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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2005Frank's not feeling well
This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I brought home Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an appointment for him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. One thing I know is that he's not getting enough of his hyperthyroidism meds. He's been refusing to eat his kidney diet food lately, and I've given him the same meat as I give Miranda, but I can't mix the meds in that, and so I've had to give them with the syringe. And Frank fights the syringe really hard, and when I manage to squirt some into his mouth, he just closes his mouth and lets the stuff trickle out between his lips. Hyperthyroidism can cause a runny tummy, so I'm hoping that's all it is. Poor boy, I can see he's not feeling very well. He hides furthest back in the sauna, where I can't reach him and cuddle him, so I mostly leave him alone. He's very unforgiving when I give him meds with the syringe, so he doesn't want me near him anyway. I miss my darling boy! I hope I haven't made a terrible mistake in moving and taking in Caliban. I hope Frank's problems aren't due to stress because of these changes, but to the lack of meds. That can be remedied. He doesn't seem stressed by Caliban. They touch noses and warble softly to each other when they meet, and otherwise mostly just ignore each other. He didn't seem stressed when we first ame to the new place, he just immediately adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. 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 >This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel >too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy >Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. Purrs are on the way for Frank to start feeling like himself again, and that all it is a lack of his hyperthyroid medicine. Poor little guy doesn't realize that his meowmy is just trying to make him feel better when she tries to give him the nasty medicine. Could you mix it in a little bit of baby meat to tempt his appetite? Purrs and Hugs, Nan > I hope I haven't made a terrible mistake in moving and taking in > Caliban. I hope Frank's problems aren't due to stress because of these I think it's just Frank's normal reaction to being back from the island, enhanced a bit by the lack of proper medication. > changes, but to the lack of meds. That can be remedied. He doesn't seem > stressed by Caliban. They touch noses and warble softly to each other > when they meet, and otherwise mostly just ignore each other. He didn't I think Caliban is a good thing for Frank, actually. > seem stressed when we first ame to the new place, he just immediately > adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy > Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. We're sending lots of purrs for Frank to take his medicine and feel better soon. Perhaps it might be worthwhile to try some Rescue Remedy to help Frank deal with any stress he might have. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I wonder if you compounded the meds if it would help. I think there are places that will mix them into fish oil. Or maybe you have tried that? Purrs for Frank to be feeling better soon. > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy > Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't > feel too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > can't really enjoy Caliban's company when I worry so much about > Frankie. Poor Frank. Lots of purrs for him to feel better soon. Maybe he's a bit upset at leaving the island again, obviously he's happy there and probably doesn't understand why he can't stay there. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Purrs and prayers that Franki is just off his food and meds for a while. :( Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy Caliban's company when > I worry so much about Frankie. > I hope I haven't made a terrible mistake in moving and taking in > Caliban. I hope Frank's problems aren't due to stress because of these [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy > Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. It sure sounds like it's due to not taking his meds. I suspect that he likes having the new boykitty around - it sure sounds like they're getting along well. We'll be sending our best purrs that Frank gets to feeling better soon. >This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel >too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for >nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. Oh, my, we surely hope Frank feels better soonest, and hope the vet gives him a clean bill-of-health next Tuesday. Purrs on their way. Jeanne >This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel >too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy >Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. Frankie, Frankie! Get well, and stop worrying your mama! Purring for you all. