admin - 233. page Toggle navigation Profile Topics Started Replies Created Favorites Forum Replies Created admin Keymaster Hi Ruth. I’m really sorry to hear that Nula hasn’t had a good night. Until the Atopica and Prednisolone kick in, it sounds as though her immune system is probably attacking the donor red blood cells. Again, this is not a painful condition, it just makes them feel very weak and tired. Try not to worry too much about her not eating. I am sure they will be keeping her hydrated. It’s very difficult when they won’ t eat for you – it’s our instinct as owners to feed them, as we are so used to them happily enjoying food. In cats, not eating can be quite an issue, but I am not aware that this is the same for dogs. The vets will try to tempt her to eat frequently when she is stable, and as before, she can be syringe-fed if necessary. Vally – thank you for your very emotive post about Bingo. This is such a positive message of hope to those going through this horrible rollercoaster experience. It must have been a horrible time for you, but WOW, look at him now! Such a little star. Ruth – one day at a time. As Vally said, baby steps. Definitely give them a ring for an update later and I will keep everything crossed that she will be feeling a bit better. Much love to you. We are thinking of you and Nula so much. Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster Hi Ruth. Sorry about the posts – have cleared it up a bit now although not sure why it did that :) This reply was modified 12 years, 6 months ago by admin. Details admin Keymaster Hi Linda That’s very interesting about the canine vs. feline atopica. Considering the hideous things they catch and bring in, cats are ridiculously sensitive to a lot of things and there are a shocking number of items which are toxic for them. I will never have foxgloves or lillies around here! Antifreeze and slug pellets are some of our biggest foes. I occasionally use organic “pet safe” slug pellets. I put them down once, and Molly instantly pounced on one and ate it. One of our many, many calls to the vets to check their toxbase! (Thankfully it was fine) I will have to double check, but I am fairly certain Dr Dodds suggested cyclosporine over chlorambucil for cats too. She also mentioned thyroxine. There is very little in the way of published information in the public domain about feline non-regenerative IMHA, but I will have another look. Love to you and Sadie. Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster Hi Tara Wonderful to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. I’m sure you must be very relieved. He definitely sounds like a tough little guy. Keep up the good work, Diablo! Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster Oh Hoppity! Bless his heart! It’s a very smart plastic bag though. He is a handsome boy, and that is a handsome plant (?clematis). How long will he need to have the bandage on? Keep running Worzel (slow it down a bit though, eh?) Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster Ah that’s brilliant news. I’m so pleased to hear that he’s doing well with his reduction. He is SUCH a character and I love hearing Bingo stories! Keep it up Bingo! Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster That’s interesting (and sad) to read about the treats from China. I will definitely be checking Mable’s treats now. She loves “dreamies”, some sort of gooey biscuit. She also likes the sound of all these dried meaty treats. I might have to look for some cat versions. Vally – I never saw the chicken salt as a treat either, only as a human treat ;) I don’t think I ever tried it. It just baffled me! Cherry Ripe, on the other hand, did not baffle me whatsoever and I have been known to venture to the Australia Shop in London specifically for them! Mary and Mable x Details admin Keymaster Hi Linda Oh, I’m over the moon for you & your girl. You deserve to have a celebration, a good rest & Sadie says she deserves an extra biscuit from her Aunty Sheena! You’ve made my weekend even better. Loads of love from all of us Sheena, Worzel & Ollie too xxxxx Details Viewing 8 posts – 1,857 through 1,864 (of 2,145 total) ← 1 2 3 … 232 233 234 … 267 268 269 →

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Hi Ruth.

I’m really sorry to hear that Nula hasn’t had a good night. Until the Atopica and Prednisolone kick in, it sounds as though her immune system is probably attacking the donor red blood cells. Again, this is not a painful condition, it just makes them feel very weak and tired. Try not to worry too much about her not eating. I am sure they will be keeping her hydrated. It’s very difficult when they won’ t eat for you – it’s our instinct as owners to feed them, as we are so used to them happily enjoying food. In cats, not eating can be quite an issue, but I am not aware that this is the same for dogs. The vets will try to tempt her to eat frequently when she is stable, and as before, she can be syringe-fed if necessary.

Vally – thank you for your very emotive post about Bingo. This is such a positive message of hope to those going through this horrible rollercoaster experience. It must have been a horrible time for you, but WOW, look at him now! Such a little star.

Ruth – one day at a time. As Vally said, baby steps. Definitely give them a ring for an update later and I will keep everything crossed that she will be feeling a bit better.

Much love to you. We are thinking of you and Nula so much.

Mary and Mable x

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Hi Ruth. Sorry about the posts – have cleared it up a bit now although not sure why it did that :)

• This reply was modified 12 years, 6 months ago by admin.

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Hi Linda

That’s very interesting about the canine vs. feline atopica. Considering the hideous things they catch and bring in, cats are ridiculously sensitive to a lot of things and there are a shocking number of items which are toxic for them. I will never have foxgloves or lillies around here! Antifreeze and slug pellets are some of our biggest foes. I occasionally use organic “pet safe” slug pellets. I put them down once, and Molly instantly pounced on one and ate it. One of our many, many calls to the vets to check their toxbase! (Thankfully it was fine)

I will have to double check, but I am fairly certain Dr Dodds suggested cyclosporine over chlorambucil for cats too. She also mentioned thyroxine. There is very little in the way of published information in the public domain about feline non-regenerative IMHA, but I will have another look.

