Sunday with my Misha...

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Registered: 01-23-2002
Sunday with my Misha...
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Sun, 06-27-2004 - 6:31pm
I was worried about giving Misha that anti-inflamatory steroidal medication which suppresses the immune system more that 3 days (Wed - Fri), so the vet said I didn't have to give it to her anymore. She thankfully is still eating & drinking, but not quite as much as when she took that medicine. The awful part was that last night she was terribly congested & I could hear each breath she took. It worried me this morning....she started to get a temp again over 104. I ended up calling the vet at home (which I didn't want to do but felt it was necessary). She said it's correct to continue not giving the steroidal medicine (as long as she keeps eating), and that I could just give her the decongestant nasal drops & a baby aspirin to help with congestion & fever. I don't know how much it's helped since I still hear all the gunk in her nose and see the stuff in her little eyes. The vet said this is just a nasty virus that'll take time to beat. It's so hard to see her have her ups & downs. I have 7 more days of antibiotic to give her and I hope by then she will be better. I have let her look out the window at the bird feeder as a distraction since I know she would love to get out of her room and investigate the rest of the house. I definitely don't want her getting her necessary shots until her immune system is strong again.

Thanks again for listening & praying. I may take her into the vets again tomorrow for more fluids if she doesn't drink enough.

Have a good night!

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
Mon, 06-28-2004 - 10:07pm
Thank you & sweet Zipper cat! ((((Hugs & Purrs)))


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