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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: CurlyCatz on January 02, 2007, 20:48:05 PM
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for a speedy recovery..Linda rushing off to emergency vets as all 3 boys throwing up.
Dont know whats up with them but some positive thoughts please...i am sure they will be fine but fingers crossed for them all the same, poor boys i bet they feel rotten,
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Sending mine lynne, I posted to Linda earlier, she must be frantic, heres hoping its nothing serious :'(
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Just seen her post, I am sure it must be that water but certainly got all fingers crossed
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Crikey, hope it's nothing too serious. :scared:
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OUr thoughts are with ya hun. Hope i'ts just that they had a go at the washing up liq and nothin else. :scared:
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Oh no - hope it's nothing serious. Sending healing vibes to the bengal boys. Is Nova ok?
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Poor babies :'( Hope it's not serious, was wondering about little Nova and Stitch too. Hope they've just had their noses in something they shouldn't and are back to their bouncy selves soon. Keeping everything crossed for them.
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yes helen i said to linda to defo keep nova away tonight....altho its more likely to be something the silly monkeys have consumed i reckon but better to be safe with her being a kitten.
of course they boys have maybe been at the vodka over the festive season when linda wasnt looking LOL
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Oh no .... crossing everything and sending lots of love and positive vibes.
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right i have to log off now and get michaels ironing done..yep he's back at work tomorrow and i have left it all hanging in his wardrobe un ironed...how daft..better get cracking now !!
hope the vet gave them all an antiemetic or something linda and they are feeling better by the morning, i'll log on to see how you got on
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Sending positive vibes to the bengal boys.
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Just got back, boys are not too well tonight but are back home. Vet suspects its something they have consumed but is a bit concerned about Lubo who has vomited a small amount of blood (in his last vomiting bout), has swollen glands and a wee bit of a temperature - hes not dehydrated though. Loki is also carrying a temprature and is a bit bleary eyed and the poor boy threw up all over the vet :(. Lenny (my big bear) is none the worse for wear really and was most friendly to the vet (even when she took his temperature and removed his dignity).
I need to give the house a good checking tonight though as its not confirmed it was the washing up water but there is nothing else obvious - I removed all plants, flowers etc when I got the boys, my home is well kitty proof so really struggling here . Whatever it is, Nova is unaffected (and Stitch too but she was outdoors most of today). Would make sense if it was the washing up bowl as Nova cannot get up onto the sink as yet.
Vet suggested I check on them every couple of hours tonight. They have all gone to bed now, very sleepy, my poor babies.
Thanks so much for your positive vibes and thoughts. Will let you know how they are tomorrow.
Love from the Bengal Boys xxx
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Thanks for updating us Linda, didn't want to go to bed not knowing how the boys were. Really hope they have perked up by the morning, will check in tomorrow to see how the babes are doing.
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Linda so pleased they are back home even if they are still a bit under the weather.
Hopefully it was just the washing up liquid and the boys will be OK in the morning.
Bigs hugs and kisses to our favourite boys (Foxy sends a big Kiss to her Lubo)
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BIG HUGS AND GET WELL KISSES :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks again - my poor babies were not too happy - they all got 2 shots each (antibiotics and anti-sickness drugs) :(
Promise to update tomorrow. Hopefully they will settle down a bit now but they are just wee souls tonight.
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poor boys, do hope that they will be fine by morning :hug:
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Off to bed now, please give the boys a gentle headkiss each from me and Tiggy x
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Sending love, licks, purrs and headbutts to you and the Boys Linda, from me, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx :ahh:
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Still being sick at intervals throughout the night, Loki in particular not well at all and has thrown up again in past 30 mins - getting really worried now :(. Back to vet when it opens in 30 minutes. Please keep your fingers crossed for the boys.
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Hi Linda our thoughts are with you, give them a big kiss form us :lick:
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Keeping everything crossed for the boys - esp Loki. Get well soon, lads :best:
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Keeping everything crossed for the boys, sorry to hear they're still poorly Linda :(
Sending all positive vibes from me and Max for a speedy recovery xx
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this is most strange linda, esp after they have all had antiemetic injections, those are pretty good at stopping vomiting, Just a thought, theres no way they've managed to get into a bin with old food or something is there ?? having said that most of the time cats arent so affected by "off" food like we are as their GI tract seems to cope better. Another thoght i had was if stitch had picked up a bug or something on her outdoor travels and passed it to the boys but if she is 100% thats prob unlikely aswell.
Whatever i hope they get better soon, Lenny sounds pretty indestructable doesnt he. Poor boys though, sickness is something we all sympathise with as it feels rotten whether you have 2 legs or 4 !!
Good luck at the vets, are you still off work anyways ?
lynn X
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Good luck to the Bengal brigade, Linda. I hope the vet can help today.
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Get well soon boys. Hope to hear some more positive news later...
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Good Luck at the vets, Linda - I do hope all is ok - all fingers and paws here are crossed for you and the BB's............
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I didn't see this before now - fingers firmly crossed that they all start getting better quickly
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So sorry to hear they are still being sick, do hope that the vet can sort em out.
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OK, sorry for the delay in posting but have had to come into work for a few hours (aghhhh). Boys were seen by our own vet this morning, he agrees with the diagnosis last night in that its likely to be something they have consumed but not washing up water (this would only have caused a little sickness, nothing to the extent the boys are suffering).
They have been given another anti-sickness injection and are now on Zantak orally. No food and limit their water intake (this concerns me as I'm trying to strike a balance between this and dehydration!). If not better by this evening back to the vets again.
They are exhausted wee souls and have crashed for some sleep just now so fingers crossed no more sickness.
WHAT ON EARTH HAVE THEY EATEN? This concerns me most as I cannot find the source and am paranoid my babies still have access to whatever it was that caused this.
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Hi Linda,
So sorry to hear that your babes are unwell and sending lots of love for their early recovery. Bengals are quite delicate when it comes to their tummies though so it might just be that they are reacting more severely than another breed or moggie might.
On the subject of what they might have eaten: Have you considered their paws? Could they have picked something up on their paws and licked it off when grooming? Have you been using anything on the floors? Or could they have licked some concentrated oils (like aromatherapy oils in concentrated form, for example..not likely I know, but some cats will do this...and these things are lethal when undiluted).
Or they might just have eaten something in their normal food that was not quite right. Bengals are very sensitive and have a shorter digestive tract than other breeds so this can result in tummy upsets although usually the problem is at the other end...diarrhoea!
I hope they're bright eyed and bushy tailed again by tonight.
Lots of love
Roz
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firstly dont worry too much about dehydration..they are all big healthy lads and even though they have been sick they wont be too bad, altho i'd prob just leave a bowl of water out coz to be honest if they are feeling nauseous they prob wont want to drink alot anyway.
has anyone bought you flowers / plants over xmas ?
have they raided a bin ?
what type of food do they normally eat ? if they have wet food did it smell funny or anything ?
