Hellfudge

[twirlgrrl]

Hellfudge has lost over a pound since she was last at the vet in September--and she was sick and skinny then! A pound is a LOT on a cat her size. She's down to 5 pounds and change. When she was a healthy adult she weighed about 8.5 pounds!

They are going to test her urine and blood for an infection but the vet is concerned that it could be something bigger. She was so dehydrated that they couldn't get a urine sample so they kept her. They're giving her IV fluids and hope to get a urine sample before they close tonight. So I'm waiting for a call. If they can't get a sample tonight then we'll be bringing her in tomorrow morning for another try.

I'm not going to go crazy with all sorts of tests. If this is not an infection, we'll probably just try to keep her comfortable until it seems she is no longer enjoying life.

She is far and away the most wonderful, intelligent, interesting and engaging cat I've ever had. I used to fantasize about cloning her. I love this cat so much.

Comments

[canetoad.livejournal.com]

Hug

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[ninjalie.livejournal.com]

:( :( :( :~(

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Totally.

[vagynafondue.livejournal.com]

I'm sending good vibes out to you and Hellfudge!

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Special thanks for the icon. :)

[lavender-eve.livejournal.com]

i hope that whatever happens she feels better soon. my thoughts are with you.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[quinek.livejournal.com]

Poor kittykins. How old is she? Hope she feels better soon. You can try some pedialyte at home too. :)

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks. She's 18, about 90 in human years. She's actually eating and drinking fine, but for some reason she can't hold onto the water in her system... at least that's what the vet said this morning. We're probably going to have to do subcutaneous hydration at home.

[hallsl.livejournal.com]

I've only truly loved one cat, but he was a soul mate. He made it to almost 20, and I well recall those last few years... a poignant love, bittersweet because you know it can't last too long... though I started feeling that way when he got frail around 16. I hope Hellfudge feels better soon and that you have several more good years. Let us know.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Yes, absolutely, the poignant/bittersweet. That's my specialty; I'm not so good at staying in the moment anyway. Thanks so much for the good wishes.

[jaxonsmama.livejournal.com]

Ahhhhh. Hugs to you and Hellfudge. I love her too. Does Becky know? **sigh**

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I called her last night to let her know. :D She's Hellfudge's second mama for sure! I'm going to update in a second.

Hope things are improving over your way. <3