manxcat419
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I really wish I could like this more than once. That is just the best news!
Keep up the good work Saoirse - I knew you could do it! And Mogs, hopefully now you can relax just a little bit now you know she can eat. 
? Saoirse - PRAYERS PLEASE: *HUGE* Anti-jinx - UPDATE MON 06:00: Eating, Pooped, UTI, BG Crazy on i/d
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Keep up the good work Saoirse - I knew you could do it! And Mogs, hopefully now you can relax just a little bit now you know she can eat. 
Blamethecats and Hannah
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I second that!I really wish I could like this more than once. That is just the best news!
Jeanne & Dottie
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Don't forget to eat, Mogs, ok?Even if it's only toast and tea!
Even if it's only toast and tea!
jayla-n-Drevon
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Agreed... 1 spot--no need for al that stress of poking her all over--they will go where they need to go.
But giving fluids is a snap if you've done injections.A pinch for a second, and most kitties don't even flinch. Just remember to keep the bevel of the needle on top..just like when you give a shot. Pin Saoirse into an area where she can't jump off the table. I have a nook in my kitchen area that I've set up a table. I point her head into the corner next to the refrigerator and there's no place to go. If you use the scruff, they don't feel much..just like with a shot. If she squeaks, it's just because she's startled. Dottie doesn't make a sound any more.
Hm...my own vet doesn't poke a fluid needle all over. One spot will do. Know why your vets might do multiple pokes? Because when you add fluids, and only use one spot, there's a 'bump' of water beneath the skin, and sometimes that alarms owners. But it shouldn't. Kitties' skin isn't attached like ours, remember? It's almost literally like wearing a coat. So the water goes in between skin and body. Multiple pokes just means the same amount of water, just in different spots. And the bit about kitties needing fluid gradually, that's a crock. They only absorb it at one speed. X amount of water soaks into the body only so fast. Doesn't make a difference whether there's five spots of water, in different spots, or all in a 'lump'. It all gets absorbed at the same rate! I think for your docs over there, that might be a silly myth perpetuated by old teaching..just like docs over here don't condone owners home testing.
You can feel the blop of water beneath her fur as the fluid goes in. You can keep track on the bag, but I've learned just how big the bump needs to be on Dottie, so I can almost guestimate it by now. Just keep Saorise cornered, so she can't jump off the table until her fillup is done. Once the needle is in, Dottie will often lie down. I scritch her right under her chin and she just lies there. Of course she is glad to get down off the table. Cats hate being told what to do.
I call Dottie my 'bag lady' after she gets fluid.
But it IS good news that you got that much water into her through the front door. Things are looking up, yes?
The way that is right to give them to her is what is right for you and her. Rico likes to be in my lap he nuzzles his face in my arm. No fuss just me talking to him as he gets a full tank of 100sih --Drevon likes to sit on his "throne" as I stroke his chin and sing to him. I sit on the floor with each of them and have the bag up high as it runs on gravity... the higher it is and the lower you are the faster it runs.
You got this Mogs
Squalliesmom
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Hi, Mogs, I haven't been here much the last day or so and am just getting caught up. What a terrible couple of days you have been through! I was so happy when you said Saoirse had eaten on her own with no help!!! I pray with all my heart that she continues to eat and improve steadily now. She is indeed a little fighter, and she's still got a lot of fight in her. I hope your friend is able to come over and keep an eye on Saoirse while you catch a little sleep, you being beyond exhausted isn't good for either you or Saoirse. I wish I was nearby, I'd come over in a heartbeat. But since I can't, I am sending all prayers and healing vines, and everything good that we can send to you and Saoirse.
Love, hugs and gentle scritches,
Lucy 
Love, hugs and gentle scritches,
Lucy
Andy & Pimp
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Gill & George
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jayla-n-Drevon
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GIVE ME A -S- GIVE ME A -A-GIVE ME A-O-GIVE ME A-R-GIVE ME A-I-GIVE ME A-S-GIVE ME A -E-!!!
GOOOOOOO SAORISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOO SAORISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan Radar (GA)
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I'm sending you both more and warm wishes for good eating and resting.
and warm wishes for good eating and resting.
Liz & IttyBit
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Hi Mogs.
How are you and Saoirse doing?
How are you and Saoirse doing?
Critter Mom
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Hi all,
It's so good to hear from you all and to have at least some good news to report (anti-jinx, anti-jinx).
