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> Loosing My Mind, not sure if my baby angel is gonna make it.
terribebber
post Jul 10 2012, 01:10 PM
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Hi to all. this is my first post. I am loosing my mind and just need to know that others understand what i am going thru. My 2 year old Lucky girl is so sick right now and i am fighting so hard for her life.She is my baby angel. She is a 5 lb red headed tabby. She is full grown but looks like a kitten. so so precious. I feel like i am going to have a mental break down. July 4th she went missing. I found her on July 5th really late that night. She was really sick and clearly has a respiritory infection. i get her inside cleaned up her face got all the goop off her nose, which was so awful i just about gagged. I started her on the water dropper b/c she is dehydrated. well she all the sudden starts gagging and throws up just a little and then i notice something on her tail and at her rear. There are worms crawing in and out of her anus. I absolutely freak! So i get her bundled up and take her straight to the emergency vet. At this time it was 4:00 am. They get her in the examine room and tell me that these are maggotts. That she had been hit by a fly strike while she was down and sick and she would have to have her bowels irrigated. So they keep her over night, remove maggots get her on antiboitics and fluids. they call sat and have me pick up her up. She still looks awful but i did it anyways. So later that night at home she has a seizure. I never want to see another one of those for the rest of my life. Well she survives that then i get her thru the night and in the morning she eats. Two hrs later its vomiting for the rest of the day. I have put an air mattress in her room i have not left her side since i picked her up. i literally have not slept more than 3 or 4 hrs total since sat. B/c of feeding and water. So i took her back to vet yesterday morn. they kept her over night. She looks no better than when i first found her. I am so stressed i feel i am loosing her and i cannot take anymore days off from work to be at home with her. My husband acts like he does not care. The vet bills are becoming crazy and i am so stressed my hands are shaking constantly. Does anyone understand how i feel and can offer any words of hope or wisdom? I just wish i could talk to someone who actually cared about how i feel and knew what i am going thru.



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post Jul 10 2012, 02:27 PM
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Hi, terri, please permit me to offer you my sincerest condolences in the serious illness of your precious girl Lucky. To a certain extent I do know what you are going through, as my beloved beautiful baby girl Abbygayle also endured a similar experience when she was only weeks old. Had it not been for the devotion of her precious sibling brother Noah and their rescuers she would not have lived for the short 6 years of her earthly journey, and which I am blessed to share with her. Please let me try to reassure you that the vets are doing everything they can to save your precious Lucky.

I am so sorry you are not receiving the support, comfort, and encouragement you need from your family. From personal experience I have found that employers are notoriously unsympathetic when they know the absence from work is due to the illness or physical passing of a companion animal. So I learned to only say that my absence is necessary due to a sick family member - - which is not a lie. No further explanation is required, nor was one offered.

Have you had a chance to talk to the vets taking care of her? If so, what have they said? Have they given you any medications to give her? If so, follow the instructions. Have the vets given you a prognosis - - your precious Lucky's chances for recovery? If so, do you feel comfortable sharing this information with us?

Terri, I do know what you are going through for I have seen my own companions cope with serious illness. Sometimes the doctors have been able to restore a good quality of life for them, and sadly sometimes the only thing I could do for them is to ease their journey home to the angels when it was apparent that they were suffering and they could no longer endure the valiant fight. Only you know how much your precious Lucky can endure, and I know you will make the very best decisions for her with the deepest love that is in your heart.

Through this ordeal it is very important that you know you are not alone, terri. Each of us here do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

Thank you so very much for sharing your precious Lucky with us, terri. Please know you and your precious little girl are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

