? My Beloved Saoirse has Gone to The Bridge

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jayla-n-Drevon said:
Mogs are they giving some fluids?? It can help with inflammation and I doubt she is drinking enough....
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Hi Jayla,

I am praying that you're right. Saoirse has been put on IV fluids and IV pain relief. I hope to God it will do something to calm the inflammation. My heart shrivels at even the thought of her being in pain. (((Saoirse)))


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Critter Mom said:
Comment from the vet which worried me when I asked her to take into consideration steroid treatment should Saoirse need it (paraphrasing):

"We can't treat pancreatitis. Pain management is basically all we can do. We might not be able to do much more for her."

I'm glad I didn't get that sort of response 2 years ago when Saoirse had a flare and I'm eternally grateful to the members of FDMB for teaching me how to manage Saoirse's health needs since then.

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Good grief.

I would be careful about shooting Lantus every eight hours even if you are only shooting a small amount. It's not a technique we use here and without some documentation and basis for doing that, I would be cautious.

Try to get some rest. I'm hoping a better vet will come in and make sure she gets what she needs.

Many vines and prayers.
 
Oh Mogs, I am so sorry Soairse and you are going through such a tough, painful time of it! I wish I had some wonderful words of wisdom for you, that could help make everything right again. I know what it cost you to get Soairse to the vet without support - you are truly her hero.

I have so little experience of pancreatitis, I really can't contribute any advice. I do know, though, that every time Squallie has been given sub-q fluids he has felt much better, no matter what was griping him.

You probably already know this but since I saw no mention of it I'll throw it out there just in case. Because SEB does such a great job of coating the lining of the stomach it should not be given within at least two hours of any medications, as it will affect absorption.

Sending you and Soairse prayers, love and healing vines. Wish I was there to help you, but since I can't be I'll have to suffice with sending you (((hugs))). :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Up and about and thinking of you here too, Mogs... Surely the power of this board will have turned things around... We all fervently hope so.
Take good care - I know you won't have slept - but you must look after your own health as well.
Big hugs
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So grateful to see all your messages.

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I did get a couple of hours of sleep - absolutely exhausted - but my dreaming was very troubled.

I'm sitting here waiting for the vet's morning update. I'm so anxious and scared that I'm shaking, my stomach is in ribbons and I feel like I'm on the verge of throwing up. (Got a bowl beside me just in case, the feeling's that bad.)

Thank you all for being there. If if weren't for you, I'd be all alone with this.

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Sending hugs to you and healing-wishes to beautiful Saoirse.
Please take good care of yourself too.
Hoping for a positive update very soon. x
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Just got a call from the vet. News is mixed.

Saoirse is brighter this morning and she has eaten some food but her abdomen is still very tender in spite of the pain meds. Her abdomen is quite bloated. They don't know why. One possible cause might be bacterial problems in the gut so they have added metronidazole to her IV.

I'm allowed to visit Saoirse at lunchtime and I'm going to bring in some of her low carb food. She's not happy about being in the hospital (growling at the staff again).

My heart is very heavy ... can't bear the thought of Saoirse being in pain. Thinking very hard about things. My baby ...

I love you with all my heart, Saoirse. You're my world.


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Breathe, Mogs... The vet seems to have things under control and if Saoirse is growling at the staff I'd take that as a good sign... If she was too poorly to care she wouldn't do that.

Glad you are allowed to visit and if only I was nearer I would come and pick you up... Do you have someone to go with you for a little moral support?

Keep thinking positive thoughts, Mogs, and visualising little Saoirse back home with you soon feeling much better...

Thinking of you

Hugs

Diana
 
I can't bear the thought of her being in pain. I don't know how long to give the antibiotics a chance to work. All I know is that I can't have her like this for very long; I love her with all my heart.

My baby ...

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I do know how very very tough this is, Mogs, I really do. We are all with you in spirit, remember that.
Practise deep breathing now to calm yourself. You will soon be able to see your baby and tell her that we are all willing her better...
 
:bighug:Diana:bighug:

My brother's a doctor and a memory came back to me about something he said when my dad was sick. He told me it takes about three days for antibiotic treatment to start showing benefits and my brother was spot-on with this assessment. Trouble is I don't know if I could bear Saoirse to be like this for three days. I desperately want to do the right thing for her needs and at the same time I'm petrified of making a mistake. Saoirse is the heart and soul of me and this is tearing me apart. I wish I could be with her. I hate her being poorly and not having me there beside her to comfort and reassure her. If she was human I'd be able to stay by her bedside.

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Yes, I suppose it would make sense that antibiotics take a while to work, or at least they have a cumulative effect so they do need time to make a real difference. I hear what you're saying of course about not wanting her to be in pain and I'm sure she would feel more reassured if you were there at the vets with her. I think in your shoes I would simply plead with the vet to let me stay for at least part of the day, or make several visits, or whatever could be worked out... Surely in Saoirse's interests they would let you do that? Try to spend this waiting time this morning phrasing your request in such a way that the vet can't refuse...
 
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Surely in Saoirse's interests they would let you do that?
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There's no way they'll let me stay with her, Diana. It's not the first time I've asked if I could assist with nursing her while she was in with them (especially because she finds it so stressful). It's a complete brick wall. There is only limited cover at the practice over the weekend so no chance of multiple visits either. :(

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I can't get over this; Saoirse was in flying form only a few days ago.

I wish it was her main vet looking after her.

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I would probably stand there at the vets and break down in tears and make a spectacle of myself until they agreed to let me stay for half an hour or whatever... Then just sit quietly with my kitty and soothe her, so the vet could see it was ok to stay... Well it might be worth a try, anything is...?
 
Mogs

Just getting up and catching up on how Saoirse is doing.

