How to keep spirits up and poke an unhappy cat

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Hi Everybody,

Squeaky started not feeling well yesterday afternoon, didn't feel well last night, ate all his food during the night. He took a few treats from me this morning but went and curled up on the sofa. Lethargic, you know the kind of day when he can hardly hold his head up. I know the last thing in the world he wants right now is to have me stick a needle in his ear for his pm +9. Could I just skip it today?

Also when he's not feeling well, I'm not feeling well. As soon as he took a downturn yesterday, I became depressed. This morning I was doing better but now I feel depressed. How on earth do you all keep your spirits up?

I really "get" why people get suicidal. This is just miserable. Takes all the joy out of me. Any suggestions or tips?

Thank you,
Jan

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Hi Everybody,

Squeaky started not feeling well yesterday afternoon, didn't feel well last night, ate all his food during the night. He took a few treats from me this morning but went and curled up on the sofa. Lethargic, you know the kind of day when he can hardly hold his head up. I know the last thing in the world he wants right now is to have me stick a needle in his ear for his pm +9. Could I just skip it today?

Also when he's not feeling well, I'm not feeling well. As soon as he took a downturn yesterday, I became depressed. This morning I was doing better but now I feel depressed. How on earth do you all keep your spirits up?

I really "get" why people get suicidal. This is just miserable. Takes all the joy out of me. Any suggestions or tips?

Thank you,
Jan

I have to ask Jan... have you checked for ketones lately? With his numbers the way they are looking I think it may be wise.
As for skipping the test? I will have to leave that to the the ones that know better than I. WWID? I wont say.

Keeping spirits up is a personal thing. What works for one doesnt for another. I usually try a nap first TAKE A KITTY WITH YOU. Try to wake with a different perspective. If I cant sleep? I either find a good old movie or TV show to watch. If the weather permits I swim. (weather not cooperating at the moment) I may call a friend just to chat.

I hope some of these suggestions trigger something that works for you.
If you can please check for those ketones.

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

I have to ask Jan... have you checked for ketones lately? With his numbers the way they are looking I think it may be wise.
As for skipping the test? I will have to leave that to the the ones that know better than I. WWID? I wont say.

Keeping spirits up is a personal thing. What works for one doesnt for another. I usually try a nap first TAKE A KITTY WITH YOU. Try to wake with a different perspective. If I cant sleep? I either find a good old movie or TV show to watch. If the weather permits I swim. (weather not cooperating at the moment) I may call a friend just to chat.

I hope some of these suggestions trigger something that works for you.
If you can please check for those ketones.

Okay I checked day before yesterday and he was fine. I can check again. as soon as he pees.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

well thats a relief! Yeah get another test in, just in case.
Lethargic sounds like too much insulin BUT his numbers... just dont add up to that. Wish I had more to offer.

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

Hi Everybody,

Squeaky started not feeling well yesterday afternoon, didn't feel well last night, ate all his food during the night. He took a few treats from me this morning but went and curled up on the sofa. Lethargic, you know the kind of day when he can hardly hold his head up. I know the last thing in the world he wants right now is to have me stick a needle in his ear for his pm +9. Could I just skip it today?

Also when he's not feeling well, I'm not feeling well. As soon as he took a downturn yesterday, I became depressed. This morning I was doing better but now I feel depressed. How on earth do you all keep your spirits up?

I really "get" why people get suicidal. This is just miserable. Takes all the joy out of me. Any suggestions or tips?

Thank you,
Jan

Poor Squeaky hope he is feeling better soon Jan. I fully understand why you feel so down it is hard some days - my ideas would be to take a bit of time for you to do something you enjoy - it doesn't have to take you away from Squeaky for long - it might be to read for a while with a nice cup of hot choc or coffee (or even tea I suppose - yes I'm English but I hate tea!) or a bubble bath or a short walk in the fresh air.
But what I find works most of all is give your fur baby a gentle stroke, think of him in his happy patches and then remind yourself how poorly he would have become by now if you hadn't stepped up for him and done all that you have done so far! You've done good gal - give yourself credit.
(((Jan)))
Gill
PS try singing to Squeaky just something quiet and soothing while you give him the gentlest little strokes - it seems to give both them and you comfort

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

yes I'm English but I hate tea!