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I would be worried about the no water thing as they have been vomitting and losing liquid and water, say mineral water or purified water shouldnt do them harm................my opinion only. If they get dehydrated they will have to go on a drip and there is chance of damage to internal organs.
Linda, I know this sounds daft but if the vet is saying its not the washing up water then all 3 of them must have been at something else, maybe something that is not there now as they have eaten it. Its something that your other cats havent touched cos they either couldnt reach it or the 3 boys had eaten it already.
So what, food, sweets, alcohol, plants, something just put down and forgotten about, something someone or cat brought into the house, toy, christmas decoration or tree, something so tempting that all 3 boys had a go at it, serious brainstorming for the ridiculous needed, Where cabn the boys go that the others cant? Can they open cupboards or drawers or get into a room where they are not allowed. Check under furniture, beds, inside cupboards and drawers. look on shelves and in corners and behind things, in their bedding, somewhere they may have hidden something. What have you thrown in the dustbin or the waste in the last 24 hours.
Somewhere there must have been something that was big enough for all 3 to have a go at.
dont know if any of that helps but there must have ben something even if it is no more. One other thing is that they are being sick and do not have diarerah, to me that says poison, could be a liquid, do you have a medicine chest or tablet bottles, anything to do with car or cleaning round the house, soap.................maybe one of the vet nurses here can think of things that could cause this effect and whether the vet should be carrying out somekind of tests.
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Do I understand that all three are affected to some extent? That must mean it's something they all ingested - and while I was typing this, Gill has posted to the same effect.
Poor little mites. Hugs to them.
C
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yep i agree gill, been trying to brainstorm all morning LOL
re the water..yes its important for them not to get dehydrated but the vet has obviously assessed they arent at the mo and shouldnt hopefully bring any more fluid up due to the antiemetic and he obviously wants their stomachs to have a rest..like i said before i would leave a bowl out if it was me and not worry too much just now about that..they'll have a sip if they are thirsty but shouldnt be too mcuh to upset the stomach i wouldnt have thought
what an earth can it be..
has any food like stuff been vomited ?? or has it always just been the frothy water ?? if its the latter then that would suggest its not been alot of "off" food stuff they've had.
but what could they have licked that all 3 had, what about perfumes from a plug in or something, have you bought any screen wash / antifreeze ?
i was wandering about ingestable / foreign body stuff but for all 3 to have eaten something thats stuck would be like a lottery win i would think.
if they are no better by tomorrow then i would have thought bloods +/- x rays would be needed esp since its 3 of them.
what about frontline/ wormers or anything linda ??
sorry like gill thinking aloud really
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Linda not wanting to point the finger or anything but your daughter hasn't given them anything has she .... you know what kids are like when they are playing and not thinking.
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but she's 17 !! :rofl:
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Aww, I am sorry they aren't much better and the vet can't think of what could have caused it. I do hope you find the answer soon, and that they are feeling better.
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How worrying to not know what they've eaten. I hope you work it out soon and that the boys feel much better. Poor little lads.
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Really sorry to hear they are still poorly Linda and hope they are feeling much better soon and that you work out what they have eaten :hug: to all of you.
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Awww Im so sorry they're poorly and hope they feel better soon. i hope you can find what it was as well just to put your mind at rest.
Purrs from Mogs and Amber
love
Tab
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OH NO so sorry to hear the boys aren't well poor little men, do you think they could have stole food out of the bin some left over turkey perhapes?
My thoughts are with them and you and sending positive healing tummy vibes. Give them all a big kiss and cuddle from me.xxxxxxx
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but she's 17 !! :rofl:
:innocent: Ahhh didn't reaslie that! LOL. :rofl: :rofl:
For some reason I was thinking she was the same age as your little one Lynnst24 .... I go back in the corner be quiet for a while :)
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LOL sam..i took it that you hadnt..
had an image of lindas dd sitting playing with her dollies :rofl:
Mind you my 28 mnth old doesnt do that either just now, for some reason she keeps doing karate moves shouting HIIIYYYAAA !! or weilding her brothers swords pretending to be a pirate..shes bloomin dangerous i tell you
(goodness knows where shes seen all these karate moves from ?)
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(goodness knows where shes seen all these karate moves from ?)
Reckon the finger of suspicion points firmly at her big brother!
Hope we'll soon get some good news about the bengals...
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yes i keep coming back to see if linda has posted.
Re the karate moves..no not really her brother, he gets scared of her :rofl:
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Just catching up with the threads i have missed !
I am sorry to hear that the boys arnt well -
Fingers crossed ,by the time i get another spare 5mins to pop back on pc, they will be doing better.
Love Michelle xx
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Any news on the boys Linda?
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Hope the boys are feeling better Linda. It must be very worrying for you not knowing what has caused it.
Korky is hardly ever sick but he threw up during the night (on the floor at the bottom of the bed so I could walk in it - which, amazngly, I didn't). He's right as rain today though, thank goodness.
Helen - what has happened to Tiggy's picture?
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Helen - what has happened to Tiggy's picture?
Oh my God there has been a theft >:( I haven't changed my profile or anything so it must have been stolen by an adoring fan :rofl:
EDITED: She has been found safe and well and has been returned!
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What's happening with the boys, Linda? Any joy figuring out what the cause of illness is?
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Helen - what has happened to Tiggy's picture?
EDITED: She has been found safe and well and has been returned!
Thank goodness for that! I have a soft spot for Tiggy because she reminds me of my first (long departed) cat Ginger. Her struggles with CRF and Hyper-T also remind me of my bridge baby Tiny (who didn't die of either of those two conditions).
Now all we need is to hear that Linda's Bengal babes are also safe and well. Fingers crossed.
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Finally looks like we have managed to stop the sickness!!!! Had to take them back to the vet again today as they were continuing to vomit and getting really weak. They are all curled up together sleeping for now which is a good sign as they were dotted all around the house in seperate rooms earlier (wanting to be left alone I think). Next few hours will be crucial, they are getting a bit more dehydrated now and I've put water down and am encouraging them to drink.
Unfortunately no further forward on tracking down the source. Been too busy with the boys and cleaning up as you can imagine. I'm really knackered now and feeling quite teary. :( At least the boys have stopped being sick for now !
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I am so sorry , was hoping the vet would have come up with something good as a reason. I hope that now they have stopped being sick this is the return to fitness again.
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Oh Linda, I can understand you feeling teary. It's such a horrible worry. But it sounds as if they are turning the corner, thank goodness. Why don't you pour yourself a drink, put your feet up and have a little cry if you want to?
:hug: Keep us posted.
