subject:"ot\: Antonio"


Thanks, Nina.  Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0)

Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the hug.   We
had another long night but he's definitely perkier today.  I know he was in
a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes fully dilated.  I
stayed up with him until he could sleep easy and I stayed home today.

The hardest part of this to me is separating the food -- I'm having to put
all their bowls down once in the morning and once at night so that I can
keep Antonio from eating the other food.  It's an adjustment for all of us.



On 1/9/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Hi Elizabeth,
I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio.  Poor baby!  I hope
he's doing better today.  It's such a shame that you had a hard time at
the vet.  It's never easy to deal with inconsideration, but when your
baby is in pain and danger it's almost impossible to take.  I agree that
you should speak to your vet about it.  The staff sounds insensitive
enough to not realize just how inappropriate their behavior is.

Have you been doing research on special dietary requirements for
crystals?  I feed my IBD girl a homemade diet that has kept her feeling
good and off of meds for the most part for over a year now.  It is extra
trouble, but so very worth it.

Good for you for not picking up a cigarette during all of this.  Are you
still smoke free?

Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's doing,
Nina

elizabeth trent wrote:
 Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my
 pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and
 possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so
 the poor boy just feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's
 they would give him some demerol.

 He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's
 very good news.

 I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me
 I really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract
 some urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.

 Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is
 your style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.

 Thank you,
 elizabeth

Re: ot: Antonio


Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his
fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could.  I was, in fact, on the phone with
the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to
urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and his back end.

I thought he was blocked.  Of course, when I picked the boy up to take him
inside at the vet's - I must have put some pressure on his bladder because
I felt that unmistakable warm feeling down my sweat pants.  That pee saved
me a lot of money.

The whole staff I was mad at yesterday stayed well past closinggave him
a dexe shot, fluids...and a demerol shot - thank goodness!  When they put
pressure on his bladder - they were able to get him to go more -- and it is
far less bloody than yesterday.  They say his bladder was probably low on
fluids and he was feeling that sandy grit of the crystals in there.  I am
just very glad to have some pain relief for my boy.  He's happy as a clam
sprawled out on the kitchen floor just watching the world go by.



On 1/9/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Thanks, Nina.  Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0)

Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the
hug.   We had another long night but he's definitely perkier today.  I know
he was in a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes fully
dilated.  I stayed up with him until he could sleep easy and I stayed home
today.

The hardest part of this to me is separating the food -- I'm having to put
all their bowls down once in the morning and once at night so that I can
keep Antonio from eating the other food.  It's an adjustment for all of us.



 On 1/9/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hi Elizabeth,
 I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio.  Poor baby!  I hope
 he's doing better today.  It's such a shame that you had a hard time at
 the vet.  It's never easy to deal with inconsideration, but when your
 baby is in pain and danger it's almost impossible to take.  I agree that
 you should speak to your vet about it.  The staff sounds insensitive
 enough to not realize just how inappropriate their behavior is.

 Have you been doing research on special dietary requirements for
 crystals?  I feed my IBD girl a homemade diet that has kept her feeling
 good and off of meds for the most part for over a year now.  It is extra

 trouble, but so very worth it.

 Good for you for not picking up a cigarette during all of this.  Are you
 still smoke free?

 Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's doing,
 Nina

 elizabeth trent wrote:
  Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my
  pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and
  possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so
  the poor boy just feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's
  they would give him some demerol.
 
  He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's
  very good news.
 
  I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me
  I really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract
  some urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.
 
  Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is
  your style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.
 
  Thank you,
  elizabeth

Re: ot: Antonio


Thank you, Cindy.  I'm so glad Winston is doing well with his new food.
Bless his sweet fur face.  This is no fun for cat or cat guardian.

On 1/9/07, cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Elizabeth,

I hope Antonio is feeling better today.  My baby
Winston has a problem with crystals and he is on
Science Hill XD can and so far has been doing good
with it.  You and Antonio are in my prayers.

Cindy

--- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hi Elizabeth,
 I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio.
 Poor baby!  I hope
 he's doing better today.  It's such a shame that you
 had a hard time at
 the vet.  It's never easy to deal with
 inconsideration, but when your
 baby is in pain and danger it's almost impossible to
 take.  I agree that
 you should speak to your vet about it.  The staff
 sounds insensitive
 enough to not realize just how inappropriate their
 behavior is.

 Have you been doing research on special dietary
 requirements for
 crystals?  I feed my IBD girl a homemade diet that
 has kept her feeling
 good and off of meds for the most part for over a
 year now.  It is extra
 trouble, but so very worth it.

 Good for you for not picking up a cigarette during
 all of this.  Are you
 still smoke free?

 Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's
 doing,
 Nina

 elizabeth trent wrote:
  Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with
 himhe slept by my
  pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood
 in his urine and
  possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need
 to be expressed so
  the poor boy just feels rotten.  I made them
 promise me at the vet's
  they would give him some demerol.
 
  He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light
 formula...that's
  very good news.
 
  I really hated leaving him at the vet's this
 morning but they told me
  I really needed to...they will do x-rays and they
 may have to extract
  some urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.
 
  Please, if you would...send prayers...good
 thoughts...or whatever is
  your style for the dear boy.  We very much
 appreciate it.
 
  Thank you,
  elizabeth





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Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread TenHouseCats


oh, the poor baby! i'm glad he's gotten his happy drugs (having
had recurrent utis as a kid, i have nothing but sympathy for
ANYONE--of any species--dealing with them!)

MC

On 1/9/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping his
fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could.  I was, in fact, on the phone with
the vet asking about his pain management policy when Antonio kept trying to
urinate and couldn't...finally growled and screamed and his back end.

I thought he was blocked.  Of course, when I picked the boy up to take him
inside at the vet's - I must have put some pressure on his bladder because I
felt that unmistakable warm feeling down my sweat pants.  That pee saved me
a lot of money.

The whole staff I was mad at yesterday stayed well past closinggave him
a dexe shot, fluids...and a demerol shot - thank goodness!  When they put
pressure on his bladder - they were able to get him to go more -- and it is
far less bloody than yesterday.  They say his bladder was probably low on
fluids and he was feeling that sandy grit of the crystals in there.  I am
just very glad to have some pain relief for my boy.  He's happy as a clam
sprawled out on the kitchen floor just watching the world go by.




On 1/9/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Thanks, Nina.  Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0)

 Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the hug.
We had another long night but he's definitely perkier today.  I know he was
in a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes fully dilated.  I
stayed up with him until he could sleep easy and I stayed home today.

 The hardest part of this to me is separating the food -- I'm having to put
all their bowls down once in the morning and once at night so that I can
keep Antonio from eating the other food.  It's an adjustment for all of us.



 On 1/9/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Hi Elizabeth,
  I just logged on and saw your thread about Antonio.  Poor baby!  I hope
  he's doing better today.  It's such a shame that you had a hard time at
  the vet.  It's never easy to deal with inconsideration, but when your
  baby is in pain and danger it's almost impossible to take.  I agree that
  you should speak to your vet about it.  The staff sounds insensitive
  enough to not realize just how inappropriate their behavior is.
 
  Have you been doing research on special dietary requirements for
  crystals?  I feed my IBD girl a homemade diet that has kept her feeling
  good and off of meds for the most part for over a year now.  It is extra
  trouble, but so very worth it.
 