The anti-nausea meds seemed to get some purchase yesterday afternoon and I think the water I managed to syringe into Saoirse's mouth in the morning helped too despite it being tough going on both of us. Saoirse kept nibbling away through the afternoon with less and less coaxing.
Saoirse ate 3 pouchfuls of Hill's i/d between 10:45am Sunday and 04:00 Monday but I just checked her mid-cycle BG and it's a rotten 20.1 on Alphatrak (don't even want to think about what it is in mg/dL) up from a pre-shot of 14.8 (and I was 3 hours late giving her insulin because I had passed out and I slept straight through the alarm).
Saoirse was in really good form at PM+1 - I had her snuggled up beside me on the sofa for a while, giving her scritches and fusses. She was purring happily and looked relaxed. Yesterday afternoon she was snoozing comfortably in her kitty hotel. I sat and listened to her gentle, contented little snores. Magic. 
Following @Meya14's recommendation I gave Saoirse a 0.9ml dose of metoclopramide this morning. A few hours later she produced a large quantity of stool - first bit small and dry but the rest were larger and softer (almost too soft with the most recently digested stuff). She just produced another fairly loose tannish stool at 05:00 so fingers and paws crossed that it's just the motility boost that sent the food through the gut a bit too fast and not anything else. I think it did make her a bit runny the last time she was on it.
Saoirse's blood beta-ketone readings yesterday were 0.3 and 0.2. Today's AM and PM readings were both 0.1.
I managed to eat a bit yesterday and at lunchtime today, and I'm getting some bit of sleep (not much choice - body is taking the legs out from under me). The meds the doctor prescribed for me have helped a bit.
Saoirse's UTI is still an issue with more frequent, smaller pees. I managed to get her to drink a couple of tablespoonfuls of water flavoured with chicken broth and I've been adding a little bit of water to her food (not as much as I'd like but if I add too much she won't eat the food). There's a long way to go but we'll keep on keeping on. Again borrowing @granadilla's mantra: one foot, one paw. (Thank you for teaching me this, Shane. It helps me to keep moving through the exhaustion.)
Still absolutely wiped. About to pass out again. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all for everything you're doing to help Saoirse and myself through this. I'm so grateful.
Mogs
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It's so good to hear from you all and to have at least some good news to report (anti-jinx, anti-jinx).
The anti-nausea meds seemed to get some purchase yesterday afternoon and I think the water I managed to syringe into Saoirse's mouth in the morning helped too despite it being tough going on both of us. Saoirse kept nibbling away through the afternoon with less and less coaxing.
Saoirse ate 3 pouchfuls of Hill's i/d between 10:45am Sunday and 04:00 Monday but I just checked her mid-cycle BG and it's a rotten 20.1 on Alphatrak (don't even want to think about what it is in mg/dL) up from a pre-shot of 14.8 (and I was 3 hours late giving her insulin because I had passed out and I slept straight through the alarm).
Saoirse was in really good form at PM+1 - I had her snuggled up beside me on the sofa for a while, giving her scritches and fusses. She was purring happily and looked relaxed. Yesterday afternoon she was snoozing comfortably in her kitty hotel. I sat and listened to her gentle, contented little snores. Magic. Following @Meya14's recommendation I gave Saoirse a 0.9ml dose of metoclopramide this morning. A few hours later she produced a large quantity of stool - first bit small and dry but the rest were larger and softer (almost too soft with the most recently digested stuff). She just produced another fairly loose tannish stool at 05:00 so fingers and paws crossed that it's just the motility boost that sent the food through the gut a bit too fast and not anything else. I think it did make her a bit runny the last time she was on it.
Saoirse's blood beta-ketone readings yesterday were 0.3 and 0.2. Today's AM and PM readings were both 0.1.
I managed to eat a bit yesterday and at lunchtime today, and I'm getting some bit of sleep (not much choice - body is taking the legs out from under me). The meds the doctor prescribed for me have helped a bit.
Saoirse's UTI is still an issue with more frequent, smaller pees. I managed to get her to drink a couple of tablespoonfuls of water flavoured with chicken broth and I've been adding a little bit of water to her food (not as much as I'd like but if I add too much she won't eat the food). There's a long way to go but we'll keep on keeping on. Again borrowing @granadilla's mantra: one foot, one paw. (Thank you for teaching me this, Shane. It helps me to keep moving through the exhaustion.
)Still absolutely wiped. About to pass out again. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all for everything you're doing to help Saoirse and myself through this. I'm so grateful.
Mogs
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Cathie and Shaak Ti (GA)
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I hope you manage to get in some rest today/tonight. Sending much love and many prayers your way, I am starting a Novena for our cats tonight.
Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of Yours. They have trust in us as we have in You; our souls and theirs are on this earth together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they have.
(Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer).
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace flows to all Your creatures. From our souls to theirs goodness flows, touching each of us with the reflection of Your love. Grant to our special animal companions long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with us, and if You see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our prayer through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored You through all Your creatures. Give him the power to watch over our animal friends until they are safely with You in eternity, where we someday hope to join them in giving You honor forever. Amen.
(You can make this a Novena for a sick pet, by praying this prayer for nine consecutive days)
Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of Yours. They have trust in us as we have in You; our souls and theirs are on this earth together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they have.
(Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer).
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace flows to all Your creatures. From our souls to theirs goodness flows, touching each of us with the reflection of Your love. Grant to our special animal companions long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with us, and if You see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our prayer through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored You through all Your creatures. Give him the power to watch over our animal friends until they are safely with You in eternity, where we someday hope to join them in giving You honor forever. Amen.
(You can make this a Novena for a sick pet, by praying this prayer for nine consecutive days)
Liz & IttyBit
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Rachel
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Mogs, I'm glad to hear that things are going somewhat better. You've been through so much in the last little while...but I know that Saoirse is benefiting from your love and care! I admire you so...you've worked through so much and you're still doing it. You're an inspiration.
I want to thank you also for all the love, care, and info you've given me lately! With everything you're going through, that you took the time to talk me down, and give me such detailed info to help me out is just amazing to me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means a lot.
Know that even as I obsessively watch Oreo and follow him around the house when he isn't sleeping near me, I'm still sending purrs and healing vines across the pond for you and Saoirse! Please make sure you're caring for yourself, too, Mogs. Eat a little something (doesn't need to be much...just make sure you're getting something into yourself each day) and drink something (tea, water, coffee...whatever works).
I want to thank you also for all the love, care, and info you've given me lately! With everything you're going through, that you took the time to talk me down, and give me such detailed info to help me out is just amazing to me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means a lot.
Know that even as I obsessively watch Oreo and follow him around the house when he isn't sleeping near me, I'm still sending purrs and healing vines across the pond for you and Saoirse! Please make sure you're caring for yourself, too, Mogs. Eat a little something (doesn't need to be much...just make sure you're getting something into yourself each day) and drink something (tea, water, coffee...whatever works).
Blamethecats and Hannah
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Now that's what we were hoping to hear and continue to pray for! I'm so thankful! Thinking of you both and sending hugs and
scritches.
Shoeskitty-GA
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Hi all,
It's so good to hear from you all and to have at least some good news to report (anti-jinx, anti-jinx).
The anti-nausea meds seemed to get some purchase yesterday afternoon and I think the water I managed to syringe into Saoirse's mouth in the morning helped too despite it being tough going on both of us. Saoirse kept nibbling away through the afternoon with less and less coaxing.
Saoirse ate 3 pouchfuls of Hill's i/d between 10:45am Sunday and 04:00 Monday but I just checked her mid-cycle BG and it's a rotten 20.1 on Alphatrak (don't even want to think about what it is in mg/dL) up from a pre-shot of 14.8 (and I was 3 hours late giving her insulin because I had passed out and I slept straight through the alarm).
Following @Meya14's recommendation I gave Saoirse a 0.9ml dose of metoclopramide this morning. A few hours later she produced a large quantity of stool - first bit small and dry but the rest were larger and softer (almost too soft with the most recently digested stuff). She just produced another fairly loose tannish stool at 05:00 so fingers and paws crossed that it's just the motility boost that sent the food through the gut a bit too fast and not anything else. I think it did make her a bit runny the last time she was on it.
Saoirse's blood beta-ketone readings yesterday were 0.3 and 0.2. Today's AM and PM readings were both 0.1.
I managed to eat a bit yesterday and at lunchtime today, and I'm getting some bit of sleep (not much choice - body is taking the legs out from under me). The meds the doctor prescribed for me have helped a bit.
Saoirse's UTI is still an issue with more frequent, smaller pees. I managed to get her to drink a couple of tablespoonfuls of water flavoured with chicken broth and I've been adding a little bit of water to her food (not as much as I'd like but if I add too much she won't eat the food). There's a long way to go but we'll keep on keeping on. Again borrowing @granadilla's mantra: one foot, one paw. (Thank you for teaching me this, Shane. It helps me to keep moving through the exhaustion.
