I took Patches to the vet thinking probably I would be saying goodbye. The vet said she was "on the fence with this one." Her ears, from the horrible thyroid meds she was so allergic to, are healing and her temp was down. These are both good signs. However, she is one sick kitty still. The vet also said it is possible all the meds aren't out of her system yet, her system has been through a lot and may take sometime to come back. This is only a MAYBE, but it was enough for me. She gave her fluids, B Vitamins and Steroids. I think all those kitty purrs worked. Thank you all!
Calicomom Toni
Sending purrs & hugs to Miss Patches from Norf Carolina.
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Finnegan Buddy & Princess Jazzy
More purrs an hugs, efurryone! Ms Patches, we don't want you to go yet, unless it's yur time. You can keep on gettin better, rite? Rite.
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Victor & Nina
That is hopeful news. We are keeping our purrs at full power for Patches.
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ReplyDeleteWe believe in the power of the purr and we will put all of our paws together and form a circle and purrate!
We fink we need to form a worldwide pawcircle of healing purrs for Patches.
purrs & hugs
Abby
Patches~~we are still purring and purring for you!
ReplyDeleteMany, many purrs and purrayers being sent to Patches ...
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Sabrina, Sam, Simon and Momma Jan too
We will keep purring hard for her!
ReplyDeleteWe came by to leave more purrs and tail wags for Patches.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to purr for Patches...we hope she begins to feel better.
ReplyDeleteMy sisters and I are all sending purrs to you sweet Patches!
ReplyDeleteSending purrrrrsss and purrrayers to Patches. Hang in there, kittie.
ReplyDeletewe are still purring for you bestest furriend. we love you
ReplyDeleteWe are sending more purrs and healing energy to sweet Patches and are happy you are giving her more time to heal before making that decision. We know that you will know when the time is right for her to take her journey.
ReplyDeleteRegarding thyroid meds, our Tabbygail's thyroid levels were off the chart. Our vet and our TCM/acupuncturist came up with a combination dose of 2.5 mg of methimazole along with a TCM herbal formula, which worked very well to control her hyperthyroidism. It was good, too, because she didn't have to take as high a dose of the methimazole as she would have without the combination therapy. Unfortunately, she succumbed to an unrelated condition, but the thyroid issue was successfully managed.
'Kaika and his mom
We are thrilled she is still here! We hope for a full recovery...
ReplyDeleteOh man oh man oh man my paws are crossed HARD!
ReplyDeleteWe're all purring for you beautiful Patches, hang in there sweet kitty!
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purr purr purrr for Patches~
ReplyDeleteWe are still sending Patches much love and rumbly purrs. We all hope that Patches can recover from this. It sounds like you have a really good vet who is working hard to help her.
ReplyDeleteCome on Patches! We are all rooting for ya gal!
Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
Gerry
& Mum
Patches, we are sending more healing purrs. We are thrilled you are improving.
ReplyDeleteMom Kim here: I don't know the whole details, but my Annie is hyper-t and I had a lot of trouble with the transdermal meds when she first started on them in Sep 2009. The problem was the base they were using, and *I* had to research it (Yahoo has a great feline hyper-t group) and discover that there's another base that can be used that is easier on the ears. So we switched compounding pharmacies and base for the methimazole.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I DO have Annie's armpits and upper chest shaved periodically, so I can apply the meds there and give her ears a rest. The meds CAN be applied successfully to the armpit area or around the nipples--I suppose any area the cat can't get to, to lick it off.
I'm sending lots of Light to Patches and the fur family is sending purrs too.
Peace.
Tons of Purrs & Prayers from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde & their Feeders!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh, what a blessing to hear!! miss patches, you don't hafta go ennywheres unless'n you're ready. please stay an' bask in yer mama's loving care for as long as you can!! we sends you soft, soft, purrs an' warm thoughts!!
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We're sending tons of purrs and purrayers for Patches to get all better and pull through this!
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Thanks to all of you! Your outpouring of love, help, and compassion is what makes the CB such a great place. I am taking it a day at a time, loving my girl and making her as comfy as possible. I don't know what the future holds, but I will do everything I can to make her well.
ReplyDeleteMany more purrs for Patches. Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
ReplyDeleteWe are purring very hard indeed for Miss Patches.
ReplyDeleteStay strong, Patches! We are sending our very strongest purrs for you!
ReplyDeleteWe will be purring for many more good days ahead for your precious Patches.
ReplyDeleteStill thinking of you Patches, sending healing vibes and loving purrs to all of you at the house in the Big Piney Woods. xxxooo
ReplyDeleteSending lots of good throughts and purrs that the bad meds will leave Patches and she will recover and be back to feeling like her ole self.
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep purring for Patches.
ReplyDeletewe are glad to here she is OK. We love this blog and miss the often posting.
ReplyDeleteWe are purring and purring for Patches, and sending comforting thoughts to you. purrrrrrrrrs and purrrrrrrrs
ReplyDeleteOh I am just going to bite Mom's toes. She's been so busy I hadn't been by to visit and didn't know Patches was feeling so poorly. :(
ReplyDeleteCan I come visit? I can say hi to Patches and maybe me and you can tell sekrits Mistrie.
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs,
Gree
Pee Ess. All of us Hotties are sending love and purrs and healing thoughts.
we is still purrin' an' purrayin' that you are all enjoyin' yer time togefur. *gentle kisses* to all
ReplyDeleteWe are sending purrs Patches' way. We know how hard an illness can be on both your furbaby and on you. (((Hugs))) that she will hang in there.
ReplyDeleteTavi, Cody and Gracie
We are just chekcing in to see how you are feeling Patches.
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Stopping by again today to let you know we are purring very hard for you everyday!
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We'z still purring fur yoo Patches!
ReplyDeleteOh, noes we dint know that Patches was so furry sick. Bebe has to take thyroid pills too but Momma is now expert in getting him to swallow them. Lots of purrs sent frum Hah-why-eee.
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