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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005Grant 2/22
You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last night and he did not throw up this a.m. which is good. He never did anything but urinate last night, so this morning I decided to take him for an enema. I feel sooooo bad, but I figure, if there is another clump in there like the last one, it would be another two days coming out and be more tiring and hard on him than ever. If there isn't anything in there, then we probably need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk > about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( We *never* get sick of you and Grant. I'm so sorry that you are still having to endure this worry and (I'm sure for Grant) the pain. We will continue to send purrs and meatloaf meditations and gentle headbutts for Grant and yourself. Hopefully the enema will solve the problem and you won't have to consider surgery. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk > about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( Well I hope poop happens and happens quickly! ;) Please know we understand, and I'm *so* rooting for Grant to *not* have to have surgery. Poor little guy. :( -L.' Can they do an ultrasound to tell for sure if he has something that requires surgery? We've had a barium xray, and you could see the hair. He pooped out some of it a couple of days ago. So , we do know the problem is hair. The big problem is how fast is he evacuating it with laxatives and all. If much doesn't come out today, and he doesn't perk up tomorrow, it may be better, because his stomach is constantly producing acid from the hair that is still in there. We will see today how it goes. I'm hoping there was another big wad to come out. > Can they do an ultrasound to tell for sure if he has something that > requires surgery? > We've had a barium xray, and you could see the hair. He pooped out some > of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Can they do an ultrasound to tell for sure if he has something that > > requires surgery? Classical open surgery may or may not be necessary. Endoscopy (a tube down the esophagus, with lights, viewing, and long flexible instruments) can be done in cats; Clifford (RB) had a stomach wall biopsy done that way. It does, of course, require general anesthesia, but there's no incision. Breaking up a hairball and taking it out in pieces seems well within the capabilities of the technique. The techniques of working through these scopes (specialized ones for different parts of the body) have greatly grown in humans. Many operations that once took an open incision, such as appendectomy and removal of gall bladders, can be done through a laparoscope. That takes a mini-incision, but heals much more quickly. You do want the vet doing it to do LOTS of them; it's important to stay in constant practice with the necessary hand-eye coordination. The visual image, for example, is usually on a TV monitor. "Karen" > <kchuplis@nospamalltel.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > in there. We will see today how it goes. I'm hoping there was another big > > wad to come out. Mr. Pumpkin is purring for Grant, Aggie Marble is purring for Grant, Victor Velcro is purring for Grant, and I am hoping he gets all better soon! Charleen Hang in there, Karen, I've been thinking of you and Grant off and on while I was working today and so I just checked the latest. Purrs still coming for both of you. Christine > We've had a barium xray, and you could see the hair. He pooped out some of > it a couple of days ago. So , we do know the problem is hair. The big [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Can they do an ultrasound to tell for sure if he has something that > > requires surgery? >We've had a barium xray, and you could see the hair. He pooped out some of >it a couple of days ago. So , we do know the problem is hair. The big [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >in there. We will see today how it goes. I'm hoping there was another big >wad to come out. I hope that Grant is better soon! How scary, having a mass of hair, although as diagnoses go, that's not too bad compared to say, a tumor or something. You shouldn't feel too bad and run yourself ragged - try to think of it as good news that it was diagnosed, and he pooped some of it out! Purrs that the laxatives help him get the rest of it out. Hopefully, it's fairly loose, since he's not a long-haired cat. >> We've had a barium xray, and you could see the hair. He pooped out some of >> it a couple of days ago. So , we do know the problem is hair. The big [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > some of it out! Purrs that the laxatives help him get the rest of it > out. Hopefully, it's fairly loose, since he's not a long-haired cat. Oh indeed! I was grateful it is not a tumor, but honestly, I think he is suffering about as bad as if it were. Still, like the doc said, surgery point blank will fix it, but we don't like to cut a cat if we don't have to. So, there we are. I am indeed glad it wasn't worse. > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to > talk [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( AAAWWWWW, poor baby. Purrs continuing that all will pass! Hugs, CatNipped We're in no way sick of you or Grant. As if *THAT* would ever happen! All we're concerned about is that you baby boy is OK soon. Purrs and hugs that this is resolved quickly. Helen M If you need to post a hundred threads to alleviate the worry you're feeling, go ahead and post them! We have all been there and we can empathize! Having the vet check him at various points during this process is probably a good idea anyway, so you can be sure that things are progressing as they ought to be. I can empathize BIG-TIME with your worry, as I went through a long bout of illness with Harmony late last year. I'm just thankful that Grant's symptoms are being caused by something that can be treated, and once it's taken care of he will be good as new! Even so, the days spent watching a beloved kitty going through all these symptoms are agonizing. Purrs and purr-ayers for you both are continuing. Give him some extra skritchies for me. And when his appetite's back, give him an extra snack for me, too. Donna, Captain, and Stanley > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk > about this too. Please don't feel that way, you know we understand exactly what you are going through. I'm thinking of Grant all the time and looking forward to updates, so keep them coming. We're all with you {{{{Karen}}}}. It's great that he ate so much. Hope the enema brings some result. Purrs, hugs and scritches to you both.