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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2008Stinky Report Part 2
I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the Stink-man in his usual vet-visit passive mode, and with the vet and tech standing by. The big test for me come tomorrow when I give him his first at-home treatment, when he is back in his usual Master of the Universe mode. At the moment, Stinky is pretty annoyed about the water bump he sporting, and walking around complaining about it-- actually a good sign! After 7 days of subQ, he goes back to the vet to check his levels again. Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people!  SignatureTheresa, Stinky and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net If you're interested, there's a CRF Yahoogroup you can join: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-CRF-Support . Nanny > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put > the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > the book on how to win friends and influence people! > Theresa, Stinky and Dante So glad to hear from you. I was going to ping you, but figured you'd report back to us. This sounds like positive news, and I know you'll cope with the SubQ fluid therapy. Our son has a cat named Bud who's about Stinky's age (another stray which I gave him). Bud's had diabetes for a number of years. He gets insulin injections twice daily and puts up a fight every time, but our son is soldiering on. If cats only knew what we do (and pay) for their welfare! Hang in there, Kreisleriana and Stinky, you have our ongoing purrs. > > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > only knew what we do (and pay) for their welfare! Hang in there, > Kreisleriana and Stinky, you have our ongoing purrs. If you like, inform your son that I gave the first Hopitus (RB 10/89) insulin injections with his meals, yeah, twice a day, plus monitoring his blood sugar and he lived over 5 years after diagnosis of diabetes. Diagnosing vet (who was in CA) told me most cats diagnosed do not last but about 18 months *simply because their owners can't handle the necessary routine and have them PTS*! So it really is a labor of love and your son isn't on a futile quest. Diabetes is NOT renal failure, however, and a dangerous (treatable) complication of diabetes, as I'm sure your son is aware of by now, is pancreatitis. Tell him to look out for "odd" behavior on the part of Bud. > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote > the book on how to win friends and influence people! Purrs for your Master of the Universe from all of ours. I know two people who have done this procedure and it worked well for both of them. One of the cats, usually the feistier one, was docile for it and the other was quite annoyed at the whole thing, but didn't make it impossible. -- Will in New Haven "If you don't see the mouse at the table in the first few minutes, check your own breath for cheese." Feather in <Poker for Cats> > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > After 7 days of subQ, he goes back to the vet to check his levels again. Glad to hear it felt easy to do. Purrs for it to go as well when you do it at home, and purrs for his levels to improve! SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Theresa, Stinky and Dante > drtmuirATearthlink.net I am positive you will do fine with his therapy. See, is it as I said: not so bad, at all....more annoying to you than Stinky? His name alone would endear him to my kind of people. Although they have short memories, cats can get used to a lot of strange goings-on. > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put > the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! After around two years of pilling Jake for CHF it seems to have dawned on him that he feels better after he gets a pill. Or he's resigned to his fate of something. Anyway, he actually comes up on the counter on his own and sits there and waits for me to get his pill and give it to him. He doesn't actually open his mouth for me, but there is no resistance and he doesn't try to spit it back out either. He is sending purrs that Stinky will be at least half that co-operative. Cause it would make it easier for both him and his mom. Jo wonderful start, good for both of you, Lee > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Theresa, Stinky and Dante > drtmuirATearthlink.net > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Theresa, Stinky and Dante > drtmuirATearthlink.net The Master of the Universe has a HUMP! hehehehehehehe! I can see it now...... Dante: HEY BIG DOOD!! What did Mom do to ya? Stinky: It was NOTHING...now go away... Dante: Well it looked like....HEY you gots a HUMP!! Stinky: Leave me alone..... Dante: WOW! Where'd you get the hump? Can I touch it? Hey it's SQUISHY! You gots a SQUISHY HUMP! Stinky: (swatting) SCRAM!!!! Excellent to hear that it went well You could try wrapping Stinky in a towel/blanket so only his head is sticking out. We call it a "Cat Burrito" Also taking him into the bathroom and shutting the door helps too. Keep us posted, Kristi > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to > put the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! This is very encouraging indeed. I know you will master it even in his own Universe :) Chin up! Jill >I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the >line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote >the book on how to win friends and influence people! Purrs that Stinky does well with this course of treatment, and gets lots more time with good quality of life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put > the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! Purrs and best wishes for both of you. I hope he makes it easy for you to do at home. Joy > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Theresa, Stinky and Dante > drtmuirATearthlink.net Purrs that SubQ will keep Stinky comfortable and with us for a long time, yet! Melissa > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote > the book on how to win friends and influence people! Lots of purrs for you and Stinky. I'm so sorry about the CRF and that you have to do the subQ. Stinky's such a neat character - I'm rather fond of your boyz :-) Glad to hear he was a total angel at TED's and hope he figures out what's in his best interest!! Susan M Otis and Chester > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put > the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least > with the Stink-man in his usual vet-visit passive mode, and with the vet > and tech standing by. Poor Stinky :( The big test for me come tomorrow when I give him his first > at-home treatment, when he is back in his usual Master of the Universe > mode. At the moment, Stinky is pretty annoyed about the water bump he > sporting, and walking around complaining about it-- actually a good sign! Ohhhhh, having to give a kitty an IV is not fun, but we do what we gotta do for our beloved cats. We had to do that back in 1999 with our Big Bart > After 7 days of subQ, he goes back to the vet to check his levels again. PUUURS for his levels to be just right > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! Awwwwwww, give him a kiss on the top of his little head from me and Mosey sends Stinky a <nosepoink> Tomorrow, when you do this alone, talk softly to him, tell him what a wonderful brave boy he is and how much you love him, you know, explain to him what you're doing, any why...he'll understand. And will calm you nerves a little as well. Hugs and Puuuuuuuuuuuurs Kyla Purrs are continuing. I hope Phil P. comes over to this group to give some advice on this. He is *very* knowledgeable about cat health. In fact, you might try looking over his web site - you may find some helpful advice there. http://www.maxshouse.com/ Hugs, CatNipped > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put > the line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky > wrote the book on how to win friends and influence people! >Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote >the book on how to win friends and influence people! Continuing purrs from us. Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl "One way that you can tell that 'Mythbusters' has been in the area is to look for shrapnel in the trees." - Jamie Hyneman > I took Stinky to the vet to get his second subQ, and to learn how to put the > line in myself. Well, I did it, and it was pretty easy -- at least with the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Thanks everyone for all your purrs and all the good CRF info. Stinky wrote > the book on how to win friends and influence people! We will continue to send lots of purrs, Polonca and Soncek |
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