Topic: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED! (Read 39369 times)

Mark · « **Reply #30 on:** January 06, 2011, 18:26:58 PM »

He has been diagnosed with Megacolon. The vet has advised high-fibre food. Anyone else have any experience/tips? - I am picking him up tomorrow.

Thanks

Mark · « **Reply #29 on:** January 06, 2011, 14:06:55 PM »

I spoke to Angela this morning and she said she thinks the vet is going to do an internal exam rather than open him up which is quite drastic.

Ellen2010 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2011, 13:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 05, 2011, 21:08:10 PM

We shall see. The latest is Angela (pudding) had to take him to the vet today as he is bunged up again (he was over xmas and had to be cleared out) the vet is going to open him up tomorrow afternoon and he will come here on Friday - assuming he has recovered enough and it is nothing nasty

I was quite surprised to hear that as they resisted opening Alice up as they thought it might be too much for her.

I am quite sure Mark the vet would not even contemplate opening up unless he thought it was worth the risk to do so and would not surprise me if he may think the blockage is due to something ingested, hence why the operation. Hope the cat pulls through ok and he is soon on the road to recovery in your care with extra TLC.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2011, 00:44:32 AM »

I am sure he will get loads of TLC with Mark

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #26 on:** January 05, 2011, 22:40:04 PM »

i must say Lazareth has had a bit of a hard time lately.. I suspect they have decided to do this as this is the 2nd time he has blocked up (boxing day he had to go in again).. May be the tablets, etc.. All in all abit of a unsual case....As he was given full blood profile in the vets that saw him before when he was being taken care of by the previous carer... Lazareth reported had terrible diarohea issues, but no such issues in our care... He has not been on meds for very long...In cases such as this we try and investigate all the issues as we dont really know much about how he was before. We know he is a lovely, gentle chap, and maybe a indoor foster home may give him extra encouragement to eat.. Abit of a mystery... But our main concern is to get him out of a pen and some TLC... which sometimes works wonders... Considering Lazareth escaped being PTS 3 times he is one lucky puss already.

Mark · « **Reply #25 on:** January 05, 2011, 21:08:10 PM »

We shall see. The latest is Angela (pudding) had to take him to the vet today as he is bunged up again (he was over xmas and had to be cleared out) the vet is going to open him up tomorrow afternoon and he will come here on Friday

- assuming he has recovered enough and it is nothing nasty

I was quite surprised to hear that as they resisted opening Alice up as they thought it might be too much for her.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #24 on:** January 05, 2011, 20:37:19 PM »

Only just caught up with this - shall be watching with interest to see if you become a 'failed' fosterer - again lol!

(I'm a fine one to talk.....

)

Janeyk · « **Reply #23 on:** January 05, 2011, 19:17:44 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 05, 2011, 18:31:10 PM

Jokes aside, I am not planning to keep him as I am determined that Kylie's welfare comes first

He hasn't had the runs all the time he has been at Sharn's. His main problems atm seem to be lack of appetite and depression.

Anyway, no sign of a camera yet but we will see.

Sharon said if he can be stabilised and if/when the vet thinks he is up to it, the branch will pay for a thyroid op - especially if it isn't that old.

I came on specially for a photo

I know what you mean Mark, I'd like another but would have to be Pepper friendly (as in like, and be kind to him)

Janeyk · « **Reply #22 on:** January 05, 2011, 19:15:19 PM »

Quote from: Ellen2010 on January 05, 2011, 17:53:06 PM

I never seemed to have the problem of runny stools with a cat that was being treated for Hyperthyroidism and that cat was with me for 9 months and was on Felimazole and that was changed to Neo-mercazole 5mg. At the time the cat was 18 years old and when they managed to get the HyperT under control it then started with kidney problems which is a common side effect of getting the HyperT under control.

Nor I, only before treatment. My Pep is on Vidalta and I've had 2 other cats on different thyroid meds (and me!

)

Mark · « **Reply #21 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:58:18 PM »

As it is, Alice & Kylie are the same. Kylie is very wary of Alice and if I am there, Kylie like to be escorted from the back door to the stairs and also the other way round. Kylie also tolerated Clapton but really had it in for Willow.

Dawn F · « **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:47:32 PM »

no I don't blame you, but if she does brilliant, its better than rehoming and finding out she hates him! I'm in the same boat myself, my lot have an uneasy truce but I know another would send them right over the edge

Mark · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:45:28 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on January 05, 2011, 18:33:07 PM

Kylie might like him!

Possibly but I don't fancy the odds

I have only ever known her to like one cat and that was when I lived in London. She used to sit on the garden path with this other cat no problem

I really don't want a repeat of the years of problems with Willow & Kylie

Dawn F · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:33:07 PM »

Kylie might like him!

Mark · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:31:10 PM »

Jokes aside, I am not planning to keep him as I am determined that Kylie's welfare comes first

He hasn't had the runs all the time he has been at Sharn's. His main problems atm seem to be lack of appetite and depression.

Anyway, no sign of a camera yet but we will see.

Sharon said if he can be stabilised and if/when the vet thinks he is up to it, the branch will pay for a thyroid op - especially if it isn't that old.

Liz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2011, 18:16:56 PM »

Mark we hope you have your new lodger and that you are both smitten oh and piccies would be nice

Ellen2010 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2011, 17:53:06 PM »

I never seemed to have the problem of runny stools with a cat that was being treated for Hyperthyroidism and that cat was with me for 9 months and was on Felimazole and that was changed to Neo-mercazole 5mg. At the time the cat was 18 years old and when they managed to get the HyperT under control it then started with kidney problems which is a common side effect of getting the HyperT under control.

maryas · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2011, 17:35:11 PM »

Foster or FAILED foster - shall we start taking bets now Mark?

