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Spicey's pancreatitis
Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with
anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. |
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On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 1:06:58 PM UTC-4, Takayuki wrote:
Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. I am so sorry to hear this. My RB cat Rusty was diagnosed with pancreatitis by a blood test. He vomit regularly and the vet said he was in pain. Rusty was put on a morphine patch and had IV fluid. The vet put him on a special diet of duck cat food which he loved. The theory was that duck is a 'novel protein' to most cats and he might had an allergy to the protein source in his old prescription cat food. Rusty wanted to eat all the time, probably in an attempt to sooth his tummy. But he was skin and bones and his vomit got to be more than once daily. Finally I couldn't bear seeing him like that and sent him to RB. Rusty lived to 16 years old. He was always a sickly cat, since he was 2 and went on a prescription diet for the rest of his life. Two weeks ago was the anniversary of Rusty's adoption I didn't meant to upset you, but just want to share my experience with feline pancreatitis. The vet told me there is no cure, just control. Winnie |
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Spicey's pancreatitis
On 6/29/2015 1:07 PM, Takayuki wrote:
Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. Oh Tak! I'm sorry to hear this sad development. Purrs for you and for Spicey. Know this: She has been happy with you. You really turned her around after adopting her after Suz died. She came out of her shell. I still think "how wonderful" every time I think about you adopting Spicey. Purrs. Jill |
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On 6/29/2015 10:07 AM, Takayuki wrote:
Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. I'm so sorry to hear this! I know what you mean about your regrets, but I know you've given her lots of love and done all you can for her. Joy |
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Spicey's pancreatitis
On 6/29/2015 12:07 PM, Takayuki wrote:
Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. I'm so sorry to hear this. I know that you will have a long consultation with the vet and will make whatever decision is best for Spicey. You have done remarkable things for her, and her life has been infinitely better because of your special care. MaryL |
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"Takayuki" wrote in message ... Spicey has continued to go downhill despite yesterday's treatments with anti-neasea, fluids, and antibiotics. So today, I gave her over to TED for and IV and continued intensive treatment. She's scheduled to remain at the hospital for the next two or three days, and she'll get x-rays and ultrasound as well. She apparently has chronic pancreatitis, an issue that I'd taken her to the vet before to check for cancer - but cytology was inconclusive. They'll give me daily or twice daily updates on her progress. I'm filled with regret that in these last days, she's been hiding in the a cold tiled corner or poked and prodded at the vet. Just last week, I woke up to find her meatloafing on my chest for the first time, purring and patting my nose occasionally. I saw her dash up to Buster and start chewing on his throat, while he tolerantly turned his cheek like he was putting up with a kiss from his aunt. I just have a fear that I won't see her again. I hope your fears are unjustified. Pancreatis is a very severe illness. I had a whippet who had it once at aged 10. I truly thought I would lose her because she was so ill (and so did the vet) but she did recover although it took some time. In humans it is often caused through alcohol addiction and is equally serious. I'm not sure how animals get it. I am hoping very much that Spicey recovers, I feel like I know her and I kind of love that more than difficult girl. Tweed (fond of difficult cats and dogs) |
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On Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:29:36 -0700 (PDT), Rusty wrote:
I am so sorry to hear this. My RB cat Rusty was diagnosed with pancreatitis by a blood test. He vomit regularly and the vet said he was in pain. Rusty was put on a morphine patch and had IV fluid. The vet put him on a special diet of duck cat food which he loved. The theory was that duck is a 'novel protein' to most cats and he might had an allergy to the protein source in his old prescription cat food. Rusty wanted to eat all the time, probably in an attempt to sooth his tummy. But he was skin and bones and his vomit got to be more than once daily. Finally I couldn't bear seeing him like that and sent him to RB. Rusty lived to 16 years old. He was always a sickly cat, since he was 2 and went on a prescription diet for the rest of his life. Two weeks ago was the anniversary of Rusty's adoption I didn't meant to upset you, but just want to share my experience with feline pancreatitis. The vet told me there is no cure, just control. Winnie Eeeps! Yes, it does seem to be serious, but 16 is a surprisingly long age for a cat that hasn't been well since he was 2. He must've been so loved. |
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On Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:46:34 +0100, "Christina Websell"
wrote: I hope your fears are unjustified. Pancreatis is a very severe illness. I had a whippet who had it once at aged 10. I truly thought I would lose her because she was so ill (and so did the vet) but she did recover although it took some time. In humans it is often caused through alcohol addiction and is equally serious. I'm not sure how animals get it. I am hoping very much that Spicey recovers, I feel like I know her and I kind of love that more than difficult girl. Tweed (fond of difficult cats and dogs) The prognosis from TED sounded poor this weekend, and Spicey seemed so weak and limp, that I was convinced she wouldn't last the week. I felt a wash of sadness and guilt that after so many years, I'd forgotten I was capable of. But there was a bright spot - Spicey's vet told me that she'd perked up today, and has been eating a little bit of food throughout the day! This was unexpected good news, and I'm permitting myself to think and hope that maybe - maybe she'll pull through and have another year or two or three with me and the rest of her kitty family. |
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"Takayuki" wrote in message
... On Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:46:34 +0100, "Christina Websell" wrote: I hope your fears are unjustified. Pancreatis is a very severe illness. I had a whippet who had it once at aged 10. I truly thought I would lose her because she was so ill (and so did the vet) but she did recover although it took some time. In humans it is often caused through alcohol addiction and is equally serious. I'm not sure how animals get it. I am hoping very much that Spicey recovers, I feel like I know her and I kind of love that more than difficult girl. Tweed (fond of difficult cats and dogs) The prognosis from TED sounded poor this weekend, and Spicey seemed so weak and limp, that I was convinced she wouldn't last the week. I felt a wash of sadness and guilt that after so many years, I'd forgotten I was capable of. But there was a bright spot - Spicey's vet told me that she'd perked up today, and has been eating a little bit of food throughout the day! This was unexpected good news, and I'm permitting myself to think and hope that maybe - maybe she'll pull through and have another year or two or three with me and the rest of her kitty family. Purrs and good wishes! Jay |
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Spicey's pancreatitis
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 10:16:06 PM UTC-4, Takayuki wrote:
On Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:46:34 +0100, "Christina Websell" wrote: I hope your fears are unjustified. Pancreatis is a very severe illness. I had a whippet who had it once at aged 10. I truly thought I would lose her because she was so ill (and so did the vet) but she did recover although it took some time. In humans it is often caused through alcohol addiction and is equally serious. I'm not sure how animals get it. I am hoping very much that Spicey recovers, I feel like I know her and I kind of love that more than difficult girl. Tweed (fond of difficult cats and dogs) The prognosis from TED sounded poor this weekend, and Spicey seemed so weak and limp, that I was convinced she wouldn't last the week. I felt a wash of sadness and guilt that after so many years, I'd forgotten I was capable of. But there was a bright spot - Spicey's vet told me that she'd perked up today, and has been eating a little bit of food throughout the day! This was unexpected good news, and I'm permitting myself to think and hope that maybe - maybe she'll pull through and have another year or two or three with me and the rest of her kitty family. Good to hear that. Did the vet said whether Spicey could come home if she continue to improve? She probably rather be home than stay at the vet clinic. Is she eating prescription food? Rusty was never hospitalized after his diagnosis. He was a different cat at the vet clinic. Sending get well wishes to Spicey. Winnie |
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