EPID

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Give this thread a read...
discovered what that awful smell was

 

[Little Bit’s Mom]

Jan, I’m sending you hugs and love. I have the exact same issue. When Little Bit doesn’t feel well, I’m depressed and down in the dumps. I agree with the ideas about a walk or a nap. Maybe treat yourself to your favorite guilty pleasure—chocolate, a glass of wine, your favorite movie or even as simple as a shower and changing into your favorite lounge clothes. Warm drinks are comforting. I wish I could share a great cure with you, but unfortunately, I cannot. Be with your sweet Squeaky and love on him. He is so lucky to have you! Hope you both feel better very soon. <3

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Give this thread a read...
discovered what that awful smell was

HAHAHA looking at pictures of monster centipedes cheered me up right away!!!! Things could be worse, right?...... LOL

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

HAHAHA looking at pictures of monster centipedes cheered me up right away!!!! Things could be worse, right?...... LOL

HAHAHAHAHA scroll down and pick a weird title the" comic relief" ones are GREAT!

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Poor Squeaky hope he is feeling better soon Jan. I fully understand why you feel so down it is hard some days - my ideas would be to take a bit of time for you to do something you enjoy - it doesn't have to take you away from Squeaky for long - it might be to read for a while with a nice cup of hot choc or coffee (or even tea I suppose - yes I'm English but I hate tea!) or a bubble bath or a short walk in the fresh air.
But what I find works most of all is give your fur baby a gentle stroke, think of him in his happy patches and then remind yourself how poorly he would have become by now if you hadn't stepped up for him and done all that you have done so far! You've done good gal - give yourself credit.
(((Jan)))
Gill
PS try singing to Squeaky just something quiet and soothing while you give him the gentlest little strokes - it seems to give both them and you comfort

Ha ha, yikes I already do all of those things so much they have stopped working. Okay I am going to try hiring one of my friends to be a vocal coach for me and get some singing in.

You know I just see him suffering, on and on and on, and I keep thinking, does he want to stay? Why? He seems so miserable....... but then he'll do a little better. We just keep cycling around like this.

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Jan, I’m sending you hugs and love. I have the exact same issue. When Little Bit doesn’t feel well, I’m depressed and down in the dumps. I agree with the ideas about a walk or a nap. Maybe treat yourself to your favorite guilty pleasure—chocolate, a glass of wine, your favorite movie or even as simple as a shower and changing into your favorite lounge clothes. Warm drinks are comforting. I wish I could share a great cure with you, but unfortunately, I cannot. Be with your sweet Squeaky and love on him. He is so lucky to have you! Hope you both feel better very soon. <3

Yah, I'm spending too many days down in the dumps!!!! Gotta figure out a strategy. You should see my chocolate bill. I eat at least a bar a day. Big bars. 90% chocolate. It helps.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

You know I just see him suffering, on and on and on, and I keep thinking, does he want to stay? Why? He seems so miserable....... but then he'll do a little better. We just keep cycling around like this.

We do this because they need us to. A lot of people would PTS as easy as it is to blink an eye.
Things can turn around in an instant. They do everyday here. Love on him. take a nap with him. If ONLY they could tell us, "I hurt here, my tummy hurts, my head hurts...sigh

 

[Little Bit’s Mom]

I try to keep in mind that cats are extremely intuitive and feel our energy. I try to check on him (way more than he’d like, I’m sure) and talk to him in an upbeat manner. I buy him new toys all the time and it makes my heart happy when he plays. Does Squeaky enjoy a certain kind of toy?

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

We do this because they need us to. A lot of people would PTS as easy as it is to blink an eye.
Things can turn around in an instant. They do everyday here. Love on him. take a nap with him. If ONLY they could tell us, "I hurt here, my tummy hurts, my head hurts...sigh

Okay, I'm going to keep in my mind that he might turn around on a dime, and that he will tell me when he's given up. Keep the hope up!