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy Caliban's company when > I worry so much about Frankie. I'm sure you haven't made a mistake in bring Caliban home, or moving (love the name, btw) Lots of purrs that Frankie's poor tummy will settle soon. He doesn't sound stressed from what you've said. Tweed KFC & BF Purrs for Frank's tummy to settle down asap... It doesn't sound like he is stressed by the changes, so we are hoping and purring it is the hyperthyroidism meds. Lots of purrs and best wishes that this is the problem and that someone can find a way for Frank to take his meds, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy > Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. > It doesn't sound like he is stressed by the changes, so we are hoping and > purring it is the hyperthyroidism meds. > Lots of purrs and best wishes that this is the problem and that someone > can > find a way for Frank to take his meds, Purrs. Is radioisotope thyroid therapy available in Finland? It might be a lower risk than continuing the medication. Purrs on the way. 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 > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy Caliban's company when > I worry so much about Frankie. > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't > feel too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the > weather for nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I > brought home Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an > appointment for him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. Sorry to hear this, Marina. There have certainly been enough changes in the ol' soldier's life recently to give him dyspepsia. I've been having to put drops in Bandit's eyes for months (he has conjunctivitis caused by the Pasteurella bacterium and it's proving _very_ hard to clear up: Fucithalmic, Tiacil and Marbocyl have all failed and Chloramphenicol doesn't seem to be working either), so to keep from being shredded I've made sure that every session of applications, some 4 per day, is immediately followed by a nice meal. It's working, because he's now purring both before & after I scruff him and apply the meds, 'cos he knows that threats are a-coming. Bless him! Anyway, I wondered if you might apply the same principle to Frank, syringing him immediately before a treat? I'm sure he'd catch on PDQ. Purrs for Tuesday. BTW I like the continuation of the Shakesperian theme (tho' Haldir's still my favourite unused name) for Caliban. It'll be interesting to see if he grows into his 3-syllable name or if he influences you in another direction. Best wishes G & the FF >> This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel >> too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > syringing him immediately before a treat? I'm sure he'd catch on > PDQ. I tried that with Rusty. Gave him a treat after the pill every time. Didn't work. Still fight with me. So far I manage to get the pills down his throat, I think. He is being weened off his medication so our stress should level off. Winnie > Purrs for Tuesday. BTW I like the continuation of the Shakesperian > theme (tho' Haldir's still my favourite unused name) for Caliban. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > G & the FF > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for > nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I brought home > Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an appointment for > him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. Purrs and prayers that he is on the mend soon. Helen m > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't > feel too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the > weather for nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I > brought home Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an > appointment for him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. Purrs on the way for Frank. Jill I'm sorry to hear about Frank being under the weather. Hopefully it all clears up when he gets more of his meds into him. Many purrs! -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't > feel too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the > weather for nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I > brought home Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an > appointment for him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. > One thing I know is that he's not getting enough of his > hyperthyroidism meds. He's been refusing to eat his kidney diet food [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > seem stressed by Caliban. They touch noses and warble softly to each > other when they meet, and otherwise mostly just ignore each other. He > didn't seem stressed when we first ame to the new place, he just > immediately adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I > can't really enjoy Caliban's company when I worry so much about > Frankie. Purrs coming that he'll snap out of it and be back to normal soon >This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel >too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy >Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Frank, my sweetness, are the whippersnappers getting to you? Would you like me to teleport over and thwap them a few times??? Purrs, your Waffles >I hope I haven't made a terrible mistake in moving and taking in >Caliban. I hope Frank's problems aren't due to stress because of these [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >adopted the sauna as his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy >Caliban's company when I worry so much about Frankie. Awww, Frank and the new kitten are so sweet! I hope that it really is nothing serious. Tummy problems are transient. I hope. Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both off to the emergency vet. I had to wait several hours while they were checking them, but the time went quickly enough when a woman came in with a Norweigan Forest cat and we swapped kitty stories. It was the first time I've seen a NFC in 'person'. What an impressive cat! Very nice and friendly, to, though she had a UTI. The woman had her on a leash, no carrier, and she'd taken the metro to the vet school, and had no fuss with the cat. Anyway, finally they called me in to talk about Frank and Mir. It seems they have some sort of infection. Miranda's tonsils are swollen, which is why she acts like there's something in her throat. The bloodwork indicated that Frank has an infection, too. So the vet assumed that they both have the same thing, and now I get to give all three cats antibiotics twice a day for ten days. Yippee! It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. 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 >Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda >seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. >I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Many purrs for the cats to get over the infection soon. Hope they will accept their antibiotics without too much struggling. PURRS! Elisabet and Hugo Katt > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. > I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Well, they could have gotten it at the island too, better call your sister to check on her cats! Anyhow, purrs that the antibiotics do their thing quickly. How is Caliban doing? Is he showing symptoms at all? SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the >> others. I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > sister to check on her cats! Anyhow, purrs that the antibiotics do their > thing quickly. How is Caliban doing? Is he showing symptoms at all? I don't think they could have gotten it on the island. Caliban had had runny eyes even before he was brought to me, that's why I suspect him opf infecting Frank and Mir, and that's why I booked a time for him for TED next week. He still has runny eyes, and a stuffy nose. I haven't got the antibiotics yet, because the few pharmacies that are open on Sunday are downtown, and the traffic has been impossible yesterday and today because of the Marathons being run through the city centre. So I won't be able to get the ABs until Monday. 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 > I haven't got the antibiotics yet, because the few pharmacies that are > open on Sunday are downtown, and the traffic has been impossible [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ > and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki At least you're dealing with a known problem now, although having to medicate three cats for ten days sounds like a drag. I hope Frank, Mir and Caliban will all be on the mend VERY soon! Melissa > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off > miranda seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > others. I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into > something nasty. Purrs for Frank and Miranda. At least now you know what the problem is. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk So sorry to hear this. Rusty is sending lots of purrs to Finland. He tends to get the run while on antibiotics and also stopped eating. So you may want to watch out for that. Yogurt should help. I sympathize with giving AB to 3 cats for 10 days. Once I had to give AB for 1 month to Rusty for a bladder infection. That and trying to get him to eat something was a real challenge. I made many calls to the vet for help during that time. I presume Caliban has been checked out by a vet before coming to live with you. On a lighter note, I am watching the World Tack & Field competition in Finland almost every evening. Last night I was cheering for the Canadian competitors and Rusty thought I asked him to "Come On". He actually came and jumped on my lap. That happened twice. So now I am going to use these words whenever I want him to come to me. But knowing Rusty, that may not work all the time. Winnie > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda > seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. I > really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. > So sorry to hear this. Rusty is sending lots of purrs to Finland. > He tends to get the run while on antibiotics and also stopped eating. > So you may want to watch out for that. Yogurt should help. Frank knows everything abut getting the runs from ABs. He wrote the book on it. ;oP He doesn't eat yoghurt, but here, we can buy the beneficial bacteria separately, so I'm going to try and dose him with that, too. I'm not so sure I'll manage to get thre diferent meds into him, though. It's hard enough with one, especially when he's hiding furthest under the sauna benches where I can't reach him anyway. Another reason why I'm reluctant to give him ABs is that he's had such a lot of them in his life. I'm afraid that, instead of building up his immunity, they are breaking it down. I know there are two schools of thought on this. Well, at least his tummy seems to work alright for now. Until I start giving him the ABs, of course. 