My baby Tiger is in the emergency room...

Well, today has not been a good day! On my way to work (35 miles away) at 70 mph my front left tire blew. Then I didnt have a lug wrench, but fortunately a road worker (this happened right in front of where they're building a rest area) had a hydraulic jack and a lug wrenc and helped me change the tire. BUT, then the donut was half flat. Well, I went on to work, figuring I'd drive to the Shell nearby after work, but when I got off work the spare was flat and it tore apart as I drove to the Shell. Now Im totally stranded. I call a friend to come get me and when we get home I open the door and Tigers not there to greet me.

Now, let me explain something. Tiger is ALWAYS at the door to say hi, and with the way he was acting this morn I knew something was wrong. I found him half out of it lying in the bathroom and very lathargic. So my friend Helen and I raced him to the emergency vet where he was diagnosed with a bladder blockage from crystalization. He is presently (its 1:30 am EST) at the vets for the next 2-3 days, hes sedated and has a cathider and an IV drip in and I'm hysterical. Especially because I thought he was about to pee on the floor and I lightly swatted him this morn, which I was feeling guilty about anyway (see Saturday Daily Thread).

So, 2 flat tires, my car 35 miles away, my sick baby and a post dated check to the vet for $700 later, I'm finally home and feeling very down. But, fortunately, Catarinas online so I have someone to talk to.

Now, I'm not going to sleep at all worrying about my baby boy Tiger. Please pray for him.

MeowMan

I am sorry to hear about your baby! I hope he is going to be okay. I will be thinking about you and Tiger! Keep us updated....

Its now 2:30 and I just called and spoke with the vet. Tigers bladder is draining and hes awake from the anastesia and alert. They said they have to wait til' tomorrow for more tests, but he's already improved.

I burst into tears upon hearing this. I'm SOOOOOO happy. It looks like he's going to be OK. But, I miss him so much already. I just want to give him a big hug and kiss his furry little head. Geez, am I a sap or what?

I know one kitty thats going to get EXTRA=pampered when he comes home on Monday. As if I don't spoil him enough.

OK, maybe I can actually sleep now.

OhhhhI felt so bad when I heard about your poor Tiger, but I am glad to hear he is getting better.

I am very glad he is feeling better. It is always hard to let someone else take care of our babies. He was very good at letting you know something was wrong. Let us know what the vet has to say today.

Oh, poor little Tiger and poor Chuck!

This is about the scariest thing that can happen! Finding your cat like that in an emergency. My heart goes out for Tiger, what a rough day he's had yesterday. We should have guessed there might be a problem when you said he was squatting but nothing came out.

Lucky you found him on time. It can take less than 24 hours for a cat to die of a blocked urinary tract!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Tiger. I bet Socrates is acting a little strange without his brother in the house. I hope he is able to come home soon, Chuck.

Oh Meowman, I am so very sorry to hear about Tiger....I am glad though that it seems like he is improving already!

My prayers are with you both!

Keep us posted on how he is doing!!! (He's like part of our little family here, too , ya know.)

I am so glad your Tiger is doing so much better. I know exactly how you felt when you found him. Spoil him up.

Debbie

Meowman!

:flash: I am glad to hear Tiger is doing better!!

I stopped by the vet today and and saw him. He had a cup around his head, a cathider in and an IV drip. But, he was so happy to see dad! He was all love and the vet and assistants all said that he was such a sweet boy and everytime someone petted him he was practically saying Thank you for the love. Good ole Tiger. He's such a glutton for love. I've got to pick him up tomorrow at 7 am and take him to his regular vet where he will likely stay one more evening. But, it looks like he's going to be fine. They said its unlikely he had any kidney damage. Well, it looks like aspecial diet cat food from here on out! Thank you all for your kind words and support. I know one little boy thats going to be seriously pampered when he gets home.

[Edited by MeowMan on 03-18-2001 at 05:46 PM]

Good news Chuck! We are all pulling for you and Tiger!

I am so happy to hear you both are in good spirits!! I am sure you guys are going to cuddle for hours when he comes home!!

Dear Chuck,
I'm so sorry for not getting back with you sooner, I've been working all day and finally just getting on here. I'm so sorry about Tiger......but as you know, I already know!!
So, I'm very ecstatic that he's doing great and manipulated everyone in the vets office...hey, maybe you can get him to get a bit closer to that bookkeeper...lol...(just a thought)...
Many Hugs to You, Socs, & Tiger
God Bless You All,

I picked Tiger up early this am and transfered him to his regular vet. I could tell he was feeling a lot better and hated that thing around his head. But, he was happy to see dad. As I sit here writing this, I'm having to type with 1 finger because Socrates has decided to go to sleep in my lap on the other arm. Tiger will, hopefully, be home tomorrow. The next 6 weeks are going to be the telling. Lets hope he doesn't have a eroccurance.

Good news, Chuck. I hope Tiger continues to improve. Whenever I think about your description of finding him lying on the floor, it scares the daylights out of me.

This must be costing you an arm and a leg!

By the way, how's the car? Will it live?

Alright Chuck!!! I am so glad to hear Tiger is doing better and coming home tomorrow!!! Yaaaaaah!! You must be so releived!!!! I am so happy for you!

I stopped by the vet and they gave me 5 minutes of quality love time with him. His head is still in the cone, but the cathider has been removed and the blockage has been cleared. He still has an IV in though. He was so happy to see me, purring away. I got all teary eyed and kept kissing him. To say the least, I came to work COVEED in Tiger hair (I guess he's nervous and shedding more). I just got to work and called them and they told me he can now pee on his own. SIIIIIIGHHH! My babies going to be fine and coming home tomorrow. Of course, from here on out it's the special prescription food from the vet for him. Now I just have to figure out how to keep Socrates from eating his food. I'll let you know how his first night home is tomorrow. And, yes, I am SOOOOOOOO relieved. Who cares that the bill is close to $1,000 now.

Oh MeowMan...I am so glad Tiger is better....but so sorry the bill is so high! How do they expect people to pay for that??? My gosh!!! That is outrageous!!! This pet insurance idea is sounding better & better.

Dear Chuck,
What wonderful news!! I'm so happy for your Tiger! Well, I kinda figured that bill wasn't gonna stop at 700 fat ones...but..hey, your baby's gonna make it! God Bless Him......the Vet and all of the qualified people that helped him...Let's not forget the Good Lord that was watching over you that night! I can recall a conversation we had.....................
God Bless You & Yours
Always,