C
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glad the vomiting has stopped linda..remember if it was worse the vet would have kept them in !!!
think you should have a wee drink and sit down for the evening.
i bet they are bounding around tomorrow morning as if nothing had happened !
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Linda, sending you ((hugs)) I know they always make me feel a little better. Fusses to the invalids; I'm sure they'll be OK it sounds like they're improving.
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Thanks everyone, I've just been looking through the posts from today. I'm overwhelmed by the caring and support everyone has shown both me and the boys over the past 24 hours. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, don't know what I would do without you all.
Hopefully will get the boys to bed soon (all being well) and head for a nice long hot soak, a cup of tea and a cuddle with furry purry Nova. :)
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Aww, I am sorry they are still not well, I do hope they are feeling better soon, and as Lynn says, it is a good sign the vet didn't want to keep them overnight.
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Im sooo glad the boys are feeling a bit better Linda, we were all worried about them , Daisy sends her love to her favourite pin ups , hope you have a nice relaxing evening and those gorgeous babes are all better tomorrow.
Sonya
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Oh no the poor babies!!! :'( :'( Hope they are feeling much better and bouncier soon. Give them huge snuggly hugs from me xxx
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How are the boys doing today Linda? Hope they're all a bit perkier and the sickness has stopped.
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hope they are feeling better today linda X
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Any news on the boys Linda? Hope they are feeling a bit better.
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Just come back and have seen this, I hope the boys are ok now Linda, you must be worried sick.
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I hope the bengal boys had a good night and are feeling better this morning. Hope you managed to get some rest too, Linda. You must be exhausted - not just with all the toing and froing to the vets and the cleaning up, but from the stress as well.
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Everyone is feeling better this morning :) Not quite bouncing but much more alert. Now being offered teaspoon amounts of sensitive stomach food (supplied by the Vet). Hopefully this will be fine and recovery will take place quickly.
I managed to sleep to so am feeling much less emotional today :)
Thanks soo much to everyone x
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Im so glad they're feeling better now and that you managed to get some sleep.
Gentle healing purrs from Mogs and Amber
love
Tab
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I am glad they are feeling better, and that you are feeling a bit better too. Fingers crossed they continue to get better.
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Glad they are little brighter today, they must have felt rotten..
fingers crossed for a speedy recovery now and then pics!! Xx
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Aw, glad you're all feeling a bit brighter today - Max sends some gentle headbutts to you and the boys to aid their recovery.
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So glad you're all feeling a bit better today. Are you any closer to finding out what it was they ate?
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So glad they are feeling a bit better now and fingers crossed that they continue to get well :Luv: Dylan sends gentle head butts to them all and Hobbes sends very loud purrs (they are the only sort of purrs he has - think he needs a volume control ;D) you take care too Linda, it's frightening when you don't know what's wrong, lots of :hug: to you.
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...fingers crossed for a speedy recovery now and then pics!! Xx
I'll second that!
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Phew, glad to hear everyone is feeling a bit better today. I'm sure by tomorrow they will be back to their old selves again.
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Just had a call at work from my daughter, Loki has been very sick again. Back to the vets at 5pm - I could cry :(
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whats coming out the other end linda ?? be sure to look at it carefully to see if theres any thing that shouldnt be their ie foil or something inedible.
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Oh Linda, good luck at the vets with Loki. Is it just him still being sick now? What a worrying time for you.
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Oh no - poor Loki :( What on earth could they have got hold of that would make them so sick?
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Poor poor Loki. It's an excellent idea to check on what's coming out the other end. Keep us posted.
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Poor lads. Hope they feel better soon, it's horrid when they are are unwell.
I know this won't be much help. but , if it was only one then in one way it would be more of a worry, with all 3 boys then is has come from the same source. Hope you know where I am coming from, I haven't explained it very well.
Give the boys a hug from me xxxxxxx
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Oh no, poor Loki ...... good luck at the vets, and I really hope they can work out what's going on with the boys, poor little babes xx
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Oh no I was hoping they would all be well on the way to recovery now.
Get well soon Loki
love
Tab
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Oh noooooooooooo, I was hoping that everybody would be well today. Hope the vet has some ideas this time and hope young Loki is ok.
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So sorry to hear Loki is still being sick, Linda.........
Hope all goes well at the vets.........
Lots of Love,
Mimi xxx
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Aww, fingers crossed for a positive vet visit. The poor boys!!
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Oh no - thats not what i wanted to read today.
Hope you have some good news once back from the vets
Michelle xx
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has loki been to the vets yet ?
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:'( poor baby .... sending lots of love.
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Not long back. All three were back at the vet this evening. Lubo and Lenny continue to make some progress although Lenny seems to have a very bulky tummy which could indicate he has diarhhea (?). Loki is not so good and if no better first thing in the morning is being admitted and will spend the day on a drip to see if this will pick him up.
Vet no longer thinks they have consumed something they should not have. They now think its gastroenteritis (infection).
Need to continue to keep an eye on Lubo and Lenny and not give them any normal food - vet seems concerned they may relapse a bit if we try to rush their return to normal food. Loki is refusing to eat anything (even sensitive stomach food) and his last vomit (15 mins ago) was yellow bile only. Not even sure if he has been to the toilet today so will need to monitor him closely. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Oh Linda - that is so sad. I really feel for you - having one poorly puss is bad enough but three - you must be at your wits end. Quite apart from the emotional strain it must be a logistical nightmare getting 3 cats to the vet at the same time. My heart goes out to you and and the boys. Sending positive vibes for an early recovery and lots of :hug: to you all.
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poor boys..sounds like loki might have to go in to be admitted in the morning but atleast if he does you know he's in safe hands.
has stitch been ok ?? i wonder if its something they have picked up from her, then again she is used to going outside so may have an immunity to bugs whereas the boys dont.
i'd be keeping a close eye on nova and wash hands etc before touching the little might,
hope the boys are betting tomorrow and lenny doesnt start with Diarrhoea too badly
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Oh no, the poor little babies :'( I was hoping to hear that they were all feeling better, sounds like they are receiving the best possible care though. Please do keep us updated on how they are doing, will be thinking of you all xx
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Yikes, you poor thing and the cats to have all 3 sickly. Hope they have a speedy recovery.
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Hi Linda - just caught up with some of the threads, including this one. reallly sorry the Bengal babes are so under the weather. Sending lots and lots of positive healing thoughts their way........... :Luv:
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Oh dear, well at least it seems that a poison is out then which is a relief. Do hope they start to feel better soon. :hug:
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Lynn, Stitch seems really well, no signs of anything at all being wrong with her. Nova too seems fine albeit she is in my bedroom most of the time - poor wee mite, feel so guilty bringing her home, introducing her to the boys briefly and then shutting her away. I've also not spent much time with her as I have been sleeping in the boys bedroom and looking after them. Ashley has been keeping her company though (when she's not helping me!).
