2/15 Rusty AMPS 246, +5.5 132, PMPS 101, +4.5 44; vines needed

2/13 condo

Good afternoon, L&LL,

Sorry not to write Rusty's condo yesterday. It was a very difficult day for him and we are worried. I gave him his second application of the transdermal pred yesterday morning and he got progressively worse all day, so that by the evening he could hardly walk, let alone hop up on the table or the couch. But he had good appetite. I remembered Judy (@Judy and Boomer) saying that her civvie Allen got very weak after beginning pred, so 8 hours into the application I wiped his ear so that hopefully no more could be absorbed.

At bedtime Edward carried him upstairs so that he could be with us, but he only stayed for 15 minutes or so and then tried to go downstairs by himself; he fell down the stairs halfway down, but then went to his little bed by the radiator. So we took his nighttime fuds and put them next to his bed. We had a sleepless night. I have read that animals have an instinct to be alone when they are about to die, and that is what I was thinking all night. But this morning he was meowing and walking around (unsteadily). He still has good appetite and his breathing is not bad. I made a vet appointment for tomorrow morning. I want the vet to evaluate him, and if it seems as if he does not have a good chance to get better, we will make the decision then. Edward wonders if he might have had a stroke. He has spent a lot of his "walking" time today wandering around the living room, dining room and kitchen.

Anyway, we hope for an improvement, but we are aware that we may not have much more time with our boy. We don't know how old he is, but we think he must be at least 18. Please send vines and keep Rusty in your prayers. We want to do the right thing for him. He is such a wonderful kitty and we don't want him to suffer.

 

Massive vines on their way to you and the gentleman Mr. Rusty. What a scary day. I hope the vet has some answers.

Pred can weaken muscles. Theo got a permanent limp due to it.

 

So many vines and prayers for all of you. I do wonder if the pred is a problem for him, since you saw something similar when you tried it before. He is one lucky kitty to have you by his side .

 

First, HUGS AND HUGS and hugs...

Second, more hugs....

Yo Rusty! Yeah life finally gets to us old men...but what a life we live! We have the bestest hoomans taking care of us, giving us what we need, doing everything to keep us happy and healthy for a long time. Even when the angels begin drawing nearer, they still love us enough. I'm grateful for that and I know you - you are too. My kidneys are about gone, I have angels near too. Here, share my cane and my shoulder...s/Dakota

...and more hugs...

 

Many prayers coming Rusty’s way and peace for your heart

 

My first thought was the same as Amy, it seems he had a turn for the worse last time with the pred, I hope that's all is going on and he can bounce back from it. So many vines to Rusty for healing and comfort.

 

Many vines and prayers and much love and strength for you and Rusty.

 

Sending mega vines for Rusty.

 

love light and healing

 

Feel better soon Rusty.

 

Sending lots of positive energy your way.

 

I'm sorry that you are having hard time.
We are praying for you, Ella and Rusty!

 

Pred doesn't seem to be good for Rusty.

 

Sending bushelsful of vines and hugs for you all and for Rusty. I know far too well the worry concern and vigilance you are in.
Just a thought for Rusty’s vet visit tomorrow: Is there a possibility that his electrolytes are off or potassium balance low?

And of course I will mention bc you’re the one who saved the day many a time by suggesting: liver shake. Seriously.

Hugs, love, ❤️ and multitudes of scritches,
Sina and Sootie’s Tribe.

 

Vines for Rusty's continued improvement and a good report from the vet.

 

((((((Ella, Rusty and Edward))))) Here's tons and tons more vines for our dear Rusty. And extra hugs

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers, no matter what happens.

 

Sending prayers for you, Edward and Rusty.

 

{{{Ella}}} & {{{Edward}}},

I've loaded up every single vine I can find on a charter jet, and Boris and Natasha are out looking for more. We are all praying very hard for our Rusty to overcome this latest obstacle. He's such a strong, resilient kitty, we just know he can do it.

Sending all our love and prayers to the three of you. Please keep us posted.