  Good for you for not picking up a cigarette during all of this.  Are you
  still smoke free?
 
  Give Antonio a hug from me and let us know how he's doing,
  Nina
 
  elizabeth trent wrote:
   Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my
   pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and
   possibly a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so
   the poor boy just feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's
   they would give him some demerol.
  
   He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's
   very good news.
  
   I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me
   I really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract
   some urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.
  
   Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is
   your style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.
  
   Thank you,
   elizabeth
 
 
 







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Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina

I'm so lucky that my girl Gypsy is only interested in her special 
homemade diet.  She'll only eat from the other dishes if I fall down on 
the job and don't keep her bowl full.  She also has her own special 
perch that no one else seems interested in invading.  I think I did have 
a talk with everyone about it, but they don't always keep their 
agreements.  I keep her food and an individual water bowl up there for 
her and I can add homeopathics to her water if she seems in need.  I 
hope I haven't jinxed myself :)!


Antonio is so fortunate to have a mommy that is so in tune to his well 
being.  He obviously knew what he was doing when he chose you!

Nina

elizabeth trent wrote:

Thanks, Nina.  Still smoke-free (and grumpy :0)
 
Antonio seems to be feeling better today - he says thanks for the 
hug.   We had another long night but he's definitely perkier today.  I 
know he was in a lot of pain for a while -- breathing heavy and eyes 
fully dilated.  I stayed up with him until he could sleep easy and I 
stayed home today.
 
The hardest part of this to me is separating the food -- I'm having to 
put all their bowls down once in the morning and once at night so that 
I can keep Antonio from eating the other food.  It's an adjustment for 
all of us.

Re: Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Nina

Oh man Elizabeth, talk about jinxing ourselves!  I'm glad he got some 
pain meds.  Poor sugar, he and you are in my prayers that the worst is 
behind you.

Nina

elizabeth trent wrote:
Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping 
his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could.  I was, in fact, on the 
phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy 
when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and 
screamed and his back end. 
 
I thought he was blocked.  Of course, when I picked the boy up to take 
him inside at the vet's - I must have put some pressure on his bladder 
because I felt that unmistakable warm feeling down my sweat pants.  
That pee saved me a lot of money. 
 
The whole staff I was mad at yesterday stayed well past 
closinggave him a dexe shot, fluids...and a demerol shot - thank 
goodness!  When they put pressure on his bladder - they were able to 
get him to go more -- and it is far less bloody than yesterday.  They 
say his bladder was probably low on fluids and he was feeling that 
sandy grit of the crystals in there.  I am just very glad to have some 
pain relief for my boy.  He's happy as a clam sprawled out on the 
kitchen floor just watching the world go by.

Re: Re: ot: Antonio


Thanks Nina.

Things are calm for the moment here at Liz's Kitty Boutique and Day Spa (and
sometimes infirmary).  Plus, I think I actually went three minutes without
thinking about having a ciggy.  In three more hours - it will be day 10.



On 1/9/07, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Oh man Elizabeth, talk about jinxing ourselves!  I'm glad he got some
pain meds.  Poor sugar, he and you are in my prayers that the worst is
behind you.
Nina

elizabeth trent wrote:
 Well...right after saying he was better -- I am just back from zipping
 his fat butt to the vet's as fast as I could.  I was, in fact, on the
 phone with the vet asking about his pain management policy
 when Antonio kept trying to urinate and couldn't...finally growled and
 screamed and his back end.

 I thought he was blocked.  Of course, when I picked the boy up to take
 him inside at the vet's - I must have put some pressure on his bladder
 because I felt that unmistakable warm feeling down my sweat pants.
 That pee saved me a lot of money.

 The whole staff I was mad at yesterday stayed well past
 closinggave him a dexe shot, fluids...and a demerol shot - thank
 goodness!  When they put pressure on his bladder - they were able to
 get him to go more -- and it is far less bloody than yesterday.  They
 say his bladder was probably low on fluids and he was feeling that
 sandy grit of the crystals in there.  I am just very glad to have some
 pain relief for my boy.  He's happy as a clam sprawled out on the
 kitchen floor just watching the world go by.

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

I did ship those pills out to you too! At least he is peeing! That's good.
The pain is bad, but blockage is worse!

Phaewryn

http://ucat.us

The easy way out has a bad reputation.
Why would anyone take the hard way out?
The door? No thanks, that would be the easy way out. I'm jumping out the
window.

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Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-09 Thread Belinda

  What is he getting for the crystals?  When Skeeter had crystals he 
got DL-Methionine (sp), it fixed him right up and he would eat the tabs 
right out of my hand.


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Re: ot: Antonio


For the crystals themselves, it looks like we are trying to get the change
in diet to dissolve them (which certainly seems like a slow process).
They've given him fluids and steriod shots...and finally something for
pain...and he's taking a daily antibiotic...but nothing to specifically
address the crystals themselves.  I'll ask about the DL-Methionine.  Thanks,
Belinda.



On 1/9/07, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


  What is he getting for the crystals?  When Skeeter had crystals he
got DL-Methionine (sp), it fixed him right up and he would eat the tabs
right out of my hand.

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ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent


Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my pillow
with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and possibly a
kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so the poor boy just
feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's they would give him some
demerol.

He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's very
good news.

I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me I
really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract some
urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.

Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is your
style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.

Thank you,
elizabeth

Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread Leslie Lawther


*Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... *
*Leslie =^..^=*


On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my
pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and possibly
a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so the poor boy just
feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's they would give him some
demerol.

He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's very
good news.

I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me I
really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract some
urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.

Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is your
style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.

Thank you,
elizabeth





--
Leslie =^..^=

To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden
patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded.  That
only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success.
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Re: ot: Antonio

2007-01-08 Thread elizabeth trent


Thank you, Leslie.

On 1/8/07, Leslie Lawther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


*Your Antonio will be in our thoughts and prayers... *
*Leslie =^..^=*


 On 1/8/07, elizabeth trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Poor Antonio - I was up much of the night with himhe slept by my
 pillow with my arm around him.  He has some blood in his urine and possibly
 a kidney stoneplus, his glands need to be expressed so the poor boy just
 feels rotten.  I made them promise me at the vet's they would give him some
 demerol.

 He's lost a pound too since he's been on the light formula...that's very
 good news.

 I really hated leaving him at the vet's this morning but they told me I
 really needed to...they will do x-rays and they may have to extract some
 urine.  I'm just worried sick about him.

 Please, if you would...send prayers...good thoughts...or whatever is
 your style for the dear boy.  We very much appreciate it.

 Thank you,
 elizabeth




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Leslie =^..^=

To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden
patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded.  That
only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success.
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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-22 Thread Gina WN

LOL  I do the same thing with my Tigger's tail!  Tigger loves to present his 
hiney end to me.  I've read it's a sign of affection.
   
  Gina
  

Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he 
always turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk 
towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to my 
boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker? LOL! 
We also have gotten into this new habit of when Tigger jumps up on the table, 
with his tail in the air, we use it like an old style hand water pump, and make 
noises wreeech, wreeech, wreeech, wreeech!, like it's all rusty, LOL!
  
Phaewryn
   
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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice


way too much information, phaewryn!

