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30-05-2007, 12:28 PM
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 Vets Had to leave my poorly cat Sebbie at the vets this morning... He is 12 and in good health but has something in his throat. thought it would be an in/out job but they had to knock him out to take a look, so I had to leave him I don't like it....at all I know he is just a cat, I have come to work, trying to do my best to be happy and chearful on reception. I can pick the old boy up at 5:20pm tonight...counting time!!!! sorry to go on, just need to tell someone, it's a bit lonely in here on my own all day, maybe 1 or 2 visitors during the day, if I am lucky       |
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30-05-2007, 12:40 PM
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| Chin Up Headfry! I'm sure Sebbie will be fine, give him lots of cuddles when you pick him up and he will be purring away in no time. Let us know how he's doing. Best wishes
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30-05-2007, 12:45 PM
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| I sympathise, my cat was in the vet for four days in Dec, we got her back on christmas eve. it's an awful feeling, but Sebbie is in the best place so try not to worry. Let us know how he gets on won't you. take care, Sue |
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30-05-2007, 01:09 PM
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| Poor Sebbie, and poor you! He is not "just" a cat - he is your friend and companion... I'd be so worried if one of my animals was in the vets, no matter how small the issue. Make sure you have something nice for him to eat and a warm cushion when he gets back!
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30-05-2007, 01:18 PM
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| It won't be long til you get Sebbie back, Headfry, but I know it's awful when you have to leave them at the vet. At least you have your friends on the Vine to talk to. Let's know when he's home safe and well.
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30-05-2007, 01:42 PM
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| I've never had a cat but I have had (and have recently acquired another due to a crash landing in my garden) birds, cockatiels and budgies in our case. You say, 'only a cat' but our pets are part of our family. We invest lots of love in them - and usually get some back - not sure if birds are bright enough however! Tea time will soon come and you'll really appreciate the grand re-union! Love, Flum
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30-05-2007, 01:44 PM
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| Poor puss and poor you. It is so awful when pets are not well but good for you for noticing. Hope you are both over it soon. |
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30-05-2007, 01:45 PM
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| thanks OWG and Alice, Flummery and Shirl. I'm a baby...... it does not help working on your own all day when your mind is somewhat distracted! time passes slowly and the imagination runs riot. roll on 5:20pm! Flummery, birds do love- I am sure. I adore birds too. Kissed a tawny owl the other week....they smell so nice, soft and warm and smelling of hay! lush I want my cat back! Last edited by Headfry; 30-05-2007 at 01:59 PM. |
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30-05-2007, 02:19 PM
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| Half way there now Headfry, not long to go until you are reunited. My cat (Moggs) is fine now thank you - she had a stomach upset and lost a lot of her stomach lining - we think a neighbour fed her out of date salmon a couple of times. It was a very worrying time but cats are very resiliant and she pulled through. I'm sure Sebbie will as well, he'll be so happy to see you later. |
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30-05-2007, 02:23 PM
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| Hi Headfry, I know it's pointless to tell you not to worry as of course you're going to - but there's nothing more you can do, leave it in the hands of the experts and go and buy some treats for Sebbie for when he returns to you feeling a bit frail! Hope it all goes well.