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk >about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and >the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( I'm sure you did the right thing, and he will be feeling better soon. Purrs for both of you. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk > about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :(((( Kitty purrs and my prayers that the enema will do the trick. Let us know what is produced. MLB >You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk >about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and >the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( {{{{Karen & Grant}}}} Purring still that he will be chipper and fine soon. Ginger-lyn Are you kidding me? I LOVE reading about cases like this. It gives me a chance to apply the knowledge I've learned as a vet tech. I can think, "Hmmm, if Grant came into my clinic, what would we do?" Every now and then I'll mention a story from here in class and ask my professor about it. Keep them coming and purrs for Grant Kristi > Are you kidding me? I LOVE reading about cases like this. It gives me > a chance to apply the knowledge I've learned as a vet tech. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Kristi Kristi, From things that I've read it seems that there are a lot of vets in the US that don't know a lot about inhaled medicines for feline asthma. I realize that there are people here with more experience than I have with asthmatic cats and could probably explain this better than I can, but perhaps you could ask your professor about inhale meds and the need to teach the advantage. Both the emergency clinic I took Sam to and our regular vet immediately recommended inhaled meds but I don't think that is common in most clinics. The advantage, as I understand it, is that the injected or ingested steroids are systemic and have side effects such as organ dysfunction and diabetes. The inhaled meds go straight to the lungs and don't cause the systemic side effects. You probably already know all of this since you're studying pharmacology this semester. Anyhow, a good website is www.fritzthebrave.com which includes information, a protocol for use and related links. I have become an advocate for inhaled meds and will take whatever opportunity I can find to promote their use. Julie <proud of Sam's willingness to take inhaled meds> Purrs for Grant, and for you! Joy > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk > about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than I had) last [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > need to consider surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick of me. Poor boy. I don't know how much they got out, but they told me 90 percent of it was hair. He went a little more when he got home. So, he gets 24 hours to feel better. I sure hope that he is feeling better tomorrow. You would think he would! he is in the closet right now. On a shelf. Very not happy with the world. But, Iwill have to feed him again and get him laxatone. I SO hope he perks up tomorrow. After the other night and now the enema, you would think that is most if no?? Well, not much else to report. I think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. > Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when > he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > enema, you would think that is most if no?? Well, not much else to report. I > think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. Poor Grant, he has had to endure so much these past few days! You know he doesn't hate you, Karen. I know how you're feeling, but think about it - he didn't hate you when you brought Pearl home and refused to take her back <vbg>. He couldn't possibly hate you for making him feel better - and eventually he will feel better. Hugs and gentle headbutts to you and Grant and meatloaf meditations to help move things along. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when > he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > enema, you would think that is most if no?? Well, not much else to report. I > think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. Aww, he'll forgive you as soon as he feels better. I'm sure he will, now that he's (hopefully) got most of the hair out. Purrs continuing! SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when >> he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Aww, he'll forgive you as soon as he feels better. I'm sure he will, now > that he's (hopefully) got most of the hair out. Purrs continuing! Bad news. I just fed him for the evening and he threw it right back up. He kept the earlier down but now... :( I think it is back to the vet first thing a.m. He seeemed so much more relaxed this evening. :((( > Bad news. I just fed him for the evening and he threw it right back up. He > kept the earlier down but now... :( I think it is back to the vet first > thing a.m. He seeemed so much more relaxed this evening. :((( He may just be barfing from the stress and the enema. Cats often barf after an enema - it just kinda makes them sick all over. I suspect he will be perkier in the AM. hugs, -L. >> Bad news. I just fed him for the evening and he threw it right back > up. He [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > hugs, > -L. I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a kind of mucusy bloody stool by the box. I'll let everyone know what they say. He sure seems much worse. I have a terrible migraine. Karen skrev i meddelandet ... >I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a kind of >mucusy bloody stool by the box. I'll let everyone know what they say. He >sure seems much worse. I have a terrible migraine. Poor Grant and poor Karen! Purrs for Grant to be