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 Good luck Marina. We'll be thinking of you and your crew. Tish >Frank knows everything abut getting the runs from ABs. He wrote the book >on it. ;oP He doesn't eat yoghurt, but here, we can buy the beneficial [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >Well, at least his tummy seems to work alright for now. Until I start >giving him the ABs, of course. Dear Marina, Am 14.08.2005 schrieb Marina: > Another reason why I'm reluctant to give him ABs is that he's had such a > lot of them in his life. I'm afraid that, instead of building up his > immunity, they are breaking it down. I know there are two schools of > thought on this. you should ask TED to make an antibiogramm (sorry, I don't know the english word for it). A blood sample is taken to determin, which antibiotic is still working on this special cat. Then the proper antibiotic is chosen to treat hin. This procedure makes sure, that the prescripted med. is working as it should. Purrs to Frank and of course to Miri, Caliban and you Inge and the catgang SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge Hi Inge, > you should ask TED to make an antibiogramm (sorry, I don't know the english > word for it). A blood sample is taken to determin, which antibiotic is > still working on this special cat. Then the proper antibiotic is chosen to > treat hin. This procedure makes sure, that the prescripted med. is working > as it should. That's a good idea. looking at the prescription, though, the name doesn't sound familiar to me. They tried to give me Amovet at first, but I told them Frank will just bring that right back up, so that's no use. This one is called Kefavet (might be a Finnish brand name). I've almost decided now to get the ABs tomorrow (Monday), give them the first doses, and ask their own vet about it on Tuesday. So hard to know what to do. 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 Kefavet is Cefalexin, I found a description for you: Cefalexin is a semisynthetic 1st generation cephalosporin antibiotic Inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis. It is used especially in the treatment of respiratory and urinary tract infections and is intended for oral administration. Cephalosporins differ from penicillins in the structure of the bicyclic ring system. Cefalexin has an unsubstituted methyl group at the 3-position and a D-phenylglycyl group as substituent at the 7-amino position. It's chemical name is 7-(D-alpha-Amino- alpha-phenyl acetamido)- 3-methyl-3-cephem- 4-carboxylic acid. Commercial cefalexin is available in a monohydrate form which is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste and low solubility in water. Nanny > Hi Inge, >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > to get the ABs tomorrow (Monday), give them the first doses, and ask their > own vet about it on Tuesday. So hard to know what to do. > Dear Marina, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > working > as it should. I'm not absolutely sure which test you have in mind. Normally, we do a culture to identify bacteria, and, as a second step, determine antibiotic sensitivity. While there are newer methods, the disk inhibition test is easier to visualize. In that method, once the bacterium has been isolated, a suspension of it is spread evenly over the surface of an appropriate solid culture medium. Think of a stiff jelly. Onto the surface are also placed small disks containing different antibiotics. The culture is then incubated until there is visible bacterial growth. Those antibiotics that kill the specific bacteria taken from this cat will have a clear zone around them, where the bacteria won't grow. Sometimes, once antibiotic therapy has begun, blood samples are taken to measure the concentration in the patient (human or cat), to see that there is enough to be effective. This is coupled with a test called minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), where tubes of liquid media have increasingly dilute antibiotic solutions are added, and then the pure bacterial culture is put into the tubes. The MIC is the tube with the least amount of antibiotic in which there is no bacterial growth. As long as the measured blood concentration is greater than the MIC, the antibiotic should be effective. MIC and blood concentration techniques are rarely used even in human medicine, outside research environments. They are most commonly used when the period of antibiotic treatment is expected to be long, and also when the antibiotic is especially toxic. I'm not sure if this is what you have in mind. Much more specialized techniques are needed when the bacteria, such as mycoplasma, treponemes, ureaplasma or chlamydia, won't grow on conventional media. Hi Howard, Am 15.08.2005 schrieb Howard C. Berkowitz: >> you should ask TED to make an antibiogramm (sorry, I don't know the >> english word for it). A blood sample is taken to determin, which >> antibiotic is still working on this special cat. Then the proper >> antibiotic is chosen to treat hin. This procedure makes sure, that the >> prescripted med. is working as it should. > I'm not absolutely sure which test you have in mind. Normally, we do a > culture to identify bacteria, and, as a second step, determine > antibiotic sensitivity. While there are newer methods, the disk > inhibition test is easier to visualize. This is what I meant. But I didn't tell Marina, to identify the bacterium, which is involved with Frank, Miri and Caliban. I thought, it was common, to make a culture of it. I only told her, that Frank should be tested on his 'compatibility' to the prescribed antibiotic. I think, this is what you call antibiotic sensitivity. I learned this from our tomcat Tientje, who is suffering from eosinophile granuloma (he has it way back on his tongue and at his paws, which causes open wounds, which get infected when he goes outside...) and had tons of antibiotics in his