Salty Update

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Salty Update
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Wed, 06-16-2004 - 7:58pm
I stopped by the vet's office after work to visit Salty. They said she had a temp over 104 this morning but they gave her a shot of something to bring it down. She had a few nebulizer treatments today which went well. She was in her cage and when she saw me she relaxed enough to eat for the first time in 48 hours! I was so happy that she at least ate a little of the beef baby food & some beef 9-Lives they'd given her. She still is ignoring the tuna & the water....but they gave her some fluids today so hopefully she'll be fine. The vet opted not to give her the pill for the intestinal parasite today. She didn't want her stressed. She instead just gave her the injection for the antibiotic for her URI and said she'd let her sleep and relax overnight. She's still congested, but thankfully the infection hasn't spread to her lungs. I am so glad she's being looked after during the day and is given treatments that I can't give her at home. (During the night she's there all alone....but hopefully she'll sleep and let her body heal). I will check on her again tomorrow. It sounds like they'll continue with the nebulizer treatments and maybe keep her another couple days. I'll keep you posted. I miss her, but I want to do what's best for her. I hope she'll be well on her way back to health by the time I can bring her home. The vet said she felt good about Salty's situation (i.e. No feelings that she wouldn't make it). That makes me feel better. I don't know what I'd do if I lost her. She has her whole life ahead of her still.

I am now at home trying to give lots of attention to my other 3 kitties. They were feeling somewhat insecure with the arrival of Salty. I can't wait until Salty's healthy & I can finally get her introduced properly to the other girls.

Thank you everyone again for all the thoughts, prayers, & support!

Suzy


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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: suzypenguin
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 9:27pm

Zipper Cat and I are sending truckloads of hugs, purrs, kisses, prayers and positive thoughts to Salty - and you too!!!


It sounds like Salty is getting the best of care - that is good.







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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 9:58pm
Thank you & sweet Zipper Cat sooo much!! I will send along the hugs, purrs, kisses & prayers to little Salty. :-) I am glad she's getting the care she needs.

Have a wonderful night!


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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: suzypenguin
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 10:44pm
Thank you so much for keeping us updated - I've been thinking about Salty since you first mentioned that she was sick. She touched me because she looks so similar to my sweet Tasha! Hugs and kisses and prayers to the both of you, from the both of us!


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 10:58pm
Thank you soooo very much for the hugs, kisses & prayers from both Salty & me. I know they will make her feel better! You are right...your adorable Tasha does look similar to Salty! How cool is that? :-) Aren't torties awesome? I will get my site updated very soon with new photos.

(((Hugs)))

Suzy


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Registered: 01-05-2004
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 1:19am
suzy~

i'm glad that everything is looking better for salty. maybe when her temp comes down she'll want water again. then you can begin to really enjoy having her in your life. my cat daisy sends headbonks to salty.

good luck.

~pink~

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 7:16am
Thanks for the update!
Cat =^..^=
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Registered: 12-01-2003
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 8:24am
I am glad she is doing better and let us know,maybe she can go home today and have the loving life that she deserves!!!!

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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 8:56am
Thank you Pink! Salty will just love those headbonks (I remember her doing some of those before she got sick) :-)

(((Hugs)))

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 8:57am
Thank you Cat! I will check on her after work today and let everyone know how she's doing.

Suzy >^..^<


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Thu, 06-17-2004 - 9:06am
Thanks! I sure hope she will soon. The vet thought that with nebulizer treatments she may need to stay a few days, but I'd rather she get the help she needs and then take her home when she's feeling better. It's a hard way for her to begin her new life with a new family, but I hope she won't associate the illness (or the pills down the throat) with us...I want her to know we love her. :-)

Suzy >^..^<


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