better soon and for your migraine to go away! Elisabet and Hugo Katt > I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a kind of > mucusy bloody stool by the box. I'll let everyone know what they say. He > sure seems much worse. I have a terrible migraine. Oh man! I hope he's better soon. :( hugs, -L. >> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a > kind of [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -L. They are doing another set of barium xrays to see if there is a mass or how things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my stomach. Will let you all know what happens. > >> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a > > kind of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. With people, you'd use barium only after you saw something abnormal on ultrasound or possibly regular X-rays. Abdominal CT, however, is replacing barium for lots of clinical purposes -- definitely more comfortable to the patient, and may give more information. It's hard to guess at veterinary prices, but with people, a CT is often cheaper than multiple barium studies. A barium meal or enema needs the MD/DVM's continuous inspection, while CT can be done by a technician. Purrs for the headache. >>>I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. I am so sorry that all of this is happening to you and Grant right now. I wish that there was something I could do to help. Please know that we are sending our best get well wishes and purrs as well as gentle headbutts and meatloaf meditations. My older kitties are very good migraine nurses and can purr a migraine suffer right to sleep. They are sending their most sincere migraine-be-gone purrs for you (Barnabus hasn't learned to sit still long enough to generate healing purrs). Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus >>> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a >> kind of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. {{{{{{{{{{Karen and Grant}}}}}}}}}} Mega purrs coming that Grant will be OK and you will feel better too. Hugs, CatNipped >>> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a >> kind of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. Do not panic just yet. Having a tube up his back passage (as we say very politely here..) may have broken some small blood vessels which could explain the bloody stool. At least he did one. Calming purrs for you to get rid of your stress-induced migraine and purrs for Grant to feel better very soon. Waiting to hear the latest. Tweed > They are doing another set of barium xrays to see if there is a mass or how > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens.// Big, big {{{HUGS}}} that you get rid of your migraine and many many purrs and prayers that Grant is going to be OK. We're keeping him and you in our thoughts. Helen M >>> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a >> kind of [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my >stomach. Will let you all know what happens. Can hardly blame you for being stressed-- this is quite an ordeal for your sweetie boy. Purrs continuing unabated for a good outcome. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an operation tomorrow. I can go visit him late in the day. If all goes well, he can come home Saturday. So purr for my little gentleman. She says he is such a good boy and I know he is very good, he never fights about anything. Makes me wish I had bit the bullet right away and had the op to begin with but I guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= ph" or http://tinyurl.com/59dzm > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. > SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an > operation tomorrow. I can go visit him late in the day. If all goes well, he > can come home Saturday. So purr for my little gentleman./// Many, many purrs, prayers, meatloaf meditations and whatever it takes to get the little guy well. We're thinking of you and him. Please let us know what happens. Helen M > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Awww, Karen, I'm so sorry. Lots of purrs, prayers, headbutts, meatloaf meditation, etc. I'll get Barnabus purring his little furry butt off as well to send solid black kitty purrs. Hugs to you, we'll be thinking of you all evening and tomorrow. Julie Lovely picture Karen - he is very handsome indeed! You can't second guess not having the surgery first off - none of us would like to have our kitties have unnecessary surgery. I'm glad that are able to operate and help him out. We'll be thinking of you and Grant and sending our strongest get well thoughts. Remember to breathe! Susan M Otis and Chester > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm We shall be purring for Grant's successful operation.....also that he will not have pain. Best wishes. MLB > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm All beautiful cats. Best wishes. MLB >Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that >takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Purrs for Grant's successful surgery tomorrow and special migraine go-a-way purrs for his worried meomie. Hugs Nan > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one > that takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm I tried to look. No good, it said unidentified syntax error. X 2 > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. > The one that takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Oh Karen!! Keeping the purrs rev'd up!! I know you're a nervous wreck, but by tomorrow, he will feel so much better. Yes, sometimes it works its way out, like with Lyn's Peewee. Sometimes, it doesn't. I wish we had a way of knowing, but we have the vets and their advice. He will be fine!!! More purrs for your migraine. :( Please give him scritches from me when you visit. SignatureCheryl > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Karen, we'll be thinking of you both and sending mega purrs tomorrow -- I'm sure it will be a relief to have this all over with. Also, that is a stunning photo of Grant, sweet little guy. Christine, Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Oh he is a loverly little man. Crossing everything I can that all goes well. Purrs from the furbabies (and grunts from the barking