Boys have had more antibiotics tonight albeit Loki is reaching the end of his patience with the whole thing and seems really depressed (as well as ill). He's not interacting with anyone at all (even ignoring his brother Lenny whom he loves and adores) :'(. Looks like another long night ahead.
I've been really lucky though, despite my claims they are all MINE (I'm a jealous mum), Kevin and Ashley love the boys loads and have been giving me loads of help by taking care of everything else whilst I concentrate on my boys.
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Pleased to hear it's not a poison but so sorry to hear they are still poorly. It sounds like they are getting lots of love and TLC and in the safe hands of Mr Vet :'(
take care hun and xxxx
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I echo what Sam has said
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Wishing the boys a speedy full recovery, and has to be said gold stars awarded to all your family for pitching in! :)
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oooo dear!, poor Loki, hope your beautiful babes are soon feeling better, :hug:
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Oh Linda, so sorry, only just caught up with this thread today after not being online much the last few.
So sorry to hear about the beautiful boys. Wishing them all a speedy recovery especially Loki, pretty boy needs a nice long cuddle and headbutt.
Hugs from me and Lexy xxxx
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Oh Linda im so sorry to hear your boys are still poorly , I hope Loki picks up soon, glad you have some help at home with them, it must be a nightmare for you :hug: :hug: :hug: sending you lots of hugs and purrs and headbutts from Ozzy , Daisy and Ebony
Sonya
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Thanks everyone, I'm heading to bed shortly as exhausted. Lubo and Lenny are continuing to pick up so thats good news but Loki seems to be getting worse instead of better :'( He has just huddled himself away in the corner of the upstairs hall and is not responding unless you get down on the floor and speak to him. He's not drank or went to the toilet tonight and is refusing to go to his bedroom with his brothers (which is soo unlike him as the three amigos love to be close and wail when separated). This is upsetting Lenny in particular who is shouting for his brother to no avail :(
Looks like he will definitely be kept in the vets tomorrow and I'm so upset for my boy. He's the best natured and my little one (ok they are all brusiers but you know what I mean!).
I'm expecting grief from work as since I went back on Tuesday I've not really been there any more than 3 hours per day and I'll now need to cancel an important meeting tomorrow morning to take my Loki to the vet which will go down like a ton of bricks. People just don't get it, they don't directly say anything but I can see the 'its only a cat look' in their eyes. Well they are not, they are my babies and besides my daughter, I love them most in the whole world and its mutual!
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Oh poor baby. So sorry to hear that Linda. FIngers crossed for tomorrow for you.
As for work...well....to counter the "its only a cat"....its only a job....I know that doesn't sound great, but I would do the same.
Hugs xx
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sorry to hear about loki linda, i am sure the vet will perk him up with meds and tx though..
re the work its a tricky one...i agree they should understand but them from an employer point of view i get their drift too...are you in a situation to lie and just say YOU are ill or something, might be more understanding if they think youve got the runs or something.
hugs to all the boys anyway.
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Hi Lynn, I can see their point of view too however up to Christmas I was working 60 hour weeks at least and doing lots of travelling with no additional pay so I do expect them to come and go with me (even if from their perspective its just humouring me). Flexibility works both ways and I'm no use to them at work when my head and heart are at home with my furbabes (and Jan is a fairly quiet month anyway).
Sorry if it sounds like a rant, I'm emotional as you can imagine!
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Rant away! That's what we're here for.
I, like you, have a job that demands a lot of my time, and being at home this week I have gone from feeling guilty for not being there (chest infection) to being thankful I have a few more days before I get back into it. But I still keep trying to tell myself its just a job. Not easy!
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Oh no i'm so sorry Linda, i thought they would all be feeling better now..
Minty and Toffee send purrs and gentle headbuts to all three lovely boys.
Regardin work, i know how you feel; When Minty had a flare up of conjunctivitis i had to rush him to the vets first thing, so i rang work and let them know i'd be late and they laughed at me. I went mad and hasten to say i rarely speak to that person anymore... You have to do what best for your boys and work will sort itself out i'm sure.. Wish i could come round to give them a gentle cuddle.
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Oh Linda I'm just catching up, not been on here for ages, your poor babies :'(
You must be exhausted :hug: :hug: :hug:
Me, Muppet and Rascal send the boys lots of love and lots of healing vibes for Loki xxxxxxx
As work .... well to me family comes first. We understand what you are going through xxxxxx
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Thanks Ruth, Ellie and Amy x, I know I'm tired and emotional .........
Loki just been sick again (seems to be every hour or 2 now), not sure how much more my baby can take and I'm getting really frustrated by my lack of ability to make him better. :'( I've managed to get him to take a sip of water though.
Is there anything else anyone thinks I can do?
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well no linda you are right, perhaps a little reminding of the hours you put in wouldnt go amiss ... ie I am taking this time in leu of all the many hours extra i did pre christmas !!!
hubby has been like that many times but usually his work are not too bad for them having the odd extra day off here and there if need be.
if he's still gonna being sick every hour or so linda i'd perhaps ring the vet back tonight...the meds clearly arent stopping the sickness and he may get to the stage now where an iv through the night would be good !!!
if he'll get you what are his gums like ?? ie are they shiney and moist or dry and tacky ??
if you life the skin on the back of his neck right up and let go just it immediately spring back to normal or slowly slide back down ??
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Oh Linda, poor you and poor Bengal Boys - I feel so sorry that there is no improvement in Loki and send warmest wishes for better news tomorrow..........
Love and hugs from me and my three to Loki, Lubo and Lenny xxx
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Lynn, gums are not too dry and his skin is rolling back down but not too slowly (seems the same as at the vets tonight). Was squealing when I picked him up though - he is really quite sore around his tummy.
Going to put my head down for an hour or so and will keep checking him until morning or will take him to emergency vet sooner if required (unless he is unconscious they seem to be asking me to wait to see my own vet - thats what they did at 5am yesterday morning! They wont get the option next time I have to call!)
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well he sounds defo no more than 5 % dehydrated poss even less than that so thats good.
emergency vets can be like that, just coz they dont have any records of the cat and if they admit he'd then need transfering to your own practice in the morning, its a pain but where i used to work we shared on call with 3 other practices which for the most time worked great (far better than some storys ive heard on here) but yes there were occasional blips. (they shouldnt be too reluctant to see him if absolutely nec though)
have any of the trio passed faeces yet since this all started ??
hope you get a wee bit of sleep, i am sure he'll be ok its just affecting him more than the others.
love to loki (and you XXX)
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Oh Linda I'm so sorry Loki is still so poorly, poor love no wonder he is sore and he must be exhausted as must you. It's so horrible when you feel helpless to do anything. Keeping absolutely everything crossed that you don't have to rush him to the emergency vet and that your vet can sort him out tomorrow. Lots of hugs to you and the boys and don't worry about work the babes are more important than any job and no meeting is that important. :Luv:
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:( Sorry to hear the boys are unwell, and even sorrier Loki does not seem to be recovering like the other two.