 

[THH & Snowcrash (GA)]

Hey Jan,

Your mental health is just as important as Squeaky's health. For me personally, sometimes when one of my cats isn't well, I sometimes feel like it's my fault in a way--that I'm not doing enough for them or maybe if I caught something sooner, things would be better. So in case you have similar feelings, I just want to say--Squeaky's health issues are not your fault and you are doing everything right to get him feeling better asap.

Please take care of yourself too. Sometimes it just helps to get out of the house for a few minutes--take a quick walk around your neighborhood or do some gardening outside--just something to give your mind a break from worrying about him. For me, actually leaving the house helps because if I'm home, my cats are constantly surrounding me and as much as I love them, sometimes I just need a moment alone.

And also--I see a counselor and that has really helped me. Counseling may be helpful to you as well. It's hard caring for an ailing family member.

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

I try to keep in mind that cats are extremely intuitive and feel our energy. I try to check on him (way more than he’d like, I’m sure) and talk to him in an upbeat manner. I buy him new toys all the time and it makes my heart happy when he plays. Does Squeaky enjoy a certain kind of toy?

Oh God I know they feel our energy and this cat should be dead by now. Because with my neurological condition, I have regular meltdowns. Poor cat, he's been my life support and he knows it! He's gotta be used to me by now.....

However at this stage, he's not playing much, he doesn't have as much interest in his toys but I try anyway. I figure, if he's even just looking at them, he is participating.

And he's not as interested in treats.

I do take him outside to sit on the grass, he really likes that. He has a play pen to sit in. I'm either outside it next to him, sometimes I go inside with him.

I do the best I can. Sometimes, on a good day, he still dances with me when I bounce on the mini-trampoline. Sometimes we still do tricks, not as often. Sometimes he comes upstairs while I hang the laundry. Sometimes, he comes and purrs on me in the morning, or comes under the cover at night. Mostly, I just miss his company in all the little ways we were together. It's like he's already kind of gone.

But, carry on, carry on. Gotta stop being so sad and crying all the time, it's wrecking things.

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Hey Jan,

Your mental health is just as important as Squeaky's health. For me personally, sometimes when one of my cats isn't well, I sometimes feel like it's my fault in a way--that I'm not doing enough for them or maybe if I caught something sooner, things would be better. So in case you have similar feelings, I just want to say--Squeaky's health issues are not your fault and you are doing everything right to get him feeling better asap.

Please take care of yourself too. Sometimes it just helps to get out of the house for a few minutes--take a quick walk around your neighborhood or do some gardening outside--just something to give your mind a break from worrying about him. For me, actually leaving the house helps because if I'm home, my cats are constantly surrounding me and as much as I love them, sometimes I just need a moment alone.

And also--I see a counselor and that has really helped me. Counseling may be helpful to you as well. It's hard caring for an ailing family member.

Thanks I'm having a coach/organizer come to my house and I will get her involved.

I am going to start trying to establish a structure and do spiritual practice regularly all day long. If I could actually do that, I bet it would help a lot because I'd have a focus.

Thanks for your caring!!!!!!! I've been struggling alone with this for 3 years (not diabetes but IBD) and it's nice to have some company in this hard time.

 

[THH & Snowcrash (GA)]

Thanks I'm having a coach/organizer come to my house and I will get her involved.

I am going to start trying to establish a structure and do spiritual practice regularly all day long. If I could actually do that, I bet it would help a lot because I'd have a focus.

Thanks for your caring!!!!!!! I've been struggling alone with this for 3 years (not diabetes but IBD) and it's nice to have some company in this hard time.

One of my cats has severe IBD and severe stomatitis, and it took years for her to stabilize. It's incredibly difficult caring for a cat with complicated medical issues.

Getting into a daily spiritual routine can really help too! Whatever refreshes your spirit, finding a brief time every day and keeping to it can really help.

We're all here for you!

 

[Little Bit’s Mom]

I saw this a few days ago when it wasn’t such a great day... hopefully it’ll help you, too.

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

HAHAHA looking at pictures of monster centipedes cheered me up right away!!!! Things could be worse, right?...... LOL

Nooooo don't mention that photo it freaked me out when I saw it a few days ago - I mean finding a spider in the bath is one thing - but imagine if you looked in to see a centipede like that ??? It could keep the bath I'd stay dirty !!!!