furbaby), prayers for you. Smokie Darling (Annie) >SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an >operation tomorrow. I can go visit him late in the day. If all goes well, he >can come home Saturday. So purr for my little gentleman. Lotsa purrs and doggy-wags for Grant. I'm sure he'll come through just fine and will be back to his old self soon. Our Philip was 16 yrs old when a "lump" was found in the stomach. From the X-ray, the vet thought it was a tumor. I agreed to the surgery he recommended, including the proviso that if it was inoperable, he'd euthanize on the operating table. The next few hours were unspeakable agony for the family. When we received the vet's call later in the day, dreading the terrible news, *surprise*!!! He'd found a giant hairball instead of a tumor! Philip was doing fine - and lived for four more years till age 20. Bottom line, remembering that as I think about Grant, I can't help but feeling confident he'll come through with flying colors - and I hope you can feel that way too. Jeanne >> SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an >> operation tomorrow. I can go visit him late in the day. If all goes well, he [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Jeanne Oh wow! Well that was certainly a good surprise! That does make me feel better to think a 16 year old did fine with the operation. I have just so rarely needed a cat to have an operation other than spay/neuter. Thanks! > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Big Purrs for Grant! I hope he does well and recovers quickly. I'll be thinking about you all day - let us know how it goes. hugs, -L. ---------------------<snip>---------------------- >For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: And what a beautiful kitty-man he is! Purrs for his poor tummy and for his poor worried mommy too. Regards and Purrs, O J > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm The girls are purring up a storm for Grant and they don't cooperate very often. :) > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one > that takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > the bullet right away and had the op to begin with but I guess you > have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. For > those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best > pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg &.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Many purrs coming up! I hope the op takes care of the problem for good. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Gorgeous kitties! Purrs coming non-stop until Grant is out of surgery and well on his way to recovery! Hugs, CatNipped > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Uh-oh, Karen. I think Mistletoe's in lurve. I clicked on the link to Grant's pic and Mistletoe (Missy) *immediately* came over to the monitor, meow'ed at it, and rubbed her face on the monitor. She's now purring extra hard for Grant to come through with flying colors. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >> Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that >> takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Awwww. Well, he IS very handsome. I must tell him about Missy. Tons of purrs that the surgery gets the rest of the hair out, and for a speedy recovery. I can understand wanting to try non-surgical solutions before going for the more invasive techniques. If I was offered surgical and non-surgical options for my cats -- heck, for MYSELF, too -- if both approaches had a good probability of succeeding, I'd go for the less invasive method, too. These are the times when I swear that anyone who becomes a cat parent needs nine lives just as much as our feline kids do, if not more! Purrs and purr-ayers are going out that it's all good news from here on out, and that the worst is behind you and Grant. Donna, Captain, and Stanley > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: He's such a handsome little man. I'm sorry that he will have to have the operation, but we will be purring hard for him until he gets home to you again. Purrs for your migraine, too. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that >takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. >For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: Hugs and purrs for Grant's operation to go well. I hope your headache and stomach ache go away with the operation; could be from the stress you are under. -- CATherine > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. > SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an > operation tomorrow. Purrs and healing thoughts for Grant coming from us all, and major murps, headbutts and sympathy for you as well. Please continue to keep us informed on how the little guy is doing. Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Five + Calvin, Sonya and Speedy the d-thing > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one > that takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best > pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&. src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm Poor Grant, and poor you, the stress must be exhausting. I'm sure Grant will be OK in the end, the purr is a powerfull thing. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Please don't question yourself about the operation, Karen. Lots of purrs and best wishes for the operation to go really well and gentle calming hugs for you, Karen, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that > takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > guess you have to try and I certainly didn't think it would take this long. > For those of you who haven't seen my beautiful boy, here is his best pose: "http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=89cd&.dnm=a29c.jpg&.src= > ph" > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/59dzm >Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that >takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. >SHe is 95% sure it is hair sooooo he is staying there and having an >operation tomorrow. Sorry to hear that Karen. We were really sending the purrs so Grant could avoid this. We'll keep them coming extra strong to get Grant well faster. L. >Well, there is still a large clump at the top of the stomach. The one that >takes longer to absorb the barium. I would guess maybe it's become hardened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >http://tinyurl.com/59dzm {{{{{Karen}}}}}} Purrs for Grant that all goes well with the surgery and he feels *much* better afterwards. And purrs for your poor frazzled nerves. Ginger-lyn ...