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post Jul 10 2012, 03:15 PM
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Thank you so much for the reply. I am sitting at my desk at work balling like a big baby and counting the min till i can get home and check on her. I brought her home at lunch and got her to eat a little. She is just so weak and so lethargic. its almost like my baby is not there its just a little soft body. The dr have tried really hard. Her blood work was good and she is on meds. they sent her home b/c she refused to eat for the vet techs. She fought and would not eat at all. They of course gave her fluids but she must eat. She ate a little for me and i was fearful of forcing too much b/c i did not want her to vomit. I am just so afraid that when i get home i will find her gone. This is absolutely consuming me. My work is suffering, my home life is suffering, my other pets i am sure feel negleted. To top it off i have walking pneumonia. So i myself may end up in the hospital. It just keeps getting worse. Of course everyone keeps acting like its no big deal and that i am silly to spend so much on a cat. I cant help it, you cant put a price on a life. Whether human or animal. I have no children so my animals are my children. I also realize i am at the begining of this difficult recovery. I just feel so hopeless and helpless. It is so heart breaking to see my little angel like this. I feel like this is my fault. I noticed on wed morning she did not eat as much as usual and was acting a little sluggish. i just thought that was due to the heat. It was 98 deg here on the 4th. We had a pool party and she got scared of all the people and noise she ran off. Normally she comes back within an hour or so but when she did not come out for dinner i should have known somthing was really wrong. I did not start getting really worried till the next morning when she did not show up for breakfast. i cried all day called every shelter, searched our 4 acre property for hours. Then by the grace of god i found her around 1 in the morning. If i would have paid more attention maybe i could have stopped this before it got so out of control. My husband told me i was over reacting and has not once helped me to feed or water her. My parents said that i should just have her put down. WHAT! they could not believe how much i have spent on dr bills. i just feel so alone and have no one at all at home to help me cope. You have no idea how much it means to me that you responded with such a loving reply and with such care and concern. I hope miss news enjoys all the love and spoiling she is going to get. You sound like such a great parent she is so lucky to have found you.


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post Jul 10 2012, 05:15 PM
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Dear Terri, I am so sorry that you are going through so much at this time. I do hope that Lucky will pull through and get better. If you feel that this vet isn't doing enough for her then you may need to take her to another vet. I do so understand how you feel. I don't have any children either, and my two girls are my babies. I would do anything for them. I am so sorry that you husband is not more helpful and understanding, and that your parents don't seem to understand either. I have to deal with that as well, so I know how hurtful such comments can be. I do hope that your walking pneumonia gets better. Please try to get enough rest. Maybe they can give you a shot for it.
Please watch your little girl cat carefully. That she had a seizure is not a good sign. There could be neurological damage from the maggot infestation. You may want to look on the Internet and search for "cat maggot infestation" and see if you find some helpful articles with treatment options. Terri, you are NOT overreacting. You concern for Lucky's health is understandable and founded. There is cause for concern with a maggot infestation. I do hope that things will get better for both you and Lucky.


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post Jul 10 2012, 06:12 PM
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I'm so very sorry your little one is sick. I can imagine how difficult it is to sit at work and worry about her at home. Our littles ones are so prescious to us. I will have to leave my dog for the next two business days as well. Usually I can bring him to work (bless my wonderful bosses), but Wednesday and Thursday I have to teach and he can't come with me to that job.

I hope you are making it through the afternoon so you can go home and snuggle with her. I know how lonely and confusing things must feel right now. There are people here who really care. Everyone of us knows, in their own way, something like what you are going through. Maybe not exactly the same thing, but a loss or a scare like you are having. You aren't crazy, you love your little one, that shows what a good, caring person you are.

Please know I'm thinking about you and sending good wishes your way.

Take care
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post Jul 11 2012, 08:45 AM
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QUOTE (DannysMom @ Jul 10 2012, 06:15 PM) *
Dear Terri, I am so sorry that you are going through so much at this time. I do hope that Lucky will pull through and get better. If you feel that this vet isn't doing enough for her then you may need to take her to another vet. I do so understand how you feel. I don't have any children either, and my two girls are my babies. I would do anything for them. I am so sorry that you husband is not more helpful and understanding, and that your parents don't seem to understand either. I have to deal with that as well, so I know how hurtful such comments can be. I do hope that your walking pneumonia gets better. Please try to get enough rest. Maybe they can give you a shot for it.
Please watch your little girl cat carefully. That she had a seizure is not a good sign. There could be neurological damage from the maggot infestation. You may want to look on the Internet and search for "cat maggot infestation" and see if you find some helpful articles with treatment options. Terri, you are NOT overreacting. You concern for Lucky's health is understandable and founded. There is cause for concern with a maggot infestation. I do hope that things will get better for both you and Lucky.


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Thank you so much for your kind words and your encouragement. It really is a warm feeling to know there are people who do understand and do care about me and my baby. She is so so special to me. Her name is Lucky b/c she has used up 4 of her 9 lives. I have literally nursed her back from close death experiences 4 times. She was so sick when she was born and i nursed her day and night b/c her mother cast her out. She would of died if i would not have.