This is another good thread for smiles
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-have-your-cats-trained-you-to-do.234810/
There is another great one on that community board with pics of lovely civvie kitties to aaaah over.

Gill

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

I saw this a few days ago when it wasn’t such a great day... hopefully it’ll help you, too. View attachment 56607View attachment 56607

THIS ^^^^^^^^ Yes!

Whoops someone snuck another reply in there.... Not the centipede but yes, it seems like it is never ever going to end!!!!

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Ahhhh centipedes are just snakes with legs...

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

Hi @Jan D

Just checking in to see how Squeaky and you are feeling now?
Gill

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Hi @Jan D

Just checking in to see how Squeaky and you are feeling now?
Gill

Thanks for checking. Well, could be better, could be worse. It was too cold for us to go outside yesterday, but we went twice today and that cheered him up. Well I will probably be a nervous wreck for as long as the cat is alive, with all these health problems that I have to deal with. Asthma, IBD, and diabetes it is a lot to manage. Thanks for asking!

 

[Sue Maus and Marky]

I understand the depression. I dealt with it long before Marky was diagnosed. I already had so much on my plate, then along comes this. Often, I wonder if HIS stress from taking care of ME didn't contribute to things. If I cry, he usually runs to me and cries, too. If I sleep or even lie down a lot, he'll keep checking on me. He was diagnosed 5 days after Squeaky, so I'm still very much in the learning curve, too. Last Thursday, he had a checkup after starting his insulin. I was the vet's last appointment that day, and she spent almost 90 minutes with me. One of the things she stressed to me was that through all of this I had to take care of MYSELF, too. I was supposed to do a home curve preferably yesterday or today. Due to an issue with a family member, a temperature change, and the first rain in over 2 weeks yesterday, my fibromyalgia has been bad. I'm going to HAVE to wait another day or 2, as I haven't been able to sleep well and have been doing my getting by on naps routine the last week or so. It doesn't mean I don't love my cat or don't want to do what's best for him. But, I know lifting him and all isn't a good idea right now. I'll do the regular tests and stay vigilant until I can manage the lifting a 17 lb. usually somewhat stubborn cat and making sure he stays put. It's the time for ME that the vet mentioned. One craft that I've picked up about 2 months ago or so has been the diamond painting. It was on the advice of another friend with fibro. It's very relaxing, and with a coupon or sale, you can get nice ones for under $10 at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn Fabrics. Everything you need is in the kit except, of course, your work surface and some good lighting. Allow yourself time for YOU, and time to BREATHE. I was forgetting that second part. I really need to get back to yoga, so I remember HOW to REALLY breathe the way I need to when things get rough. I will keep you and Squeaky in my thoughts, and any time you need to talk, let me know. HUGS

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

I understand the depression. I dealt with it long before Marky was diagnosed. I already had so much on my plate, then along comes this. Often, I wonder if HIS stress from taking care of ME didn't contribute to things. If I cry, he usually runs to me and cries, too. If I sleep or even lie down a lot, he'll keep checking on me. He was diagnosed 5 days after Squeaky, so I'm still very much in the learning curve, too. Last Thursday, he had a checkup after starting his insulin. I was the vet's last appointment that day, and she spent almost 90 minutes with me. One of the things she stressed to me was that through all of this I had to take care of MYSELF, too. I was supposed to do a home curve preferably yesterday or today. Due to an issue with a family member, a temperature change, and the first rain in over 2 weeks yesterday, my fibromyalgia has been bad. I'm going to HAVE to wait another day or 2, as I haven't been able to sleep well and have been doing my getting by on naps routine the last week or so. It doesn't mean I don't love my cat or don't want to do what's best for him. But, I know lifting him and all isn't a good idea right now. I'll do the regular tests and stay vigilant until I can manage the lifting a 17 lb. usually somewhat stubborn cat and making sure he stays put. It's the time for ME that the vet mentioned. One craft that I've picked up about 2 months ago or so has been the diamond painting. It was on the advice of another friend with fibro. It's very relaxing, and with a coupon or sale, you can get nice ones for under $10 at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn Fabrics. Everything you need is in the kit except, of course, your work surface and some good lighting. Allow yourself time for YOU, and time to BREATHE. I was forgetting that second part. I really need to get back to yoga, so I remember HOW to REALLY breathe the way I need to when things get rough. I will keep you and Squeaky in my thoughts, and any time you need to talk, let me know. HUGS

