3/1 Sammy is home!

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  1. Libby and Lucy

    Libby and Lucy Senior Member Moderator

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    The vet called and said to give her an hour or two to do another x-ray, I can bring him home! That is assuming that the x-ray is improved, but she thinks it almost has to be considering the change in his behavior. He is out of oxygen and is trying to rip his IV catheter out and generally giving them grief. :lol: Respiratory rate is back down to normal, and the heart rhythm is better.

    She talked with the cardiologist and he said to send him home, that he would probably recover better at home. They do feel he is out of the worst of the immediate crisis. They will recheck in a week and check his renal values and electrolytes then, to see if the lasix has done any damage. She did say not to expect 5 years but that you never know. He could throw a clot tomorrow or he could outlast expectations. We’ll just take it day by day. At least this gives me some time to do research rather than just panicking. It sounds like he will be bringing a number of pills home with him, so I stopped at the store and stocked up on various lunch meats, cheeses, and tuna. I think Mickey knows I feel better too – he is tossing his birdie toy around and running around the house like crazy.

    Thank you, Lantus Land! I know you made a big difference for Sammy. I've seen it over and over again here, and I thank you for helping my Sammy-Banana. :mrgreen: I can't wait to get him home.
     
  2. Ann & Tess GA

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  3. Amy&TrixieCat

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    Great news :D :D :D !!!
     
  4. Monica and Atticus (GA)

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    Yaay! That's wonderful news! So glad you'll get to have him longer. This wasn't his time. We're still keeping a good thought for him and for that last good x-ray. Don't forget to take care of you, too.
     
  5. Christie & Willie (GA)

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    having a blech day at work, and this news totally turned it around. hurray, Sammy!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D LL magic strikes again!!!
     
  6. carolyn & jesse (GA) & spock

    carolyn & jesse (GA) & spock Well-Known Member

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    I am SO happy to hear he's coming home. I agree, they do recover better at home :D
     
  7. Squeaky and KT (GA)

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    Oh big YARD Dance!!! It's too BIG to do inside!!! Sammy's coming home!!!

    Libby, I have a civie with CHF also - he takes enalapril and generic lasix daily. When he was dx'd, he had about 3 pounds of fluid built up - it took several days for it to come off but now, as long as I give him his meds, he's a happy cat again! He runs, climbs, attacks his buddies, all his 'usual' behaviors. The only thing I've noticed is that he doesn't do it quite as long - instead of half an hour, it's 20 minutes. THAT I can HAPPILY live with!!!! So can he!!!!!!! He takes his own pills now, no having to use pill popper - I just wrap it in bologna or chicken, lay it in front of him with a backup of boiled chicken and tell him he has to take his medicine before he gets treats. Sometimes he takes it right away, sometimes he has to 'huff' at me a couple of times first...but he takes it.

    BIG HUG!!!!
     
  8. Linda for Weezer

    Linda for Weezer Well-Known Member

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    Great news!!
     
  9. Anne & Zener GA

    Anne & Zener GA Well-Known Member

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    Woohoo! Great news! :D :D :D
    Liz
     
  10. Sonia & Tom (GA)

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    YAY! :D
     
  11. Jen and Oreo (GA)

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    Best news evah!!! So happy to see this Libby. My GA Velcro lost his battle with CHF at 7 years old and reading about Sammy brought it all back.

    I'm so verra happy the LL vines worked again! Lots of scritches to Sammy and Mickey :D
     
  12. Tomtomsmom

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    Yeay! Great News! Sending loads of positive vibes and healing vines for a complete and speedy recovery!

    :thumbup Mimi & Tommy
     
  13. Angela & Blackie & 3 Others

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    :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D WOOO HOOO!!!!!! :RAHCAT :RAHCAT :RAHCAT This is extremely wonderful news!!!! Oh, HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!!! I'm still continuing my prayers for him to make a very full and speedy recovery. He's a very strong little man!!!! WTG Sammy!!!!!! WTG!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
     
  14. Linda and Bear Man

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    (((((Sammy!!!))))) I am so happy for you both!!! Tears of joy here.
     
  15. Karrie and Maverick

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    I would not take Sammy off of lasix completely. You use lasix to manage CHF - so you up it for times of a crisis and taper back. Start logging Resting Respiration Rates - when he is sleeping ideally. Keep a spreadsheet. I downloaded an online timer for Nike and counted the full 60 seconds. When her RRR went up we would call the vet and xrays almost always showed fluid. Eventually she was on a very high dose of lasix and couldn't be tapered down which does wear on the kidneys. Make sure water is available to him at all times.

    PS.... get injectible lasix to have on hand in the event of a crisis. It can buy you time getting to the emergency room. It is light sensitive. You only use it if you think you are in crisis though.

    Lasix is a miracle drug. I knew your boy would be coming home after getting this.

    Is Vetmedin used in cats?

    Nike's cardiologist at the University of Montreal gave her three months when we had her work up. She lived 19 wonderful amazing months and only the last week was hell due to vestibular disease and then atrial fibrillation. You are an amazing mom, I know you'll be in tune with RRR.

    Every single day is a gift and one to treasure. I knew every day could be Nike's last but made the most of it. Sad thing was with all that reading on my dogs heart disease I had no idea Maverick being a Maine Coon was genetically predisposed and probably died from a bad heart. I wonder if I could have changed things for him and had some more time. But I don't think that way often. I almost lost him once and every day after was treasured.

    Give Sammy a belly rub from me.
     
  16. Tracy & Leo

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    This is wonderful news Libby, enjoy your time with you boy and give him lots of hugs and smooches!
     
  17. Sandy and Black Kitty

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    YAY ! ! !

