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Comment on NM/AZ 2009 Vacation: Albuquerque to Taos by thelocalguide

thelocalguide — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:36:24 +0000

nice photos

Comment on Does the Dog Die? A Brief Review of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith by Pride and Prejudice and Zombies « Hubbaloo's Blog

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies « Hubbaloo's Blog — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:04:46 +0000

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Comment on Does the Dog Die? A Brief Review of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith by hubbaloo

hubbaloo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:46:50 +0000

You are so right! How did Seth G-S miss that? It dovetails so beautifully; it would have been “natural” and I would have still respected Elizabeth. Much appreciated, thank you.

Comment on Tube-Feeding a Sick Cat by esheley

esheley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:06:59 +0000

Hang in there, Margaret — and no need to apologize for venting. This can be very stressful.
Eddie got a probiotic with all his other medications. I have no idea how much it did or didn’t help, but he didn’t get sicker from it, which was my “gold standard” at the time. We added it once he began improving a bit.
Good luck with Koko, take a nap if you can, and please let us know how things go. There are no guarantees with tube-feeding, but if it works, you’ll likely consider it worth it.

Comment on Tube-Feeding a Sick Cat by Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:10:37 +0000

Hi Everyone,sorry I went off on the care of my cat;am a little exhausted,as I am not getting much sleep lately! KoKo went to see my Vet on Thursday;he received his second Hormone shot(Darbepoetin alfa);she perscribed some Potassium tablets(2mg),1+1/2 per day;he lost weight,down to 7.2lbs. She found him to be a bit dehydrated again;she administered a 35ml of water while there. We went alsofor a consultation with a Homeopathic Vet. He recommended an intestinal Probiotic,(Azodyl),one in the morning and one in the evening;treatment for dogs and cats with kidney disease. He suggested Omega 3s(Salmon Oil or Flax Oil),300 milligrams a day;also Calcitriol(a Vitamin D derivative) and Chlorophyl. I noticed a change in him after the Hormone shot;more alert;sitting up more as opposed to a crouching position. That evening I added the Potassium and Omega 3(Salmon Oil) to his feed tube,with his food. He seemed more comfortable,and a little like his old self. We have him up to three feedings of 35ml each;we tried four,but he vomited and had diarrhea in the night. Yesterday(in the night)I tried giving him a 35ml of water in his feed tube;he resisted me all the way;he vomited the whole thing up immediately! I guess I should listen to my cat;maybe KoKo knows best! Today I plan to add the Probiotic,but I will ease him into it;I plan to start with only half of what was recommended. Wish us luck!

Comment on About by esheley

esheley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:16:06 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Gustines. You’re just the type of person I was hoping would find this blog. I’ve been away and have not been able to post many updates lately, but tomorrow I’ll begin catching up, starting with a book that I recommend and that has an protagonist who is devoted to her pets.

Comment on Tube-Feeding a Sick Cat by esheley

esheley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:12:47 +0000

I’m so sorry I haven’t been here to respond — we’ve been on vacation, and I usually go off the grid and don’t think about this blog until after I return. I’ll try to take a look at the specific comments tomorrow. In the meantime, I hope everyone and their cats are doing well.

Comment on Does the Dog Die? A Brief Review of The 99th Monkey, by Eliezer Sobel by Liz

Liz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:51:45 +0000

Don't want to comment on this book -- just wanted to throw in a recommendation for a great book for animal lovers, "Animals in Heaven? Catholics Want to Know!" Heartwarming stories, and even help with the grief that comes, as we all know, when we have to say goodbye. I wish we'd had this 3 years ago, for my daughters, when we had to put their first cat down. It was a very wrenching experience for them.

Comment on Does the Dog Die? A Brief Review of The 99th Monkey, by Eliezer Sobel by Eliezer Sobel

Eliezer Sobel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0000

BIographies sound like too much detailed, left-brain, research work for a lazy guy like me!

Comment on Tube-Feeding a Sick Cat by Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:07 +0000

Hi Anne, Thanks for your speedy reply! I read previously while doing research that one should seek out a Vet or Vets who have treated Renal Disease;this is my second Vet Clinic;the first Clinic burned his side with a heating pad;did not know this until the new Vet informed me what the scar was from! I am so ‘angry’at the treatment my cat has received to date;he has become their ’science project’;they have no idea what they are doing,so they are prepared to try anything to see what works,at the expense of my KoKo! I am a believer in Alternative Medicine,have tried it and it worked when I needed it. Why are there not more Vets who practice this? It is much safer than all the drugs these Vets are throwing at us!!! It is thought of as Witchcraft here in this Province;”no science behind it”;this is all I hear from ever Vet Clinic I have contacted. I am going to take your advice and mention to my Vet the drugs your cat was prescribed for Anemia;see what she comes back with. I know she is conferring with a Vet who owned a cat with the Disease;she had it on a Hormone Drug similar to the one I am using,but not as effective. Thanks again Anne;good luck with Betsy!