Let him know we are all thinking about him and hoping he gets better soon.
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I am so sorry that Loki is so sick and hope that you are in bed and not up reading this.
Sounds a bit like what ever caused the problem, virus , infection, pioson or what Loki got the most of it. I do hope that the vet sorts him out tomorrow and I am dure he will need go on IV.
I hope you get a little rest tonight and your office should be willing to flex with you as you have with them. I was lucky when Kocka was ill cos my boss loved cats.
Good luck at the vets tomorrow :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry that Loki is so sick and hope that you are in bed and not up reading this.
Sounds a bit like what ever caused the problem, virus , infection, pioson or what Loki got the most of it. I do hope that the vet sorts him out tomorrow and I am dure he will need go on IV.
I hope you get a little rest tonight and your office should be willing to flex with you as you have with them. I was lucky when Kocka was ill cos my boss loved cats.
Good luck at the vets tomorrow :hug: :hug:
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Linda how are Loki and the boys this moring? Did you manage to get any sleep? I am keeping everything crossed fr you. Paddy sends purrrrrzz to help. He knows how horrid it is when you keep being sick and feel really realy poorly. :care:
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Any news on the boys Linda? Thinking of you all but especially poor little Loki. Get well soon boys xx
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I'm keeping everything crossed that Loki is showing signs of improvement today Linda, and that you managed to get some rest too.
Don't worry about having to cancel a meeting or two, they can be rearranged. Your boys are you're family too, and family is waaaay more important than anything to do with work in my opinion.
Let us know how he's doing today xx
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How's the porrly boy this morning .... I do hope you managed to get some sleep and Loki is feeling a bit better.
With regards to work it really annoys me when employers give it the "oh it's only a cat" .... if it was a child no one would bat an eyelid! >:(
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hoping loki is feeling better today linda XXX
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How are the boys today? - It may be better if he is kept in for a day or two. So they can keep a close eye on and get that drip into him so he can get some fluids before he dehydrates.
Zak was in a few days on a drip and the little monkey pulled in out - TWICE.
I do feel for you Linda, love to the boys and little Nova too. xxxx
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How are things today Linda?
Regarding work, I agree with Gill. Flexibility is a two-way street.
xC
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Aww, I do hope things are better soon for them, and the vet can make poor Loki feel better soon.
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Hope Loki's showing some improvement today, or at least that the vet can help. I'm keeping everything crossed for him.
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I really hope Loki is feeling better today and has stoped being sick.
((((((((((()))))))))) for you all
love
Tab
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Loki was admitted this morning and is now on a drip to get some fluids into him. His condition did not improve and he actually looks worse today as he is so exhausted, he's even struggling to stand and walk. He is having full bloods run today and I've got to phone around 2ish today to see how he is.
He's not been to the toilet in 24 hours either but I guess nothing to pass through given he has not eaten and been vomiting since Tuesday.
Lenny and Lubo definitely on the recovery path. no sickness now in 36 hours and continuing to eat the sensitivity food. My problem with Lubo at the moment is he is sooo greedy he wants more BUT he cannot have anything else or it could start him off again. Lenny knows his brother is really ill. They have never been separated. He is wailing continually and searching the house for Loki :'(
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Oh Linda,
All I can say loki is definately in the right place. My thoughts and hugs are with you. :hug: Just hold on in there, Im sure he will be fine.
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Hi Linda,
I'm really sorry to hear that the boys...well Loki at least...are not very much better.
I've just read some of the texts and my advice would be to ask the vet to keep him in for a few days.
If you have a good veterinary hospital, they will take all the tests necessary and put him on a drip....you can go and visit him in the evening...but if there is any real problem they will notice it and he will be in the best place for emergency treatment. Obviously this sickness is more insidious than most of us realised initially.
I hope the poor little love starts to feel better real soon.
Lots of love to him
Roz
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Hi again Linda,
So sorry to hear the update on Loki....and apologies for my post which I had started to type while taking a telephone call....and before seeing your last.
Let's hope they sort the little guy out...bless him.
Sending all good wishes to him.
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Am so glad Lenny and Lubo are getting better, but feel so sad Lenny's miserable too. Hope the news from the vet will be better when you ring this afternoon. Sending lots more love to you and the boys.
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Loki is in the best place, he needs to have some fluids in him, poor little mite. The last thing you want is him dehydrated, hope all the tests go well. Positive healing warm loving thoughts going to Loki xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am sorry Loki isn't well, he is in teh best place and I am sure they will get him better soon. Poor Lenny without his bro.
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All my thoughts for Lokis fast recovery and poor Lenny who is missing him so much.
try and visit Loki everyday and take something you have been wearing so he can smell you.
Hope the pesky office are behaving.
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Aw, poor little babe, but as everyone else has said, he's in the best place where they can monitor him and do the relevant tests to make him better again - make sure Loki knows we're all rooting for him to get well soon, and give the others some extra headrubs from all of us too as they are missing him while he's at the vets xx
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Poor little Loki :( I hope everything goes well at the vets and they can find out what's causing him to feel so poorly. Glad to hear the others are feeling better now and aren't being sick. Poor Lenny missing his brother :'(
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Just callled vets and spoke to vet nurse. He is just the same were here words. She said she cannot give me any more information over the phone without the vet being there. They want me to go in between 3.30 and 5.
Do I need to really panic now or is this normal?
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Totally normal Linda -
Remember they are only Nurses and imformation is better coming from the vet.
We are all with you, all here for you.
Much love
Michelle
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Just callled vets and spoke to vet nurse. He is just the same were here words. She said she cannot give me any more information over the phone without the vet being there. They want me to go in between 3.30 and 5.
Do I need to really panic now or is this normal?
Try not to panic too much it might just be like when you ring the doctors at hospital for info and the nurses can only tell you so much. Have emailed you.
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When I went to the vets to collect Jaffa's blood test results (full senior blood panel) a few months ago I had to sit in the waiting room for over an hour waiting to speak to a vet. Neither the receptionisht nor the nurse was allowed to give me the results - I had to speak to the vet. There wasn't anything wrong with the results but only the vet was allowed to explain them to me! So it's perfectly normal.
I do hope he picks up though. And poor Lenny missing his bro.
