Sunday with my Misha...

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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: 03-24-2004
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 7:23pm

Poor Misha is going through a rough time.

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Registered: 12-01-2003
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 8:17pm
I am so praying that this will end for you!! She needs to not be sick and have a happy life!! You are so great to keep on with this as I am sure if someone else would have took her they would have given up. I will pray so hard tonight and hope tomorrow things will improve so fast!!!! Sounds like you have a good vet!! Some care only of $$$$!!!

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Registered: 01-23-2002
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 8:43pm
Thanks for the reassurance Patrick. I am glad it was ok for me to call the vet like that. I had never done that before, but she had given me the number last week when Misha wasn't eating, so I don't think she minded.

I just gave her her nightly antibiotic pill. I did make sure to give her the Bayer baby aspirin (coated so it would go down easy & be easy on her tummy). It's always good to mention that Tylenol should never be given to cats in case someone else reads this post who may not know. :-)

Lots of purrs & snuggles from Misha to you & your Misha & Sammy!

Thanks so much for everything!

Suzy


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 8:48pm

Poor Misha just can't seem to shake that bug, poor girl.


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Sun, 06-27-2004 - 9:02pm
You are so sweet! Thank you so very much for your positive thoughts & prayers. I am sure that will help her more than any medicine I can give her. :-) It feels some days as though she'll be sick for weeks to come, but I'm trying to think positive and pray she'll get better & stay better this week. I am just happy that she continues to eat & drink. That's a good thing.

You are right...my vet is wonderful. She told me not to take her to the hospital today...she said they'd cost a fortune and not do anything much for her. She said I can bring her by anytime this week without calling first. She hardly ever charges me for anything when I bring Misha by. I used to think she charged too much (for instance whenever our other cats needed their teeth cleaned, it cost over $200). Now I will never question her prices again. She really came through for us during this difficult time. I think she really appreciates that I care so much for a cat from the Humane Society, when others may not have. I figure when I adopted my Misha it was for life. It is totally unconditional love in sickness & in health. You should have seen her yesterday when she was snuggled up to me while we took a nap together! (Wish I'd had a camera!) Aren't our furbabies wonderful? :-)

Have a great night,

Suzy


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Sun, 06-27-2004 - 9:16pm
Thank you Leslie. I like your 4th of July signature :-)

I was worried it was some weird rebound from not taking the steroids, but I now think it's just a stubborn virus that's got her stopped up and the anti-inflammatory just temporarily improved the symptoms. The nebulizer sounds like a good idea if she continues to have difficulty breathing.

I am thinking it's ok to have her get the injectable fluids 3 times a week since she probably isn't drinking enough to stay fully hydrated during all this. Poor thing probably feels like a pincushion.

I can't wait for the day she can sit on our bed with her 3 sisters and snuggle or watch Animal Planet. LOL Boots loves to clean & groom her other sisters so hopefully she'll do the same for Misha.

I hope you & all your furbabies are having a wonderful evening! :-)

Suzy




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Registered: 12-01-2003
Mon, 06-28-2004 - 9:07am
I hope for both your sakes that she recovers quickly so she can enjoy her life. Yes I know the vets are so $$!! I am surprised she is giving you such a deal but they should when someone like you offers to help with the Society!! Keep me posted. I miss my Dusty and Tiger so much but love my Scooby and plan to get a cat again soon. I am all tapped out from all the illness and getting a puppy!!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-28-2004 - 11:08am
Aww, that poor little gal! I know that both Misha and you will be happy once she's over that illness. We'll continue sending our thoughts and prayers your way.

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Animals are forever - and so is their love.
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Registered: 05-20-2003
Mon, 06-28-2004 - 12:20pm
Hugs to Misha and hope she soon gets to be a normal kitty and enjoy life.

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Registered: 01-23-2002
Mon, 06-28-2004 - 10:05pm
Thank you from me & Misha! I hope she'll be a normal kitty soon :-)


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