life. Then we found out, that some of the antibiotics didn't do the work anymore when they were applied to him. So we had Tientjes blood checked and at the end we got a list of antibiotics, which are working fine with him (still). > As long as the measured blood concentration is greater than the MIC, the > antibiotic should be effective. MIC and blood concentration techniques > are rarely used even in human medicine, outside research environments. > They are most commonly used when the period of antibiotic treatment is > expected to be long, and also when the antibiotic is especially toxic. I didn' know this. Thank you for explaining. May I use your posting on my website? I would like to tell people, that they should be careful with antibiotics because once there is a resistance, the antibiotic isn't working anymore. I know, that a resistance is coming from either to short period of applying or from a to long period of applying. Both can be fatal in an emergency situation. When it comes to antibiotics many TEDs and human doctors apply a broadband antibiotic and they think, that this will do. I'm thinking different. I prefer the _right_ antibiotic for treatment. Purrs to you and thanks again for your very informative posting:-) Inge and the catgang SignatureThe catslaves homepage: http://www.catslaves.org CatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge New catpictures: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge/Galerie/Catpics/e_index.html >> So sorry to hear this. Rusty is sending lots of purrs to Finland. >> He tends to get the run while on antibiotics and also stopped eating. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Well, at least his tummy seems to work alright for now. Until I start > giving him the ABs, of course. Poor Frank. Rusty will keep purring for him, Miranda and Caliban. I am lucky that Rusty loves both yogurt and canned pumpkin. I also gave him the Lactobacillus acidophillus when he got persistent dirrahea last year. I broke the capsule and sprinkled the contents in his food. But it didn't help in his case. Only a change of prescription food work for him. Sometimes I do wonder whether vets prescribed AB as easily as human doctors. At least in your case you can decide whether to fill the prescription. Here the vet prescribes and sells you the medicine. I think I may be ablt to get them cheaper at a pharmacy if it stocks animal meds. Winnie > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off > miranda seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. Sorry to learn this, but relieved it isn't more serious. Purrs that there's something of your fingers left once their course of treatment is complete. G & the FF >> Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda >> seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > G & the FF When I pill Rusty, I protect my finger with this thimble like 'tooth brush' used to brush his teeth. It works very well except now Rusy associates tooth brushing with pills. Winnie Poor kitties! Purrs for the meds to clear up the infection ASAP! A big giant (*#@!&$#@(*$ on this sort of thing. Captain and Stanley came home from the shelter with some sort of kennel cough. If Caliban brought the bug home, that's probably how. In Captain and Stanley's case, spoiling them rotten for the next few weeks did the trick and they got through it. Purrs for Frank, Mir, and Caliban's recovery to be equally quick and complete. Donna, Captain, and Stanley Purrs on the way that Frank is feeling much better very soon. Diarrhea is scarey when it happens to your feline buddy and I'm sure especially so for you since losing Nikki. It sounds like it is going to be something that you can treat, however, and get everyone well again soon. My five send gentle headbutts and purrs to Frank, Miranda and Caliban that they are all feeling better soon and special headbutts to you, Marina, for taking such good care of them. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus Aw dang! Now antibiotics and on top of that Frank's ordinary meds... Sure hope the meds will do their job and all kitties will feel better soon. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. I > really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Waffles here. You see, I warned you about tabbies... (taps paw on desk...) Frank! My Sweet! Teleport over to my warm furs and I will build up your strength. Ever yours, Waffles > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda > seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. > I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Oh dear!! Purrs for a quick recovery. Seems much too short of time for Cal to have given them an infection. Aren't incubation times for virii usually around 10 days? At any rate mega healing purrs to all. > Oh dear!! Purrs for a quick recovery. Seems much too short of time for Cal > to have given them an infection. Aren't incubation times for virii usually > around 10 days? At any rate mega healing purrs to all. I have my suspicions. Now that I think more about it, I don't buy this diagnosis. I think Miranda's tonsils are swollen because she's been hissing and growling so much at Caliban. The vet admitted they don't have the equipment at the emergency surgery to check all alternatives. They checked Frank's blood, but not Miranda's. I'm going to hold off on the antibiotics til Frank and Caliban have seen their own vet on Tuesday, so I can get a second opinion. I just hope Frank doesn't take a turn for the worse in the meantime. SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. 