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Thanks for reassurance. Will be back later x
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often it will be the case that he is receiving all the treatments at this stage they feel is appropriate and if any tests have been done the vet may not have sat down and made his diagnosis or planned the next course of action..even if the nurse has her owned informed diagnosis or knows what the vet is thinking He may have said he wants to talk to you personally.
i wouldnt worry, if there was something to really worry about they'd be phoning you !!
but fingers crossed here and lots of positive thoughts for loki.
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Don't worry yourself now hun. Its best to wait for the results. Fingers, toes, paws all crossed for you XX
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fingers still crossed.
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Only just catching up on this,
Got everything crossed for you Linda, big hugs from me and my two girls :hug:
xxxxxx
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Fingers and paws crossed for better news this evening Linda xxx
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Hope there is better news for Loki and the boys this evening Linda, all thinking of you, Fiona and the boys :hug:
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I know it has already been said but Loki really is in the best place. I imagine you will be feeling distraught at leaving him but he will be getting the best care and think how much you can spoil him when he comes home.
Love to all the boys xx
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Loki is looking a bit better tonight, having spent the day on fluids. ;D His blood results are also back and all is well with the exception of his white cell count which is high - this is to be expected as he is fighting infection. He's had more antibiotics and was allowed home for the evening. He will go back to vets first thing in the morning and if need be back on the fluids again. More good news is that he has not been sick since lunchtime today and whilst he is refusing to eat, its such a relief!!!
He's also mobile this evening albeit poor lad is hobbling around - one of his legs is bandaged as he still has his 'line'for fluids incase it is needed again in the morning.
Lubo and Lenny are doing ok too albeit I think it will be a while before they are eating normally. Lubo even turned his nose up at a small amount of chicken tonight which he normally loves.
I feel we are turning the corner after a long long week!!!!
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Brilliant News Linda,
It is definately a step in the right direction :clap:
Hope they are feeling better soon
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Oh Linda I bet your so relieived to see an improvement.
Great to know that they are all on the mend and little Loki is doing better.
Bet you will sleep better tonight.
Love,hugs and purrs from us all xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Oh Linda that's fantastic news :wow:
I have tears in my eyes and a huge grin on my face ;)
You must be exhausted :hug: and so glad to have your baby home xx
I send you and the boys (and Nova and Stitch of course) lots of love and hugs xxxxxx
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Hurrah! That's brilliant news. Hope they are 100% recovered soon. :)
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That is wonderful news ;D ;D
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Thats such wonderful news. Im sure you'll all sleep a lot better tonight.
love
Tab
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I am so relieved to hear this. Thank goodness! You must be crying tears of relief :hug:
xC
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:yesss: Now that's the news we've all been waiting for. Thank goodness the boys seems to have finally turned the corner and so pleased Loki is back home. I'm sure now he is back with his borthers, he will soon perk up. Everyone here in Nottingham sends :blow kiss: :blow kiss: to all the humans and felines at your house.
Love
Sam, Foxy, Zephyr and Rossi xxxx
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:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Good news at last !!
Hopefully this will be the beginning of the end
Michelle x
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Oh Linda That's wonderful news :wish: :blow kiss: :blow kiss: Thank God.
Please give my love and sloppy head kisses to all the Bengal boys , little Nova & Stitch
esp Loki.
Any news to what the vets think happened?
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Thanks everyone, Loki has eaten a little chicken tonight but his stomach is not quite ready for it yet and unfortunately he chucked it up - was surprised the vet suggested offering it to him but guess they know best. However instead of getting upset about it I need to focus on the fact that being sick once in nearly 12 hours is a vast improvement!!!!
Vet has not really said anymore about the boys sickness other than its an gastroenteritis infection...............don't think they really know anymore than that to be honest. I'm sure he will get more antibiotics tomorrow at least.
As I said, even Lenny and Lubo are not really eating properly yet (still on small amounts of sensitivity food) and it looks like it will all just take time. The main thing is to stop the vomiting as its this that is really making them suffer. They have all lost a bit of weight though.
Loki is not too happy with me tonight (no cuddles for mum :(), he out of the three truly hates the vets and the fact he has had to spend the day there has made him really grumpy. He does not really like strangers too much unlike Lenny who would go home with anyone :rofl:
Will update you all tomorrow. Thanks so much for being here for me and the boys xxx
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... unlike Lenny who would go home with anyone :rofl:
ummm me thinks a catnapping trip up north may be in order! :rofl:
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Linda, Great news that things are improving. Hopefully you will get a better night's sleep tonight and that your furrys will be feeling a bit better too in the morning. Have been thinking about you all today and so pleased that the news is good.
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Sam, Lubo would be most upset if you tried to catnap Lenny and not him, I've told him you and Foxy are his number one fans :evillaugh:
Night everyone, speak tomorrow x
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Only just had a chance to log on but am so pleased that there is some good news at last ;D hopefully little Loki will have turned the corner now and continue to get better and great news that his blood tests showed nothing too nasty. Love and hugs to all the boys and Nova and Stitch of course from me Dylan and Hobbes :Luv: xx
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Been anxious to catch up on this this evening. So glad he's home and that the other boys are on the up.
Hugs to the little bengal angels (who I too will catnap someday!!!) From me and Lexy XXX
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Ive been poorly myself all day so just caught up , im sooooo relieved Loki is feeling better and home from the vets, hope all three of them are now on the road to recovery , ive been worried all day! :hug: to you and yours Linda, hope you are feeling happier now too
Sonya
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This is the first time I've had access to the computer this evening, as OH has been ebaying and Sebastian had laptop at G/F's house, so haven't had a chance to catch up till now...........
So pleased to hear that Loki is home for the evening and appears to have turned the corner on the road to recovery Linda! ;D
Sending love to you, your family and ALL the Bengal Boys, plus Stitch and Nova, of course.........and hope all continues well tomorrow.
Love, Mimi, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx
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Phew! So glad Loki is feeling a bit better, fingers crossed the boys will be into everything again in a few days and this will all be a distant memory. Sending big headkisses for everyone but an especially gentle one for little Loki :Luv:
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I've just come back online after a few weeks off and read your story on both threads. I'm so glad your wee ones are on the up and have a lot of admiration for you for standing up to your work and being there for them. They are very lucky to have you as your mum.
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Mixed news this morning I'm afraid, Lenny is pretty much back to normal albeit bored and looking to cause mischief :)
Lubo is not great, he is refusing to eat again and has really bad nausea (he seems to be gagging a lot but not actually being sick).
Loki is the same as yesterday, not eating or drinking really so he is back at the vets for the morning on fluids.
I asked the vet what he really thinks is going on and to be honest they are a bit stumped. Bengals do have sensitive stomachs but nearly all the stomach problems, infections they are prone to involve diarroeah which the boys have not had. Vet has suggested that if they do not improve over the weekend then we are looking at a referral to a lady who specialises in bengals and their sensitivity problems (including vomiting). He seemed very enthusiastic about her so at least we know we have other options.