    :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT
     
  18. skybar22

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    Libby, I am so pleased to see this news! YAY! Hopefully you will able to manage this for a long time. I will continue to send lots of healing thoughts and vines and light!!!!!
     
  19. CD and BigMac

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    Wonderful coming home news! Everyone usually recovers better at home with family. Mickey will be happier to have Sammy home too.
    (((Hugs!)))
     
  20. Melissa & Tarragon

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    Woohoo!!! That is very exciting. I'm sure you will feel better once he is home where he belongs.
     
  21. Barb & Checkers (GA)

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    That's wonderful, fantastic news, Libby. I'm so happy for you and Sammy :D :D :D :D :D
     
  22. Ann & Maggie11 (GA)

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    Wonderful news, Libby. Hugs to you and little Sammy!
     
  23. Vyktors Mum

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    :D :D :D
     
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    WAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



    This update sooooooooooooooooo made my heart jump!! Way to go Sammy and Libby!!!!!
     
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  27. julie & punkin (ga)

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    :oops: they were so excited that sammy was coming home - i couldn't keep the Wooties contained! they needed 2 posts to all get in! :lol:
     
  28. Randa & Mookie

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    :D :D :D happy news!!
     
  29. Libby and Lucy

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    Sammy is home and Mickey is super-glued to his side. :mrgreen: Honestly he appears perfectly fine - to look at him you would never know he even was at the vet today, let alone how critical he was yesterday. Cats are unbelievably amazing in their ability to bounce back.

    The medicine cabinet now contains Lasix, Enalapril, and Plavix (Karrie, yes, the Plavix is being tapered down, 3/4 tablet BID for the next 2 days, then 1/2 tablet BID for a week, then recheck xrays and bloodwork to determine the dose after that). I'm not good at getting pills into cats, but I'll figure it out because I have to.

    I know I don't have to tell you all how incredibly relieved I am to have Sammy back home again.
     
  30. Pat+Raja+Shadow (GA)

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    So happy to hear that you have Sammy home now Libby! You can take some deep breaths and relax together....

    There's NO place like HOME! There's NO place like HOME!!!!
    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
    misting up with tears of joy for you ......whew...
    okay, there will be time enough for research....for now, just kisses and hugs..... :mrgreen:
     
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    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
     
  33. Karrie and Maverick

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    You refilled my heart!!!! Go Sammy!!!!!!!! (Ps... i was talking about lasix - I have no experience with plavix). I'm so happy he's back with his buddy. Sending big hugs for you guys.
     
  34. Sienne and Gabby (GA)

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    YAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
     
  35. Marje and Gracie

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    I'd send more woots but Julie wore the wooters out :D :D :D

    Welcome home Sammy...now all you have to do is take your meds and remember all the healing vines that are coming your way you can stay well!
     
  36. Barbara and tuffy

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    [size=200WELCOME HOME SAMMY[/size]

    Best news eve. Enjoy your evening with your furbabies all together. HUGS
     
  37. Monica and Atticus (GA)

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    Yaay!!! :D flip_cat
    What a relief for you, Libby! Sending Sammy some easy-pillin' thoughts.
     
  38. Lisa and Do Lou (GA)

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    dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat dancing_cat :RAHCAT :RAHCAT So happy to hear Sammy is home
     
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    WONDERFUL NEWS! SAMMY IS HOME!!

    Libby, we are so happy to hear of Sammy's speedy turn-around. We are keeping those vines coming to help him in his recovery. I know you will figure out how to give him his meds!! :smile: The best medicine is being home with you and Mickey and Lucy.

    Lots of hugs to you all,

    Ella & Rusty
     
  41. Linda for Weezer

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    Yay! :mrgreen:
     
  42. Dyana

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    I'm so glad Sammy is home, and it sounds like he and Mickey are too :D
    Big Hugs to you, and I know you're giving the kitties extra skritches.
    I hope you get a real good sleep tonight, Libby.
     
  43. mybuddybinks

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    DOING BACKFLIPS FOR JOY!!!!!

    WELCOME HOME, SAMMY!!!!!!!

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  44. DD & Tinkerbell

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    HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT flip_cat :RAHCAT
     
  45. Roni and Moonie

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    SAMMY WELCOME HOME SWEET BOY!! WE ARE SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU & YOUR BEAN & YOUR FAMILY!!!! STAY WELL GOOD BOY!!
    Continued Prayers for Sammy, and for his good health! Hugs Love from us! :mrgreen:
     
  46. Michelle and Mannie (GA)

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    WOO HOO!!! WELCOME HOME SAMMY!!!!!

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    Wonderful news. Good luck with the meds - I know you'll figure it out.
     
  47. Ann & Tess GA

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    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] We're all so happy that Sammy is home and feeling good. On the pills, have you tried pill pockets? My sister's cat come running when the dog gets his meds and has to have some, ADW has a great deal, 6 packs of the dog capsule size fo $25. In the pet stores it's about $9 per pack. Just pinch off part and mush it around the pill.
     
  48. Rocket & his Mom

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    I'm so glad you have your boy back and can spend many many many days/months/years together!
    Give him a big hug from me :)
    Every day is truly a gift....cherish each moment!
     
  49. jan and Hep and sara (GA)

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    Great news Libby! Wishing you have many more years together. I think you both need some much needed catnaps. :) Glad Mickey is feeling better too and tossing his bird around. Very happy for you!
     
  50. Amy and Pedro

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    Wonderful news! So happy for you and all your gang.
     
  51. mybuddybinks

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    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    I googled 'worn out wooters'...and it asked me "Did you mean worn out hooters?" :shock: :shock:

    but i did find these...

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  52. julie & punkin (ga)

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    worn out hooters?!? :lol: :lol: :lol:

    ah, gotta get off the floor now. that nearly killed me.
     
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