My Sick Cat

[B_Dustydo]

I am so glad you caught her in the nick of time.
Will she need ongoing medical care after this?

 

[2322]

I just got back from the Animal Hospital. She was admitted to intensive care in a diabetic coma. They expect her to be in the hospital about 3-5 days. Hopefully she will make a full recovery. All of the thoughtful well wishes are truly appreciated. You people made me cry.....(in a good way)

Yikes! I'm very glad she's at the vet now. You absolutely did the right thing. She's lucky to have you as an owner.

I hope she'll be just fine and she likely will be as vets usually don't say that unless they're very close to certain.

 

[798686]

I just got back from the Animal Hospital. She was admitted to intensive care in a diabetic coma. They expect her to be in the hospital about 3-5 days. Hopefully she will make a full recovery. All of the thoughtful well wishes are truly appreciated. You people made me cry.....(in a good way)

Awww - poor ol Rose Sounds like you got her there in time tho man. All the best to ya both - hope she makes a speedy recovery!

 

[Hand_Solo]

Hope Rose makes a rapid and full recovery. Cats are amazingly tough creatures, and also wonderful companions.

 

[D_Chaumbrelayne_Copprehead]

Oh, man, I hate it when the critters get sick. I have a dog and two cats and love them all. Saying a prayer here that they get your kitty family member back to her old self again ... she sure is a cutie.

 

[HazelGod]

I just got back from the Animal Hospital. She was admitted to intensive care in a diabetic coma.

As soon as I read your OP, I thought that might be the case. My sister's cat went through a similar incident a few years back and was diagnosed diabetic. Once they got him on an insulin regimen and proper diet, he dropped a ton of weight and was back to his old self.

They're amazing and fascinating creatures...I hope yours makes a full and speedy recovery.

 

[justmeincal]

Here's wishing for a full and speedy recovery!

 

[B_Morning_Glory]

Indy, so sorry to hear about Rose. I do hope she gets better. I hate to hear when any animal is sick especially cats. Please keep us updated about Rose. My thoughts are with you both.

 

[Capt_obivous]

I know exactly what you're going through. My cat of 17 years got put to sleep a week ago He had liver failure, and was just healthy and happy and then he all of a sudden wasn't. Unfortunately it wasn't something he could recover from and we had to make the hard decision. I hope that rose does indeed make a full recovery and you can cherish the rest of the time you spend with her. I attached a pic of my cat when he was sick.

 

[B_dxjnorto]

Hey Capt. Nice cock. Are the spots in your cat's right eye a symptom of liver failure, or were they always there?

 

[VeeP]

Hey Indy, sorry to hear about Rose.

As the owner of a feline diabetic myself, on this we may finally find common ground. The next 48-72 hours will be critical, however they are amazingly resilient creatures. My cat was at death's door for two days, but it's now 5+ years later and he's still here to tell about it. Let's just say if you thought she was center of your universe before, you ain't seen nothing yet.... :wink:

 

[DiscoBoy]

You have a beautiful cat. My best to you and Rose!

 

[DGirl]

Glad to hear that the kitty is doing good!!
Scared me while I was reading your thread!!

 

[camper joe]

Indy, Here hoping your kitty is feeling better by now.

 

[crescendo69]

I just got back from the Animal Hospital. She was admitted to intensive care in a diabetic coma. They expect her to be in the hospital about 3-5 days. Hopefully she will make a full recovery. All of the thoughtful well wishes are truly appreciated. You people made me cry.....(in a good way)

Good luck. I guess you already know about regular injections. They must be determining how much insulin is needed each day.

 

[798686]

I know exactly what you're going through. My cat of 17 years got put to sleep a week ago He had liver failure, and was just healthy and happy and then he all of a sudden wasn't. Unfortunately it wasn't something he could recover from and we had to make the hard decision. I hope that rose does indeed make a full recovery and you can cherish the rest of the time you spend with her. I attached a pic of my cat when he was sick.

Sorry to hear that dude - it's horrible when that happens.

 

[Industrialsize]

I got to visit Rose in the ICU today. They're still working on getting her blood sugar down.She has one IV in her neck and a second one in her leg. They say she is doing well and should be in the hospital a few more days. She was VERY groggy when I visited. But I know her sweet spots where she loves to be petted. So I started petting her and I could tell she was trying to open her eyes. When she finally did she looked at me and the purring machine came to life. We sat together for a little while and she never took her eyes off of me while I petted and she purred. I petted her and kept quietly saying her name until she fell asleep. I think she felt safe knowing I was there. I cried like a baby. Here she is in the hospital.

 

[nudeyorker]

Oh I'm glad she is on the mend, your recounting the visit and the picture pulled my heart strings.
XXXOOO to you and Rose!

 

[DaveyR]

I'm so glad she is improving. Hopefully you will have her back home in a day or two Indy :wink:

 

[Countryguy63]

STOP with the crying!!! How am I sposed to explain tears sitting at my work desk??

She and you are very luck to have each. Sending you guys my wishes for the speediest full recovery possible.