Cleo *is* going in for a dental

Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard) she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl

Dan you know we will all purr for her and your and Nancy's fragile nerves
over her situation. Her quality of life is so important to her as well as
you all. Just wish there was "time in a bottle" so we could give you all
you need.
"Dan M" wrote in message
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Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard) she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl

Dan M wrote:

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be
very greatly appreciated 6 days from now.

It sounds like you're making the right choice for her. Purrs that it
will go alright and she'll be feeling better, enjoy eating and running
around and being a cat again.

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

"Dan M" wrote in message
...
Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've
been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on
that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple
of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has
seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days
has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to
eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard)
she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant
enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a
risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen
in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very
greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl

We've been there a few times in the past. Elderly cats that you
really hesitate, but can see their mouth is a problem. We've never
been sorry. Usually we've found they had worse dental problems than
we realized. And infection from the mouth is really hard on the heart
and kidneys.

Purrs. I know you won't be really comfortable until she us back home
and purring herself.

Jo

Poor girl - my cat Shetra had to have a tooth pulled at 16 and it made all
the difference for him to be able to eat well again. many purrs for Cleo!
I might suggest asking about whether it might be a good idea to start her on
an antibiotic in the meantime till you can get her in to see if that might
help her gums/mouth if it's inflamed?
Christine
"Dan M" wrote in message
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Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard) she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl

"Dan M" wrote in message
...
Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she

snip

We are praying and purring for Cleo's well-being.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

On 24 Sep 2008 20:22:31 GMT, Dan M wrote:

Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard) she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl


Purrs are on the way for Cleo.

I know how stressful it is when an older cat has to have anesthesia.

The last time Kenzie had a dental, (this summer) I specified that the
vet use isoflurane.

I dropped her off at 8AM, and they called me to pick her up less than 1
1/2 hours later.

Kensie was bright eyed and, aside from being ****ed at being at TED's,
there was no sign that she had just had a general anesthesia!

Using isoflurane isn't nearly as expensive as it was in the past,
because the patent has run out, and the vet can buy a generic product
for 1/4th the cost of the brand name.

Talk to your vet about which anesthesia to use, and if they don't
mention isoflurane, ask about it.

The only restriction on Kenzie when I bought her home was to feed her
small amounts of food and water, in case she was a little nauseous.

She wasn't in the least, and demanded her usual post TED treat of
sardines as soon as she got back home. I gave them to her in small
amounts.

I hope (and expect) that Cleo's dental is as easy on her as Kenzie's
was.

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

"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

And close off access to any stairs, too, just in case.

Dan M wrote:
Since Cleo starting showing signs of discomfort in her mouth, we've been
paying very careful attention to her. We hadn't really caught on that she
has been sleeping on the bed with us less often for the last couple of
weeks, preferring instead to sleep by herself downstairs. She has seemed
grumpier for the last couple of weeks, and for the last couple days has
been seen staring longingly at the dry food bowls but not trying to eat.
Some of the things she used to enjoy (like exploring the back yard) she
hasn't been doing for the last couple of weeks.

Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a risk
(she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've seen in
her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl
Purrs starting for the dental to snap Cleo back to her old (or should we
say former) self.

Sam, supervised by Mistletoe

Dan M wrote:
So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very greatly
appreciated 6 days from now.

We'll be purring! How old is Cleo? Xoxo is around 10 years old and had a
dental done this year with no problems. He's a much happier camper now.

--
Victor M. Martinez
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Dan M wrote:
Our conclusion from watching her for these last few days is that her
quality of life is starting to decline. That seems significant enough
that we are going to take her in for a dental on Tuesday. There is a
risk (she is rather old), but we're convinced that the changes we've
seen in her behavior warrant the risk.

So some serious health purrs for an elderly ladycat would be very
greatly appreciated 6 days from now.

Dan
worried about the silver girl


Purrs for the dental to go off without a hitch.

Jill