Thank you! And stay safe! elizabeth
On 3/21/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
always wonderful when they get hissy about going to the vet, isn't it????? sending lots of love and GLOW to both of you, but can't talk--just noticed a HUGE thunderstorm coming in! On 3/21/07, elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mama Kitty and I just got home from the vet's office. The Acemannan > came in (less than 24 hours - that was very good). > > I knew Mama was feeling a bit better this afternoon because she did put > up some protest about going to the vet's today. They took her temperature > and her fever is gone! She got more fluids today. > > She was more vocal today -- that is much more like her. Instead of > taking us to one of the patient rooms - they took us straight back to where > they do procedures and surgery. I've been going there a long time so I > guess they know I'm not going to get in the way. Dr. Reid is a wonder about > giving those shots that go through the skin and directly into the stomach. > The vet tech holds her standing up and he does the shot. My doctor said > that actually a shot like this is less painful than one that goes under the > skin -- he explained about why and the nerves in the skin, etc. > > We're scheduled every Wednesday for the next month or so to come in for > one of these shots. > > Maybe it is my imagination - but I could swear that by the time we got > home - Mama was feeling even better. The first thing she did was have a few > bites of salmon. > > Dr. Reid is concerned about her drinking enough water so I will be > keeping an eye on that. He recommends making ice cubes from chicken stock > (not the low sodium kind)....you put the ice cube in a bowl or plate for > them. They can play with it - but also they won't drink it too fast. My > understanding is that the sodium in the broth makes them more thirsty and so > they will drink more water. (I don't think you should use stock that is > made with onions because anything from the allium family is taboo for > kitties). > > So - thanks for everyone who sent well wishes and thought of us. I am > cautiously optimistic. Mama Kitty is on the porch sunbathing (since mean > ol' mommy made her stay inside today while she was away). We'll keep you > posted. > -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference.... MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
