Re: gave torb last night-helped alot
Kristi, I'm glad the torb helped. You are right. You'll both know when the time is right. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, but prepared me that it might in turn help him pass. that would have been ok, but here we are this morning and he just had a taste of some junk canned food, and his favrite food ever- purina one kitten soaked with a little warm water and topped with tuna flavored "cat dressing". don't ask how i found that recipe out as his favorite- you all understand how "we" are. Maybe tonight won't be the right time either- i'm not planning it anymore- i've learned my lesson, when he and i are ready we'll know and then it won't be such a tormenting descision to make. Anyway i'm debating on giving him more- he looks comfortable but i'll be gone for a long day of work (10-6)- what to do, what to do these times are always so tough.Thank you for bearing with me everyone he's only my 2nd leukemia to get this sick, the other if you remeber was Tai-Tai she had a PCV of less than 8 and was turning blue because she couldn't get enough oxygen- so that was a different type of descision-much easier- she was obviously suffering and in need of help to pass. KristiFrom: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: 2005/06/14 Tue AM 08:10:53 EDTTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: yes-got injectionsI understand. What you are saying makes sense now. It is bad that he is not responding at all to the dex. I am really sorry. If you have not reached the vet, oral valium, if you have any in the house, can calm them in their last stages. I have given a whole human dose pill before, in the very end stages. I think it acts sort of like morphine-- calms and also makes the passing faster. As a warning, though, no vet has ever advised me to do this. I have done it on my own.MichelleIn a message dated 6/13/05 9:59:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:thanx michelle- sorry i was unclear- yes he did get dex & depo. he actually got dex 2 x today. my vet wanted me to do it every 12 hrs. he will have a third injection tomorrow morning. the fact that he has actually gotten worse even with the injections on board is why my bfriend and I haved decided on tomorrow night, actually since i wrote about the descision about tomorrow night he has gotten increasingly uncomfortable and is starting to look slightly distressed, i was just about to call the vet at her home and ask if i could give him something slightyl sedative.
Re: gave torb last night-helped alot
Kristi, I think it is the dex making him hungry, not the torbutrol. While torbutrol helps with pain, I really do not think it increases appetite. I could be wrong. But that is a classic sign of dex doing something. I would definitely do another dex shot on the schedule recommended by your vet, and do a depo shot if you haven't yet. I am glad he is more comfortable, whatever time he has left. Michelle
Re: gave torb last night-helped alot
Hi, How much food is he getting, I think I missed most of this thread, but from the last few messages I've read, I don't see any mention of any real amount of food. What is wrong with him, what has he been diagnosed with, what tests has he had? Has he had tests to diagnose cancer or something, I've been working onso many things, I don't recall his story? One thing is for sure without food he has 0 chance of surviving, if he isn't eating on his onw, then you have to assist him, whether that means syringe feeding him or inserting an e-tube. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting & web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: gave torb last night-helped alot
I'm so glad! They can pop back when you least expect it! Best of luck, I know it's hard. Gloria On Jun 14, 2005, at 7:50 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, but prepared me that it might in turn help him pass. that would have been ok, but here we are this morning and he just had a taste of some junk canned food, and his favrite food ever- purina one kitten soaked with a little warm water and topped with tuna flavored "cat dressing". don't ask how i found that recipe out as his favorite- you all understand how "we" are. Maybe tonight won't be the right time either- i'm not planning it anymore- i've learned my lesson, when he and i are ready we'll know and then it won't be such a tormenting descision to make. Anyway i'm debating on giving him more- he looks comfortable but i'll be gone for a long day of work (10-6)- what to do, what to do these times are always so tough. Thank you for bearing with me everyone he's only my 2nd leukemia to get this sick, the other if you remeber was Tai-Tai she had a PCV of less than 8 and was turning blue because she couldn't get enough oxygen- so that was a different type of descision-much easier- she was obviously suffering and in need of help to pass. Kristi From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/06/14 Tue AM 08:10:53 EDT To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: yes-got injections I understand. What you are saying makes sense now. It is bad that he is not responding at all to the dex. I am really sorry. If you have not reached the vet, oral valium, if you have any in the house, can calm them in their last stages. I have given a whole human dose pill before, in the very end stages. I think it acts sort of like morphine-- calms and also makes the passing faster. As a warning, though, no vet has ever advised me to do this. I have done it on my own. Michelle In a message dated 6/13/05 9:59:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: thanx michelle- sorry i was unclear- yes he did get dex & depo. he actually got dex 2 x today. my vet wanted me to do it every 12 hrs. he will have a third injection tomorrow morning. the fact that he has actually gotten worse even with the injections on board is why my bfriend and I haved decided on tomorrow night, actually since i wrote about the descision about tomorrow night he has gotten increasingly uncomfortable and is starting to look slightly distressed, i was just about to call the vet at her home and ask if i could give him something slightyl sedative.
gave torb last night-helped alot
i gave him torb 1mg last night (for some relief of his discomfort and mild sedation)and it defiantely helped with his jitteriness. she said i could do 2 mg if i wanted, but prepared me that it might in turn help him pass. that would have been ok, but here we are this morning and he just had a taste of some junk canned food, and his favrite food ever- purina one kitten soaked with a little warm water and topped with tuna flavored "cat dressing". don't ask how i found that recipe out as his favorite- you all understand how "we" are. Maybe tonight won't be the right time either- i'm not planning it anymore- i've learned my lesson, when he and i are ready we'll know and then it won't be such a tormenting descision to make. Anyway i'm debating on giving him more- he looks comfortable but i'll be gone for a long day of work (10-6)- what to do, what to do these times are always so tough. Thank you for bearing with me everyone he's only my 2nd leukemia to get this sick, the other if you remeber was Tai-Tai she had a PCV of less than 8 and was turning blue because she couldn't get enough oxygen- so that was a different type of descision-much easier- she was obviously suffering and in need of help to pass. Kristi From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/06/14 Tue AM 08:10:53 EDT To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: yes-got injections I understand. What you are saying makes sense now. It is bad that he is not responding at all to the dex. I am really sorry. If you have not reached the vet, oral valium, if you have any in the house, can calm them in their last stages. I have given a whole human dose pill before, in the very end stages. I think it acts sort of like morphine-- calms and also makes the passing faster. As a warning, though, no vet has ever advised me to do this. I have done it on my own. Michelle In a message dated 6/13/05 9:59:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: thanx michelle- sorry i was unclear- yes he did get dex & depo. he actually got dex 2 x today. my vet wanted me to do it every 12 hrs. he will have a third injection tomorrow morning. the fact that he has actually gotten worse even with the injections on board is why my bfriend and I haved decided on tomorrow night, actually since i wrote about the descision about tomorrow night he has gotten increasingly uncomfortable and is starting to look slightly distressed, i was just about to call the vet at her home and ask if i could give him something slightyl sedative.