Still absolutely wiped. About to pass out again. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all for everything you're doing to help Saoirse and myself through this. I'm so grateful.
Mogs
.
Continued Prayers for you both!
Squalliesmom
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Hooray! Wonderful that Saoirse is continuing to eat a little more, and seems well and content with herself, a great sign, in my book! Keep up the good work, Mogs, you are just the best Kitty Mama I know, and please do take care of yourself, too!
All prayers, healing vines, and goodness from us to you! Hugs to you and gentle scritches to Saoirse!
Lucy
All prayers, healing vines, and goodness from us to you!
Hugs to you and gentle scritches to Saoirse!Lucy
Louellen
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Hey Mogs....I'm so happy to hear the uplifting news. (Anti-jinx )
You were most kind to me when I first started in here and all along so, of course, I'm pulling for you both, knowing the challenges you, yourself face with issues with anxiety and understanding them. (Was that the longest run-on sentence ever? LOL)
Sending you both hugs, hope, continued prayers, well wishes, healing thoughts and everything else that I can pack in!
(Anti-jinx ) You were most kind to me when I first started in here and all along so, of course, I'm pulling for you both, knowing the challenges you, yourself face with issues with anxiety and understanding them. (Was that the longest run-on sentence ever? LOL)
Sending you both hugs, hope, continued prayers, well wishes, healing thoughts and everything else that I can pack in!
Critter Mom
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Hi people,
I really should start another condo but I'm just too tired tonight.
Thank you all for checking in on us. I appreciate it so much, and you all really do help me to keep going. Today has been very up and down. The UTI means she won't drink in spite of the high numbers and she has been feeling fairly carp most of this evening. Between that and the latest antibiotic injection Saoirse's not eating as well today. Had to syringe a little water into her mouth earlier but at least it's a top-up, not a fill-up. Very grateful for any small mercies I can get.
Lúnasa finally decided that i/d isn't quite the worst thing in the world and she ate a bit better today (another running battle I've been fighting behind the scenes). Unfortunately she had diarrhoea again later. (Not sure whether the dose of Advocate she had earlier might have been at the root of the latest round of intestinal wobblies.)
Saoirse's BG is the worst it has been since she was first diagnosed (into the 20s on Alphatrak ).
Not exactly a red letter day in the Shire. I hope that everyone else and their kitties are doing better than us right now. (And I am so frelling tired. )
Blessings and scritches,
Mogs
.
I really should start another condo but I'm just too tired tonight.
Thank you all for checking in on us. I appreciate it so much, and you all really do help me to keep going. Today has been very up and down. The UTI means she won't drink in spite of the high numbers and she has been feeling fairly carp most of this evening.
Between that and the latest antibiotic injection Saoirse's not eating as well today. Had to syringe a little water into her mouth earlier but at least it's a top-up, not a fill-up. Very grateful for any small mercies I can get.Lúnasa finally decided that i/d isn't quite the worst thing in the world and she ate a bit better today (another running battle I've been fighting behind the scenes). Unfortunately she had diarrhoea again later.
(Not sure whether the dose of Advocate she had earlier might have been at the root of the latest round of intestinal wobblies.)Saoirse's BG is the worst it has been since she was first diagnosed (into the 20s on Alphatrak
).Not exactly a red letter day in the Shire. I hope that everyone else and their kitties are doing better than us right now. (And I am so frelling tired.
)Blessings and scritches,
Mogs
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jayla-n-Drevon
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Mogs this is fantastic news!!Hi all,
It's so good to hear from you all and to have at least some good news to report (anti-jinx, anti-jinx).
The anti-nausea meds seemed to get some purchase yesterday afternoon and I think the water I managed to syringe into Saoirse's mouth in the morning helped too despite it being tough going on both of us. Saoirse kept nibbling away through the afternoon with less and less coaxing.
Saoirse ate 3 pouchfuls of Hill's i/d between 10:45am Sunday and 04:00 Monday but I just checked her mid-cycle BG and it's a rotten 20.1 on Alphatrak (don't even want to think about what it is in mg/dL) up from a pre-shot of 14.8 (and I was 3 hours late giving her insulin because I had passed out and I slept straight through the alarm).
Following @Meya14's recommendation I gave Saoirse a 0.9ml dose of metoclopramide this morning. A few hours later she produced a large quantity of stool - first bit small and dry but the rest were larger and softer (almost too soft with the most recently digested stuff). She just produced another fairly loose tannish stool at 05:00 so fingers and paws crossed that it's just the motility boost that sent the food through the gut a bit too fast and not anything else. I think it did make her a bit runny the last time she was on it.
