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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #69 on: September 15, 2010, 16:35:12 PM »
Have everything crossed for little Squirt  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #68 on: September 15, 2010, 16:29:08 PM »
Please keep fighting little Squirt :hug: :hug:



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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #67 on: September 15, 2010, 15:49:38 PM »
Get better little one!

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #66 on: September 15, 2010, 15:16:05 PM »
Please get better Squirt,   Angie I am sending all my love and prayers over to you  :hug: :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #65 on: September 15, 2010, 13:59:47 PM »
Come on little one, you can do it  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #64 on: September 15, 2010, 13:56:20 PM »
Only just read this Angie; really hope Squirt gets better. Come on, Little One. :hug:




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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #63 on: September 15, 2010, 13:15:05 PM »
Hope Squirt will be ok Angie  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #62 on: September 15, 2010, 13:07:58 PM »
I'm so sorry to hear this Angie  :(.  Come on sweetheart, you can do it  :care: :care:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #61 on: September 15, 2010, 12:57:41 PM »
Angie  :hug: only just catching up with this thread.  So sorry to read about poor little Squirt  :(

Sending all my love his way and do hope so much that he'll be ok  :hug: :hug:
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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #60 on: September 15, 2010, 12:32:44 PM »
 :'(  Come on darlin Squirt, You can make it sweetheart.

Angie hun so sorry sending all my love and my very very best for him. Will be thinking and sending those get well vibes every second.

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #59 on: September 15, 2010, 12:21:51 PM »
So sorry to hear this Angie  :( come on little Squirt, all your Purrs Aunties are sending their vibes for you to get better  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #58 on: September 15, 2010, 11:51:35 AM »
Come on little one :)  :Luv2:  :Luv2:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #57 on: September 15, 2010, 11:43:31 AM »
Angie, I am so, so sorry.  :'( You've worked so hard for these little ones.  :(

Come on Squirt. Be a good boy and behave for your aunty Angie.  :hug: :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #56 on: September 15, 2010, 11:42:54 AM »
O no poor Squirt, sending him and you the very best vibes  :hug:
Angie you and Squirt have worked so hard if anyone deserves a miracle you do  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
« Reply #55 on: September 15, 2010, 11:39:12 AM »
Have just left Squirt at the vets. He is very poorly and does not want to move. They are gong to do some bloods to see if that can highlight anything but have to say its not looking good at the moment...... so get those vibes going....

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #54 on: September 09, 2010, 14:48:45 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D  Catnapping mission i fink!  :sneaky:  He is wonderful  :wow: ;D :Luv:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #53 on: September 09, 2010, 14:17:29 PM »
 :Luv2: what a cutie! He is doing so well :D

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #52 on: September 09, 2010, 14:10:40 PM »
What a little Trooper, does my heart good to see this. :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #51 on: September 09, 2010, 14:00:08 PM »
So, after loads of attempts here we have Squirts video debut. I did have a minute of him being washed by mum but it seemed a bit dull and my camera can only take 60 secs of video so deleted it.


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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #50 on: September 08, 2010, 21:11:15 PM »
Ahh bless his little cotton paws  ;D He and all of them sound adorable.  All thanks to you hun  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #49 on: September 08, 2010, 21:07:41 PM »
popped in to pay bill today and vet was at reception. she said that there would be little risk allowing him back with his family as they had all been exposed to the same virus.
I let them have a mad run around the room together then after an hour decided that Squirt was being pulled around too much (with much squealing) so have placed him back alone. He is very unco-ordinated but didn't let it stop him lapping the room after his brother! May be a few sessions over the next few days to build him up a bit. He certainly loved the head to tail double wash that mum gave him and there was a lot of purring going on (It didn't last when she wanted to join in the fun and then he was a tad scared of her!).

vet says vac in 2-3 weeks time to give them time to recover - the kittens must be 8 weeks old now but don't look it - especially Squirt who could pass off at 5 or 6 weeks bless.

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #48 on: September 08, 2010, 21:03:52 PM »
That's bril news hun  :cheer: :wooooo:  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #47 on: September 08, 2010, 12:19:11 PM »
Great news about little Squirt  ;D so pleased he is doing better and you have some positive news at last  after the terrible time you've had. I am so full of admiration for you and all you do and Hobbes and I send you some  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #46 on: September 08, 2010, 11:23:42 AM »
Great news Angie.
Minimopsical had no trouble playing with other kittens but she was born like that.Am sure Squirt will be fine once he comes out of quarantine, couldnt tell you how long that is,as the ones I had years ago stayed isolated until they were rehomed together, all I remember is the germ can live in soft furnishings etc  for over a year.
Good Luck and Well Done on pulling this one through.

