Bugsy went to the ER tonight

[valanhb]

Poor little guy! I'm glad he's feeling better with the fluids and antibiotic already. You definitely did the right thing.

Giardia is a NASTY bug! Even in people, who can be "told" how important it is to keep drinking water, dehydration can come on hard and fast with that bug.

 

[stephanietx]

How's your little guy doing today? Is he still on the road to recovery?

Stephanie

 

[carolina]

Originally Posted by darlili

Prayers for a quick recovery, and bless your dad.

Thanks - yes, dad came through, as he always does when I need... I am very lucky for having him and for western union too

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Originally Posted by stephanietx

How's your little guy doing today? Is he still on the road to recovery?

Stephanie

He is doing a little better - I am not sure if because of the antibiotics, or because of bene-bac. His eye is a little better, but he still has ways to go... I am having an awful time giving his antibiotics... He is impossible to pill, so I got liquid. He fights hard, and drools everything out... I spoke to the vet, and she said it is normal, and to try to get as much as I can in. I asked two clinics about getting it flavored, but it was a no go. No go for injectable either - only by IV.
So, here we are... He HATES me

. He sees me and runs to take cover under the bed... I can't wait for this to be over... I hope he is all better soon; please continue to send vibes...
Thank you all!

 

[zorana_dragonky]

Awwww, poor Bugsy! Many that he is better soon and that your finances are also better soon!

 

[wellingtoncats]

Awww Bugsy!

Sending lots of

 

[stephanietx]

What kind of antibiotic is he getting? Have you tried wrapping him in a towel like a burrito?

 

[carolina]

Originally Posted by stephanietx

What kind of antibiotic is he getting? Have you tried wrapping him in a towel like a burrito?

Metronidazole is the antibiotic. Yes, I have tried... Bugsy is stronger than any cat I have ever had... Three people at the vets office tried to pill him, even two at a time, and they couldn't... The boy is strong and fast... Yesterday I was able to give him the full dosage, but he drooled a lot afterwords - I am not sure how much he got... I hope I can do it again tonight - last night it was shear luck!

 

[carolina]

As of yesterday I am all done with the antibiotics - thank goodnes!!! We both survived, but he is still traumatized, and hiding around when I get close to him. I still have a couple more days of eye drops, and I hope this will be it for a long time! I am submitting his paperwork for the insurance company tomorrow - at least I got that, I think I will use his insurance well

Thank you for all the vibes - I will keep you posted on his progress. He is doing much better overall!

 

[stephanietx]

Treats! Give him treats and he'll warm back up to you in no time!

 

[slave2_ragdolls]

I just discovered this thread.......poor Bugsy......I am concerned that Lucky would also have the URI......it is contagious. All 6 of my cats got a URI last summer. Trying to pill 6 cats 2 x a day x 10 days was a nightmare. Bugsy will forgive you in a few days as soon as the medicine stops

Give him a kiss for me

 

[carolina]

Originally Posted by Slave2_Ragdolls

I just discovered this thread.......poor Bugsy......I am concerned that Lucky would also have the URI......it is contagious. All 6 of my cats got a URI last summer. Trying to pill 6 cats 2 x a day x 10 days was a nightmare. Bugsy will forgive you in a few days as soon as the medicine stops

Give him a kiss for me

Thanks Bob - so far so good... Bugsy is getting better by the day, and Lucky has show no symptoms of an URI, whatsoever. My girl is very very healthy!

. TOmorrow isthe last day of his eye drops YOO HOO!!!! I can't believe it!!!! YEAH!

 

[firedancer722]

Goodness, I just saw this thread, and I'm so happy to hear that Bugsy is doing okay. What a good meowmy you are for taking him quickly to the ER.

I also wanted to say that everytime I see your siggy, I am just struck by how beautiful both your kitties are. There's just something about them that grabs my attention.

 

[carolina]

Thank you so much! Yes, I am biased, but for me they are gorgeous! I am so lucky... They are so sweet, loving, smart... I don't know how to think about life without them anymore!
Bugsy is doing much better! His eyes are almost completely good, except for a little larger third eyelid. There is no more signs of infection - no more yellow secretion like before. Now he only has the normal brown dry stuff. His eye infection was really nasty - his eye was running this yellow stuff like a kid's runny nose! Poor baby...
No more diarrhea that I can see - his poop is almost all formed! A little bit on the soft side, but to be expected. He is eating well, and his energy level has completely returned.
I am also glad the effects of the steroid shots are pretty much gone. I am going to be holding off on giving it to him again.
Thank you all for caring!

 

[wellingtoncats]

Wow the news is good - still sending those to Bugsy though