On 11/21/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


LOL, I have my stinky boy in my lap now. I'd never had a cat with such
active anal glands until Tigger came along we call it
stinkytiggybootyroma. I make a big fuss out of sniffing his butt (I get
really close and take a big deep sniff and say Ewww, Tiggy, you STINKY!),
and he just LOVES it, my boyfriend, on the other hand, thinks I have a
mental illness. Luckily he's never squirted them at me... they just ooze
occasionally, causing the periodic need to change the bedding. Everyone
else's butts smell like poopie, Tigger's is the only one that has that
distinct anal gland juice smell. (We fondly refer to it as butt-juice)

Phaewryn

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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent

Phaewryn,
What a hoot! LOL  You're just speaking cat language :0) 

What is it about cats being so proud of their butts?  Nothing even close to the 
canine mentality.  It's like cats come up and say -- Hello!!!  Look at my 
butt!!! (turning around with tail straight up in the air) *grin*  I say -- 
Yes! -- I see your hiney! LOL  (they love that too LOL)

I'm no cat psychiatrist but I truly think that it is a sign of love and trust.  
It takes a long time and a lot of relationship building before a true feral 
will show you his butt -- and once he does, he truly considers you a friend.

I still laugh when I think of one of my friends from college.  She always 
called limburger - cat butt cheese.  To this day, I can't see it in the 
grocery store without thinking of that and cracking up.

elizabeth


In a message dated 11/21/06 17:43:02 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:
LOL, I have my stinky boy in my lap now. I'd never had a cat with such active 
anal glands until Tigger came along we call it stinkytiggybootyroma. I 
make a big fuss out of sniffing his butt (I get really close and take a big 
deep sniff and say Ewww, Tiggy, you STINKY!), and he just LOVES it, my 
boyfriend, on the other hand, thinks I have a mental illness. Luckily he's 
never squirted them at me... they just ooze occasionally, causing the periodic 
need to change the bedding. Everyone else's butts smell like poopie, Tigger's 
is the only one that has that distinct anal gland juice smell. (We fondly refer 
to it as butt-juice)

Phaewryn

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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn

LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always
turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk
towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to
my boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker?
LOL! We also have gotten into this new habit of when Tigger jumps up on the
table, with his tail in the air, we use it like an old style hand water
pump, and make noises wreeech, wreeech, wreeech, wreeech!, like it's all
rusty, LOL!

Phaewryn

Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice


http://www.spilsbury.com/Gag-Gifts/Gifts/Cat-Butts-Magnets-and-Book

On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always
turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk
towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to
my boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker?
LOL! We also have gotten into this new habit of when Tigger jumps up on the
table, with his tail in the air, we use it like an old style hand water
pump, and make noises wreeech, wreeech, wreeech, wreeech!, like it's all
rusty, LOL!

Phaewryn

Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
http://ucat.us/adopt.html
Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for
cat owners:
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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice


http://www.fridgedoor.com/catbuairfr.html

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 LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always
 turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk
 towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to
 my boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker?
 LOL! We also have gotten into this new habit of when Tigger jumps up on the
 table, with his tail in the air, we use it like an old style hand water
 pump, and make noises wreeech, wreeech, wreeech, wreeech!, like it's all
 rusty, LOL!

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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent

ROFLMAO! 

elizabeth

In a message dated 11/21/06 23:15:46 Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:
LOL! Tigger also likes to jump up and stand on my shoulders, and he always 
turns around and looks back behind me, which means all you see as I walk 
towards you is Tigger butt, tail straight up in the air wagging. I go up to my 
boyfriend and say See me one-eyed parrot? Rraark! Tiggy want a cracker? LOL! 
We also have gotten into this new habit of when Tigger jumps up on the table, 
with his tail in the air, we use it like an old style hand water pump, and make 
noises wreeech, wreeech, wreeech, wreeech!, like it's all rusty, LOL!

Phaewryn

Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html 
Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat 
owners:
http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html
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The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html
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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice

2006-11-21 Thread ETrent

OMGoodness!  What will they think of next?  LOL  These links are great

elizabeth

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Re: OT: Antonio Update - butt juice


yeah, but why didn't WE think of this stuff? we could be rich by now

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OMGoodness!  What will they think of next?  LOL  These links are great

elizabeth

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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-09 Thread Nina





Hi Elizabeth,
I'm glad to come in late and find Antonio's problem diagnosed and dealt
with! Poor chubby boy. I just spent 2 days biting my nails and giving
my little dog Vladimir pain meds after having to help him with the same
problem. He's feeling much better today. He has a history of needing
his anal glands expressed and he tells me when it needs to be done. I
was a bad Mommy and didn't take care of it in a timely manner. This
was the first time that he had associated pain because of it. Not a
pleasant activity, but you better believe I won't be putting it off
next time. 

Let us know how the new food works for Antonio. I have a couple of
couch potato boys that should go on a diet too! You're lucky, (in a
way), that Antonio lets you help him stay clean. My Kimba Cat gets
really pissy when I try to help him out with his imperfect hygiene, he
can't reach his nether region either.
Nina 

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  I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night
when he got out of the litterbox - he flopped on his side and looked
up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and
asked him what was wrong. He wouldjust look at me and makehis little
high pitched meow. 
  
  I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but
he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach
himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and
used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty
shampoo last nightand washed him well. He seem to appreciate it. I
saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but
he just can't reach.
  
  It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell
me something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to
rule out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't
be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.
  
  Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 
  
  How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the
other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for
Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).
  
  Thanks,
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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread cindy reasoner

I am glad Antonio's problem wasn't anything major. 
Although, I am sure he didn't enjoy what the vet did
to him.  I hope he starts feeling better soon.

Cindy Reasoner

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  
 When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he
 went in the laundry  room 
 - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the
 dust pan (something he  
 would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a
 few minuteshe was telling  
 mama something is wrong.  He looked like he was
 trying to go potty but  
 nothing was going on.
  
 We just got back from the vet's.  That poor sweet
 boy had some very  infected 
 anal sacs.  I feel bad because I didn't know sooner.
   They expressed them 
 and gave him a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot. 
  Antonio was such a 
 trooper.  He loves everybody.  He's not at all 
 afraid to ride in the car.  After the 
 vet did what must have been a  very painful
 procedure - Antonio gave the vet 
 head butts.  He loved on  the vet tech too.  He's
 just the sweetest big ol' 
 boy.
  
 He's taking Clavamox.  We go back Monday for a 
 check-up.
 
 




 

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RE: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane

Elizabeth --

I'm so glad Antonio's problem was so easily treated -- though I
suspect if we consulted Antonio, he'd have a different take on it.  But
even if he's hurting a little, he's got to feel immensely better!  We
had a couple of schnauzers when I was a kid, and for some reason
schnauzers are especially susceptible to anal sac impaction.  I was with
one of them when the vet expressed the sacs, and I have blessedly
repressed the exact nature of the stench, I just know it was like
nothing I had ever smelled before.  Who would have thought our sweet
fuzzy baby had THAT inside her? 

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Thank you, Cindy.He's not ready to go run any races but he seems to be feeling a bit better. Wish I could have stayed home with him today.





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I am glad Antonio's problem wasn't anything major. 
Although, I am sure he didn't enjoy what the vet did
to him.  I hope he starts feeling better soon.

