Saturday, July 1, 2017

Another in the Recovery Ward




Thank you to those who have sent Cammie their best wishes, and those who have thought about her.

I took the princess to the veterinary just before noon on Friday, and an injection of Cerenia was administered. It was suggested that, though the medicine would start to take effect thirty minutes later, best results would be obtained by waiting a couple of hours. I locked her in the bathroom again, to see later if she would throw up any more. When I returned from work, a few hours later, no vomiting had taken place.

Cammie ate soon after. I kept her portions small, but fed her soft-food several times through the evening. She was uninterested in hard-food. The Cerenia has now worn off, and Cammie appears to be in low spirits. I think her stomach may be feeling a little queasy once more. Even so, nothing has been brought up, so what food she has eaten will go to keeping her organs moving. I hope, like the last time, she will improve as the food gives her strength, and the lack of upchucking gives her incentive to consume more nutrition.

Cammie weighed 4.27 kilograms at  the animal hospital, which means she lost a pound in the few days she hadn’t eaten. I would like her to take in some hard-food, as this will put some weight back on her; it has no water, of course, but she is drinking again, after not wanting any water. The doctor stated that my princess was still hydrated; that was encouraging.

Now, my cat is in our metaphorical Recovery Ward. There always seems to be one of my roommates in that location. But as long as when they leave it, they head upwards, I don’t mind worrying about them a little beforehand. I just hope their stay is brief.



20 comments:

  1. A guardedly good report. Continued Light, purrs and purrayers to Cammie (and you). We hope she keeps her food down going forward and soon is back to her normal self, no more trips to the vet needed. We also hope you get to enjoy at least some of the long weekend.

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    1. Though my cats' illnesses always seem to fall on weekends - and long weekends - I am actually grateful for the timing, as I can be here and watch them, and in Cammie case feed her small portions every couple of hours.

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  2. Purrs and prayers to sweet Cammie from all of us. We sure hope the all better shows up soon.

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    1. Thank you. We are thankful for each hour that Cammie feels a bit better.

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  3. I do hope Cammie's health improves. Poor little princess. Maybe she will need more of the medication?
    I was with a lovely little girl today named Cammie.
    I hope the fireworks do not disturb Cammie and the rest of your household. I am home early to be with Holly before the fireworks start here.

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    1. Strangely, the fireworks, though we heard them, did not bother any of the cats. We are farther away from their origin than we had ben in the house and Cammie seems frightened by thunder, not fireworks, and she can tell the difference.

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  4. We hope Cammie improves soon. We're sending special purrs for her.

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    1. Thank you for your thoughts. As you know, cat-sickness is an anxious time for us humans.

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  5. Poor Cammie, our thoughts are with you and her. We hope things settle soon.

    Julie and Poppyq

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  6. How did I miss your post about Cammie! I will certainly be praying for her. She's such a special girl whose life was suboptimal before she came to you. There is no way you can know how the stress she suffered might have affected her stomach. Cerenia is great stuff. Can she go for another injection? Please kiss her for me and give her my love.
    A cat that can't eat or is in pain when they eat is a terrible thing. If there is any way at all we can help just let us know.

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    1. Thank you for your thoughts; as always, they are appreciated. I don't want to give Cammie too much medication, both for the chance she it may cause adverse effects (eg. loss of appetite, which would reverse its good effects) but also because I worry about the effect on her weak kidneys. So far, she is doing more than holding her own.

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  7. I am glad the Cerenia was so effective. It is what made my Admiral feel better while the effect was there. She was like a new cat when she returned. Came, I hope you continue this upward trend as you did before sweet girl. Love and smoochies from me, Katie, and Mom.

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    1. The drug does seem to work well, and its effects appear to continue after it supposedly wears off.

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  8. Thanks for the update! Since Cammie's vomiting seems to have stopped, we hope that this is a sign that she is feeling better. Fingers and paws crossed that she is on the road to recovery.

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    1. Yes, so far, so good. The recovery is slow, but she is eating, so I am cautiously pleased.

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  9. That is good news that Cammie is keeping her food down. I am sending continued good thoughts for her recovery.

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    1. Thank you for your continued thoughts. Few know the anxiety over a cat's health as well as you, so I know you can empathise.

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  10. I certainly hope she continues to improve. Will she need more of the meds? I'm sure the vet visit is as stressful for you as it is for her.

    Thankfully, she's in your capable hands.
    Eileen

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    1. I don't want to give more of the Cerenia to Cammie, as one of the effects of too much is loss of appetite, which of course counteracts the point of giving it to her in the first place. So far, her recovery is adequate, if not exuberant.

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