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Petra's doing okay. She threw up last night after eating, so of course I worry about why. I gave her a dose cyproheptadine - it's her off day (she normally gets 1/4 pill every other day) and her fluids, and she seemed much better afterward. The IM specialist had someone call me yesterday...

Oh, I forgot! Acupuncture worked wonders for Tobie, even at the end of her life. She really perked up and was more alert and purred more afterwards. It's just one more thing to add to your holistic arsenal if you need it. :)

Well, after a little reading, I think he has a good chance, too! \o/ LDG gave great advice about it here. Good information here, too. Sorry I don't have any specific questions you can ask. It seems like maintaining appetite is something that you'll have to work on, so maybe have appetite...

Oh no! *hugs* D: When I'd hoped you would have a definitive diagnosis, I did mean this! :'( Well, it's still early which gives you lots of options. They're doing amazing stuff with chemo and radiation, even stem cells and cancer vaccines. I know that he's very lucky to have such a loving mom...

Oh, I'm sooo glad that he's feeling better! Please keep us updated on how he's doing! *hugs*

Cyproheptadine is great appetite stimulant given orally and may work on IBD cats; ask your vet if it can be used until he gets up on his feet again. I know some ER vets use Valium injection, which may be easier on his stomach. I would definitely get on WholeCatHealth, they can guide you through...

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! Petra IS a special cat. I always thought she'd be a great nursing home cat, because she's so very mellow and lets anyone (except us, her human parents) hold her, but she'd never be allowed because of not being vaccinated. My uncle was a quadriplegic for 32...

The communicator's name is Gayle, and her website is here. She does most everything over the phone, so you being on the west coast won't be a problem. One of the best things about her is that she used to be a vet tech, and she considers herself just one part of the holistic care of your cat...

Oh my goodness! You've done an amazing job taking care of your kitty! Just as clarification, did the vets confirm there was a hairball, but say that it had moved by the time surgery came around? I definitely think your kitty doesn't have kidney issues, just dehydration. If it is Addison's...

Thank you so much! I just received a 5-dollar donation, and I know that small donations like that add up over time. What sort of kidney issues are you dealing with? It seems I've run the gamut of them between Petra and Tobie.

Thank you so much! Please forward Petra's story to everyone you can think of! I know it's a lot of money, and a I hope to have enough raised/saved by Xmas to get the surgery done around that time. Dr. Berent said that the longer Petra waits, the less of a good candidate she is for the surgery...

Yes, thank you for the post - you are very right! Unfortunately, this type of expense is something that most people would find would exceed their savings! As one of my animal rescue friends said, I've blown her away by the lengths I've gone to to help Petra. I have been in email...

In 2002, I wanted to adopt another cat to be a companion for my 11-year-old female cat, Tobie. I wanted a kitten, preferably male. My friend, Kris, worked at the local emergency animal hospital and said sometimes people bring in their pets, can’t afford the care, and give the pets over to the...