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 "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > I have my suspicions. Now that I think more about it, I don't buy this > diagnosis. I think Miranda's tonsils are swollen because she's been [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > can get a second opinion. I just hope Frank doesn't take a turn for the > worse in the meantime. Lots of purrs for Unkafrank to feel better soon, Caliban to receive a clean bill of health, and Miranda's throat to feel better ASAP. Karen's argument makes sense about the number of days it usually takes for infections to develop, though I'm no medical expert. Lots and lots and lots of purrs, Susan M Otis and Chester aw, poor babies. Glad you caught it early. Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda > seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. I > really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. >Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda >seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. >I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Oh my gosh, your poor babies. And you have my sympathies on the antibiotics! Purrs that all will recover quickly and totally. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Lots of purrs and best wishes for the three kitties to be healthy again really soon and hugs for you for having to give them the meds, you are such a caring meowmie, Marina, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda > seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. > I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Ack, I'm sorry you're having all these troubles, Marina. Having to give 3 cats antibiotics does not sound like fun! Many purrs for easy pilling and for the treatment to be effective. -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off > miranda seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I > hauled them both off to the emergency vet. I had to wait several > hours while they were checking them, but the time went quickly enough > when a woman came in > with a Norweigan Forest cat and we swapped kitty stories. It was the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something > nasty. >Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda >seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both >off to the emergency vet. > >It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. >I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Purrs for Frank and Miranda to get well asap. And Caliban. I don't think Caliban infected the others since the symptoms are quite different. The incubation period is too short anyway. Maybe Frank and Miranda caught different viruses on the island from something. I hope the viruses are mild and heal quickly. You really have your work cut out for you with three ill cats to medicate. Hugs, -- CATherine >Today Frank's breathing sounded laboured, and to top it all off miranda >seemed like she had something stuck in her throat. So I hauled them both [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >It seems obvious to me that Caliban is the one who infected the others. >I really hope the AB works, and that it doesn't turn into something nasty. Guess the only good news is that you've got a diagnosis. Purrs that it will respond qucikly to the antiboiotics, and that everyone will be well soon - and good luck with medicating all three. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Frank, I am purring for you to feel better soon. I hate getting pills too. But you should eat your kidney fud. I've been eating all kinds prescription fud and they made me feel better right away. Purrrrrrrrs, Rusty > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > his preferred sleeping place. I can't really enjoy Caliban's company when > I worry so much about Frankie. > This happens every time we get back from the island. Frank doesn't feel > too good for a few days. But this time he's been under the weather for > nearly a week. He has an upset tummy. It started before I brought home > Caliban, so I don't think that's the reason. I made an appointment for > him at the same time I'm taking Caliban in on Tuesday. Hyperthyroidism can cause a runny tummy, so I'm hoping that's > all it is. Poor boy, I can see he's not feeling very well. He hides > furthest back in the sauna, where I can't reach him and cuddle him, so I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ > and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I hope it IS a health problem that the vet can make better soon, Marina. This is NOT to lay a guilt trip on you at all, but the unfamiliar surroundings might also be a part of Frank's current funk. Cats do get attached to places, and he was probably expecting to come home to familiar surroundings, that is, your previous apartment. Frank may be feeling disoriented and maybe wondering if he's losing his kitty marbles, especially if you've rearranged your furniture a lot in the new place. And of course, there are no trace scents of Nikki in the new apartment. It's a lot for an older kitty to absorb at once. I'm sure Frank will get used to his new place, and it seems hopeful to me that he and Caliban are getting along as well as they are. HOpefully, he'll be back on pills soon, and that the adequate medication will make him feel back to his normal self shortly. Melissa |
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