The maggot infestation did cause toxic shock and possibly could have caused the seizure. Her Dr. told me he thought the infection was attacking her neurological system and she could have encephalitis. Luckily the meds i have for her will combat the infections. Its really tough getting her to eat. This morning it took me over an hour to get her to eat a couple of tablespoons. She is a figher and fights me to eat. I am not giving up. It is not her time yet. I truly am begining i am being tested by god. That or i am being punished. Either way this experience will defiently change alot about how i care for my pets. I never have neglected them but i will pay alot closer attention.

Thank you again Dannysmom you have really helped me start my day off.


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post Jul 11 2012, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE (lytlewren @ Jul 10 2012, 07:12 PM) *
I'm so very sorry your little one is sick. I can imagine how difficult it is to sit at work and worry about her at home. Our littles ones are so prescious to us. I will have to leave my dog for the next two business days as well. Usually I can bring him to work (bless my wonderful bosses), but Wednesday and Thursday I have to teach and he can't come with me to that job.

I hope you are making it through the afternoon so you can go home and snuggle with her. I know how lonely and confusing things must feel right now. There are people here who really care. Everyone of us knows, in their own way, something like what you are going through. Maybe not exactly the same thing, but a loss or a scare like you are having. You aren't crazy, you love your little one, that shows what a good, caring person you are.

Please know I'm thinking about you and sending good wishes your way.

Take care


Thank you so much for your words of care and love. I never knew that there were so many people out there who actually cared about others as much as the people on here. It is very comforting to know others understand.

I wish i could bring her to work. My boss will not allow it but I can go home at lunch and feed again. So all is not lost.

Update: she did keep everything down i made her eat and drink yesterday. Although i know it was not enough but i am so afraid of over doing it. Her little tummy can only handle so much. I dont want her to vomit. Her kidneys are still working so that is a good sign. She is just so weak. But this is not over i am not giving up! I will add a little more at each feeding and hopefully she will start getting her strength back.

Thank you so much for your good wishes and keeping us in your thoughts. I cant express how much I really appreciate knowing that others do care. Just the fact that you posted and showed that there are people who care about strangers and their pets really means alot.


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post Jul 11 2012, 01:54 PM
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Hi, terri, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Lucky are doing. From what you share with us it sounds to me like you are doing everything in your power to help your little girl through this crisis so that you both can continue to enjoy a long and happy earthly journey together.

It is very good news that your precious Lucky's kidneys are still functioning, and that she was able to hold down her food and fluids you gave her yesterday. Small portions frequently during the day are the route to go. If possible you might also want to consider adding a fingertip of a supplement called Nutri Cal. It is a high caloric supplement for cats who are not able to eat regular sized meals - - cats who are ill or are nursing. The Nutri Cal will help boost her energy levels and may even help with her appetite.

Also, it is important that you take care of yourself because it sounds like your precious Lucky only has you to love her and take care of her. So please try to get some rest for the sake of both you and your precious Lucky.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Lucky kindly, terri. Thank you so very much for sharing your precious Lucky with us, terri. Please know you and your precious little girl are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
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post Jul 12 2012, 11:15 PM
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ok so i am on 10 min watch. every ten min i have to force Lucky to drink a few drops of water. I am loosing it. She ate at 6:00 and since then I have given her water every 10 min. She is able to keep food down but not much water. so I have been dropping it to her every ten min. and I am not joking. She is keeping everything down but this is so taxing. i have done the dishes, washed clothes,and cooked steaks.My husband has sat on the couch the entire time! I am about to go crazy. I can"t remember the last time I sat down to have dinner with my husband. I dont think I can keep up with my normal life and nurse a baby back to health. Especially without help from my husband. She's just not able to keep liquids down. I don't know what to do.I have been so consumed with saving her life that I have not been able to take a real shower since she has come home on tuesday. At this point I don't care, as long as she has her food and fluids. It would be great if my husband would help but clearly he does not care. He has not even been in her cat room to see how she is doing...... this does not give me hope for the possibilty of us ever having children. This is so frustrating and I am not sure I made the right desicison to try to keep her alive. She seems so miserable and like she is suffering. Am I being selfish and fighting for my own personal happiness,and not the well being of my baby. I just dont know what is right. the dr says she will recover with the right care but with my job and lack of support am i going to be able save her... Is this stuggle all in vain.. please help to whoever is listening!


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