring her in.

The VN said their bodies need to adjust to hold more fluid in after so much being flushed through them. Willow still has the Uraemia smell.

Liz · « **Reply #42 on:** December 29, 2009, 13:49:25 PM »

MArk Bailey did this after the fluids its almost as if they have dry mouths despite all that nice liquid

As usual

to you Dennis and Miss Willow from all here at the clan

Mark · « **Reply #41 on:** December 29, 2009, 12:38:28 PM »

She shouldn't be doing it after being rehydrated? - I will speak to the vet again but it isn't fair on her or me to be backwards and forwards to the vet every couple of days.

I don't want to keep her going and stuffing her full of meds - its no life for her.

Janeyk · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:30:31 AM »

Hope that she starts to pick up Mark

tab · « **Reply #39 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:12:13 AM »

I hope the medications kick in and shes ok soon. Mogs was hovering over the water bowl too as though she hadnt the strength to lap but wanted to. I just worried because I thought she was going to drown.

love
Tab

Mark · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:04:07 AM »

I gave her a fortekor this morning. She is still acting odd - ie sitting in the shower or sink and hovering over water bowls. She did eat a pouch of sheba with lots of water added. We will have to see but I don't think it is looking good.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2009, 10:00:42 AM »

Fingers crossed she is calmer today Mark and allows you to medicate her.

Mark · « **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2009, 23:48:53 PM »

She is slowly returning to normality and has just eaten a 2nd meal. I didn't have the heart to scruff & pill her tonight but will do it tomorrow morning when she is more with it. I just feel like I need to give her a breather - maybe the wrong decision but one had to be made. She just seems so thin and frail - although she was certainly strong at the vets

For some reason she has picked the dining room to chill in so OH is going to sleep on the sofa in there.

Mark · « **Reply #35 on:** December 28, 2009, 20:17:23 PM »

Well I went to pick up a lunatic cat. She was thrashing around the cage and screaming at me or anyone that tried to go near her. They said she was the same in the morning so the vet had to sedate her to get the drip off. The VN said it was probably a combination of the sedative and not being happy there. Anyway, she calmed down when we got back but we need to keep an eye as she is falling off things. Hopefully she will sleep it off now she has had a feed and a drink

I now have a supply of SubQ kit.

bonnielass · « **Reply #34 on:** December 28, 2009, 17:39:38 PM »

Good news to hear that Willow is feeling better,

Mark · « **Reply #33 on:** December 28, 2009, 15:46:41 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on December 28, 2009, 12:56:15 PM

Glad to hear this, so she is perking up with the fluids?

I think that is the idea. So hopefully if I have a bag of fluids, I can nip it in the bud if I see her acting odd.

clarenmax · « **Reply #32 on:** December 28, 2009, 13:50:49 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on December 28, 2009, 12:54:50 PM

Quote from: Mark on December 28, 2009, 12:31:49 PM
She said Willow is fine btw which is the main thing

It is, that's great news

Good news

Bazsmum · « **Reply #31 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:56:15 PM »

Glad to hear this, so she is perking up with the fluids?

Janeyk · « **Reply #30 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:54:50 PM »

Quote from: Mark on December 28, 2009, 12:31:49 PM

She said Willow is fine btw which is the main thing

It is, that's great news

Mark · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:31:49 PM »

I phoned the emergency number and got the voicemail of the vet I saw yesterday. I got a call back 10 minutes later from a VN apologising for not calling earlier but they have had a horrendous morning. She said the vet had been in surgery for the last couple of hours. She asked if I would be able to pick Willow up. I said rather acidly that I had been ready since 9am but could I collect her now. She said she has a lot of animals to sort out so can I come at 6pm and she will give me a SubQ demo.

She said Willow is fine btw which is the main thing

Janeyk · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:59:47 AM »

Have kept checking to see if you've heard anything, hope that Willow can come home today

Mark · « **Reply #27 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:54:06 AM »

Still no call

I am going there after my cup of tea. The answerphone says to phone a mobile number if it is a geniune emergency only.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #26 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:00:13 AM »

Hoping Willow is feeling much better when she comes home

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:56:44 AM »

Sorry I missed this yesterday .....