Love to you and Sadie.

Mary and Mable x

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Hi Tara

Wonderful to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. I’m sure you must be very relieved. He definitely sounds like a tough little guy.

Keep up the good work, Diablo!

Mary and Mable x

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Oh Hoppity! Bless his heart! It’s a very smart plastic bag though. He is a handsome boy, and that is a handsome plant (?clematis). How long will he need to have the bandage on?

Keep running Worzel (slow it down a bit though, eh?)

Mary and Mable x

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Ah that’s brilliant news. I’m so pleased to hear that he’s doing well with his reduction. He is SUCH a character and I love hearing Bingo stories!

Keep it up Bingo!

Mary and Mable x

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That’s interesting (and sad) to read about the treats from China. I will definitely be checking Mable’s treats now. She loves “dreamies”, some sort of gooey biscuit. She also likes the sound of all these dried meaty treats. I might have to look for some cat versions.

Vally – I never saw the chicken salt as a treat either, only as a human treat ;) I don’t think I ever tried it. It just baffled me! Cherry Ripe, on the other hand, did not baffle me whatsoever and I have been known to venture to the Australia Shop in London specifically for them!

Mary and Mable x

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Hi Linda
Oh, I’m over the moon for you & your girl. You deserve to have a celebration, a good rest & Sadie says she deserves an extra biscuit from her Aunty Sheena! You’ve made my weekend even better.
Loads of love from all of us
Sheena, Worzel & Ollie too xxxxx

[admin]

Hi Ruth.

I’m really sorry to hear that Nula hasn’t had a good night. Until the Atopica and Prednisolone kick in, it sounds as though her immune system is probably attacking the donor red blood cells. Again, this is not a painful condition, it just makes them feel very weak and tired. Try not to worry too much about her not eating. I am sure they will be keeping her hydrated. It’s very difficult when they won’ t eat for you – it’s our instinct as owners to feed them, as we are so used to them happily enjoying food. In cats, not eating can be quite an issue, but I am not aware that this is the same for dogs. The vets will try to tempt her to eat frequently when she is stable, and as before, she can be syringe-fed if necessary.

Vally – thank you for your very emotive post about Bingo. This is such a positive message of hope to those going through this horrible rollercoaster experience. It must have been a horrible time for you, but WOW, look at him now! Such a little star.

Ruth – one day at a time. As Vally said, baby steps. Definitely give them a ring for an update later and I will keep everything crossed that she will be feeling a bit better.

Much love to you. We are thinking of you and Nula so much.

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

Hi Ruth. Sorry about the posts – have cleared it up a bit now although not sure why it did that :)

• This reply was modified 12 years, 6 months ago by admin.

[admin]

Hi Linda

That’s very interesting about the canine vs. feline atopica. Considering the hideous things they catch and bring in, cats are ridiculously sensitive to a lot of things and there are a shocking number of items which are toxic for them. I will never have foxgloves or lillies around here! Antifreeze and slug pellets are some of our biggest foes. I occasionally use organic “pet safe” slug pellets. I put them down once, and Molly instantly pounced on one and ate it. One of our many, many calls to the vets to check their toxbase! (Thankfully it was fine)

I will have to double check, but I am fairly certain Dr Dodds suggested cyclosporine over chlorambucil for cats too. She also mentioned thyroxine. There is very little in the way of published information in the public domain about feline non-regenerative IMHA, but I will have another look.

Love to you and Sadie.

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

Hi Tara

Wonderful to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. I’m sure you must be very relieved. He definitely sounds like a tough little guy.

Keep up the good work, Diablo!

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

Oh Hoppity! Bless his heart! It’s a very smart plastic bag though. He is a handsome boy, and that is a handsome plant (?clematis). How long will he need to have the bandage on?

Keep running Worzel (slow it down a bit though, eh?)

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

Ah that’s brilliant news. I’m so pleased to hear that he’s doing well with his reduction. He is SUCH a character and I love hearing Bingo stories!

Keep it up Bingo!

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

That’s interesting (and sad) to read about the treats from China. I will definitely be checking Mable’s treats now. She loves “dreamies”, some sort of gooey biscuit. She also likes the sound of all these dried meaty treats. I might have to look for some cat versions.

Vally – I never saw the chicken salt as a treat either, only as a human treat ;) I don’t think I ever tried it. It just baffled me! Cherry Ripe, on the other hand, did not baffle me whatsoever and I have been known to venture to the Australia Shop in London specifically for them!

Mary and Mable x

[admin]

Hi Linda
Oh, I’m over the moon for you & your girl. You deserve to have a celebration, a good rest & Sadie says she deserves an extra biscuit from her Aunty Sheena! You’ve made my weekend even better.
Loads of love from all of us
Sheena, Worzel & Ollie too xxxxx