4/26 Latte Weekend Recap

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Sorry for not posting. My days were much longer than anticipated. Partially because Latte's numbers were high and she was eating, along with amy shooting pm...gave me the opportunity to have some late dinners with friends I only see a few times/year. One, whom is going to climb K2 in Pakistan (2nd tallest/most dangerous mountan) next month. Hate to say it, but in those circumstances you always want to make sure you give an appropriate send off and make sure they know how loved they are...just in case. This was important to me. Just doing the bare necessities of getting my basic needs met (shower, food, sleep), and Latte's was more than I could handle as the days went on.

After her near 600 mark on Friday night, I began feeling even more helpless with her numbers and hate how much I could be hurting her more because I cant figure things out. Its as if Im damned if I do, damned if I dont (or rather she is).

Since her Friday night liquid poo, high numbers, etc. she has been doing pretty good from what I can tell. I got a sense on Sunday when I left she was either confused or sad I was leaving again. Similar thing this a.m. when I left. Incredibly happy when I get home and very affectionate. She has been spending a great deal of time on her throne and in the hall, so it seems. Though a fair amount of her food is kibble right now (not home to encourage wet), she is taking care of herself in that regards with little prodding. Amy seemed thrilled to get many purrs and what sounds like, even a kiss, from her this weekend when she came to give the shots. ;-)

Latte has been soaking herself after peeing in the LB. And I mean SOAKING her entire right side and butt. Her right side seems to be the more painful one, so cleaning it is very hard for me without getting hissed or nipped. Its becoming quite matted. And the smell, I cant even begin to explain...not just on her, but her bedding, and in the air. She tried a little under cover time with me this afternoon when I got home, but the smell under there was burning my nostrils...seriously. Ive tried some 'spritzer', and light brushing when I can. But the smell must be much deeper in the fur/skin. She is spending time trying to clean. Again, she doesnt have the mobility to do a really good job or for extended periods of time.

I have dbls the rest of the week, so its possible we may be scarce. Just really no sense in posting repeated high 200=500's on a daily basis...when nothing can really be done about it.

her dose, btw was decreased on Sun a.m. because i thought she was breaking through rebound, did not seem eager to eat in a.m., and I was to be gone 10 hrs. It didnt work out so we are back up a drop. I can increase another drop Thurs, with full monitoring (if my strips arrive in time) over next weekend.

Thank you Pat for posting our links in the condos. It made me feel I could post, when possible. sorry if you were looking for us. :sad:
Thank You sienne for filling out the ss. I cant tell how much nicer it was to only fill in a few days tonight, rather than an entire week. It would have never been complete if it were not for you.
 
Hi Carolyn
Thanks for the update on you and Latte.
We have been looking for you and miss you so much.
Hugs from Max (and me too of course)
 
To say that I was worried about your dropping out of sight would be an understatement. We were about ready to call out the troops. I'm relieved.
 
((((Carolyn)))))) I am so glad you've had some time with good friends. You have to take care of yourself if you want to take care of Latte, so it makes me happy to know that you are getting some good stuff in your life. I'm very sorry Latte is not doing well in the pee dept. Other than that and the high numbers it sounds like Latte is holding her own. I"m sending prayers and positive healing energies to you both.
 
carolynandlatte said:
Amy seemed thrilled to get many purrs and what sounds like, even a kiss, from her this weekend when she came to give the shots. ;-)
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She turned her purr motor to loud for me! I felt honored! But let me clear up the 'kissing'. :lol: It's a stretch to say 'she gave them' to me. I stole them from the top of her head! Oh yes I did! I did the kissing, she did the purring, she didn't huff, puff or try to bite me - so THERE! :lol: Maybe I'd finally earned my props with all my time testing under her piano! (Strangely, it was the easiest!) I miss her.

Give that gorgeous-eyed girl of yours a smooch for me!
 
((((Carolyn)))) I'm sorry to hear about Latte's 'leaking' Always thinking of you two and praying as well. :YMHUG: cat_pet_icon
 
Hi Carolyn. I was worried about you even though I knew how busy you were/are. Glad to hear that you had a good evening with old mountaineering friends. K2! Wow!! I can imagine how concerned you are about your wonderful kitty and how bad you feel for her when she can't control her urine stream. But she's doing the best she can. It's great that Amy could help you out with the testing, Sienne with the SS, and Pat with the posting. Stu and I send best wishes for your upcoming week and we hope you'll get a bit of rest and relaxation and some quality time with Latte. Hugs from both of us to both of you.

Ella & Stu
 
Carolyn have you thought about shaving latte's back end? We've sometimes given tuscany a little trim - she has a hard time getting back to that area, too. When it is kept trimmed she doesn't get as many "crusties"
 
:YMHUG: Carolyn.....so happy to read your post...i didn't see it last night so here is your link to the last condo you posted on Saturday: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12806

Glad you got to visit with your friends....that is some undertaking! Wow! Please give a hug to latte from us and tell her that we are thinking of you both!

Of course we were looking for you....we miss you when we don't hear from you and when Sienne said she hadn't heard either, well, we all worry...that's all. Thank you for touching base with us....we know you are so busy and send you lots of love till we hear from you guys again! (((((Carolyn & Latte))))) :-D
 
((((((Carolyn)))))) and Latte Hugs to you so wonderful you are having some time to have fun with friends we all need that I am so sorry to hear about Latte wetting herself I can only imagine how frustrating this is for you. Sending Healing vines your way for Latte :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
(((Carolyn)))

I may have asked this before ... is there any chance of Latte tolerating a diaper? I saw a photo of some kitty on the board recently wearing one.
 
Hi Carolyn and Latte...wishing you a peaceful week together (when the time allows).

This might be stating the obvious...but we have lived with puppy pads when necessary....on everything the kitties (or dog) laid on with a towel thrown over to cover the actual pad. It helped draw away some liquid from the animal and try to bring some comfort by not being in urine.

(((Hugs)))
 
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