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30-05-2007, 07:37 PM
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| Hope all was okay. |
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30-05-2007, 08:14 PM
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| Headfry Im so sorry to hear about your experience. I know exactly how you feel. I've always had cats throughout our 24 years of marriage. So I know what you are going through. I just hope that everything turned out OK. If you dont reply wont worry - we all understand. I have an email address which may be of help if the worst happens just let me know- hoping that isnt the case. Thinking of you. Bernie
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31-05-2007, 10:33 AM
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| Hi folks, Sebbie is home! I am so pleased. He is looking fine and very happy to me! It seemed that they sedated him lightly but he took it 'too' well and went right out! he then turned blue and they had to bring him round. vet thinks he may have heart problems.... im worried, but he seems just the same as he ever was. He had some mucus in his throat but nothing stuck in there- good news.A course of antibiotics for him! and a G&T (strong) for me! I am angry with myself for not asking questions when I collected him. I selfishly jsut wanted to get him back home and happy! Thank you all for your help in getting me to the days end....It is hard when you sit alone all day. A huge hug to some very very nice people..... all of YOU! |
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31-05-2007, 10:56 AM
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| I am ever so pleased for you, I have two cats at home (Jessie & James) and one at work (Willow) and think the world of them. Don't be afraid to write to your vet with your questions or call with them written down. We have almost lived at the vets for the past two years as Jessie has had epileptic fits, overactive thyroid and now is diabetic  £2500 later, I have to give her insulin every morning and evening and check her blood every so often. Our vets in Wigan have been great, ( probably their best customer ) but I know she has put in many hours of research to try and find the solution. We think it may be pancreatitis that is the underlying cause but hey, as long as she is bright eyed and bushy tailed, we are happy.Good luck with Sebbie, keep us informed Darren |
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31-05-2007, 11:17 AM
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| So pleased to hear you have Sebbie back home and well again Headfry! As dwrudd says, write down your questions and give the vet a ring - it'll put your mind at rest if nothing else. And don't forget to give us another update on how he - and you - get on. Take care, Sue |
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31-05-2007, 11:41 AM
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| So glad to hear Sebbie is home and well. Possibly a slight chill if your weather has been as odd as ours - high summer one day and midwinter the next! Our central heating has been off and on like ..... fill the gap however you feel!  |
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31-05-2007, 12:38 PM
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| Headfry that is WONDERFUL news! I'm so pleased for you! Big cuddles all round methinks! My first cat Bradden, had a heart condition, but it really didnt seem to bother him at all, and he lived until he was 16 years old. We have a strange relationship with our vets dont we? I turn into my mother when shes at the doctors when I go to the vets - I treat them like they are gods - stupid really, I should ask questions but I dont. Ramsey was diagnosed with diabetes three summers ago - I was in such a state (it took two weeks for the vets to diagnose what was wrong!!!  ) I thought he was going to die and was in a worse state than Ramsey! Needless to say he is fine and dandy now.Have you got any photos of Sebbie you can put on the vine? I'd love to see them! Bernie 
__________________ Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things Last edited by dexterdoglancashire; 31-05-2007 at 12:39 PM. |
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31-05-2007, 01:07 PM
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| i'm glad sebbie is ok, HF. write your questions down and give the vet a ring, they are very accomodating, they know how much your animals mean to you. sending get well thoughts.
__________________ Yo an' Bob Walk lightly on the earth take only what you need give all you can and your produce will be bountifull |
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31-05-2007, 01:23 PM
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| Hey, so glad everything turned out ok. My two are everything to me, so I understand exactly how you felt. I even put up cat proof fencing round the garden to keep them safe as they kept being bullied by other cats. It also keeps my veg safe from other marauding moggies! Pepper has a heart condition, it was diagnosed in October and the vet said it didn't look good - 6 months on and he's just as bouncy and happy. At 15 he's doing very well considering. They have loads of medical options available now so what ever may be wrong don't worry about it. Do let us know how things go. |
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31-05-2007, 01:54 PM
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| Sorry I missed your post yesterday Headfry - I'd have offered words of support like everyone else! It's horrible leaving your animals at the vets isn't it, so I really feel for you (and him!) Before Christmas I think I went to the vets every day (sometimes more than once a day) for a week, with 2 out of 3 of our cats: one had a spinal infection and one had cystitus and had to stay in for 24 hours  . It makes me sad just thinking about it.Dwrudd - one of our cats has epilepsy too; she always fits when she's in a deep sleep, usually on our bed (luckily usually also between us, so we hold her on!) She's always as right as rain afterwards though - I'm sure I'd milk it and want extra cuddles and food and to get out of doing the dishes etc.! (not that she does many 'chores'!) |
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31-05-2007, 02:00 PM
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Glad Sebbie's Ok, Headfry - like the others I know what it's like to have a cat stuck in the vets and not know if they are going to be ok - Domino was hit by a car a few years ago. As you can see from my avatar, he made a robust recovery!
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