1/18 Rusty AMPS 155, +5.5 35, PMPS 235; reduction to 0.25U

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Yesterday

Good Evening, L&LL,

Sorry to be late posting. I was hoping to have some news of Rusty's improvement. He did seem to be somewhat better this morning. He slept with us all night, but didn't eat any of his nighttime foods. This morning he sat on the table and drank from his water glass, but ate only a few bites of food (yes, @Judy and Boomer , I always warm his food, and also mix a lot of water into it). At lunch we got him to eat a few more bites, and Edward got him to eat a little this afternoon (I had to go out for a couple of hours). So far this evening he has ignored his dinner. His nose and eyes are still running. I don't think an antihistamine would be the right thing for Rusty because his nasal passages (which the vet thinks have hardened and narrowed) were clogged a few days ago. At least now they are running. Rusty is getting quite weak, although he still jumps up onto his perch and the couch. He needs to eat. I worry about hepatic lipidosis. He may deliberately be shutting down his body. If the pred transdermal arrives tomorrow, we will try that. But if we see no improvement, or if he takes a turn for the worse, we will bid him farewell. He is such a great kitty and we do not want to see him suffer.

Please keep the vines coming to our boy! Thank you all again for your concern and your help.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

extra thick breathing/appy /feel better vines

 

[Dyana]

Sending vines to Rusty

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

Vines for Rusty

 

[Tasha & Darwin]

Sending lots of vines for Rusty, and hoping his appy picks up. Sending hugs to you guys!

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

 

[Alicia & Maggie (GA)]

Feel better and strong vines for Rusty.

 

[Stacy & Asia]

Sending so many vines to Rusty, I hope he eats and the pred comes and he gets stronger.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Sending prayers for you, Edward and Rusty.

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Tons of vines for Mr. Rusty. Thinking of you and hoping the pred gives his appy a boost and helps his congestion.
Liz & Anne

 

[Tiger(GA) and Ruth]

((((((Ella, Rusty and Edward))))))More truckloads of appy and healing vines and prayers from the PNW!

 

[Linda and Bear Man]

I’m continuing to send much love and prayers for a better day tomorrow. Love you, Rusty.

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Tons and tons of vines for Rusty!

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

I hope tomorrow brings better news.

 

[Carol in Chicago]

Vines, prayers, and much love for Rusty!

 

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

Rusty, any of us from the kitchen crew would be honored to fix you up anything that sounds yummy or comforting. Maybe some steaming chicken soup with crunchy croutons?
Vines from me and my momma,
Felix

This morning he sat on the table and drank from his water glass

You guys are awesome.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Rusty, any of us from the kitchen crew would be honored to fix you up anything that sounds yummy or comforting. Maybe some steaming chicken soup with crunchy croutons?
Vines from me and my momma,
Felix


You guys are awesome.

Yo Felix, chicken soup would be great. I needs it! Especially with your excellent crunchy croutons. Do you know about KTSS (Kittens of the Traveling Soup and Spa)? It was started by my mentor, Chef Mannie (when he was still an apprentice in Chef Stu's kitchen). Stu was sick and Mannie and the rest of the Kitchen Krew cooked up a big batch of chicken soup for him. Stu recovered and KTSS was established (actually the Spa was added to Kittens of the Traveling Soup later, to help get vetty smell off of kitties who had been at the vet).

Nighttime report:
Rusty had a rally at 9 p.m., which is the time I usually go downstairs to hold his bowl. He got out of his basket, came over to the couch, and actually ate some of his food (more than usual). He watched TV for about 15 minutes and then went back to his basket. His nose and eyes both looked better. I can't tell now (almost midnight) how he is. Edward brought him upstairs. We're turning in now and will see what the morning brings.

Thank you all for your support.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Paws crossed tomorrow is one of the good days.

Chicken soup, coming up! With a shot of Aquavit for extra flavour. We'z got some special rosemary too.

 

[Marje and Gracie]

More vines and prayers for Rusty.

Tobey is coming out of retirement from KTSS to come give Rusty a good massage.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Pulling out the big guns for our pal, Rusty....Yes, it's the Kudzu!!!

 

[Gill & George]

Lots of vines for Rusty and these are for you and Edward

 

[Fiona & Ruby]

Oh I pray when you wake Rusty shows signs of continued improvement....joins you for brekky (and happily partakes) and his runny nose and eyes are clearer. This sounds like it's been a really yukky few days for you all. Sending healing vines to Rusty.

 

[Ann & Maggie11 (GA)]

Many prayers, vines and hugs from me and Katie. Glad to hear another rally from Rusty.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

More vines being heaped on the pile!

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Sending some extra special Canadian feel-better vines to Rusty! If memory serves (which is quite often doesn't) Rusty was born in Canada?

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Sending heaps of vines to Rusty from Germany and hugs, hugs, hugs to his beloved beans.

Anne

 

[Mandarin'sMom]

Piling on lots more feel-better vines for Rusty and for his beans. I hope he woke up feeling better this morning.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Paws crossed tomorrow is one of the good days.

Chicken soup, coming up! With a shot of Aquavit for extra flavour. We'z got some special rosemary too.

Rosemary for recovery! That's the old LL remedy.

Tobey is coming out of retirement from KTSS to come give Rusty a good massage.

Thank you Tobey!

If memory serves (which is quite often doesn't) Rusty was born in Canada?

We don't think so. He was found in 2008 wandering the streets in Plymouth MA. His Canadian connection is his trip from Detroit to northern NY State via a DCIN car relay through Ontario. During this journey he stayed overnight in Toronto with his Auntie Linda (@Linda and Bear Man ), so I guess he can be considered an honorary Canadian!

I'm about to open Rusty's condo for today (19 Jan.). He is doing better!

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

He is doing better!

Awesome!

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Rosemary for recovery! That's the old LL remedy.

Thank you Tobey!

We don't think so. He was found in 2008 wandering the streets in Plymouth MA. His Canadian connection is his trip from Detroit to northern NY State via a DCIN car relay through Ontario. During this journey he stayed overnight in Toronto with his Auntie Linda (@Linda and Bear Man ), so I guess he can be considered an honorary Canadian!

I'm about to open Rusty's condo for today (19 Jan.). He is doing better!

Definitely an honorary Canadian and very eligible to receive special Canadian vines! So happy to hear that he is feeling a bit better today!

 

[MJW]

Thinking good thoughts for Rusty.