Elizabeth,
I wish I could reach out and give you and Mama Kitty hugs and kisses,
(hugs for you, kisses for Mama Kitty :-) ). I'm so glad she's feeling
better and that her temp is down! Now that she's getting her Acemannan
shots, I'm hoping she'll bounce back quickly. You two must have such a
tight bond, you've been through so much together. I'm absolutely
positive she knows you are her partner in life, that she appreciates,
(even if she doesn't always like the form it takes), all that you do to
help her stay strong and healthy. Blessings to you guys and your whole
household. I think the boys respect the fact that she's recovering and
they won't pick on her until she feels better.
Much love,
Nina
elizabeth trent 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.
- Re: Mama Kitty - back from the vet's just now Nina
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