Lucky needs a a lot of vibes.....

carolina

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Something I would not expect... Lucky is my healthy cat.... aside from hairballs, she is totally healthy.... wait, hairballs?
Yep - that got her.
Lucky started turning away from her food a few days ago... getting finicky. Then day before yesterday everything she ate, even a couple of kibbles, she would regurgitate. Time for a trip to the vet. She spent the day in yesterday.
Severe hairball + Severe constipation. They gave her an enema, subQ, force-fed her, gave her nutrical, a Vitamin B shot to stimulate her appetite... I was also sent home with oral electrolytes to give her.
I was told to wait until today and increase her hairball paste considerably - had to wait due to her having an enema yesterday. Vet also suggesting shaving her off - not happening for now, I tell you.
Good news is so far no vomiting, so she definitely got "unplugged" with the enema.
Bad news is she is not eating at all on her own. Well, I am obviously not leaving it up to her - I am syringe feeding her 1oz every 2 hours. I also started her on an appetite stimulant (with the vet's blessing), as I can't force-feed her forever...
No luck with the electrolytes... I try, but she is not coordinated enough for liquids, and aspirates - doesn't matter where/how slow I aim, she still does...
Well... This is what is going on... if you can spare vibes for her... I would really appreciate it... If you could spare a few my way too... It would be great... I am overwhelmed... I was not ready for this... I was ready for some rest after Bugsy... Things are still iffy with him... Gracie is doing Fantastic, but I am still treating her Thyroid too. I just want peace, and healthy cats. That is all.
Sorry to be a downer, and for taking a while to post this - I debated if I should bore you guys with yet another heath issue.
 

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So sorry that Lucky is sick. Hopefully now that she's feeling a bit better, she'll start to realize food is not the enemy!

No advice, but lots of to offer!
 

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Oh Carolina!! I've always got plenty of vibes for your babies!! I do hope Lucky regains her health and gets her appetite back. A meowmy's work is never done, is it!
 

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Oh, no, it's really been one thing after another with your fur kids recently. No wonder you're feeling down! Tons of for both Lucky and you!
 

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Sorry Lucky is feeling poorly. Lots of going out to her that she's herself very soon.

And lots of and
going to you, too. No wonder you're tired and overwhelmed with all you've been through. Two out of 4 cats having health issues is too much. But 3 out of 4 is beyond a reasonable load.

But I see through my crystal ball that all will be doing much better soon. Be good to yourself and look after yourself. Be sure to have some fun and do things to relax.

And, I am never tired of hearing about your kitties - both the ups and downs.

Robin
 

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Lots of and healthy appetite feelings to Lucky! And restful healthy-cat thoughts to you!
 

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I know how you feel, Carolina.
It's been crazy around here lately too with my furkids. They ALL got sick with a dreadful URI last September: it was not a pretty sight.


I hope Lucky gets well soon, and I hope you have no other health problems for a loooong time to come.
 

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I am sorry to hear that Lucky is sick. Prayers and vibes that she will be better quickly, and your kitty family will all be well, you too, of course. You must feel like you have been run through a wringer.
 

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I'm so sorry that Lucky is sick. I hope she feels better soon!
 

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Oh Carolina, please always ask for vibes/prayer from all of us here. WE are one big cat family and care about eahother's cats. Many vibes for Lucky I am sorry he is not feeling well.
 

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Oh honey, I totally understand! I am so sorry you have gone through so much lately with the cats. I am in the same boat. Things are better with our diarrhea and we have been formed for a week now, but it started stinking again today, which I don't like. We are still on meds. And, I looked at Blue's skin "cancer" spot today and it has a black spot in the middle now that has never been there before. Back to the vet we go too. I feel ya on just needing a break from med issues and wanting healthy cats!





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Oh no hun, I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope she gets better soon and starts eating on her own, you really have been through the mill lately and you deserve some good luck, sending you lots and lots of vibes.xx
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To use a corny cliche: when it rains, it pours. When 2 of mine were diagnosed with cancer last year, I took a deep breath and told myself I'd get through it. I find they respond to treatment much better when I remain calm. Mine always stress out when I'm stressed out. I know it's not easy to do.

Sending huge vibes for Lucky and hugs to you!!



 

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for a quick return to health and a nice long boring spell for you.
 

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Oh Carolina, this really is too much!

But I do agree with Robin - once you come out the other side of this one, I think you'll get a much needed break!!!!


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