Hi All...

Well... today was the 4th time in 5 days Miss Gidget has gone to the vet. THANK GOD I work for her. She has really been a blessing. She still refuses to eat. I managed to force feed her a small jar of baby food last night with a syringe. She was NOT happy with me. When I approach her with any type food, she acts like it's poison and runs away from me, so it's a trick to even get her to take her pills with cream cheese, I have to stick my finger down her throat with it.

Her fever was STILL 103.1 this morning. So, more SQ fluids, shots and another dose of antibiotic to go along with the pills she's already taken. She also gave her Periactin... a drug they use as an appetite stimulant for cats. She got the entire pill this morning and will get 1/2 twice a day until she starts getting use to eating again. Then she took blood work. I have to admit that I was really worried as to how she would react, after all, she is pretty hyper, but she surprised the heck out of me and was really good. Actually, she has been good when Joanne gives her the fluids, took her temp and all. I think when she realized she wasn't going to win, she decided to give in. I really am proud of her.

Joanne is doing a full health panel with the blood work, checking liver and kidneys and also for pancreatitis. She said it's too late to test for toxicology... Did I tell you my brother had Chem-Lawn out here to spray the day before she got sick? They had it done but didn't tell me it was going to be done. Normally, they would tell me, and when she had to go potty, I'd pick her up and carry her to the neighbor's yard. Well.. after we had gone out on Wednesday, and I smelled that stuff, I brought her in and washed her feet off really good, but when we were out there she got some really good whiffs of it, and the fact that she's so low to the ground doesn't help... even if she wasn't smelling the grass, she had to get it in her lungs. Anyway... even if she was poisoned.. the blood now wouldn't show it.

Joanne said if she didn't start eating or have a bowel movement today, and depending on how the labs come back tomorrow, she may need an x-ray to check for a blockage. Well... Praise God... about an hour after we got home, the Periactin must have kicked in because she ate a small jar of baby food all by herself. I was so happy to see her actually eat it, you just can't imagine. Then I went to the grocery store and bought a fresh roasted chicken still warm from the oven. When I got home, she more than willingly ate all the meat from the drumstick and part of the thigh. She would have eaten more, but I didn't want her getting sick. After all, it was a bit greasy and the first time she had eaten anything of substance for an entire week. Then, to make things even more exciting, about a half hour later, she went out and did her thing. OMG... how awesome... even though it may be the stimulants getting her to eat and not her own decision, I'm really glad to see her eat again.

So, that's the update for today. She's acting better tonight but still pretty clingy... has to be near me every minute. Brandon is over spending the night tonight. She LOVES having HER BOY here, but after the initial "I'm sooooo excited to see you, take me for a run in the backyard", she's back sitting right next to me.



Cindy said...
Hi Jo, I am so hoping that Gidge feels better this eve, and will be good as new VERY soon! I know it's scary when they won't eat, and have a high fever.
I am sending up good thoughts and prayers for both of u--hope the steroids help!

Hugs,
Cindy and the boyz
August 4, 2009 10:33 AM


Hey Cindy... Thanks so much for stopping in and letting me know you were here. I am sooooo sorry I haven't posted on the boys thread lately... it's been so crazy, between my legs, Gidget, work, going deaf... I know that's no real excuse, after all, you're going through so much more than I have, and you manage to post. I have been keeping up with the boys though, and I couldn't be happier for little Justie... he's doing such a great job of hanging on that train. I know what you mean about the lab work coming back normal... it's a wonderful thing, but it still doesn't tell you what's wrong with Tuck... and that just adds to you anxiety. I'm wondering how Gidge's labs will turn out tomorrow... 6 days of a fever is just way too long for no reason. I'm praying it isn't her liver, kidneys, pancreas or anything else but at the same time, we've got to find out what's going on with her.

Please forgive me for not posting... I think about you guys all the time, and I do read regularly... it just seems I'm always running late for something by the time I finish reading. Give those precious boys a hug from me... and a big one for you too.

Wiskers said...

How's Gidge...Is she any better?

Hey Wiskers... It's just so hard to tell if she's actually feeling better or if it's just the drugs and fluids. The fact that the fever was 105 on Friday and still 103.1 today isn't a good sign.
Thanks for checking in on us.


Again... thank you all so much for checking in with us. I PROMISE to get on IMOM soon and post. But just because I haven't posted doesn't mean I'm not there. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. You mean so much and have been so kind to us. God Bless You All.

Love, Hugs & Belly Rubs
Joanna, Angel Mike & Miss Gidget