Saoirse's blood beta-ketone readings yesterday were 0.3 and 0.2. Today's AM and PM readings were both 0.1.
I managed to eat a bit yesterday and at lunchtime today, and I'm getting some bit of sleep (not much choice - body is taking the legs out from under me). The meds the doctor prescribed for me have helped a bit.
Saoirse's UTI is still an issue with more frequent, smaller pees. I managed to get her to drink a couple of tablespoonfuls of water flavoured with chicken broth and I've been adding a little bit of water to her food (not as much as I'd like but if I add too much she won't eat the food). There's a long way to go but we'll keep on keeping on. Again borrowing @granadilla's mantra: one foot, one paw. (Thank you for teaching me this, Shane. It helps me to keep moving through the exhaustion.
Still absolutely wiped. About to pass out again. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all for everything you're doing to help Saoirse and myself through this. I'm so grateful.
Mogs
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I am so happy for you--the fact that she is snuggling is so great !!!!
She wouldn't do that if she wasn't feeling better
is she still on AB for UTI?
sending lots of peace love hugs and prayers form all of us
Mogggggggs...Hi people,
I really should start another condo but I'm just too tired tonight.
Thank you all for checking in on us. I appreciate it so much, and you all really do help me to keep going. Today has been very up and down. The UTI means she won't drink in spite of the high numbers and she has been feeling fairly carp most of this evening.
Lúnasa finally decided that i/d isn't quite the worst thing in the world and she ate a bit better today (another running battle I've been fighting behind the scenes). Unfortunately she had diarrhoea again later.
Saoirse's BG is the worst it has been since she was first diagnosed (into the 20s on Alphatrak
Not exactly a red letter day in the Shire. I hope that everyone else and their kitties are doing better than us right now. (And I am so frelling tired.
Blessings and scritches,
Mogs
.
You need a vacation!
I certainly do not want to add to your stress but is there any way you can give your girl some SQ fluids? I wish you lived by me I would come do it for you!!
It could really improve her overall "feeling" --again I know you are exhausted... do you have someone that S. likes that can come help you?
Rachel
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Mogs, I'm sorry to hear things aren't as awesome as you and the kitties deserve. But as you said, the water was a top off, not a fill up. That's a bright side. I know it's tough (I know how much you've been through). You do need a vacation! I wish we lived nearby. If nothing else, we could take turns crying on each other's shoulders! Just know that we're here for you!!
Critter Mom
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Squalliesmom
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Wish I had some wonderful, inspirational words for you, Mogs. All I can say is just keep moving forward, one day at a time. A day of up and down is still better than a day of all down, and each little
Squalliesmom
Very Active Member
a big gain. Hmmm...I don't quite know how that happened, sorry about the split post!
I meant to say, each little up is a big gain.
I know you are beyond exhaustion, please try to take care of yourself, too, we all worry about you as well as Saoirse!
Love, hugs and gentle scritches,
Lucy
I meant to say, each little up is a big gain.
I know you are beyond exhaustion, please try to take care of yourself, too, we all worry about you as well as Saoirse!
Love, hugs and gentle scritches,
Lucy
Carol & Murphy (GA)
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Lots of for Mogs and Rachel. Things aren't so great in Murphy-land either but nothing like you two are coping with - healing vines and wishes for lots of peaceful sleep all around
for Mogs and Rachel. Things aren't so great in Murphy-land either but nothing like you two are coping with - healing vines and wishes for lots of peaceful sleep all around
Squalliesmom
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Mogs, how are you and Saoirse today? Hoping everything is moving steadily uphill for both of you! (((HUGS)))
Lucy
Lucy
Jeanne & Dottie
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I am relieved to hear that things are looking up in the Shire, Mogs!
Sorry I have been AOL for a day... I had to crash and burn for health reasons. Except for caring for Dottie & Gizmo, I pretty much vegged out.
Soo Saoirse is eating again? WONDERFUL! And Lùnasa too? That make everything double-wowser! Now if we can only get YOU feeling human again, we'll all breath a sigh of relief. How have the three of you been doing this Tuesday?
Today Dottie managed a few bites of solid food! I am beginning to think most of her mouth problems come from the very back of the mouth where the joint of upper and lower jaws come together. The vet may have overstretched her mouth during surgery and done some muscle damage . The rest of her misery misery come from her having to relearn how to manipulate her food... No teeth means her tongue flops around and gets pinched during her attempts to swallow... Creating muscle spasms.
