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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2005Emergency purrs for a dog
I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom has become especially close to her dog, Cali. Mom's chemo has been very rough on her, and she has come to really rely on Cali's company. Cali has been spending a lot of time at the vet lately due to a really bad urinary tract infection. The vet has had Cali on some pretty hefty antibiotics. This morning I got a text message from my brother while I was driving in to work. The message said that Cali was very sick, and was on her way to the animal emergency clinic. I haven't got details yet, but I assume this due to Cali's infection. Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much appreciated. Dan > This morning I got a text message from my brother while I was > driving in to work. The message said that Cali was very sick, and was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much > appreciated. Get Well purrs from the boys, supportive woofs from Raki the Shiba Inu and from Lucy my neighbour's Springer as well. Best wishes Gordon & the FF Purrs here too. > Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much > appreciated. > > Dan Many purrs and prayers on their way. Helen M > Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much > appreciated. > > Dan Many purrs, loud and clear. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, > and have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Dan Poor Cali, lots of get well soon purrs on the way.  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Dan Well, Miss Chloe and Mr. Tyrone send their purrs vigorously. Miss Pua sends hers, too, but being a stray, she's shy of d*gs she doesn't know. Ah, Chloe and Tryone just talked her into it, explaining that Cali is a good girl and that your mom needs her. She's convinced. Purrs to all your fur and non fur family! kili Of course. Here's hoping Cali gets better soon. helen s >I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and >have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Dan Purrs for the poor doggie. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War > Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much > appreciated. > > Dan Good news! Cali has been on both Baytril and Keflex for her infection. It seems that she has a very bad reaction to Baytril - that's what was causing the problem. The vet has taken her off Baytril completely and off Keflex for a few days. She's home now, and the vet is confident that she'll be just fine. Thanks so much for the purrs! They worked wonders, like usual. Dan > Good news! > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Thanks so much for the purrs! They worked wonders, like usual. I'm so glad. I was too late sending purrs before, but we will purr for Cali to improve soon. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Since I missed the original request, I'll chime in with some "Thank you, God" prayers/purrs that Cali will be fine. And I hope your mom's recovery is quick and complete, too. Donna, Captain, and Stanley >Good news! >She's home now, and the vet is confident that she'll be just fine. The kitties were just about to send purrs and Sandy some doggy-wags when we noticed the update. Now their purrs and wags are of relief and thankfulness that Cali will be OK. Best wishes from me for your mom and your family. Jeanne >> Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very >> much appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Dan I'm very glad to hear it. Continuing purrs for a full recovery. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk I didn't see your first post until now. Good to hear that Cali is doing better. Purrs on the way for Cali and your Mom. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >> Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much >> appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Dan I'm so very glad and relieved to hear the good news about Cali, that's wonderful! Lots of purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek > Good news! > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Dan >Cali has been on both Baytril and Keflex for her infection. It seems that >she has a very bad reaction to Baytril - that's what was causing the >problem. The vet has taken her off Baytril completely and off Keflex for a >few days. Great! I hope that she gets over her infection too. > > Get-better-soon purrs for Cali the Springer Spaniel would be very much > > appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Dan Oh, thank goodness! I just now read your first message and decided to scroll down to look for an update before replying. Hugs and purrs for Cali and your Mom. And a few for you, too. Joy > Cali has been on both Baytril and Keflex for her infection. It seems that > she has a very bad reaction to Baytril - that's what was causing the > problem. The vet has taken her off Baytril completely and off Keflex for a > few days. > She's home now, and the vet is confident that she'll be just fine. Wow, that's a relief! Her poor human didn't need grief added to her worries. Joyce purrs are on their way, Lee > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Dan >I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and >have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Dan Emergency purrs and d*g woofs are on the way for Cali. Purrs and Hugs, Nan and the furkids A wise man talks because he has something to say; a fool talks because he has to say something. > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Dan Get well purrs coming from England to Cali. Tweed > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Dan Healing purrs for Cali on the way. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe From us here down-under, warm doggy drool and sloppy doggy kisses. We hope all goes well. dave > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom > has become especially close to her dog, Cali. Mom's chemo has been very > rough on her, and she has come to really rely on Cali's company. Cali has been doing pretty well on the antibiotics she has been on, but the improvement has not been nearly as speedy as everybody has expected. She is going in for an ultrasound this morning to see what else might be wrong. We remember when Pat's previous Springer Bridget was diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer, and are keeping our fingers crossed that this isn't going to happen with Cali. We also remember when Mom's previous dog, Henry, had to be pts on Christmas Day a couple years ago. Get-Better purrs for Cali dog would again be appreciated. Dan > Cali has been doing pretty well on the antibiotics she has been on, > but [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > be > wrong. Improving cross-species purrs and fraternal woofs from here Gordon, the TT and Raki the d-woofer (more of a little yip really) Sure hope that this works. Purrs coming. Poor dog :( > > Cali has been doing pretty well on the antibiotics she has been on, > > but [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Gordon, the TT and Raki the d-woofer (more of a little yip really) Purrs on the way for Cali. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >> I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and >> have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Dan >Get-Better purrs for Cali dog would again be appreciated. Oh, by all means. Purrs and doggy-wags are on their way post haste. Have you heard any more since this morning? Please keep us posted. Hoping all goes well. Jeanne purrs continuing, and doggy woofs and wags as well! (accompanied by some dribbling) hope cali makes a full recovery! SignatureThere are many intelligent species in the Universe. They are all owned by cats. Anonymous One cat just leads to another. -Ernest Hemingway > > I've mentioned before about my brother and my mom are both dog folks, and > > have Springer Spaniels that are at least as spoiled as my kitties. My mom [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Dan Purrs for Cali on the way from Smokey and Mistletoe. Scooter (d*pet) sends doggie drool and tail wags. Sam Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. Dan Oh dear :( That's what our Amigo died from. All my best to the family. > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > > Dan > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying > to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. Sorry to learn this. What a terrible week in a bad-news year. All we can do is purr for Cali and her family and hope for a peaceful and dignified end. Or that the slight chance of chemotherapy treatment (if it isn't more traumatic for Cali than the disease) pulls her through. Best wishes to all concerned Gordon & the FF >> Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying >> to >> find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > >Sorry to learn this. What a terrible week in a bad-news year. This has been a terrible week hasn't it. I just got word that my Basenji grand-d*g had to be pts this afternoon. Purrs and Hugs, Nan and the furkids A wise man talks because he has something to say; a fool talks because he has to say something. > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're > trying to find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might > help Cali. > > Dan I'm so sorry to hear this. :-( Continuing purrs. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk oh no! that's awful!! I hope it hasn't spread too far. purrs and woofs that it responds well to the chemo. SignatureThere are many intelligent species in the Universe. They are all owned by cats. Anonymous One cat just leads to another. -Ernest Hemingway > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > > Dan >Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to >find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > >Dan I'm so sorry to hear this. Cali has been in our thoughts and prayers and the furkids have been purring up a storm for Cali. Purrs and Hugs, Nan and the furkids A wise man talks because he has something to say; a fool talks because he has to say something. I'm so very sorry. You and your mom and Cali have been in my thoughts. Purrs continue. -PatM > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. Dan, I'm sorry that the news wasn't better for Cali. We will keep up the purrs for her and your mother. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > > Dan Deep sympathy. Clifford died from bladder cancer, and, when I searched the research literature, found there had been more treatments experimentally developed for dogs than cats. One promising area is to sensitize the tumor with dyes, and then hit it with laser radiation passed into the bladder through optical fiber. You might also check with veterinary schools to find the status of such approaches. Again, I'm more familiar with bladder cancer in cats. Some relief can come quickly from a combination of a corticosteroid such as prednisone and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory such as piroxicam. These quickly relieve irritation from the tumor against the bladder wall. Although the shrinkage may be temporary, the pain relief lasts longer. With Clifford, this was used in an attempt to strengthen him for the more potent chemotherapeutic drugs. I can't speak definitively for dogs, but the veterinary medical oncologist swore up and down that some of the agents used, such as cisplatin, do not have the side effects in cats that they do in humans. I'd think long and hard before agreeing to therapy, for myself, with cisplatin, but I was satisfied that it could be used effectively in cats. I'm so very sorry to hear that, Dan. Lots and lots of purrs for chemo to work really well, Polonca and Soncek > Cali has been diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer. They're trying to > find a specialist who can tell them whether chemo might help Cali. > > Dan |
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