Cindy Reasoner

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  
 When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he
 went in the laundry  room 
 - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the
 dust pan (something he  
 would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a
 few minuteshe was telling  
 mama something is wrong.  He looked like he was
 trying to go potty but  
 nothing was going on.
  
 We just got back from the vet's.  That poor sweet
 boy had some very  infected 
 anal sacs.  I feel bad because I didn't know sooner.
   They expressed them 
 and gave him a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot. 
  Antonio was such a 
 trooper.  He loves everybody.  He's not at all 
 afraid to ride in the car.  After the 
 vet did what must have been a  very painful
 procedure - Antonio gave the vet 
 head butts.  He loved on  the vet tech too.  He's
 just the sweetest big ol' 
 boy.
  
 He's taking Clavamox.  We go back Monday for a 
 check-up.
 
 




 

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Re: ot: Antonio


Leslie,


I really do like everyone who works in that office.I've had kitties who had to have surgery and stay overnight. The vet wouldgo to the office in the middle of the night to givethem more pain medicine sothey wouldn't hurt.A lot of vets in this area take care ofhorses, cows, and other farm animals - but my vetspecializes in small animals -- plus, hehas a few cats himself. They are very direct about things - they don't try to sugar-coat for you...but I appreciate that. I want to know the facts so I can deal with them. They are always so good to explain and answer questions. WhenI told him I wanted to try Acemannan, he was very agreeable and did some research on it that very day.They really do seem to care about the animals too.





elizabeth





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Sent: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio







Elizabeth,


Very cool that your vet took the time to explain and draw pictures, s/he sounds like a good doctor with a good staff. Do you like them in general? (just out of curiousity)





Leslie




From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio

To be honest - I don't really know other than signs ofpain (maybe redness 
or visible signs of infection) but I am going toread about it.I will be
vigilant looking for any little signsfrom now on.Can't stand to think of my
boy in pain.

*yuck alert *

When the vet tech raised his tail a certain way you could see a littlebit 
of infection on two sides.She was going to take his temperaturebut when she
saw that she knew what it was and said she wouldn't put him throughthat -
and I'm glad she didn't.

The vet drew pictures on the white board and showed me how things work and 
explained how infections can happen.There is a gland on eitherside of the
rectum - and they connect to sacs internally that are filled withfluid.
Normally, when a cat has a bowel movement, that puts enoughpressure on the sacs 
to expel them.The function ofthese anal sacs is scent...and they tend to
function rather wellin that regard.If a cat has runny stools (as Antonio
did not long ago) -there isn't enough pressure to expel those glands and the 
fluid inside canbecome thick because it isn't released.Any gland that
doesn't drainproperly becomes infected.Then when they do try to do their
business it becomes very painful.They said there are some catsthat just won't 
go at all because it hurts so much and then they can haveblockages.

Additionally, when cats are overweight, those glands tend to be more
recessed and that can lead to infections because they don't get expressedproperly 
on a regular basis.

They checked out his bladder too just to make sure he didn't have aUTI.

*end yuck alert*

We did discuss putting Antonio on the light formula cat food.I'mgoing to
get my deliveries changed today.I think weboth need thetread mill. 

elizabeth




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Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio


Thank you, Wendy :0)





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Subject: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio





Elizabeth,

I am so happy that it wasn't anything serious with
Antonio.  I started getting worried as I read through
the replies to your question, and I'm surprised I
didn't think about impacted anal sacs.  My Pepper has
had them.  She is a little overweight too.  I may
switch to Innova Lite, instead of Evo for she and her
sister.  Again, so glad to hear Antonio's going to be
ok!  Take care!

:)
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LOL! You are quite right, Diane...there's nothing quite like that fragrance wafting through a room. Pungent is too weak a word to describe it ;-) euuu! 





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Subject: RE: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio





Elizabeth --

I'm so glad Antonio's problem was so "easily" treated -- though I
suspect if we consulted Antonio, he'd have a different take on it.  But
even if he's hurting a little, he's got to feel immensely better!  We
had a couple of schnauzers when I was a kid, and for some reason
schnauzers are especially susceptible to anal sac impaction.  I was with
one of them when the vet expressed the sacs, and I have blessedly
repressed the exact nature of the stench, I just know it was like
nothing I had ever smelled before.  Who would have thought our sweet
fuzzy baby had THAT inside her? 

Diane R.

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Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Leslie


That's great Elizabeth, we hear too many stories of the other kind of vets. It's really nice to hear of some that are very dedicated to their people and animals. What area are you in?

Thanks,Leslie

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: ot: AntonioLeslie,I really do like everyone who works in that office.I've had kitties who had to have surgery and stay overnight.The vet would go to the office in the middle of the night to give them more pain medicine so they wouldn't hurt.A lot of vets in this area take care of horses, cows, and other farm animals - but my vet specializes in small animals -- plus, he has a few cats himself.They are very direct about things - they don't try to sugar-coat for you...but I appreciate that.I want to know the facts so I can deal with them.They are always so good to explain and answer questions.When I told him I wanted to try Acemannan, he was very agreeable and did some research on it that very day.They really do seem to care about the animals too.
elizabeth

Re: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio


Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville.





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Subject: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio









That's great Elizabeth, we hear too many stories of the other kind of vets. It's really nice to hear of some that are very dedicated to their people and animals. What area are you in?





Thanks,
Leslie





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Subject: Re: ot: Antonio

Leslie,
I really do like everyone who works in that office.I've had kitties who had to have surgery and stay overnight.The vet would go to the office in the middle of the night to give them more pain medicine so they wouldn't hurt.A lot of vets in this area take care of horses, cows, and other farm animals - but my vet specializes in small animals -- plus, he has a few cats himself.They are very direct about things - they don't try to sugar-coat for you...but I appreciate that.I want to know the facts so I can deal with them.They are always so good to explain and answer questions.When I told him I wanted to try Acemannan, he was very agreeable and did some research on it that very day.They really do seem to care about the animals too. 

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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread wendy

My vet gave Pepper a steroid shot also after he
expelled her anal sacs.  She didn't seem to be in any
pain afterwards.

:)
Wendy

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  
  
 No - and I probably should have insisted.  I did ask
 about it though  and the 
 vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce
 the inflammation  enough 
 that it wouldn't be painful for him.  He isn't
 showing any signs of  pain - but 
 then again, he's not visiting the kitty powder room
 at the moment  either.  He 
 seems to be feeling altogether better - he's on
 garage safari  at the moment. 
  It is a ruthless procedure.
  
 elizabeth
  
 In a message dated 11/6/2006 5:22:41 P.M. Central
 Standard Time,  
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 
 Oh good! I'm so glad it was just an anal sack 
 infection. Those usually clear 
 up, and rarely require removal surgery. Did  they
 give him an pain meds? I 
 know when Tang came home from his dig out  after
 his impaction, he was in a 
 lot of pain from them (and this is the vet  techs
 exact phrase) sodomizing him 
 so ruthlessly.
 
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 When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he
 went in the  laundry room 
 - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the
 dust pan  (something he 
 would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a
 few  minuteshe was telling 
 mama something is wrong.  He looked like he  was
 trying to go potty but 
 nothing was going on.
  