Big hugs to you, too. Yes I need yoga, as well. And everything has just gone on hold while this whole thing is going on. I can't concentrate on anything.....The stress from this alone is phenomenal, even without other things that are going on, did I mention we are in the middle of a pandemic? Plus our personal stuff. I'm sending you all good wishes for both of you to feel better and stay strong through this. Hugs and purrs from us!

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

One craft that I've picked up about 2 months ago or so has been the diamond painting.

Sounds really interesting! Can you tell us more about it? (Maybe post some pictures?)

We often do tell people that they need to remember to take care of themselves....if you're sick you can't take care of anybody, including your sugarcat! Doing a curve can wait!

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

. If I cry, he usually runs to me and cries, too. If I sleep or even lie down a lot, he'll keep checking on me

What a sweet loving boy Marky sounds - a cat's love and purrs are just the best medicine ever!
((Sue & Marky))
Gill

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

What a sweet loving boy Marky sounds - a cat's love and purrs are just the best medicine ever!
((Sue & Marky))
Gill

And what sweet, loving cat moms we have here on this board!!!!

 

[Sue Maus and Marky]

What a sweet loving boy Marky sounds - a cat's love and purrs are just the best medicine ever!
((Sue & Marky))
Gill

He's SO affectionate. He's been my rock, and now it's time to be there for him.

 

[Sue Maus and Marky]

Sounds really interesting! Can you tell us more about it? (Maybe post some pictures?)

We often do tell people that they need to remember to take care of themselves....if you're sick you can't take care of anybody, including your sugarcat! Doing a curve can wait!

Chris, I'm not sure how to post pictures here. The only one I've taken of my diamond paintings is a bit blurry, too. I've asked my husband to take pictures of them, as he's so much better at it than I am, but we keep forgetting to do it with everything going on. I'll try to figure it out and maybe start a thread with it when I haven't been up during the night with a flare. Thanks for your interest in it. I think it would be relaxing for a lot of the "parents" here, and from what I've seen from the posts in the FB group I've joined for it, the kitties love helping, too. lol

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

One of my cats has severe IBD and severe stomatitis, and it took years for her to stabilize. It's incredibly difficult caring for a cat with complicated medical issues.

Getting into a daily spiritual routine can really help too! Whatever refreshes your spirit, finding a brief time every day and keeping to it can really help.

We're all here for you!

Wow got overwhelmed, slow to reply. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It really helps to know I'm not the only one for whom this is so hard. I'm still trying to set up the daily spiritual routine! Yes, gotta do it! Thank you!

 

[Sue Maus and Marky]

Wow got overwhelmed, slow to reply. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It really helps to know I'm not the only one for whom this is so hard. I'm still trying to set up the daily spiritual routine! Yes, gotta do it! Thank you!

One thing that makes it hard for me is that when I flare like this, I tend to be up half the night and then I sleep a lot during the day. It's hard for me to get up in the morning to do his injection, and harder to consider doing a curve for at leat a few more days. Often, I'm in bed only an hour or 2 at that time. I'm too exhausted to stay up until injection time and have to be up at least half an hour before the injection to make sure I'm alert enough to do it properly. I haven't been able to turn my head or lift my arms without considerable pain for over a week, so managing a 17 lb. "I don't wanna do it!" kitty is tough. My husband was so nervous just drawing the insulin that one time, and he didn't even do the injection. He's the type to give up after one failed attempt. Often, you can't even CALL it an attempt. Sadly, even before Marky was diagnosed with the diabetes, he's been OUR cat when it suits my husband, and MY cat when he doesn't want to deal with something. That's just how it is around here. Frankly, had Marky not gotten sick, I was at the point, much as I love him, to leave him and my husband. It's been SO bad here, and that's just one reason I flew in here on a broom. I am VERY glad it appears I've been forgiven for that.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

I flew in here on a broom. I am VERY glad it appears I've been forgiven for that.

