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xsunnysuex said:
Oh. Here we go!! Had two practice goes at the hospital Injecting her with water. First one did not go well. Poor Molly hissed at me. :(
Second wasn't so bad. Don't like!! :(:facepalm:

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I find medical stuff absolutely terrifying tbh. I recently had to tube feed one of mine for a few weeks 5 times a day via a plastic tube going into his oesophagus via his neck, and redo the dressings and bandage and clean the stoma daily (while trying all sorts to tempt him to eat on his own at the same time), and it sounded as if it was going to be absolutely horrific and more than I could manage, just the thought of it made me feel faint, and then... well actually it went mostly ok :)

It's probably going to take you a little longer to adjust than it will for Molly. Although it seems terrifying right now, I am sure you will all be fine. Love and confidence to you xx
 
Not happy. Trying to inject Molly this morning was horrendous.
She seemed to know as soon as I went near her neck. She pulled away. This completely set the tone.
Took me ages. With me getting more and more stressed. That seemed to transfer to Molly. At this rate my beautiful calm girl is going to end up hating me.
Not sure how I'm gonna do this twice a day for the rest of her life. :(:(
 
xsunnysuex said:
Not happy. Trying to inject Molly this morning was horrendous.
She seemed to know as soon as I went near her neck. She pulled away. This completely set the tone.
Took me ages. With me getting more and more stressed. That seemed to transfer to Molly. At this rate my beautiful calm girl is going to end up hating me.
Not sure how I'm gonna do this twice a day for the rest of her life. :(:(
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You'll manage. I do think it is important to be confident (she'll sense it if you are nervous) and quick. Also if she's in a panic, give it a break and come back when she is more settled, don't escalate it if she's already upset. Best times I find to do medical stuff to cats are when they are asleep or half asleep, I kind of sit next to them and lean over them and quickly do whatever horror needs to be done.

Have you considered talking to a cat nutritional expert as well as a vet? If you have pet insurance, the cost of a nutritional specialist consultation may be covered - but often feline diabetes can be somewhat managed by diet (although WARNING if she is already on insulin do not change her diet without medical advice).
 
Epona said:
Best times I find to do medical stuff to cats are when they are asleep or half asleep, I kind of sit next to them and lean over them and quickly do whatever horror needs to be done.
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Trouble is I have to do it just after she's eaten. :(
Epona said:
Have you considered talking to a cat nutritional expert as well as a vet? If you have pet insurance, the cost of a nutritional specialist consultation may be covered - but often feline diabetes can be somewhat managed by diet (although WARNING if she is already on insulin do not change her diet without medical advice).
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The animal hospital did recommend Hills or Royal Canin diabetic food. It's very expensive though. Don't think I'd be able to afford it long term.
 
xsunnysuex said:
Trouble is I have to do it just after she's eaten. :(

The animal hospital did recommend Hills or Royal Canin diabetic food. It's very expensive though. Don't think I'd be able to afford it long term.
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When our girl was getting on a bit, we were advised to give her more specialist food. The expensive stuff was a bit out of our price range but we found that the “Pets at Home” own brand was very similar nutritionally and only half the price. Cat loved it anyway :)
 
xsunnysuex said:
Trouble is I have to do it just after she's eaten. :(

The animal hospital did recommend Hills or Royal Canin diabetic food. It's very expensive though. Don't think I'd be able to afford it long term.
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That sort of proprietary manufactured diet is not what I was thinking about, dry foods especially are often high carb even in specialised diets for diabetic cats - was thinking more getting some proper qualified nutrition advice for long-term diabetes maintenance from a specialist (if you have insurance that will cover consultation and follow up visits), rather than just being recommended whatever brand of food from a manufacturer your vet has a supply contract with. Don't get me wrong, vets are bloody marvellous!- but they are necessarily focused on acute care.
 
It is currently making my heart glad that pretty much any food I give to Radar he is enthusiastic about - I'd far rather have "bolt/vomit" eating as my main worry, rather than completely refusing any and all food.