Hope Willow is OK Mark, I know what it is like to wait for a phonecall -

xxxx

Mark · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:45:30 AM »

I am foot-tapping as the 9am call never came. I phoned just now and they are closed. I will jump in the car in 1/2 hour if I don't hear.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:25:27 AM »

Hope she has had a comfortable night and can come home today

Liz · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:07:19 AM »

Mark I had that problem with OH in the summer when vet wanted to put Bailey to sleep I said no and spent 3 hours a day bottle feeding him - OH finally came to see him the night before he was discharged - Bailey is so his Daddies boy and OH couldn't face it with us already having lost Sailor and Archie
so know how that one feels

Hope the news is good for Miss Willow and her daddies

Mark · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2009, 00:25:09 AM »

Quote from: Liz on December 27, 2009, 22:42:37 PM

take it you will be there with a flask before they are open!

I would but they are going to phone me around 9am to give me a time. The vet said 24hrs would be good so I don't want to push them to take her off any earlier. I am trying to be positive and think it is an opportunity to take some bits to the dump on the way

It is so hard with OH because as soon as I say anything about likely events in the future I get told off for being depressing. OH won;t even come to the vet as it is "too upsetting"

Liz · « **Reply #20 on:** December 27, 2009, 22:42:37 PM »

Mark she is your little girl and its so hard leaving them overnight - take it you will be there with a flask before they are open!

Taling to OH's can be tough but you will face it together and with Willow's best interests at heat

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2009, 19:04:35 PM »

Wishing Willow a peaceful night. Hugs to you and Dennis

Stuart · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2009, 18:49:45 PM »

I'm sure the Fluids will help Willow Mark
Sending tons of get well vibes Willows way

Mark · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2009, 18:46:21 PM »

Quote from: clarenmax on December 27, 2009, 18:37:09 PM

Will she be coming home again tomorrow? xx

I hope so

Kirst · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2009, 18:44:17 PM »

Poor Willow - I am sure the fluids will help her feel better soon.xx

clarenmax · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2009, 18:37:09 PM »

Aw Mark, I hope Willow is feeling much better tomorrow after the fluids

Will she be coming home again tomorrow? xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2009, 18:24:22 PM »

Sorry to hear that Mark

Hope the fluids do their job and she'll be home before you know it

Mark · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2009, 17:40:15 PM »

Thanks everyone. I'm trying not to think of her at the vet. I told Dennis that I'm prety sure they give them a light sedative so they don't get stressed?

Anyway, there is a flat upstairs to the practice and not sure if the duty vet stays up there or one of the VNs. What makes it more worrying is my friends cat, Kev, died while at the vets on during the night while having fluids. He was 17 though.

It is hard discussing it with OH though as he asks questions but when then says I am depressing so I really have to pick my words carefully. I have made it clear that although fluids etc are helping, they are no cure and he will have to get used to the idea of making a decision at some point.

sheryl · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2009, 17:34:18 PM »

Lots of love, huggles and healing vibes for Willow - wishing her a speedy recovery and big

for you and Dennis x

bonnielass · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2009, 16:07:30 PM »

Sending lots of positive healing vibes that Willow feels better soon and can come home

Liz · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2009, 15:50:30 PM »

Hope the drip does its job and Willow can come home tomorrow

Injections are ok but tough skin is a problem but very fine needles help on that one

to you and Dennis for your little girl

bunglycat · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2009, 15:34:24 PM »

Hope the drip makes Willow feel better and she perks up - sounds like a good vet .
Lots of healing vibes sent and good luck with doing the injections

Bazsmum · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2009, 15:06:09 PM »

Hope the drip makes little Willow perk up soon, thinking of you all and sending positive vibes!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:56:04 PM »

Quote from: CarolM (Wendolene) on December 27, 2009, 13:30:38 PM

Sending lots of positive vibes for Willow. The vet sounds very sensible so she's in good hands

That's what I was going to say

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:30:38 PM »

Sending lots of positive vibes for Willow. The vet sounds very sensible so she's in good hands

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:17:22 PM »

Sending lots of good wishes for Willow

I hope they let you try a jab while you are there cos it looks so easy but cats skin is really tough

Janeyk · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:03:59 PM »

Hope poor little Willow is feeling better soon

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