Dont even worry about it

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

One thing that makes it hard for me is that when I flare like this, I tend to be up half the night and then I sleep a lot during the day. It's hard for me to get up in the morning to do his injection, and harder to consider doing a curve for at leat a few more days. Often, I'm in bed only an hour or 2 at that time. I'm too exhausted to stay up until injection time and have to be up at least half an hour before the injection to make sure I'm alert enough to do it properly. I haven't been able to turn my head or lift my arms without considerable pain for over a week, so managing a 17 lb. "I don't wanna do it!" kitty is tough. My husband was so nervous just drawing the insulin that one time, and he didn't even do the injection. He's the type to give up after one failed attempt. Often, you can't even CALL it an attempt. Sadly, even before Marky was diagnosed with the diabetes, he's been OUR cat when it suits my husband, and MY cat when he doesn't want to deal with something. That's just how it is around here. Frankly, had Marky not gotten sick, I was at the point, much as I love him, to leave him and my husband. It's been SO bad here, and that's just one reason I flew in here on a broom. I am VERY glad it appears I've been forgiven for that.

Oh my gosh, wow I hear how difficult and painful all of this is for you. Sometimes I think it is rough being single and having to do everything all alone; now I see how challenging relationship can be too. I wish that things become better for you, that your pain goes away and that kitty is cooperative.

I still haven't been able to make myself wake up in the middle of the night for the bg test.

And I continue having sometimes thoughts of "well we just can't do this anymore" but so far I have not succumbed. However there are definitely dark moments!!!! And light moments too. Squeaky came and purred on me last night. I love it when he does that!!!!

Let us both HANG IN THERE!!!!!

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

He's SO affectionate. He's been my rock, and now it's time to be there for him.

Yes isn't that the truth. Squeaky too keeps me going..... It's hard now because he's not so present and available for loving me like he used to....... But if he's not feeling well, at least he blinks at me!

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Oh my gosh, wow I hear how difficult and painful all of this is for you. Sometimes I think it is rough being single and having to do everything all alone; now I see how challenging relationship can be too. I wish that things become better for you, that your pain goes away and that kitty is cooperative.

I still haven't been able to make myself wake up in the middle of the night for the bg test.

And I continue having sometimes thoughts of "well we just can't do this anymore" but so far I have not succumbed. However there are definitely dark moments!!!! And light moments too. Squeaky came and purred on me last night. I love it when he does that!!!!

Let us both HANG IN THERE!!!!!

Thats the way! We are cheering you both on!

 

[Sue Maus and Marky]

Thats the way! We are cheering you both on!

Thanks. Marky checked on me in the bathroom, which he hasn't been doing as much, and he played some last night. He's keeping me company now. And yes, yesterday while I was giving Marky his medicine and later while I did the BG reading and the injection, my husband made the comment about having to learn how to do it. Then, as is his style, he said I'd have to teach him. It is so frustrating when he does that! People DO try to teach him things all the time, he gives up, then later will say nobody ever TRIED to show him! I've been trying to teach him things on the computer for over 20 years. He has learning disabilities, but I've never seen anyone take advantage of that like he does. If he doesn't want to do something, forget it. It's never going to happen or it's going to be such a train wreck you'll wonder why you ever tried to even ask in the first place. And he's gotten meaner and meaner about it over the years. It's going to be 34 years on Tuesday. How I wish it wasn't!

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

 

[MamaLovesMomo]

Oh my gosh, wow I hear how difficult and painful all of this is for you. Sometimes I think it is rough being single and having to do everything all alone; now I see how challenging relationship can be too. I wish that things become better for you, that your pain goes away and that kitty is cooperative.

I still haven't been able to make myself wake up in the middle of the night for the bg test.

And I continue having sometimes thoughts of "well we just can't do this anymore" but so far I have not succumbed. However there are definitely dark moments!!!! And light moments too. Squeaky came and purred on me last night. I love it when he does that!!!!

Let us both HANG IN THERE!!!!!

