Tuxedo is really sick.... (long)

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Hi guys. If you don't know or don't remember, Tuxedo is my hubby's little baby. He was part of the litter that turned up in our yard last year. We adopted Lazlo and Shelly, and put up condos, had spayed/neutered and fed the others outside. Tuxedo was small and vicious, and we really had problems with him.... that's a whole 'nother long story, but suffice it to say when Gary was most depressed about it all, Tuxedo head-butted him, and it all turned around.

Anyway, another litter turned up in the fall. We found homes for all of them but one.

When Winter just got unbearably cold for so long, we finally put Thanksgiving and Tuxedo into a boarding facility. (The no-kill shelters around here are full, and we're still on wait lists from November).

We just got Thanksgiving adopted, though she hasn't gone to her new home yet. We had a family interested in Tuxedo... but it turns out they wanted a long-haired black and white kitty. They haven't said no to Tuxedo yet, but it just doesn't matter.

Friday late afternoon we got a message from the boarding facility that Tuxedo hadn't gone pee all day, and they were worried he had a urinary tract infection. Saturday morning Gary went to pick him up to take him to the Vet - and he'd been throwing up that morning.

We checked up on him Sunday morning. The Vet couldn't find anything wrong with him - and he wasn't throwing up anymore. But he was so much thinner already!

Well - today he was throwing up again, and he still hasn't had a bowel movement, and he's had problems not peeing in the box. Gary says he's really skinny now. He was such a little rolley-poley cutie!

They took X-rays - nothing appears to be wrong. They won't have the bloodwork back until tomorrow.

Gary went to see him this evening. Tuxedo buried into his arms.

If this family decides not to adopt him, we're bringing him home. It's been so heart-wrenching for us, because we have such a small home (we live in an RV), and we have three cats in here (one of the adoptions didn't go well and we took the cats back. One went to a new home, and one stayed with us.
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Gary loves this little guy so much, and the whole thing is so distressing.

Please pray for Tuxedo. We really need him to get well - no matter which home he's going to!!!!

Laurie
 

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Sorry to hear Tuxedo is ill. Prayers going up.
 

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OMG Laurie! It brought tears to my eyes and my heart is pounding right now! I really hope you find out what is wrong with Tuxedo. That poor little guys been through so much in his short life...I really hope he gets well ASAP! I bet you and Gary are just beside yourself right now...I know how much you and Gary adore him!

Sending LOTS of good vibes, prayers and thoughts Tuxedos way!!
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Please let us know how he's doing Laurie....we're all worried too!
 

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And from Ontario as well!

I'm so sorry, Laurie. My grandpa's dog is having a problem that is much the same as your Tuxedo's and it's just so hard not knowing what is wrong. Hope the little guy is better soon.
 

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Laurie, I'm so sorry! I so hope Tuxedo gets well. I'm sure the vet will find out what's wrong. It's so sweet to think of him being so glad to see Gary. God bless him and make him well. I'll pray for him!
 

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I'll be keeping him in my prayers!! I sure hope he gets better!! Keep us posted, Laurie.
 

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Laurie-

It could be that Tux is stressed, and in his stress he blocked himself. They won't find a blockage if that is the case, but removing him from the stress factor will help. Plus the bloodwork will show some abnormal levels. He is used to his freedom, and to you and hubby and he should be with you now so that you can keep an eye on him and he can relax and know he is home. Right now, he needs both you, as well as your great vet!
 

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Laurie, this really sounds bad!!!! Many years ago we lost a sweet little kitty immediately following emergency surgery due to FLUTD. I am not trying to scare you, but Tuxedo has symptoms that sound similiar. But I HOPE Tuxedo has a different problem and will recover.

Snowball is joining me in sending extra special positive thoughts to Tuxedo!!!!
 

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I'm so sorry to hear about Tuxedo. I'll be sending my prayers for the little guy. Please keep us posted on his progress.
 

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Aww, sending out good vibes for Tuxedo. I hope the vet finds something not-so-serious and easily fixable going on with him.
 

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Poor thing! It feels bad enough when they are ill, but when you don´t even know what´s wrong, it´s even worse!
I really hope Tuxedo will get better soon. I´m sure it makes him feel better to be able to be cuddled up in the arms of you and your hubby!
 

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I am praying for Tux and you and hubby. I hope that like Hissy said, it is just stress and that you guys can get him feeling and doing much better. LOVE, HUGS, and PRAYERS your way hon.
 

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Oh... I feel terrible Tuxedo isn't feeling well... poor little guy.
I'll keep him in my thoughts. Hopefully bringing him home with you and Gary will destress him and make him strong enough to get better.
 

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Oh Laurie, I just saw this!! Big big hugs for you and Gary, and healing thoughts and prayers for Tuxedo. Ivo sends warm snuggles and purrs, too.
 
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