 

Tons of vines from us, too. And big hugs, too. We are thinking of you.
Liz

 

I’m so sorry. I’m praying for some improvement tonight.

 

Mega vines for Rusty
Cyber (((hugs))) for you

 

Sending a ton more vines to Rusty and you and Edward.

 

Many more healing vines for Rusty. He has bounced back before, he can do it again

 

Thick, lush, healthy healing vines for our dear Rusty!

 

Sending prayers for Rusty and hugs for Ella and Edward. Be better, my Rusty boy!

 

Many, many, many vines for Rusty and for you too, Ella
Praying for big improvement

 

Big hugs, prayers, and vines going your way, and to Rusty

 

China's sending her biggest, baddest and best vines Rusty's way!!

Sure hope he's able to rebound. The lagoon needs it's Meister!

 

Adding in our love and prayers.

 

Yes, though with Allen it took about 3 weeks to happen but he did improve as soon as we started decreasing his dose.

 

Sending tons and tons of vines to Rusty and lots of hugs to you and Edward

 

Sending you strong loving vines of banyan - many hugs to you furbaby! And to your humans who love you so.

 

I think it's the pred too.....
lots of good things to ask the vet.... potassium, electrolytes, b12

sending many hugs and prayers.....

 

Prayers and vines to Rusty.

 

Sending more vines! Feel better soon, Rusty.

 

Yo, Rusty. You're such a cool cat, and I hope you get feeline better really fast. My momma and I have lots of vines for you. Would you like them sauteed in coconut oil and sprinkled with parmesan so they're nice and crunchy?
Purrs,
Felix

 

Sending tons and tons of vines and prayers for Rusty to feel better soon. And tons and tons of peace and strength for his hoomans.

Wez keepin' da Lagoon safe for yaz, LagoonMeister Rusty, soz yaz don't needz to stress; just yaz focusez on feelin' better!
~Dep'ty Squallie

 

Sending vines and more vines.

 

Sending lots of vines for Rusty, and comforting thoughts for you guys during this difficult time.

 

Sending tons of vines for Rusty

 

Love love love love love to Rusty and his beloved beans.
Anne

 

Thanks to everyone for the vines and prayers. Rusty is eating his nighttime fuds at present, but I doubt that he will try to climb the stairs. He is very unsteady. But his appetite is good and his breathing is OK. I so hope he can rally tonight. He spent most of the evening in his little bed next to the radiator. We are leaving the heat turned up for him. Our vetty appt. is for 8:15 A.M. (Eastern time). 'Night, all.

Yo, I'm checkin' out the shark nets tonight. Surf safe, kitties!
~ LagoonMeister Rusty

 

((((Ella and Edward))))

Sending a ton of vines, white light, and snowflakes for Rusty. I hope he will rally and do better but I know your great love for him will light the way for you to decide what is best.

 

Sending healing vines, hugs and prayers for Rusty to rally.

 

Good morning, Ella, Edward and Rusty,
Thinking of you and with love, hugs and heaps of good vetty vines for you all as you ready for Rusty’s early morning vetty visit. ❤️

 

Vetty vines this morn for the lagoonmeister!

 

Yet more vetty vines!

 

More vines from us...

 

Prayers upon prayers for a good vetty visit

 

Sending truck loads of vines and prayers for Rusty and lots of for you and Edward.

 

Sending big big hugs and vines Rusty's way Ella! Prayers too!

 

Heaps of vines from this way too, have a good vet visit, Rusty and please feel better.

 

Hope all is well.

 

Sending Vines of healing and comfort.

 

I saw some pictures of our little buddy on facebook this week and wanted to come check on him. Sending piles of vines to Rusty . . . and to you and Edward, Ella. Lots of love coming along with the vines. I hope Rusty is hanging in there ok today.

hugs to you all,
Julie

 

We are sending hugs and hugs and more hugs to Rusty’s beloved beans. Our hearts will be there with our Rusty. Love love love.
Anne