Looking forward to the pics.

Mary

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2011, 08:38:05 AM »

I see from NOAH that the runs is listed as a common side effect of Vidalta but not listed for Felimazole. Sorry

I prob sound defensive but don't mean to. Just more interested than usual as Fred likely to have to begin treatment for HyperT in the foreseeable future altho trying to put off due to his kidney probs.

Am really excited for you and Dennis Mark

Janeyk · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2011, 06:59:41 AM »

Hyperthyroidism itself causes a loose tum due to the overactive system and nervousness caused by the illness, so more likely than not the runs will have been a symptom of that. The runs should stop once on thyroid treatment and the thyroid gland is less active.

Look forward to seeing photos of Lazarus

Mark · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2011, 00:18:47 AM »

Thanks Rosella

I will take a look at it. I have a few trick ups my sleeve from experience. Salmon and fresh roast chicken for starters

- I will mention meds & runs to Sharon & Caroline.

One way or another, I will get photos by Friday

I spoke to Sharon again tonight and she said although the vet said around 8, people that have seen him think he is older although maybe he had just had a hard life.

Here we go

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2011, 23:43:07 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 04, 2011, 19:04:32 PM

Lazarus ...... is hyper-t but takes his meds OK. ........Not sure how old he is. I think Sharon may have said 8 but an elderly 8.........He is semi long haired - I'm not a fan of long haired cats as a rule but a sucker for a hard luck story

I wonder how sure anyone is about his age as HyperT at only 8 seems bad luck

If vet thinks OK, would ask if OK to have an anabolic steroid jab to try and kick start his eating. Seems to have worked well with Fred tonight

I think you have given Tanya's site a wide berth in the past but would encourage you to take a peek at this section if he comes to you with an appetite problem. I'm sure it won't be anything much you don;t already know but I found it a useful summary tonight Mark.

http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_cat_to_eat.htm

It occurs to me that sometimes the HyperT medication can cause the runs when 1st started which may have been a problem with him? I know that happened with horrid near neighbour's poor cat

As far as semi long haired cats go.... I used to think they were a bit ... well

girl's blousey for me but then came Fred, then Noni, now Groucho

They sorta get under your skin somehow

I'm thinking of starting a petition to restrict posts on a thread that is absent of pics .........

Hope all goes well Mark. Any foster or "foster" you and OH take on will be very lucky indeed.

Mark · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2011, 23:03:18 PM »

I will have to find (or buy

) a camera by Friday.

Caroline wants to take him to the vet on Friday for his 2nd vacs and a once-over before we take him. She is concerned about his eating and they want to make sure it isn't the meds - maybe he needs a reduction or change.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2011, 22:28:48 PM »

What a lucky boy

You'd better find your camera pronto

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2011, 22:13:11 PM »

Quote from: Fire Fox on January 04, 2011, 21:52:54 PM

I am sure Lazarus will be delighted with the penthouse suite, and will be accepting gentlemen callers directly. I rather suspect his new apartments will be furnished to the highest standard and offer a full butler service. The question is can you keep the paparazzi at bay?

Brilliant

When are you gonna decide for certain Mark?

Fire Fox · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2011, 21:52:54 PM »

I am sure Lazarus will be delighted with the penthouse suite, and will be accepting gentlemen callers directly. I rather suspect his new apartments will be furnished to the highest standard and offer a full butler service. The question is can you keep the paparazzi at bay?

Liz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2011, 21:20:09 PM »

Mark now you will have something else to take up your former study time - I'm sure his new temp digs will be fine afterall they are Alice approved

JUDROP1948 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2011, 19:26:43 PM »

WELL DONE Mark, not enough fosterers around, lady I spoke to the other day had a waiting list as long as your arm.
Keep up the good work xx

Mark · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2011, 19:19:20 PM »

Quote from: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on January 04, 2011, 19:09:43 PM

Foster or Foster as in Alice being fostered is a good question. We would jump at taking another cat on full-time but even OH is beginning to realise that it shouldn't be done at the expense of Kylie's wellbeing. She really doesn't like other cats.

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2011, 19:09:43 PM »

Is that foster or "foster"? Lol

Good on you Mark, I know another cat (temp or perm) is something you have been pondering for a while and I guess with this guys situation you couldn't really take too long to think about.

I am sure he will come on leaps and bounds with you guys

Mark · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2011, 19:04:32 PM »

Lazarus has been saved twice from PTS, the last time was just before xmas when he was due to be PTS in 1/2 hour's time

- he has been staying at a cattery but is very depressed and not eating properly. He is hyper-t but takes his meds OK. Sharn says he probably needs more time than she is able to give him and the depression may be causing him not to eat properly. He had bloods done in November and nothing showing up.

Sharon did tell me the story but not sure if I have it straight. I believe he was going to be PTS but was adopted. The woman said that he has constant diarrhea and she can't cope with him/it any more so took him for PTS. Since he has been with Sharn, she said he hasn't had it at all.

Not sure how old he is. I think Sharon may have said 8 but an elderly 8.

He is semi long haired

- I'm not a fan of long haired cats as a rule but a sucker for a hard luck story

Anyway, watch this space....

Lazarus will be taking the attic suite vacated by Alice 3 years ago

She said living in servants quarters was good enough for her so it will be good enough for another cat

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