 We just got back from the vet's.  That poor sweet
 boy had some  very infected 
 anal sacs.  I feel bad because I didn't know 
 sooner.  They expressed them 
 and gave him a steroid shot and an  antibiotic shot.
  Antonio was such a 
 trooper.  He loves  everybody.  He's not at all
 afraid to ride in the car.  After the 
  vet did what must have been a very painful
 procedure - Antonio gave the  vet 
 head butts.  He loved on the vet tech too.  He's
 just the  sweetest big ol' 
 boy.
  
 He's taking Clavamox.  We go back Monday for a 
 check-up.
 
  
 
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Re: Good vet, was: Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-07 Thread Kelley Saveika


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Leslie, I live in North Alabama - about 20 minutes or so from Huntsville.

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Dang you, now I'm homesick.:p

Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn

Innova Lite has been discontinued, and replaced with Innova Low Fat, a low fiber
5.5%, semi-high protein 32%, lower fat diet 10%; and Innova Senior, a higher 
protein
38%, high fiber 8%, and low fat 12% diet. I like the Senior formula better for 
fat
cats, as they tend to get blocked back there (as we all have experienced it 
seems)
and the fiber helps with that. I don't think that 2% fat really makes that much
difference between the two.

Phaewryn

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2006-11-07 Thread ETrent




Thank you Phaewryn. I changed my deliveries to the Chicken Soup Light 
Formula (since that is the brand they are used to). It has 32% protein, 8% 
fiber and 9% fat.

elizabeth

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Innova 
  Lite has been discontinued, and replaced with Innova Low Fat, a low 
  fiber5.5%, semi-high protein 32%, lower fat diet 10%; and Innova Senior, a 
  higher protein38%, high fiber 8%, and low fat 12% diet. I like the Senior 
  formula better for fatcats, as they tend to get blocked back there (as we 
  all have experienced it seems)and the fiber helps with that. I don't think 
  that 2% fat really makes that muchdifference between the 
  two.PhaewrynPlease adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat 
  Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlLow cost SpayNeuter services in 
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Re: To Elizabeth: Re: ot: Antonio (Wendy)

2006-11-07 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn




That sounds like a good lite cat food. 
Probably more of a diet than the Innova options, actually. I'd consider 
switching, except I could never afford that brand with 6 cats that think they 
are swine.
Phaewryn

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I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litterbox - he flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He wouldjust look at me and makehis little high pitched meow. 





I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty shampoo last nightand washed him well. He seem to appreciate it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he just can't reach.





It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.





Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 





How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).





Thanks,


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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread kelly



At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote:
Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A
blood clot get lodges in the spinal sadle area and causes complete
or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very
painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us know,
Kelly
I'm taking my big boy to the vet
this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he
flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really
startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was
wrong. He would just look at me and make his little high pitched
meow. 

I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but he has
maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach himself
properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and used
baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty
shampoo last night and washed him well. He seem to appreciate
it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to
clean but he just can't reach.

It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me
something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule
out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be
a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.

Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 

How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the
other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for Phelix
who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).

Thanks,
elizabeth

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RE: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy



Hi Elizabeth,
I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes.

Best wishes,
Beth

RE: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy



Hi Elizabeth,
I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes.

Best wishes,
Beth

Re: ot: Antonio


Thanks, Beth. I don't have any experience with them either - but Antonio is neutered and six years old. I've heard that is something that can be a problem. I'll let you all know what happens this afternoon when we get home.





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Hi Elizabeth,


I don't have any experience with cats and UTI's. I just wanted to write and say good luck with him at his appointment, and good job jumping on it quickly, whatever it is. Let us know how it goes.





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Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got out of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of -- paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your throat.If he did have any paralysis it was very short-lived. Something's not right though - he looked me right in the eyes and told me so.





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Subject: Re: ot: Antonio





At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote:

Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal "sadle area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us know,
Kelly


I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He would just look at me and make his little high pitched meow. 

I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. He seem to appreciate it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he just can't reach.

It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.

Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 

How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).

Thanks,
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Re: ot: Antonio


Thank you, Terrie. I keep the dry food down all the time too - since I am gone all day that seems to be my only option. They get Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul catfood. They get wet food once or twice a week. More oftenifone is sick. I'm hoping this is something minor too.





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Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio











Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties. 


Please let us know how your big boy does at the Vet's office. 


I'm a big fan of big kitties even if they are overweight. 


As far as feeding it is very hard to feed when there are others present. 


I free feed my clan so they have food at all times. I don't know what I would do if one of them could no longer be fed like the others.


Your in my thoughts and prayers!


I pray that this is something minor.





In a message dated 11/6/2006 9:33:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got out of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of -- paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your throat.If he did have any paralysis it was very short-lived. Something's not right though - he looked me right in the eyes and told me so.





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Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio





At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote:

Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal "sadle area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us know,
Kelly


I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He would just look at me and make his little high pitched meow. 

I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. He seem to appreciate it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he just can't reach.

It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.

Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 

How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).

Thanks,
elizabeth











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Re: ot: Antonio

Feed a "lite" food with high
fiber, like Innova Senior... I find it works, even fed free choice. I simply
supplement the "skinny" ones with Nutri-Cal once a day to boost their calorie
intake.
Phaewryn

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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 12:40
PM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio

Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties.

Please let us know how your big boy does at the Vet's office.

I'm a big fan of big kitties even if they are overweight.

As far as feeding it is very hard to feed when there are
others present.
I free feed my clan so they have food at all times. I don't
know what I would do if one of them could no longer be fed like the
others.
Your in my thoughts and prayers!
I pray that this is something minor.

In a message dated 11/6/2006 9:33:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got out
of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of --
paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your throat.If
he did have any paralysis it was very short-lived. Something's not
right though - he looked me right in the eyes and told me so.

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chocolate.*
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[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Mon, 6 Nov
2006 11:15 AMSubject: Re: ot: Antonio

At 08:54 AM
11/6/2006, you wrote:Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot,
those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal "sadle area
and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart
disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us
know,Kelly
I'm taking my big boy to the vet this
afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he flopped
on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled
me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He
would just look at me and make his little high pitched meow.
I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs
but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach
himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and
used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty
shampoo last night and washed him well. He seem to appreciate
it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to
clean but he just can't reach.It isn't often that a kitty
will make that much effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made an
appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, bowel or gland
problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't
have the vet look at him.Any thoughts on what could be the
matter? How can I help my Antonio loose weight?
He eats the same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between
8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big
kitty).Thanks,elizabeth

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Re: ot: Antonio


Thank you, Phaewryn. It's definitely worth a try. The kids won't touch the canned Innova but they may find the dry more to their liking. I just sawthat Chicken Soup has a light formula dry cat food- this may be closer to what they have now. I'll have to check the fiber content.





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Subject: Re: ot: Antonio







Feed a "lite" food with high fiber, like Innova Senior... I find it works, even fed free choice. I simply supplement the "skinny" ones with Nutri-Cal once a day to boost their calorie intake.



Phaewryn





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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 12:40 PM


Subject: Re: ot: Antonio










Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties. 


Please let us know how your big boy does at the Vet's office. 


I'm a big fan of big kitties even if they are overweight. 


As far as feeding it is very hard to feed when there are others present. 


I free feed my clan so they have food at all times. I don't know what I would do if one of them could no longer be fed like the others.


Your in my thoughts and prayers!


I pray that this is something minor.





