I don't ask often, but can I have vibes please?

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

I know I'm gonna drive my vet nuts, but I called them once again and asked them if it was okay for me and Craig to visit Drew every afternoon to let him know that we haven't left him there for good and that we're still here and we love him. They of course obliged. I miss him, and I can't wait until he comes back home. He's gonna get pampered when he gets back.


Craig and I both have cried today. This is pretty devistating for us.



Here is a picture of Drew (Drew Bear or "Bear" as we affectionately call him) and myself. He's such a sweetheart.

Hi Cassie,

I am sorry to hear about Drew. He is so cute and looks like such a love. I'll send good thoughts his way. I am so glad he has you - it makes me really happy to read about people like you who care for animals so much.

Drew is a sweetie, Cassie I do hope that now he has been sedated and the vet is able to run some tests, they can find out what's up and put it to rights. It's so stressful not knowing. I'm glad you are able to visit him, so that he knows that Mum and Dad haven't abandoned him. Lotsa vibes and prayers for him, and for you not to be too stressed out.

Lots of good vibes and thoughts headed Drew's way!

Cassie

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet boy, Drew. Your thread brought tears to my eyes. I also encourage you to go visit him! I wish I had visited George when he was hospitalized. I also read somewhere (may have been on TCS) that it's comforting to leave an article of clothing that smells like you (a shirt for example). I hope that Drew makes a full recovery. Take care.

Poor Drew - those positive vibes are still flooding his way. I'm so glad you are able to visit him - he will feel so much better for having seen his mum and dad.

Let's hope he begins to perk up once those fluids get working. Sending lots of vibes that his tests come back just fine.

I'm sending good vibes to you and Drew. I hope that he'll be back up on his feet soon!!. Keep us posted on his progress.

{{{ Prayers & healing vibes}}} for Drew!! I'd like to think that his feistiness was a good sign - it's when they're docile that they're reallly bad off! And don't feel like you're being a pest about visitation - my vet recommends it! When my dog attacked my grandson's cat Icy, Icy had to spend the weekend in the hospital & the vet had me come in for visits during the hours that they were there to tend to the in-house cares. It is important for their healing. Hugs for you during these tense hours! Susan

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Drew! He is such a cutie - I soo hope it is nothing serious! Poor baby - being sedated -sounds like he was really stressed!! My little sweetheart once bit a colleague of mine when he picked her up - it was unlike YY but she was stressed that day, had just come from the vet and had seen some big woofers she did not much care for. Sending all the good vibes I have!!!!

Drew is such a sweetie! he looks so huggable. Is he feeling any better yet?

You can help your poor puddy settle down by sending him thoughts that the special cat doctors are trying to help him. Send him out mental pats and cuddles, tell him to trust you, you'd never leave him there if it wasn't for the best. he'd know that anyway, but we all love reassurance.

Then imagine him well and happy, skipping and playing like a kitten. He's purring and rolling on his back for special tickles. he doesn't feel sick anymore, and whatever is in him (germ, obstruction whatever) is out and he's fine.

I'm sending you and your precious cat lots oif health and happiness vibes.

Lots of love

How is Drew today? Please let us know? I just said another prayer of healing for him.

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How is Drew today? Please let us know? I just said another prayer of healing for him.

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Well, Craig and I just got back from visiting Drew Bear at the vet. I was rather happy to see they had him in a very secluded and quiet private area away from the other cats (he is easily stressed out... so seperating him and giving him a private area had to be comforting).


When we walked around the corner behind the vet tech he hissed and then he saw us and immediately starting meowing. He wouldn't come to the front of the cage to let us pet him so I said "Fine, I'm opening this cage!". I opened it and Craig laid down some shorts that he worked out (and sweated profusely in) for Drew. Drew immediately started sniffing and laid down on the shorts and started purring!! After that we spent an hour taking turns petting and loving and talking to him.

While Craig was talking to and loving on him I tracked the vet down and spoke to him about Drew. He got some of the lab work back and said that Drew's white blood cell count was significantly low.. coming in at about 3,100 where the normal is about 8,000-12,000. He then said his polys was low at 2170 where the average is about 5000. His lymph (I'm guessing something to do with his lymphnods) was also low at 780 when it should be around 2400. His protein was low (doctor said it was expected because of all the vomiting he had been doing). The final thing that was wrong on the lab work was his thyroid (T4) was measuring at 1.4 when it should be at about 2.5. On top of all this he was running a temperature at 104.5 (average is about 100).


The doctor said he has some type of virus but that what kind of virus it is he doesn't know. He said to pin point the exact type would cost around $500 because of all the different types of tests. (I was in tears at this point) He said that he's just going to keep Drew there overnight again and continue to give him fluids, antibiotics, and to monitor him. He said Drew only threw up once today and that he threw up solid food and not any foam (that's an improvement over yesterday).


When Craig and I got there Drew-Bear seemed to perk up instantly. He purred a lot and gave us head bonks. He also seemed to think that he should show us how happy he was to see us by eating his food and he ate quite a lot with us there watching him and encouraging him. After an hour or so Drew started to look kinda sleepy so we decided to head out and let him rest. I, of course, choked up and started crying again.


I don't know what to think, I'm terrified.

I wish I had answers for you, but just take it one day at a time...he's eating, he's vomitting less, they will figure out what is wrong.

I agree. You're going to feel upset no matter what I think (I know I would be) but don't forget that you are doing everything you can for him, and that is what really matters. He knows he is loved.

Sounds like Drew is doing better and definitely headed in a positive direction.

*warm kitty prayers to sweet Drew* I hope all is well with your sweet furry pet.

More prayers headed your way for Drew. I'm glad that you were able to pay him a visit. It sounds like it really cheered him up!! And I was most happy to hear that he ate for you!!! Yipee!!! I hope the vet gets to the bottom of it. . . . or that it passes on its own. Keep us posted on Drew's progress.

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More prayers headed your way for Drew. I'm glad that you were able to pay him a visit. It sounds like it really cheered him up!! And I was most happy to hear that he ate for you!!! Yipee!!! I hope the vet gets to the bottom of it. . . . or that it passes on its own. Keep us posted on Drew's progress.

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It sounds as though he is improving. I will continue to pray for him, here's hoping he can come home tomorrow. Hugs