It sounds like they are doing all the right things for your girl. As has already been said it can take a few days before the antibiotics take effect. I know how hard it is for you to have Saoirse feeling poorly and away from home, but she is getting all the right support measures. The hardest part is when your baby is feeling poorly and wanting her to feel better right away, but she is in the best place right now for support treatment. The report you got says Saoirse is feeling brighter and eating some which is a positive sign. And as Diana said if she is feeling well enough to be cranky, that too is a positive sign.

If there is a bacterial infection or even a GI upset it can take a few days for the system to settle down. We all know how miserable and cranky we get when we have a stomach flu and sometimes it is a matter of time to let the system get back to normal. All the right things are being done so now it is a matter of waiting. Saoirse has proven herself to be a fighter as have you. As hard as it sounds, you need to take some time to rest and keep yourself healthy. Saoirse will need her momma strong and healthy when she comes home.

Sending boatloads of prayers and ((HUGS)) and healing energy for both Saoirse and you.

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One other thought... Is there any value in considering some kind of natural relaxation therapy for Saoirse... Bach's rescue remedy or similar...? To help her stay calm while we're waiting for the treatment to kick in and for her to feel better...?
 
Mogs,
I know how difficult this must be for you. It's good that Saoirse is brighter and eating some- hold on to that. We are all praying for you both. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Tuxedo Mom said:
The hardest part is when your baby is feeling poorly and wanting her to feel better right away, but she is in the best place right now for support treatment.
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Thank you for your post, Mary Ann, and for being there for us. :bighug:

The hardest thing I'm struggling with is that Saoirse is in pain. If the pain meds were helping her discomfort this would be a little less difficult. It is tearing me apart that she's hurting right now. I don't want her to be in pain. I love her so much.

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Diana&Tom said:
One other thought... Is there any value in considering some kind of natural relaxation therapy for Saoirse... Bach's rescue remedy or similar...? To help her stay calm while we're waiting for the treatment to kick in and for her to feel better...?
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The vets are using Pet Remedy calming diffuser and spray.

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Tuxedo Mom said:
Along with natural relaxation, if you haven't already done so, take something with your scent for Saoirse to have with her while she is at the vets.

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On it. I brought in her snuggle towel from home to put in her cubicle overnight. I've got a jumper ready to bring in with me today.

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Mogs

There is absolutely NO doubt in anyone's mind as to how much you love your beloved Saoirse and how much you are willing to do for her. :bighug: :bighug:

GI upsets. whether from a viral or bacterial cause, or an attack of acute pancreatitis, take some time to work themselves through. The diarrhoea that she had for a couple of days, before the stomach bloating showed could have been caused by the food or from an infection in the GI tract, or the start of a pancreatic episode. At this point all the right things are being done to help with the pain and the symptoms. Although it seems like forever, the current status of the bloating and lack of appetite is less than 24 hours, and Saoirse has shown some positive improvements, so with a bit more time, hopefully she will continue to improve.

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Tuxedo Mom said:
Mogs

There is absolutely NO doubt in anyone's mind as to how much you love your beloved Saoirse and how much you are willing to do for her. :bighug: :bighug:

GI upsets. whether from a viral or bacterial cause, or an attack of acute pancreatitis, take some time to work themselves through. The diarrhoea that she had for a couple of days, before the stomach bloating showed could have been caused by the food or from an infection in the GI tract, or the start of a pancreatic episode. At this point all the right things are being done to help with the pain and the symptoms. Although it seems like forever, the current status of the bloating and lack of appetite is less than 24 hours, and Saoirse has shown some positive improvements, so with a bit more time, hopefully she will continue to improve.

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What I wanted to say but without Mary Ann's knowledge/authority! Saoirse IS on the right road, Mogs.
 
Critter Mom said:
I wish I could be as positive as you, Mary Ann. :bighug:
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You need to be positive Mogs or you will drive yourself crazy. I too panic when one of my kitties is sick. I too am a bundle of nerves and tears, but that is because we love our kitties so much and cannot bear to see them in pain or sick. But all we can do is all the right things, which are being done for Saoirse and keep on praying. When my Maxie was sick, lethargic and not eating and with no idea what was happening (B/W, x-rays all done) we tried several antibiotics and even a run of steroids to help with any inflammation and I syringe fed, finger fed, and coaxed her to eat for many days. I was beside myself thinking that this would be the end, but I just continued and she finally improved. Trust me, I know your pain, but sometimes it just takes some time to turn around. When Maxie was so sick, she didn't have the strength to be cranky, so at least Saoirse is showing that she still has some of her usual spunk there!
 
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I wish I could be as positive as you, Mary Ann. :bighug:
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When we are so utterly emotionally involved it's hard to separate those emotions from reality... I know I would feel exactly the same as you Mogs right now, whilst others with the benefit of distance would be able to be calmer... Any kind of treatment takes TIME and that's what you have to keep reminding yourself I think...
 
Trying to get food ready to bring in for Saoirse. Can't think straight. OCD off the scale. I am so cold right now (think I'm in shock again).
 
Wishing peace of mind for you; knowledge & skill for the doctors; an excellent response to the treatments for Saoirse, and the strength to continue to get well so that she can get back home soon to resume her normal routine.
 
My beloved Saoirse crossed over the Rainbow Bridge just a little while ago.

I thank God she's no longer in pain.

I love you, Saoirse. I will always love you. I am so lucky, so grateful and so blessed that I am the one that got to be your mum. Thank you for loving me. I will hold you forever in my heart.

(((((((((My Beloved Saoirse)))))))))


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OMG MOGS!!!! NO!!!!

I can't speak!!!! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:


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I am soooooooo sorry. Know that you did all you could for her, that she was loved and cherished and that it was her time, sometimes they need permission to let go of life and to spare you further suffering she chose to do this. She knew how much you loved her as do all of us.

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