It's a complete delight to see the wee shite face-first in a bowl of food, scoffing :D Completely unaware that he ran up over £6k* in vet bills and 2 months of stress and worry o_o

EDIT: *worth every fucking penny, now he is back and lively and sweet and cuddly normal cat - well not normal, he's a complete little horror and I love him :D - I know he's not going to last forever, but to have him back for even just a while, happy and healthy, is worth every penny and every effort.
 
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Chloe and Rogue have the X-Factor. :cool: Do you?

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I think Missy must've slept all day today, because she's on her third psycho session since I got home from work. Luckily, this time she's taking it out on a ball rather than my limbs. She's quite adept at moving the ball at speed. "Lionel Missy", perhaps.
 
Vet says that idiot cat has maintained his weight, but it is now lean muscle and that he is perfect . Crazy barrel cat has put on loads of weight and we need to stop it. Vet says amount we offer is good, the food we give them is good, and idiot cat grazing is completely normal.... we just need to control her! They have suggested a microchip feeder.... anyone got one?
 
He was up there for 24 hours. It took two RSPCA officers, four fire brigade officers, two neighbours, numerous family members and me to get the sod down from the top of a very bendy pine tree.

By the end of my vigil, I had a bunch of professionals all shouting "Monty, come on" at him as he mewed piteously. Kudos to the fireman who stuffed him into his jacket.

Monty you terrible cunt! :facepalm: :rolleyes: :oops:

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So yep, now Radar is able to eat dry again, I have been putting down just a small amount at night like I used to, so he can graze instead of pestering me every few hours for food - working well so far and more or less back to normal (he's still a bit bald in places mind you, and his whiskers that were shaved for surgery are still really spiky!)

So for the last couple of nights I managed nearly 8 hours uninterrupted - the only time I woke was when Radar reported for the start of his cuddle shift - there is some purring and heatbutting and wet splurgy kitty kisses and drool involved in him clocking on for his shift, but it's all very welcome :)
 
Radar was in the bedroom, I put some food in his bowl and took it in to him.

I said "Radar, Dindins!"

Seeing him meerkat on his hindlegs wanting his food is so precious to me now. Went through ages of him ignoring the call of Dindins, and having to syringe food down a plastic tube inserted in his neck *cries*

So now when I say "Dindins!" and he is all over me, standing up on his hind legs in a meerkat pose to try to see what he's got for his meal, then going face-down in the bowl in full-on nommage, is quite possibly the loveliest sight I could ever see. I'm sorry if this simple thing of seeing him eat makes me feel happy-emotional, I think it will do that for a while tbh, it's the best thing ever.

(He is a little deaf after all this - the problem was initially caused by ear polyps and he did suffer some lasting damage to his eardrums - but if he is asleep and doesn't hear me I waft the food bowl in front of his face, which has the same effect as calling him for "Dindins!")
 
My poor cat passed away suddenly today, I miss her so much and I'm at a loss about how to deal with it, it feels too early and raw to start mildly distracting myself but I have finally stopped crying. This thread is bringing me a bit of comfort in the meantime :):( much love to all your four legged friends x
 
muscovyduck said:
My poor cat passed away suddenly today, I miss her so much and I'm at a loss about how to deal with it, it feels too early and raw to start mildly distracting myself but I have finally stopped crying. This thread is bringing me a bit of comfort in the meantime :):( much love to all your four legged friends x
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I am so sorry to hear that, if you'd like to talk about her that is fine, if not that is fine also - just know that we all understand and feel for your loss and sorrow xxx
 
muscovyduck said:
My poor cat passed away suddenly today, I miss her so much and I'm at a loss about how to deal with it, it feels too early and raw to start mildly distracting myself but I have finally stopped crying. This thread is bringing me a bit of comfort in the meantime :):( much love to all your four legged friends x
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Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How old was she?
 
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