In a message dated 11/6/2006 9:33:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got out of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of -- paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your throat.If he did have any paralysis it was very short-lived. Something's not right though - he looked me right in the eyes and told me so.





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Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio





At 08:54 AM 11/6/2006, you wrote:

Have the vet make sure he did not throw a clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal "sadle area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us know,
Kelly


I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was wrong. He would just look at me and make his little high pitched meow. 

I think part of the problem is that he is overweight (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't think he can reach himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a couple of times and used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice warm bath with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. He seem to appreciate it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he just can't reach.

It isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet look at him.

Any thoughts on what could be the matter? 

How can I help my Antonio loose weight? He eats the same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs (but is not fat - big kitty).

Thanks,
elizabeth











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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner

My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got
her and could not reach back there to clean herself. 
I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I
think) to have her anal glands expressed.  Also, my
cat Winston has problems with getting blocked and not
being able to urinate.  Has Antonio been urinating
O.K.  Winston has to be on a special diet for this. 
Hope everything is O.K. with your Antonio.

Cindy Reasoner

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. 
 Last night when he got out of the litter box - he
 flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. 
 It really startled me.  I checked him out well and
 asked him what was wrong.  He would just look at me
 and make his little high pitched meow.  
  
 I think part of the problem is that he is overweight
 (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and
 I don't think he can reach himself properly to
 clean.  I've noticed that a couple of times and used
 baby wipes for him.  I put him in a nice warm bath
 with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. 
 He seem to appreciate it.  I saw him several times
 in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he
 just can't reach.
  
 It isn't often that a kitty will make that much
 effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made
 an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI,
 bowel or gland problems.  I just feel like I
 wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet
 look at him.
  
 Any thoughts on what could be the matter?  
  
 How can I help my Antonio loose weight?  He eats the
 same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh
 between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs
 (but is not fat - big kitty).
  
 Thanks,
 elizabeth
  
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Thank you, Cindy. I am ashamed to say that I don't know if he hasbeen urinating properly. With so many covered liter boxes - it is difficult to tell. (Maybe I need to reconsider the litter box arrangement). This does make me think I'm doing the right thing by taking him to the vet. Last night he didn't have a "happy tail" - he kept it down when he walked. He did this morning though (tail straight up in the air while he struts). Hopefully if there is a problem we've caught it early (she says, hopefully).





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Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio





My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first got
her and could not reach back there to clean herself. 
I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months (I
think) to have her anal glands expressed.  Also, my
cat Winston has problems with getting blocked and not
being able to urinate.  Has Antonio been urinating
O.K.  Winston has to be on a special diet for this. 
Hope everything is O.K. with your Antonio.

Cindy Reasoner

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. 
 Last night when he got out of the litter box - he
 flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. 
 It really startled me.  I checked him out well and
 asked him what was wrong.  He would just look at me
 and make his little high pitched meow.  
  
 I think part of the problem is that he is overweight
 (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and
 I don't think he can reach himself properly to
 clean.  I've noticed that a couple of times and used
 baby wipes for him.  I put him in a nice warm bath
 with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. 
 He seem to appreciate it.  I saw him several times
 in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but he
 just can't reach.
  
 It isn't often that a kitty will make that much
 effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made
 an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI,
 bowel or gland problems.  I just feel like I
 wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet
 look at him.
  
 Any thoughts on what could be the matter?  
  
 How can I help my Antonio loose weight?  He eats the
 same as the other kitties -- the rest of them weigh
 between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs
 (but is not fat - big kitty).
  
 Thanks,
 elizabeth
  
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 chocolate.*


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Yeah, try the lite version of 
whatever brand you are currently feeding. I only say high fiber because it makes 
them "feel" full, so they eat less of it. My Doobie eats non-stop sometimes, to 
the point I think he has an eating disorder, he will eat till he pukes, then go 
eat, then puke, then eat. I have to lock him away from the food when he goes on 
a binge. He also eats toilet paper, we have to hide it from him. 

Phaewryn

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  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 2:19 
  PM
  Subject: Re: ot: Antonio
  
  Thank you, Phaewryn. It's definitely worth a try. The kids 
  won't touch the canned Innova but they may find the dry more to their 
  liking. I just sawthat Chicken Soup has a light formula dry cat 
  food- this may be closer to what they have now. I'll have to check 
  the fiber content.
  
  elizabeth
  
  *Save the earth. It's the only planet with 
  chocolate.*
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  [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:10 
  PMSubject: Re: ot: Antonio
  

  
  Feed a "lite" food with 
  high fiber, like Innova Senior... I find it works, even fed free choice. I 
  simply supplement the "skinny" ones with Nutri-Cal once a day to boost their 
  calorie intake.
  Phaewryn
  
  Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html 
  Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial 
  Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat 
  Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.htmlFind us on PETFINDER! http://petfinder.com/shelters/VT44.html
  
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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 12:40 
PM
Subject: Re: ot: Antonio



Sorry I have never seen this in my kitties. 

Please let us know how your big boy does at the Vet's 
office. 
I'm a big fan of big kitties even if they are overweight. 

As far as feeding it is very hard to feed when there are 
others present. 
I free feed my clan so they have food at all times. I don't 
know what I would do if one of them could no longer be fed like the 
others.
Your in my thoughts and prayers!
I pray that this is something minor.

In a message dated 11/6/2006 9:33:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Thank you, Kelly. When I first saw him plop down after he got 
  out of the box and cry - that was the first thing I thought of -- 
  paralysis. Talk about having your heart in your 
  throat.If he did have any paralysis it was very 
  short-lived. Something's not right though - he looked me right in 
  the eyes and told me so.
  
  *Save the earth. It's the only planet with 
  chocolate.*
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Mon, 6 Nov 
      2006 11:15 AMSubject: Re: ot: Antonio
  

  At 08:54 AM 
  11/6/2006, you wrote:Have the vet make sure he did not throw a 
  clot, those are the symptome, A blood clot get lodges in the spinal "sadle 
  area and causes complete or partial paralysis in the rear, It is related 
  to heart disease and very painful, I hope it is not this, PLEASE let us 
  know,Kelly
  I'm taking my big boy to the vet this 
afternoon. Last night when he got out of the litter box - he 
flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried. It really 
startled me. I checked him out well and asked him what was 
wrong. He would just look at me and make his little high pitched 
meow. I think part of the problem is that he is 
overweight (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I believe)...and I don't 
think he can reach himself properly to clean. I've noticed that a 
couple of times and used baby wipes for him. I put him in a nice 
warm bath with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well. He 
seem to appreciate it. I saw him several times in the 'leg of 
mutton' stance trying to clean but he just can't reach.It 
isn't often that a kitty will make that much effort to tell me something 
is wrong and so I made an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI, 
bowel or gland problems. I just feel like I wouldn't be a good 
mommy if I didn't ha

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread cindy reasoner

Don't feel bad.  The only reason why I pay attention
to Winston's litter box is because I know he tends to
have this problem.  If Antonio is acting better today
it doesn't sound like he has a problem urinating.  I
know with Winston he would stay in his litter box,
sometimes I would find a drop of blood and he would
just lay around.  If Winston isn't causing havoc in
our house something is wrong with him.  Good luck at
the vet. I hope it isn't anything major with Antonio.

