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  • JaBoo
    JaBoo Member Posts: 520
    edited February 2019

    Gumdoctor, she may need two of her spare lives to recover from this, but she definitelly looks very good for a kitty after such an accident and this huge surgery! Wish her a good journey home with you soon!

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited February 2019

    Way to go Whitey! Such a pretty girl. So happy she may go home in the next couple of days. What a blessing she is, you can just see it in her face.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited February 2019

    Did you see where they found a cat in Montana frozen into a snow bank? They took it to the vet where they thawed it out and it's going to be OK. The vet said, "those crabby cats are really tough". They knew it would be ok when it started growling at them.

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  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 3,085
    edited February 2019

    I am about to go get proton radiation out of my area. I decided to pick the center that was located nearest to an area where I have loved ones, so I am schlepping across the country with my two little kitties tomorrow. They will be in-cabin. As they are good sleepers, I booked a redeye. I have some "calm spray" for the kennel and I have melatonin treats for them... any other good tips? Psyched to have their company for rads!

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited February 2019

    Gumdoctor I hope that Whitey is home resting and recovering already and if not that she will be very soon.


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  • Snickersmom
    Snickersmom Member Posts: 926
    edited February 2019

    Wren - I did see the article and pictures about that poor baby that was nearly frozen to death. I sure hope the owners keep the cat inside from now on when the temps are so cold in Minnesota. what a miracle that cat is!

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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2019

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    Day 3.

    They discharged Whitey at 1pm today. She has a bedroom all to herself but prefers the safety of the carrier. She pulled off her plastic collar so I will put it back on when she wakes.

    Eating, moving around, litterboxing, cleaning herself...all those normal kitty behaviors are very encouraging. We will return for staple removal in about 12 days. It has been a long week getting her to this point.

    Thank you for all your support and prayers in helping my Miracle Survivor Kitty.

    So grateful (and not crying today, only smiling),

    Gumdoctor

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  • Snickersmom
    Snickersmom Member Posts: 926
    edited February 2019

    We had an old very soft blanket from Yellowstone Park that I cut up and put into Snickers' two carriers. We keep the carriers in our walk-in bedroom closet and she sleeps in one or the other carrier all the time. We think she likes them so much because it's nice and quiet plus it's hour of the way. Before I put the blankets in them, she ran every time she saw them.

    So glad your baby is home with you. She knows how much you love her.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited February 2019

    I ended up putting a carpet scrap in our carrier. They like it because they don't slide around and can dig their claws in. It's a low industrial-type nap, so would be easy to clean in case of an accident.

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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2019

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    Day 4.

    Eating like a normal kitty...as if nothing happened to her...

    I crushed up her 1 pill into her food and she licked the bowl clean. Have to give her liquid pain meds soon.

    Now she is back to sleeping.

    The miracle continues...

    Thank you all so much for your support (crying again with awe in what God can do),

    Gumdoctor

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  • JaBoo
    JaBoo Member Posts: 520
    edited February 2019

    oh, what wonderfull news! cats really are such marvelous creatures! your Kitty is strong and I believe she will be ok. what a big bowl of food. def a good sign!

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited February 2019

    Halleluia! What a wonderful sight. All her behaviours sound like a cat who is definitely intent on life. Thank God.


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  • sugarmaple
    sugarmaple Member Posts: 55
    edited February 2019

    Such wonderful news, Gumdoctor! So lovely to see the photo of your Survivor Kitty. And your words...”the joy and sorrow of it all”

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited February 2019

    She sure is amazing! And so lucky to have you and the wonderful vets to help her through this.

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  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 3,085
    edited February 2019

    After a coast to coast redeye with my two kittens, I am even more in love with them. They were perfect.

    We are at out temporary digs, for my rads. I brought their fishing pole toy, so for them, all's right with the world.

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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2019

    Congratulations Santabarbarian!!!

    What a great idea to bring them with you. They will provide so much comfort during your upcoming treatment.

    Gumdoctor

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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2019

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    Day 5.

    Out of carrier and exploring her room. Great apetite. Purring loudly once in awhile. Sleeping on this yummy fleece throw mostly.

    The miracle continues...

    Gumdoctor

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  • Snickersmom
    Snickersmom Member Posts: 926
    edited February 2019

    She's amazing! So happy for you!

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited February 2019

    That is wonderful Gumdoctor


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  • Fairchild
    Fairchild Member Posts: 206
    edited February 2019

    Gumdoctor, I'm so glad for you both! Gentle hugs to Whitey!


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  • TaRenee
    TaRenee Member Posts: 464
    edited February 2019

    Gumdoctor, so happy for you and Whitey. Cats are such amazing creatures.

    I went to the store earlier today and got some wet food for Merlin. It was the Sheba perfect portions and he loves it. I put it on the dryer, still in the bag and forgot all about it. Went out and ate dinner with friends. Came home and all was good. Went to the bedroom and in the middle of the bed was one of the wet food containers. Empty. (It has foil top) I don’t know HOW he knew what it was, from INSIDE a bag with laundry detergent and fabric softener. But he had emptied one full side and sucked the juice out of the other side. Smarty Cat

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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2019

    TaRenee,

    Love your kitty food story. There ARE AMAZING.

    Gumdoctor

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  • DebAL
    DebAL Member Posts: 877
    edited February 2019

    hello everyone, I've been away for awhile. I hope whitey continues to get better each day. What a sweetheart.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited February 2019

    I put this on dogs, but applies to cat moms too. Doesn’t matter if they bark or meow, don’t mess with mom or the fur kid.

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited February 2019

    TaRenee Merlin found that food because he has black cat magic. They are just unique.

    Gumdoctor love the pic of Whitey out of her carrier eating up a storm. It is unbelievable how she is progressing. So happy for you.

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited February 2019

    Yep Spookie so true!


    Gumdoctor I am so happy to hear the miracle of Whitey's recovery.


    TaRenee, Arthur would find any foil pouch anywhere! He only once went to a cattery while the whole family were away. It had a lovely enclosed walkway/corridor with each each cat "room"/enclosure off it, and the owner would let each cat out for a little run in the walkway while cleaning out their room. While Arthur was out for his "run" he was able to investigate her food stocks and apparently got into a full box of pouches and bit through every one. She had not had this experience of a cat doing that before. As we had to keep the pouches in a cupboard (that he couldn't open with a paw) at home we had no problem believing this anecdote. Incredible olfactory senses cats ....

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited February 2019

    Yup. My furbabies are special to me. Mess with them and look out!


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  • kathindc
    kathindc Member Posts: 2,042
    edited February 2019

    Feline, you brought back some memories. Our cats would rip into any pack of treats/cat food so had to make sure it was stored securely. One year DS came home for the holidays from Japan and brought a cellophane wrapped dried squid. The cats wouldn’t go near it. Discerning palates? Hmm, made me think twice and took their lead. 😹😹😹 DS loves it.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited February 2019

    Our orange tabby boy, Marmalade, managed to get catnip from the top shelf of the kitchen cabinet. I couldn't believe it. Now it's stored in the freezer.

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  • TaRenee
    TaRenee Member Posts: 464
    edited February 2019

    My current situation. Trying to go to bed. But Mommy, I wanna PLAY!

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