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #45 on: September 08, 2010, 10:55:19 AM »
Keep us posted on that :) I'm sure Sushi would relish a little ball of trouble to make into her minion! Would love to see some more pictures when he is feeling better!! So pleased he made it!  :thanks: :)

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #44 on: September 08, 2010, 10:51:00 AM »
Hurrah for Squirt! Is he looking for a new home at all? :Luv: :innocent:

he will be soon :)

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #43 on: September 08, 2010, 10:49:33 AM »
Hurrah for Squirt! Is he looking for a new home at all? :Luv: :innocent:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #42 on: September 08, 2010, 10:44:45 AM »
So pleased Squirt is doing well.  :)

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #41 on: September 08, 2010, 10:02:56 AM »
squirt is lively and eating and playing well.
Hate to see him on his own though.
 T, how did minimopsical cope with playing with other kittens? I know his brother would love to get his hands on him and I also don't know if to keep him in quarantine from him - I think I read they can shed for 3 weeks, and am confused whether his brother is immune or has somehow managed not to catch it.

Today is the second day they are all off meds.

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #40 on: September 07, 2010, 18:09:17 PM »
How is Squirt today ?

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #39 on: September 05, 2010, 23:48:31 PM »
 :hug:Oh you poor thing, what a rough few weeks! Glad to hear Squirt is starting to look a little better, I'll never understand why someone wouldn't neuter a cat, I can never believe how many unwanted kitties there are in the world :'(...my Sushi was a rescue from a litter that was STOLEN and then abandoned! Crazy crazy people... :Crazy:
So glad there are people like you in the world!  :) Hope all goes well with Mum and rest of the litter!

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #38 on: September 05, 2010, 22:28:55 PM »
Good positive news at last  :hug: Dont worry about wobbliness Squirt will get stronger. :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #37 on: September 05, 2010, 22:06:45 PM »
Squirt is still doing well and is developing a nice little tummy on him. He is eating small amounts of wet and dry and I subject him to a few mls of water a few times a day.

He is still wobbly and from my readings panleuk can result in some nerve problems (ataxia). I don't know if this gets progressively worse but I suspect it seems to as they get more mobile.

If this is the case , then squirt will need a special home poor boy.

He loves his mum still and purrs like mad when i leave them together, which I do for a few minutes. She of course is more interested in play, food and fuss.

mum is well and off any meds for nearly a week. Squirt and his bro are still having synulox, though all staying the same hopefully not for much longer.

I'm going to leave him for tonight and not pop in (well if I wake up I might but I did some door-to-door neutering leaflets with Yvonne (CP) this afternoon and think I will sleep like a log - which is ironic as thats what my legs now feel like!).
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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #36 on: September 05, 2010, 10:40:23 AM »
Angie hun These are for you  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: with all of my heart  :Luv:

Glad Little Squirt is home and hope so very much he is on the mend.  :Luv: :Luv:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #35 on: September 04, 2010, 09:54:38 AM »
take care of yourself Angie - you need your rest.

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #34 on: September 03, 2010, 22:55:06 PM »
Thanks for all your support for Squirt (and me!)  :hug:

Squirt is back again from a day at the vets. His temp was slightly low this morning so he's still not right.
He has the wobbles on his back legs and occasional tremor which may be a result of the Parvo, which once again is the suspected cause.

Vet say he is eating fine and bright , that I should continue giving him fluids every so often and only bring him in if worried. Vet said they gave him no fluids today so aren't really doing anything (I suspect he will miss the attention). He is happily eating wet food there though doesn't seem too keen here even though he has been offered the food they provided (not to mention the turkey from Sainsbury's carvery picked up this afternoon!).

They are concerned that having picked up he seems to have reach a plateau. So they are suspicious of something else going on as well. They suggest if all is the same next week it might be worth taking some bloods.

I do look forward to having a houseful of healthy cats - a sentiment that seems very prevalent with all the rescues that visit this site!

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #33 on: September 03, 2010, 22:20:27 PM »
The squirt I am certain is getting the very best of care; I am more worried about Angie, sometimes people think that rescuers have their own suit of armour that protects physically and emotionally, its not true. Take care Angie there is light at the end of your very long tunnel  :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #32 on: September 03, 2010, 20:40:27 PM »
Hope squirt is on the mend  :hug: :hug:
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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #31 on: September 03, 2010, 12:56:16 PM »
Hope squirt is OK  :hug: :hug:

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Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
« Reply #30 on: September 02, 2010, 22:02:11 PM »
Squirt is looking brighter this evening. I have put him in a small pen with food and water but will still give him food and fluids tonight. I slept all day. Squirt is going back in tomorrow for the day. he is getting a lot of attention their as they are quiet in the few days after the move. have to say all the vets at the pet vac (now 'your vet') have been very good with him this week - perhaps they are not used to dealing with rescues that actually want to save lives.....

 


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