Cindy Reasoner

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Thank you, Cindy.  I am ashamed to say that I don't
 know if he has been urinating properly.  With so
 many covered liter boxes - it is difficult to tell. 
 (Maybe I need to reconsider the litter box
 arrangement).  This does make me think I'm doing the
 right thing by taking him to the vet.  Last night he
 didn't have a happy tail  - he kept it down when
 he walked.  He did this morning though (tail
 straight up in the air while he struts).  Hopefully
 if there is a problem we've caught it early (she
 says, hopefully).
  
 *Save the earth. It's the only planet with
 chocolate.*
  
  
 -Original Message-
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 1:42 PM
 Subject: Re: ot: Antonio
 
 
 My sweet Angel Stinky was overweight when I first
 got
 her and could not reach back there to clean herself.
 
 I would have to take her to vet every 3 or 4 months
 (I
 think) to have her anal glands expressed.  Also, my
 cat Winston has problems with getting blocked and
 not
 being able to urinate.  Has Antonio been urinating
 O.K.  Winston has to be on a special diet for this. 
 Hope everything is O.K. with your Antonio.
 
 Cindy Reasoner
 
 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  I'm taking my big boy to the vet this afternoon. 
  Last night when he got out of the litter box - he
  flopped on his side and looked up at me and cried.
 
  It really startled me.  I checked him out well and
  asked him what was wrong.  He would just look at
 me
  and make his little high pitched meow.  
   
  I think part of the problem is that he is
 overweight
  (22lbs but he has maine coon genes, I
 believe)...and
  I don't think he can reach himself properly to
  clean.  I've noticed that a couple of times and
 used
  baby wipes for him.  I put him in a nice warm bath
  with kitty shampoo last night and washed him well.
 
  He seem to appreciate it.  I saw him several times
  in the 'leg of mutton' stance trying to clean but
 he
  just can't reach.
   
  It isn't often that a kitty will make that much
  effort to tell me something is wrong and so I made
  an appointment because I want to rule out a UTI,
  bowel or gland problems.  I just feel like I
  wouldn't be a good mommy if I didn't have the vet
  look at him.
   
  Any thoughts on what could be the matter?  
   
  How can I help my Antonio loose weight?  He eats
 the
  same as the other kitties -- the rest of them
 weigh
  between 8-11lbs except for Phelix who weighs 18lbs
  (but is not fat - big kitty).
   
  Thanks,
  elizabeth
   
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Re: ot: Antonio





When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry 
room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan (something he 
would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling 
mama something is wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but 
nothing was going on.

We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some very 
infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know sooner. 
They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot. 
Antonio was such a trooper. He loves everybody. He's not at all 
afraid to ride in the car. After the vet did what must have been a 
verypainful procedure - Antonio gave the vet head butts. He loved on 
the vet tech too. He's just the sweetest big ol' boy.

He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
check-up.

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Leslie Lawther

Apart from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just curious.
Leslie =^..^=
On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:



When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was going on.


We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After the vet did what must have been a verypainful procedure - Antonio gave the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just the sweetest big ol' boy.


He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a check-up.-- Leslie =^..^=To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded.That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success.
---Ralph Waldo Emerson

Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread kelly



At 02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:

I hope it is not urinary retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to the
ER vets if I have a boy cat that cannot pee,,
Kelly
Apart
from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you
know if your cat needs this done? Just curious.
Leslie =^..^=

On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 


When I went home to take Antonio to the
vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me,
squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed
'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is
wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was
going on. 



We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because I didn't know
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After
the vet did what must have been a very painful procedure - Antonio gave
the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just
the sweetest big ol' boy. 



He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a check-up.




-- 
Leslie =^..^=
To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden
patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded.
That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success.

---Ralph Waldo Emerson 
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Re: ot: Antonio






To be honest -I don't really know other than signs of 
pain(maybe redness or visible signs of infection)but I am going to 
read about it. I will be vigilant looking forany littlesigns 
from now on. Can't stand to think of my boy in pain.

*yuckalert*

When the vet techraised his tail a certain way you could see a little 
bit of infection on two sides.She was going to take his temperature 
but when she saw that she knew what it was and said she wouldn't put him through 
that - and I'm glad she didn't. 

The vet drew pictures on the white board and showed me how things work and 
explained how infections can happen. Thereis agland on either 
side of the rectum - and they connect to sacs internally that are filled with 
fluid. Normally, when a cat has a bowel movement, thatputs enough 
pressure on thesacs to expel them. Thefunction of 
theseanal sacsis scent...and they tend to functionrather well 
in that regard. If a cat has runny stools (as Antonio did not long ago) - 
there isn't enough pressure to expel those glands and the fluid inside can 
become thick because it isn't released. Any gland that doesn't drain 
properly becomes infected. Then when they do try todo their 
businessitbecomes very painful. They said there are some cats 
that just won't go at all because it hurts so much and then they can have 
blockages.

Additionally, when cats are overweight, those glands tend to be more 
recessed and that can lead to infections because they don't get expressed 
properly on a regular basis.

They checked out his bladder too just to make sure he didn't have a 
UTI.

*end yuck alert*

We did discuss putting Antonio on the light formula cat food. I'm 
going to get my deliveries changed today. I think we both need the 
tread mill.

elizabeth


In a message dated 11/6/2006 4:44:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Apart from how she found out Antonio needed 
  anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this done? Just 
  curious.
  Leslie 
  =^..^=
  On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
  


When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the 
laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan 
(something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few 
minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he 
was trying to go potty but nothing was going on. 

We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some 
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know 
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an 
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves 
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After the 
vet did what must have been a verypainful procedure - Antonio gave the 
vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just the 
sweetest big ol' boy. 

He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
check-up.


If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the 
shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with 
their fellow man. ~St. Francis

Re: ot: Antonio






Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had a 
wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be 
taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a 
problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and wouldn't 
contribute to that problem (although it can still happen in neutered 
males). They told me that Meow Mix is the absolute worst for causing 
urinary blockages. The call it the evil X's and O's. Friskies comes 
in second.

elizabeth

In a message dated 11/6/2006 4:56:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At 02:43 
  PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:I hope it is not urinary retention,,That 
  is much more urgent, I go to the ER vets if I have a boy cat that cannot 
  pee,,Kelly
  Apart from 
how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if 
your cat needs this done? Just curious.Leslie 
=^..^=On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 

  When I went home to take Antonio to the vet's...he 
  went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over 
  the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' 
  for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He 
  looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was going on. 
   
  We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some 
  very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because I didn't know 
  sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an 
  antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves 
  everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After 
  the vet did what must have been a very painful procedure - Antonio gave 
  the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just 
  the sweetest big ol' boy. 
   
  He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
  check-up.-- 
Leslie =^..^=To leave the world a better 
place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social 
condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed 
easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson 
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their fellow man. ~St. Francis

Re: ot: Antonio




Oh good! I'm so glad it was just an anal sack 
infection. Those usually clear up, and rarely require removal surgery. Did they 
give him an pain meds? I know when Tang came home from his "dig out" after his 
impaction, he was in a lot of pain from them (and this is the vet techs exact 
phrase) "sodomizing him so ruthlessly".
Phaewryn

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  From: 
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  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:39 
  PM
  Subject: Re: ot: Antonio
  
  
  When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the 
  laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan 
  (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few 
  minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he was 
  trying to go potty but nothing was going on.
  