At any rate... She's not flinching when I feed her. She'finally beginniing to purr again tooo! We havent heard that for weeks.
Mogs, is Saoirse being allowed short jaunts about your home yet? Exercise will help her whole body heal. Total bed rest complicates our own human recovery, and the same holds true for kitties too. Don't let Saoirse's other muscles atrophy..she needs to move about in order to heal, as do you,or a secondary affliction like lung problems, may begin to lurk in the background.
Here's to the health of your babies, as well as your own well-being! By the time you read this it will be early evening in the Shire. Have you eaten today? Where's that cabbie? If you are tired can you get some grub through him? Something nice and hot, to top off your day.
Right now as I type this Dottie is on my lap, snoring . Another good sign.. She's in deep sleep, healing sleep. Is Saoirse sleeping deeply?
As always here is a big fat hug for you and yours!
Sorry I have been AOL for a day... I had to crash and burn for health reasons. Except for caring for Dottie & Gizmo, I pretty much vegged out.
Soo Saoirse is eating again? WONDERFUL! And Lùnasa too? That make everything double-wowser! Now if we can only get YOU feeling human again, we'll all breath a sigh of relief. How have the three of you been doing this Tuesday?
Today Dottie managed a few bites of solid food! I am beginning to think most of her mouth problems come from the very back of the mouth where the joint of upper and lower jaws come together. The vet may have overstretched her mouth during surgery and done some muscle damage . The rest of her misery misery come from her having to relearn how to manipulate her food... No teeth means her tongue flops around and gets pinched during her attempts to swallow... Creating muscle spasms.
At any rate... She's not flinching when I feed her. She'finally beginniing to purr again tooo! We havent heard that for weeks.
Mogs, is Saoirse being allowed short jaunts about your home yet? Exercise will help her whole body heal. Total bed rest complicates our own human recovery, and the same holds true for kitties too. Don't let Saoirse's other muscles atrophy..she needs to move about in order to heal, as do you,or a secondary affliction like lung problems, may begin to lurk in the background.
Here's to the health of your babies, as well as your own well-being! By the time you read this it will be early evening in the Shire. Have you eaten today? Where's that cabbie? If you are tired can you get some grub through him? Something nice and hot, to top off your day.
Right now as I type this Dottie is on my lap, snoring . Another good sign.. She's in deep sleep, healing sleep. Is Saoirse sleeping deeply?
As always here is a big fat hug for you and yours!
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SpecklesandMe
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Oh Mogs! I'm so sorry for what you and Saoirse have been through recently! I haven't been online for a while and logged in today to find this! Please hang in there! Sending lots and lots of hugs and healing vines! Please let us know how you both are!
Just sending you both a ton of prayers and healing energy across the pond.
Squalliesmom
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Hi Mogs, hoping all is going well for Saoirse, Lùnasa, and you. Also hoping you are getting some rest and recovering from that nasty chest cold.. You are all still in my prayers. Hugs and scritches (Squallie sends head bonks and purrs, too),
Lucy
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Squalliesmom
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@Jeanne & Dottie I'm really glad to hear that Dottie is doing better, too! Just make sure you're taking good care of yourself, as well!
Lisa and Witn (GA)
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Mogs, how are you and Saoirse doing today?
Jeanne & Dottie
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Come out come out, wherever you are! Heya Mogs Is all well with you and yours?
Is all well with you and yours?
Squalliesmom
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Hi Moggy, hope all is well with you and Saoirse. I found this picture of The Comforting Kitty and it made me think of you, going through all that you have lately, and all that you go through every day.
At first I thought the kitty was all black, but if you ignore the faint stripes on it's back it could still be Saoirse!
Critter Mom
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Squalliesmom
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Awww, it was supposed to make you smile, Mogs, not be sad! It just reminded me of how much you and Saoirse love each other and draw comfort from one another. I'm sorry if it make you feel sad.That's very close alright, Lucy.
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Mogmom and Goofus
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Saoirse must be feeling better, I hope you are too Mogs. Goof has a bladder infection and the liquid anti b's don't work well as he spits most of it out. So now I'm giving him pills and that seems to working better. I bought a pill pusher that uses water, works MUCH better! Goof doesn't like it AT ALL, but it gets the job done.
Mogmom and Goofus
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Awww, it was supposed to make you smile, Mogs, not be sad! It just reminded me of how much you and Saoirse love each other and draw comfort from one another. I'm sorry if it make you feel sad.
It made me smile.
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