Do I look smug in this photo? I guess I am just a bit.
I went to see Dr. Neel on Tuesday. I was a bit of a stinker at home. I hid UTB and could not be tempted out with treats. Dad had to start pushing a dust mop at me. I came out to escape it, and Mom grabbed me. Then to show my displeasure I pooped in my PTU. Score: Fiona – 2 and Humans – 0.
However, when we got to the vet office I was a purrfect kitty. I let Dr. Neel take my blood for a full kidney panel and give me my subQ fluids. I never made even the littlest meow of protest nor did I try to rip open her flesh. That alone made me feel smug.
We had to wait a while to get the results of my blood work so I snuggled next to Dad atop Mom’s scarf and waited quietly.
So here’s the news you have been waiting to hear: My blood work was mostly unchanged from two weeks ago. So that is neither good nor bad news. But I do have some great news. I gained 4 1/2 ounces during the past two weeks. I now weigh 7 pounds 3 1/2 ounces! Yet another reason to feel smug; though, that’s still about three pounds below normal for me. Additionally, my dry skin has improved dramatically.
The reason I have gained weight is that I am eating a bit more and not just treats.
I still hate taking any of my medicine, especially the Maalox. But as I stated in a previous post, I am now letting Mom and Dad give me my subQ fluids. Some of you asked what had changed. So here’s the story. The last time Mom took me to the vet’s office for fluids, the tech who did it said she left me in my PTU and that she was able to do it without any help. Of course, I was being my usual purrfect self.
The next time Mom and Dad tried to give me fluids, they put me in my PTU. It made me much easier to hold onto and control. Then they discovered if Mom inserted the needle and Dad held me that I was much more cooperative. I don’t always let them give me the full amount, and I let them know when I’ve had enough by squirming around and whining. But all-in-all the process has been going much better.
So that’s the full report. Unless I take a turn for the worse, like not eating or refusing my fluids, I don’t have to see Dr. Neel for an entire month.
Though I am feeling smug, I still need your purrs and prayers as my numbers didn’t improve, and I am not eating the renal foods. If you don’t mind me asking, please keep me in your thoughts. I would be most appreciative. Thank you so much for all the good wishes and prayers you have already sent.
Purrs and paw-pats, Fiona
We love you Fiona, and think of you so often. You most certainly have our purrs and prayers.
Dear Fiona, we are so glad you are holding up well! We keep praying and sending gentle purrs! xxx
Fiona dear heart, I am pleased you gained some weight. And hope that you find the recommendations Mom L gave your Mom helpful in getting you to eat even more. I cannot even imagine taking Maalox…pffffttt!!! I take slippery elm, powdered, which Mom L bought on line through Amazon. Miss Bev in Aussie recommended it. I also take powdered Miralax just fine and a probiotic from Target, made for peeps. It is the Target brand, Up and Up, in capsules which Mom L opens and puts the powder in a baggie and I get a pinch each meal. There you go Fiona, my best suggestions, sending warm healing purrs
We have been thinking of you and your Mama a lot these past few weeks,Fiona. We are glad that things are improving a little bit for you. Keep up the good work and keep eating more food and gaining more weight! Our computer was down and our Mama has bronchitis! so we have been unable to visit lately but we have a new browser now and things are back to normal computer-wise. Our Mama is till unwell though! Sending you all love and hugs and a special hug to you Fiona.
the critters in the cottage and their Mama too XO
That’s good news! We’re glad you’re eating better and that the subQ is giong better. You did a super job pooping in the PTU!! You’ve got to let them know how you feel!!
The Florida Furkids with specials moochies and love to Mau from Allie
We’re sending lots of prayers and purrs for you, Fiona. And hugs, to .
Fiona we are delighted to hear you gained so much weight. Kali has lost 1 ounce in a week. Kali has some problems right now. Back to you. You deserve to be smug….you are doing so well.
Nose Rubs,
Shoko
I am glad you gained some weight. I am sorry your numbers didn’t improve. I am praying for you.
Fiona we are purring very hard for you but we are glad at the progress in the weight gain and the sub-q’s!!!
It sounds like things are looking up, which we are glad to hear. We will keep the positive thoughts and prayers coming for things to continue to improve!
Our Sam is always difficult at home and then a perfect girl at the vet’s – what is up with that? 🙂
You are one smart kitty, Fiona! I’m glad to hear that you are gaining some weight and feeling better. It can be really scary for us cat moms when our kitties don’t feel well. I hope that you continue to heal and feel even better!
