So sad right now....

[Geonz]

Settling in at my friend's house (I've been house-sitting) with the three cats around Yay, kitties...

[LBTC]

Oh, Denise!

Thank you for posting such detail! I do hope our prayers and vibes are working.

I'm crying again, as your post brought up more of our furry kids' stories. Did Abby have any sedation? That difficulty walking can easily be explained by that. Our Teddy cat had surgery twice when he was younger....both times he walked like a drunken sailor way more than 24 hours after the surgery. Broke my heart, and you could tell he was not impressed, as every cat is so good at expressing. I also thought about when our Yogi dog came home from having his leg amputated for the cancer. It was amazing how quickly he adjusted to the missing leg. He was very affected by the anesthetic also, and quite unstable for a long time.

In the end, with Yogi, his heart just stopped. He had just finished surgery and was in the midst of a blood transfusion. It was horribly sad for us.

Our Teddy cat, 15 years and going strong, does have a heart condition. Actually, he has three, according to the ultrasound and other tests, which is apparently impossible. Anyway, the good news with heart issues is that the drugs work very well, we find them to be not outrageously expensive, and everyone who meets him today is shocked to hear that he is that old. On his way to this point, he has looked pretty frail at times, but he's never lost his attitude. He acts privileged.

What I learned about congestive heart problems, as explained by the vet, is coughing and a runny nose are a sign of this. The other thing I've learned is to keep track of every little detail at this point...just like you told us in your email.

Hang in there, and keep Abby feeling the love. That's what gets them through, every time. The medicine helps their bodies, but the love makes them want to get better.

And tell Spencer thank you. I think my friends here are very special too!

Now I'm off to find all four of our critters and have a little cuddle with each before I head to bed.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[mtbdarby]

Denise,
Thanks for the update. Sorry the days are long but what a great family you have. Give Spencer a big hug for being such a brave kid! It's not easy dealing with this but especially at a young age with your best bud. Please keep us posted and the prayers and hugs are still coming your way.

I remember the Halloween pix! Too cute I had some nice cuddle time with Zeus and Xena last night (I brushed Zeus while Xena hid on me - little stinker). Mine are getting on in age as well so I know this is probably in my not-too-distant future as well. Its comforting to know you ladies will help me through it when our time in here. Is it just me, or has a lot of this been happening to our furry friends in the last couple of months?

Stay strong!

[chickwhorips]

Is it just me, or has a lot of this been happening to our furry friends in the last couple of months?

i was actually thinking the same thing. so no its not just you. here everyone feels comfortable sharing what they are going through and most of us are pet lovers.

[Brandi]

I am glad she is home and eating! I can't blame her for not wanting the bland dog food. Chicken baby food is a good one too. But then she is a great dane and nneds more then a small jar of baby food. Thanks for keeping us posted. My cats are greatful she is doing better to and send purrs of healing her way!

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank you for the update Denise. I am giving my cat lots of extra love. I cannot think of her getting older (she is, I try to ignore it).

I love Abby's halloween pictures.

I do so hope and pray she is doing better today.

[mtbdarby]

Denise, rice is also a very good food for dogs. My uncles dog was shot with a bow and arrow and thats what they had him eat. And believe it or not, beans. They fill them up and don't give them gas. Both are easy on their tummies.