Hi Jan,

I am sorry for what you are going through right now. When Momo had phyotorax in January, (did not eat for 3.5 days, lethargic those days), and I did not know what to do (2 Doctors did not know what to do). I was also crying. I even brought the heaviness in my heart to my work. I got affected much and cried as much as I could. But, I prayed a lot, and ask for wisdom-until I came across to a co-worker who told me to go to this vet (this vet was the one that found out what was going on with Momo). And this Vet told us to bring her to ER, to remove the rest of the fluid from her lungs- but before we left that place - she told us these words - "Momo may not make it = she is in gray condition" Hearing those words-like a death sentence, made my whole body numb, tears started to flow from my eyes, I felt my heart stopped from breathing. But the only words I remembered telling her - still, God can heal her, and the vet nodded. And yes --- God healed Momo, gave her a second chance.
--- I realized, we all are human. We are emotional, but we need to be stronger. The nutritionist of Momo told me, that our fur baby feels what we are feeling, so she told me tried not to be stress and just relax.
----Please try to be strong. This is the most time Squeaky needs you. He is depending on you. Hug him, show him how much you love him. Tell him you are there for him. Keep the faith, hope all will be well.
----Just a quick question, I read he'd been hiding (when cats are hiding, either they have pain or stress, etc.). Have you visited a vet lately and check a blood work? That might tell you what was going on with him? Maybe Kidney or liver issues? I hope not. But, the earlier you find out the better. When was the last time he had Blood work done?
Please take care of yourself.. I will keep you and Squeaky in my prayers.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Awww ((((Len))))

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Thanks. Marky checked on me in the bathroom, which he hasn't been doing as much, and he played some last night. He's keeping me company now. And yes, yesterday while I was giving Marky his medicine and later while I did the BG reading and the injection, my husband made the comment about having to learn how to do it. Then, as is his style, he said I'd have to teach him. It is so frustrating when he does that! People DO try to teach him things all the time, he gives up, then later will say nobody ever TRIED to show him! I've been trying to teach him things on the computer for over 20 years. He has learning disabilities, but I've never seen anyone take advantage of that like he does. If he doesn't want to do something, forget it. It's never going to happen or it's going to be such a train wreck you'll wonder why you ever tried to even ask in the first place. And he's gotten meaner and meaner about it over the years. It's going to be 34 years on Tuesday. How I wish it wasn't!

Sending hugs!

 

[Jan D & Squeaky]

Hi Jan,

I am sorry for what you are going through right now. When Momo had phyotorax in January, (did not eat for 3.5 days, lethargic those days), and I did not know what to do (2 Doctors did not know what to do). I was also crying. I even brought the heaviness in my heart to my work. I got affected much and cried as much as I could. But, I prayed a lot, and ask for wisdom-until I came across to a co-worker who told me to go to this vet (this vet was the one that found out what was going on with Momo). And this Vet told us to bring her to ER, to remove the rest of the fluid from her lungs- but before we left that place - she told us these words - "Momo may not make it = she is in gray condition" Hearing those words-like a death sentence, made my whole body numb, tears started to flow from my eyes, I felt my heart stopped from breathing. But the only words I remembered telling her - still, God can heal her, and the vet nodded. And yes --- God healed Momo, gave her a second chance.
--- I realized, we all are human. We are emotional, but we need to be stronger. The nutritionist of Momo told me, that our fur baby feels what we are feeling, so she told me tried not to be stress and just relax.
----Please try to be strong. This is the most time Squeaky needs you. He is depending on you. Hug him, show him how much you love him. Tell him you are there for him. Keep the faith, hope all will be well.
----Just a quick question, I read he'd been hiding (when cats are hiding, either they have pain or stress, etc.). Have you visited a vet lately and check a blood work? That might tell you what was going on with him? Maybe Kidney or liver issues? I hope not. But, the earlier you find out the better. When was the last time he had Blood work done?
Please take care of yourself.. I will keep you and Squeaky in my prayers.

Thank you for your story and your compassionate words. He had blood work done in May. Yes my emotions cycle and today I'm in a stronger phase. I'm sure it won't last..... He just looks very discouraged and I hope he will come around. Everyone says he has a great chance of remission. He's a strong cat!

All I can do is my best..... Thanks for caring.