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Old 27-08-2008, 11:12 PM
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update on me lovely lad is that they don't know what is wrong with him - can't really expect them to at this stage I guess.

They have taken some bloods today and need to take more tomorrow. They will be looking for kidney or liver problems or .... brain tumour is an option it seems ....swear words swear words swear words

Poor lad has been given a brazilian around his neck where they took the bloods! He has to pee into a teaspoon of litter so that I can collect it....this will be fun I can see....

please keep things crossed for him even if you don't like cats
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:15 PM
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:27 PM
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if it helps any, OH's cat was ill early this year, he went downhill really quick, and we thought he wouldn't make it through the night, he had total kidney failure.

he spent 4 days in hospital, on drips, and allsorts, came home on a special diet, and within 2 weeks was acting like a kitten again.

so fingers crossed that everything goes as well for charlie, and hugs for you too, i know how worried you must be

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Old 27-08-2008, 11:28 PM
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oh bless poor charlie, and poor you, i had to get pee from a dalmation once, not funny!!!!

he looks like our "robbie" bless, i hope they find out what is wrong, a little prayer for charlie tonight x
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:33 PM
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thanks guys and thanks Lynda that does help - hope springs eternal and all that
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:36 PM
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Poor thing...and you.

Give him a little stroke under his chin from me.
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Old 28-08-2008, 10:41 AM
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Oh Piskie my love to you and your boy.
You have not had any lily flowers have you? garden or house?
Lily pollen can hurt pussy cats badly
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:17 PM
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Hope you soon find out what is wrong with him Piskie. It is so hard when an animal is poorly. Good luck with the wee collecting!
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... Good luck with the wee collecting!
no pee in the litter tray - so they had to shove a cathatar (sp) thingy up his willie and he said 'f*** orf' ....then the little blighter only pee'd all over the nurse and vet didn't he and then followed up with a full set
*see piskie giggling up sleeve

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Old 28-08-2008, 12:30 PM
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:32 PM
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Poor little chappie!!My mum(maybe as i type!)has to get a wee sample from her dog~oh how i miss having pets!!
Hope all goes well with Charlie!
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:34 PM
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Hope he's ok, Piskie. Got everything crossed for the little fella.
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:36 PM
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Got everything crossed for ya - luckily I don't need to pee.

Give him a little rub behind the ears that our cats used to like - the little lumpy bit just at the bottom of the back of the ear, you know.
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:49 PM
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Fingers crossed for tomorrow - I'm sure it will be something "simple" and only needs a week of tablets. Hope he is feeling OK at the moment if a little bit put out with all the indignification he has had to suffer poor little mite.
Holding breath for you 'till tomorrow.
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:57 PM
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See I was going to say that the vets are taking the p...., but it would appear not.*

*sorry, I just can't help myself
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:13 PM
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I know!! How the heck did he (Ginge) manage to hold on to it all whilst they were, erm, forcing the issue
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:23 PM
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:27 PM
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I hope all goes well for you and your cat and it turns out to be nothing nasty.
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:29 PM
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:53 PM
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Thinking of you and poor Charlie xxxx
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Told the kids about ole Charlie and thought nothing more of it. It was very quiet and when I went to see what they were up to I find they have done him get well soon cards! They are only 5 and 2! I can post them or put up a picture if you want.
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Old 28-08-2008, 02:26 PM
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Hope Charlie is O.K. Piskie & it's not too serious. You made me laugh about the 'wee' sample, at first I thought you'd written you had to collect it in a teaspoon!
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Told the kids about ole Charlie and thought nothing more of it. It was very quiet and when I went to see what they were up to I find they have done him get well soon cards! They are only 5 and 2! I can post them or put up a picture if you want.
I think this should be moved to the "things that make you cry" thread...
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