>> > They are doing another set of barium xrays to see if there is a mass or > how > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. Karen, I'm sorry I haven't responded, but I'm reading your posts and keeping you and Grant in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can get his problem solved soon, and no wonder you have a headache. I'll ask Rosie and Cinder to turn up the purrs for you both. Annie [[They are doing another set of barium xrays to see if there is a mass or how things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my stomach. Will let you all know what happens.]] Purrs that the test results show real improvement, and that whatever's left in there will have an easy time coming out on its own. And MORE purrs that your migraine goes away and stays away, and takes the attendant symptoms like nausea away with it. Donna, Captain, and Stanley >>> I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a >> kind of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > things really look now. I canNOT get rid of my headache and am sick to my > stomach. Will let you all know what happens. Purrs continuing for Grant and for your headache to ease. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > I took him back and am waiting word. He threw up more and he left a kind of > mucusy bloody stool by the box. I'll let everyone know what they say. He > sure seems much worse. I have a terrible migraine. Hugs and purrs. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Lots of purrs and best wishes for Grant to start feeling much better really soon and hugs for his understandably worried meowmie, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > >> Bad news. I just fed him for the evening and he threw it right back > > up. He [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > mucusy bloody stool by the box. I'll let everyone know what they say. He > sure seems much worse. I have a terrible migraine. >Bad news. I just fed him for the evening and he threw it right back up. He >kept the earlier down but now... :( I think it is back to the vet first >thing a.m. He seeemed so much more relaxed this evening. :((( Ah, Karen. So sorry to hear this. Bless his little heart. I hope that when you wake up this morning, Grant is back to eating and keeping it down, and pooping. Lots of purrs from Ty, Indie, and Lucy. Lorraine > Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when > he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > enema, you would think that is most if no?? Well, not much else to report. I > think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. Awww, the poor darling. We are sending purrs for him and hugs for you; this is awfully hard on both of you. I hope all is back to normal at your house *pronto*. ------ Krista Still sending lots of purrs and supportive vibes your and Grant's way. Will be watching for an update when you can. Christine > Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food when > he got home but couldn't do it. So I force fed him again. He is sooooo sick [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > enema, you would think that is most if no?? Well, not much else to report. I > think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. > Well, he is home. Not very happy. He did seem a bit interested at food > when [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > I > think he hates me now, but hopefully he will feel better soon. {{{{{{{{{{Karen}}}}}}}}}} Grant doesn't hate you - he's just very unhappy with the world right now. As soon as he starts feeling better all will be forgiven! Hugs, CatNipped > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I > have to talk about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > still have a lot in his stomach and the only way to know is to > do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( Still sending purrs, Karen. Of course we're here for you!! As long as you need!! Get better Grant! SignatureCheryl > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to > talk [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > and > the only way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( Naw, Karen, we're so not sick of you. You've got a hurtin' baby and you're worried about him. So are we, so "get better" purrs are continuing to flow your (and Grant's) way. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have to talk >about this to. Don't worry about our capacity to hear stories about Grant. Reading about cats is what we're all here for and every one of us is hoping the poor little man gets some relief. Just don't worry yourself sick -- you're doing everything you can. Take a few deep breaths and tell yourself that Grant is an otherwise healthy cat who needs a little treatment but the odds are very much in his favor. Regards and Purrs, O J > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have > to talk about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than > I had) last night and he did not throw up this a.m. which is good. He > never did anything but urinate last night, so this morning I decided > to take him for an enema. I feel sooooo bad, but I figure, if there [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and the only > way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( Many purrs for Grant! -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > You guys are probably sick of me but you are the only people I have > to talk about this too. I gave him a LOT of food (well, way more than [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > surgery because he must still have a lot in his stomach and the only > way to know is to do this. STill, my poor baby :((((( We could never get sick of you, or Grant. Continuing purrs for both of you. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. |
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