Anyway, I'm off to scrub the boys room out - not sure if it will help but am determined to beat this :censored: infection they have!
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I hope the fluids help Loki again and that Lubo feels better soon and Im glad Lenny's feeling better. It must be so hard to deal with 3 being ill and all the ups and downs involved. Im sure scrubbing the room will make you feel a lot better I know I do when theres something I can do.
Positive vibes being sent to you all
:hug:
love
Tab
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Poor you, you must be exhausted, glad Lenny at least is back to normal, hope Lubo and Loki improve soon and that you get to the bottom of this, we're all rooting for you here,
F and the boys x
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Our thoughts and love are with you all Lins :hug: I soo hope the lady specialist can help get them better. :catluv:
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Oh, Linda! Not the start to a New Year anybody wants. Glad Lenny seems better, hope Lubo and Loki catch him up in the recovery stakes very soon indeed.
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You must be exhausted Linda but I hope the fact that Lenny is feeling better means that the others will catch him up (as JackSpratt put it so well) before long.
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Aww, fingers crossed for them!!
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Message for Loki and Lubo from Paddy - "come on you Bengal Boys - you can do it; you gotta get well for your Mum. These Mums worry you know when we're under the weather. It's not their fault - they can't help it. And it's reeeallly nasty being at the vets (I know, I bin lots lately) but you can do it. Come on, you Bengal Boys...... Purrrrrrrrrrs" :hug:
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Sam, Lubo would be most upset if you tried to catnap Lenny and not him, I've told him you and Foxy are his number one fans :evillaugh:
Night everyone, speak tomorrow x
EERR HERMMMMMMM - I'm their number 1 fan - I have a Lenny lookalike rememrber ;D
SOooooooooooooo pleased they are doing well God Bless them. Looking ay my Big Bear Zubin lying in Thai's pink doughnut. oooo it does suit him :rofl:
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glad to hear things certainly havent taken a turn for the worst since i last checked Linda, you must be frustrated that they just cant shake this off properly.
I am sure they are half ways to total recovery (fingers crossed) but what ever this has been has obviously really knocked them for 6...
Hope lubo doesnt take a step back in his recovery and glad lenny doing so well
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Loki came back from the vets at lunchtime. He's still the same and has spent most of the afternoon sleeping on my lap and by my side so he has forgiven me at least. :Luv:
I've been given some different food to try him and Lubo with - Hills AD. Lubo has eaten a desert spoonful out of my fingers (not wanting his bowl) so its a start and I just hope he manages to keep it down. Loki point blank refusing but will try him again later (Lenny therefore decided to eat Loki's for him, how kind :innocent:)
I've been given some antibiotics to give him orally between now and Monday as well as advised I must syringe feed water (small amounts) if he does not drink. Vet also suggested diluting the Hills AD and feeding the same way but we'll see how it goes.
I have the emergency vets number between now and Monday if needed otherwise its back to the vet on Monday to discuss options and referral.
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I'm pleased to hear they aren't getting worse. So glad Loki has forgiven you. Nothing worse than being given the cold shouler.
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hi linda, was gonna mention a/d in my last post then thought the vet maybe didnt want then on it coz its got quite a high fat content but to be honest i think a/d is wonderful stuff and never usually a problem. you can heat it up abit to make it more palatable and you can if necessary syringe it without diluting it first, its just abit trickier to get into the syringe, depends what size of syringe you have i guess.
one tip though is dont use/heat up more than little bits at a time as if its left out of cools after its been heated it can get abit crusty and yukky.
i guess with lubo if he's still struggling to eat by tomorrow you might want to perhaps get a tin of sardines in tomatoe sauce and just try putting a wee bit of the sauce etc on top and see if that stimulates his appetite, ive used this very sucessfully in much older invalid patients with no untoward after affects so i dont think its too harsh on the gut, i wouldnt give him a tin mind you, just to stimulate his appetite with the smell and a little taste.
also if you can get a/d into loki it has a good bit of water content aswell if water is also a problem..can you think of what loki likes to drink out of ie the other day i had a couple of peeled but uncooked tatties sitting in a just of cold water and cody drank loads of water out the top (??? he liked the starchyness ??) (oh and no he wasnt meant to and we wont tell michael coz they got a quick rinse and then chopped into chips for michael :rofl:) but things like that to just to get him interested and also not to be at him every 10 mins coz that will make him tired and even less interesed.
good luck with the poorly boy tonight.
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Hi Lynn, whats the best way to heat the AD? Thinking this might be more tempting for Loki - is it microwavable and if so how long?
Lubo has just eaten around a third of a can of the stuff so I'm pleased that he's enjoying it and has eaten something.
In terms of water, Loki usually drinks out of the fountain so not sure what else..................will have a think about it.
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I mix a bit of boiling water in with it to make it warm and sloppy. If you heat it in the microwave then make sure to mix it thoroughly and make sure there are no heat spots before giving it to them.
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Thanks Lottie, I think adding the water sounds best, keep you posted. I'm sooo tired tonight x
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:hug: to you Linda.
C
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I'm sooo tired tonight x
I'm not surprised. Here's hoping for a quiet weekend with the boys improving so that you can give yourself some well-earned TLC :hug: :hug:
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I have my heart in my mouth every time I read an update to this thread - big :hug: to you Linda, you must be exhausted! I hope the boys start to feel much better very soon xxx
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Linda - here's a relaxing Head Massage from me ...... :scratch:
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I'm sooo glad to hear they are all feeling a little bit better now, poor little men. I hate being sick so it must of been horrble for them...
I think you definitely deserve a :drink: Linda, sit down and relax with your :Luv: boys!!
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Sending todays dose of gentle headkisses, these are like antibiotics so they must complete the course :Luv:
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Aww, things are sounding more promising, fingers crossed tomorrow is better. I swear by a/d, it is wonderful stuff for sickly and thin cats - wouldn't have thought you would have much use for it though Charlotte. I prefer to heat it with hot water, you are getting more water into them that way.
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hiya,
yes its microwavable, just needs a couple of secs but yes warm water would be fine..the way i like it no mixed with water is because when they lick it a very thick coating sticks to their tongue so i feel they sometimes get more that way wheras mixed with water not so much stays on the tongue and they need to lick more to get the same amount..but hey --- anything is better than nothing !! so do what is best for you and will make the little mite eat something !!
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wouldn't have thought you would have much use for it though Charlotte.
Tigger was a very fussy girl when she was little about what she'd eat and wouldn't eat very much so the vet gave her some to have a few times a week and she suddenly developed an appetite after that, YAY! I always keep some in the house in case either of them are ill and refuse to eat plus various other uses I'll have for it later in the year.
