Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
Marilyn thank you for reminding me of that. My husband keeps telling me that this is what cats do as well. I probably drive the little guy nuts by checking him out every half hour. He's different in all ways from our Lennie and our former Chuck. They were very dependant cats, wanting a lot

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Marylyn
Perhaps he has to remind you that petting HIM is an honor and privilege to be earnedand not by waking him up all the tmie. How would you like it if someone insisted on waking you up in the middle of a dream where you were hunting mice? On Feb 23, 2008, at 6:53 AM, Lynne wrote:

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
Absolutely Marilynn. I know I shouldn't be looking for abnormalities but damn it his breathing seems to be labored again today. He was purring excessively loud and started to breath through his mouth. I managed to get his Lasix down him which causes hysteria in him but after that he ate all

karen

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
Sorry to do this on the group but I couldn't for some reason send it to Karen's personal email. Karen I'll try calling later. You weren't home when I did call. BooBoo has settled down for now and is breathing fairly normally. He has an appointment tomorrow to have more fluid removed if

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Marylyn
Try spraying Rescue Remedy or Cat Nap around him a few minutes before you pill him. Check with a holistic vet if you are having trouble with the status quo. Basically, ask yourself what you have to gain and what you have to lose. It is an awful situation. Been there. Done that. With

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
We had to go out to visit my dad today Marylyn so I reluctantly left BooBoo alone sleeping. When we got home I went upstairs and lay down with him and even though he didn't open his eyes he began purring. I told Bob what you said about the amount of sleep they need so we've determined not to

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Marylyn
Cat Nap not catnip...it is a combination of essential oils that are appropriate for cats.so many are dangerous to them. I got mine from http://www.horizonvetserv.com/ because I know the vet and her training. Rescue Remedy is available most places. However, an angel apparently

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
I'll look into the Feliway and the rescue remedy. We managed to get several catnip sprigs from outside and BooBoo went nuts over it. We had him out in the patio for fresh air and he didn't want to come in. I couldn't handle the cold any longer. He and Lennie sat only a foot or so from each

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Marylyn
Good job. Kitty acted like she swallowed pills--I found them days and weeks after she left this world. Cats are very sneaky. I suspect that hiding the pill or coating it will make it better. I've tasted various meds for mine what were supposed to be neutral. They were awful.

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Lynne
Marylyn, when we feed BooBoo it's necessary for at least one of us, more often both of us to sit on either side of him and disgusting as it sounds, push his food by finger into the centre. With his little flat face it's hard for him to to eat anything that is spread out. That's when he starts

Re: coughing

2008-02-23 Thread Marylyn
I didn't realize he was a flat-faced cat. New thought. There are little bowls chefs use for various ingredients before they mix and cook. I am struggling to find a name. They are shallow but the sides slope gently. They are really neat for cats and might help keep the food from