I am glad you have put on a little weight, Fiona, and that you are being more cooperative for you subQ fluids. I am keeping purring for you.
We don’t blame you one bit for feeling smug, Fiona! That’s pretty good stuff, sweet one.
We’re glad you’re feeling a bit better with Mom and Dad giving you those SubQ fluids. We purr and pray that you’ll get even more comfortable with it as time progresses. And that you start being okay with the renal foods. We’re going to keep on purring and praying. We love you!
Does your PTU have a top opening as well as a front door ? That would make it even easier to give you your fluids , but if what they have is working why mess with it ? Prayers and paws up for you and all your fursibs !
Those are great news, Fiona ! We keep purring for you ! Purrs
fiona……we send de manee blessings oh St Francis yur way that ya continmew ta gain weight & yur numberz come back good next time ya go two de place oh eeeeeeeeevil & ya think yur foodz taste like ….ham samiches …..♥♥♥
guys !!!! bye all de codz in all de seaz….. R commintz… posted… at each otherz sitez ~~~~~~ ♥♥♥
Thinking of you Fiona – you are one classy cat ( I have to confess that I keep wondering what would happen if I hissed or spat – which one would get to whap me?) 🙂
We’re glad you are feeling smug sweetie, that’s sure a good sign. You are a good one!!!
Good to hear that you are relatively stable. Now just be a good girlie and let those fluids go in…they will help a lot:)
And take your medicines! If Minko can take meds,then you can too, MOL!!
Sending put ;ots of loud purrs and pawyers, too! MIAOW!!
Now, that’s some news we wanted to hear, Fiona. We continue Healing Pawkisses and Purrayers and for the occasion, I cross my paws too, that you feel absolutely better next month. I don’t know about the smuggies, I think you look cute 😉
We think it is great news to hear that you are letting your parents give you your subQ fluids and that you are eating! We know that is probably helping both you AND your mom feel better and less stressed. Of course will continue sending endless purrs and prayers for continued improvement. Sampy sends extra kisses to Astrid, and we all send lots of love!!!
Dear Fiona…back here in Minnesota we are all praying for you. Obviously you are a fighter so just keep fighting to get healthy. We all love you and wish you catnip days! Purrs and soft paw pats
Oh, little Fiona. We’re sending prayers and best wishes for you. Glad to hear you gained a little and are eating and taking your fluids. You have every right to feel smug right now. Many hugs for you.
We are so happy that you have put a little more weight on Fiona and hope you will try and keep adding more ounces every week. We are sending lots of purrs and loves to you all.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
sending purrrs, prayers and zen hugs great job on gaining weight please try to eat your special food you will feel much better
Of course we’ll keep purring and praying for you, sweet Fiona! I’m so happy that you’re eating more food and that you’ve gained a bit of weight. And what a good girl you are for letting your mom and dad give you your sub-Q fluids! I know it’s disheartening for your mom to learn that your renal values didn’t budge, but if you’re otherwise doing better then that’s a cause for celebration! My Rosie scarcely touched her renal food, which is in part why we started religiously giving her the nutraceutical called RenAvast. She did great on that.
Purrs to all!
Fiona you are always in my prayers my friend….I’m glad you’re cooperating better with the SubQ but I sure wish you’d eat your special food…..you’d feel even BETTER if you did! But at least you have gained a bit of weight which is good. I know how icky medicine is – believe me – but I do hope in time you cooperate with that too! Sending you POTP….
Love, Sammy
Purrs to you Fiona and your humans for holding down the fort! Glad you gained weight and are at least tolerating part of what you have to do. Nice to behave at vet (LOL) but Remember, your humans don’t have it easy either! What’s the vet got that they don’t?
You do look smug! We’re glad to hear you’re feeling well enough to be the perfect kitty at the vet. That’s good news.
So glad you are heading in the right direction.
Don’t worry, Fiona, I am sending lots and lots of purrs your way! I am glad you are at least holding steady and gained weight!
Oh, Fiona, you are most definitely in our daily prayers. Kudos for being a purrfect kitty at the vet and at home!!
Sendin purrs!
Great to see you smug, my dear Fiona! And happy to hear that news, I am going to keep up all the purrs for you and am sending good thoughts and vibes your way, much love to you & G.
You have our purrs Fiona. But pooping on the ptu then being a purrfect little kitty in the vet – that’s a pro move. Way to go.