Turtle - A purr request

Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Thank you all.

minnow ^..^
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/minnow/

On Mar 6, 8:57*pm, moonglow minnow
wrote:
Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

We are all purring for your beloved cat with a wonderful name.

--
Will in New Haven and the purring team: WooToo, Sunrise, Maggy May and
Missy

Purrs are on the way, for Turtle and for you.

--

Joy

No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of
masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken

"moonglow minnow" wrote in message
...
Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He adores
me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way he
usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when one
is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was a
little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a very
contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long as
possible.

Thank you all.

minnow ^..^
--
http://twitter.com/taheenahana
http://www.flickr.com/photos/minnow/

moonglow minnow wrote:

Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Purrs from my UTI-prone boy to yours - I hope he starts feeling better
soon!

Joyce

--
Loneliness is comforted by the closeness and touch of fur to fur,
skin to skin, or -- skin to fur. -- Paul Gallico

"moonglow minnow" wrote in message
...
Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and
she couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On
the up side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long
as he's left alone most of the time), and he's probably getting
better care. He adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's
under treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting
better the way he usually does. He started off getting better, but
only up to the point where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily
rations. Now he'll eat most of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily
is what he'll eat now) and I'm afraid to give him much more because
I know too much food offered when one is feeling ill can cause the
appetite to get even worse. His vet was a little concerned about
keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to schedule kidney
tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on Monday
morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's
a very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as
long as possible.

Aww. Love Turtle for a name for a cat that mostly wants to be left
alone. So fitting.

How old is he? Its tough when we know they don't feel well and can't
make it all better right away.

Purrs on order. Jake right now as he is in purr mode for the night.
We'll get Molly on it as soon as we get her furry little mouse
hunting butt in the house for the night.

Jo

moonglow minnow wrote:
Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Kidney purrs for Turtle.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

On Mar 6, 8:57 pm, moonglow minnow wrote:
Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Mosey, Pookie, Sqweex and Pipps are all purring for Turtle.
And I am sending my best wishes to you.
Have you tried Turtle on some gooshy food? (canned/tinned)
Please keep us uptated. ..
Love
Kyla

"moonglow minnow" wrote in message
...

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way he
usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations.........

I hope the vet recommended a canned food for your cat. It's becoming more
and more known that dry kibble is behind many of these health issues. Some
vets are starting to recommend canned foods over kibble.

Here's some good links to start you off:
Feline nutrition information: http://www.catinfo.org/
History of dry food (a must-read article):
http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/canned_food.htm
http://maxshouse.com/feline_nutrition.htm
http://www.catinfo.org/ by Lisa A. Pierson, DVM
http://www.catinfo.org/zorans_article.pdf
http://www.felinefuture.com/?p=630 (dry foods)
www.rawfedcats.org
http://www.catinfo.org/#Cats_Need_Animal-Based_Protein_
http://www.catinfo.org/#We_Are_Feedi..._Carbohydrates

On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:57:39 -0600, moonglow minnow
wrote:

Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Thank you all.

minnow ^..^

Sending the strongest get well purrs possible.

My kitty has not been doing really well for the past year, so I know how
it is when your precious kitty isn't feeling well, and doesn't eat
properly

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^

"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein


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moonglow minnow wrote:
Turtle used to be my SIL's cat until the 'real' baby came along and she
couldn't keep up with the care and attention that he needs. On the up
side, he's happier here than he's ever been before (so long as he's left
alone most of the time), and he's probably getting better care. He
adores me, and I adore him.

But now I'm worried. He's had frequent UTIs all his life, he's under
treatment for one now, but he doesn't seem to be getting better the way
he usually does. He started off getting better, but only up to the point
where he was eating half to 2/3 of his daily rations. Now he'll eat most
of a half ration (1/8 cup twice daily is what he'll eat now) and I'm
afraid to give him much more because I know too much food offered when
one is feeling ill can cause the appetite to get even worse. His vet was
a little concerned about keeping his kidneys going (which prompted me to
schedule kidney tests) and now I'm really worried. Calling the vet on
Monday morning any way about it, sooner if he stops eating.

Can I get some kidney-restoring purrs for my precious Turtle? He's a
very contented cat, and I want him to be able to stay that way as long
as possible.

Thank you all.

minnow ^..^

Purrs on the way.

--
Adrian (Owned by Bagheera & Shadow)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
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