  We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some very 
  infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know sooner. 
  They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot. 
  Antonio was such a trooper. He loves everybody. He's not at all 
  afraid to ride in the car. After the vet did what must have been a 
  verypainful procedure - Antonio gave the vet head butts. He loved 
  on the vet tech too. He's just the sweetest big ol' boy.
  
  He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
  check-up.
  
  

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No - and I probably should have insisted. I did ask about it though 
and the vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce the inflammation 
enough that it wouldn't be painful for him. He isn't showing any signs of 
pain - but then again, he's not visiting the kitty powder room at the moment 
either. He seems to be feeling altogether better - he's on garage safari 
at the moment. It is a ruthless procedure.

elizabeth

In a message dated 11/6/2006 5:22:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Oh good! I'm so glad it was just an anal sack 
  infection. Those usually clear up, and rarely require removal surgery. Did 
  they give him an pain meds? I know when Tang came home from his "dig out" 
  after his impaction, he was in a lot of pain from them (and this is the vet 
  techs exact phrase) "sodomizing him so ruthlessly".
  Phaewryn
  
  Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost 
  SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat 
  owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial 
  Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html 
  The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.htmlFind 
  us on PETFINDER! http://petfinder.com/shelters/VT44.html
  
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 

Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:39 
PM
    Subject: Re: ot: Antonio


When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the 
laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan 
(something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few 
minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he 
was trying to go potty but nothing was going on.

We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some 
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know 
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an 
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves 
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After the 
vet did what must have been a verypainful procedure - Antonio gave the 
vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just the 
sweetest big ol' boy.

He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
check-up.



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Re: ot: Antonio




There's a very valid theory out there that early 
neutering of males makes them more prone to urinary blockages, because the 
urethra growth is kicked into over drive by the hormones of becoming an adult. 
When you neuter BEFORE the cat reaches adulthood, the urethra never reaches it's 
adult size, and therefore makes the cat more apt to block due to the size being 
smaller.

Humm, lemme find that website.. it really makes 
perfect sense, they KNOW that neutered males are more prone, but no-one knows 
why... this makes it all make sense. When I read it, it was like a light bulb 
came on over my head, like DUH! Of course that's why! It's from some natural 
care website, which I usually don't even bother reading because I think some of 
them are kooky, but this one gives a very convincing logical 
explanation.

http://holisticvetpetcare.com/felines.htmThat's 
the one I read it on. Of course, all the humane people are denying it could be 
true, but it really does make a lot of sense. Make your own 
judgment...
Phaewryn

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  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  
  Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:11 
  PM
  Subject: Re: ot: Antonio
  
  
  
  Kelly - the vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had 
  a wee accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be 
  taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a 
  problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and 
  wouldn't contribute to that problem (although it can still happen in neutered 
  males). They told me that Meow Mix is the absolute worst for causing 
  urinary blockages. The call it the evil X's and O's. Friskies 
  comes in second.
  
  elizabeth
  
  In a message dated 11/6/2006 4:56:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  At 
02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:I hope it is not urinary 
retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to the ER vets if I have a boy cat 
that cannot pee,,Kelly
Apart 
  from how she found out Antonio needed anal sacks expressed, how do you 
  know if your cat needs this done? Just curious.Leslie 
  =^..^=On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
  
When I went home to take Antonio to the 
vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me, 
squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 
'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is 
wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was 
going on. 
 
We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some 
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because I didn't know 
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an 
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves 
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After 
the vet did what must have been a very painful procedure - Antonio gave 
the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just 
the sweetest big ol' boy. 
 
He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
check-up.-- 
  Leslie =^..^=To leave the world a 
  better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved 
  social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life 
  breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo 
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2006-11-06 Thread kelly



At 03:11 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:
Good. I no longer use Meow mix for that reason, Glad he had a wee
accident in the car I always leave my litter boxes uncovered so i can
look see what is going on, plus they tend to build up a lot of ammonia
inside the boxes.
so glad he is doing better,
Kelly
Kelly - the
vet did check him carefully for that. Also, Antonio had a wee
accident in the car on the way, bless his heart. Evenso, I will be
taking the lid off of his litter box to verify that he isn't having a
problem. He said that the diet I have him on is good for him and
wouldn't contribute to that problem (although it can still happen in
neutered males). They told me that Meow Mix is the absolute worst
for causing urinary blockages. The call it the evil X's and
O's. Friskies comes in second. 

elizabeth

In a message dated 11/6/2006 4:56:13 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


At 02:43 PM 11/6/2006, you wrote:


I hope it is not urinary retention,,That is much more urgent, I go to
the ER vets if I have a boy cat that cannot pee,,

Kelly

Apart from how she found out Antonio
needed anal sacks expressed, how do you know if your cat needs this
done? Just curious.

Leslie =^..^=



On 11/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 

When I went home to take Antonio to the
vet's...he went in the laundry room - turned his back end toward me,
squatted over the dust pan (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed
'the position' for a few minuteshe was telling mama something is
wrong. He looked like he was trying to go potty but nothing was
going on. 

 
We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some
very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because I didn't know
sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an
antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves
everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After
the vet did what must have been a very painful procedure - Antonio gave
the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's just
the sweetest big ol' boy. 

 
He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a check-up.



-- 

Leslie =^..^=

To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a
garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have
succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived -
that is success. 

---Ralph Waldo Emerson 

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Garage safari, LOL! They do just love it when 
they get to explore a normally off limits area.

Gees, why is my sig font so big? I gotta go fix 
that!
Phaewryn

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  From: 
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  No - and I probably should have insisted. I did ask about it though 
  and the vet thought this fast acting steroid would reduce the inflammation 
  enough that it wouldn't be painful for him. He isn't showing any signs 
  of pain - but then again, he's not visiting the kitty powder room at the 
  moment either. He seems to be feeling altogether better - he's on garage 
  safari at the moment. It is a ruthless procedure.
  
  elizabeth
  
  In a message dated 11/6/2006 5:22:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  
Oh good! I'm so glad it was just an anal sack 
infection. Those usually clear up, and rarely require removal surgery. Did 
they give him an pain meds? I know when Tang came home from his "dig out" 
after his impaction, he was in a lot of pain from them (and this is the vet 
techs exact phrase) "sodomizing him so ruthlessly".
Phaewryn

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  When I went home totake Antonio to the vet's...he went in the 
  laundry room - turned his back end toward me, squatted over the dust pan 
  (something he would NEVER do)...and assumed 'the position' for a few 
  minuteshe was telling mama something is wrong. He looked like he 
  was trying to go potty but nothing was going on.
  
  We just got back from the vet's. That poor sweet boy had some 
  very infected anal sacs. I feel bad because Ididn't know 
  sooner. They expressed them and gave him a steroid shot and an 
  antibiotic shot. Antonio was such a trooper. He loves 
  everybody. He's not at all afraid to ride in the car. After 
  the vet did what must have been a verypainful procedure - Antonio 
  gave the vet head butts. He loved on the vet tech too. He's 
  just the sweetest big ol' boy.
  
  He's taking Clavamox. We go back Monday for a 
  check-up.
  
  

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Re: ot: Antonio

2006-11-06 Thread Gary Murphy



Yay, Antonio!!! Glad to hear it was something simple!

Best wishes,
Beth

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