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Ah right - I didn't think you would like to use it with the high fat content in it.
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Ah right - I didn't think you would like to use it with the high fat content in it.
As I say it now only gets used if either of them are poorly and won't eat (so since Tigger has got a proper appetite it hasn't been used at all lol) and Tigger only used to have 2 tins a week for about 5 weeks before as the vet advised it might help her get a bit more of an appetite. The high fat content is useful for some things such as getting condition back onto a cat and weaning kittens etc as well as illness/accidents.
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it wouldnt go any harm to a normal healthy cat anyway !
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Come on boys Mummy want's you fit and well so she can have a bit of a rest ... and we we want you back to your normal healthy, bouncy, naughty selves so your mummy can take lots of pics for us to oooh and ahhh over ;) :drool;
:hug: Linda
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Here,here Sam come on boys you can do it, my boys are sending lots of purrs and gentle head butts to you all :ahh:
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End of another day. Not as frantic here tonight as everyone went for a nice long sleep and no-one was sick ;D
The a/d has done the trick with Lubo and he has eaten well tonight so really pleased with this. He has not been sick either so hopefully he will be feeling a bit better tomorrow.
The fluids seem to have perked Loki up again too albeit he is refusing any food. I did however see him take a big drink of water tonight and he too seems to have kept that down so I'm going to leave him be tonight and try on the food front again in the morning.
Lenny continues to go from strength to strength and was actually playing tonight and jumping around like a loony for his fishing rod - he's definitely much better :)
Lets hope tomorrow sees Lubo much better and Loki starting to eat. Goodnight everyone x
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So pleased to read this encouraging news Linda! :Luv:
Here's hoping the BB's will be even better in the morning and that they have now turned a corner on their road to recovery!!! ;D
Much love as usual to you all from,
Mimi, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx
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This the first time I hit the puter today and so pleased that eventually there seems to be a bit of progress. I think ad diet is wonderful stuff and I am sure that once Loki stops feeling sick and associating sick with food he will start to progress like the others.
I am keeping fingers crossed that the improvement continues to morrow cos you must be so exhausted.
Purrs fron the Gang of 4 and :hug: from me.
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Sending positive vibes your way and hoping that today brings a huge improvement to Loki especially.
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Aww, I am so glad that they are all seeming so much better, fingers crossed the worst is behind them now.
Charlotte - I know the high fat content can be of use, I just know you have asked for diet advice to your two which is what puzzled me. I have only ever had to use one tin of a/d for cats with little appetite.
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So glad they seem to be on the mend, albeit slowly. Fingers crossed they continue to improve and that Loki gets some food inside him soon.
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Hope there'll be some more good news today...
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Glad the boys are improving, hope they continue to improve further today x
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Hows things today Linda ??
hope there are abit more signs of improvement X
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Morning Linda. Hope the boys are still improving this morning.
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Sending today's dose of healing head kisses, remember you must complete the course... :Luv:
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Libby, Nellie, Phoebe and I all hope the Boys are feeling much better today, Linda, and that you had a better night last night........
xxx
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I hope things have continued to improve today and that they are all feeling better
love
Tab
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Hope the boys are continuing to get better Linda and you're looking after yourself too, Daisy and Ebony send kitty kisses and purrs to all of them, Ozzy sends manly pawshakes and headbutts
Sonya
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Good new today, all three boys continue to improve albeit at different stages. For Lenny, its all a distant memory, for Lubo, he is eating well again today albeit still the a/d and a little boiled chicken but is alert and bright.
Loki totally refusing the a/d, so as of an hour ago I steamed a tiny amount of white fish and hand fed it to him. He ate it !!!!! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: So just waiting with baited breath now to make sure he keeps it down. He also voluntarily drank from the water fountain this afternoon which is excellent and saves me upsetting him by using the syringe to give him some fluids. He has not been sick for 24 hours now ;D
We will be taking him back to the vets tomorrow evening (unless he deteriorates any in which case we will go in the morning). Will keep you posted but looks like all the postive vibes are definitely working :)
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great news linda, i knew he'd turn the corner XXX
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Excellent, I am so pleased for them all!! Sometimes vets give Hills I/D - the packaging says it has stuff for rapid relief from vomiting and diarrhea - it is completely different from A/D and RC sensitivity (in gravy) - maybe it would be worth trying them on that?
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Thanks Desley, I'll ask the vet tomorrow as Loki will not eat either the Hills A/D nor RC Sensitivity (we have both).
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SOOooooo pleased they are on the mend - if they need a converlesance hol. send them down to me. ;D ;D
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Yeah!!! Wonderful news!
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Yipppppeeee!!!!! What a relief
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Oh thank goodness for that it seems they have finally turned the corner. Everything crossed that they all continue to make progress :hug: to all of you.
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Thank God Lins I was so worried for them all esp Loki. Such great news Loki has drank and eaten a little. ;D :Luv: :Luv: The boys were my 1st thought this morining. So hope they are all back to thier wonderful selves soon. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Great news - so pleased to hear that they are all improving and that Loki is drinking - hopefully he will eat a bit more tomorrow and they will all soon be back to normal. What an awful time for you all - thanks for the regular updates as lot of us have all been thinking about you.
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Thank god Linda - that's brilliant! ;D
I've been thinking about you all day and am so pleased for you!
Let's hope tomorrow brings even better news!
Love 'n' hugs from Mimi, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx
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Fantastic news Linda ;D I think we should get some extra pics when they are all fully recovered to make up for missing out this past week. Not sure you should tell the boys as it might go to their heads but this thread has had over 1150 views :wow:
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I know Helen, I've been overwhelmed by the support over the last week. Boys know you all love them and send big hugs and kisses to all on Purrs :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Fab news that they are all eating again (even if it's a tiny amount) :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Huge hugs to them from me (and an extra big one to Lenny for being a big teddybear)
Tigger would like to pass on some anonymous cuddles to the boys (she doesn't want people thinking she's a softy at heart)
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Steamed fish.....thats sounds like the first stage..................he will be out catching his own in no time ;D
So pleased they all seem on the right road again ;D ;D
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Morning Linda. Am really pleased to hear you managed to get him to eat a little. It's always such a relief. Lots of love winging its way to your house this morning from me and Paddy xxx
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Yeeeesssss! I'm so glad they're all on the mend! ;D Keep it up, boys, knew you could do it!
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Thanks. Little Loki is still fairly bright this morning albeit refused any food this morning. He has not been sick though which is fantastic and is drinking well it would seem.
We are back at the vets later today, so will keep you posted. x
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Good luck at the vets today, hopefully they will be happy with his progress so no more nasty vet visits!
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Fab news - give those darling boys a :hug: from me.
I hate it when the FurKids are ill.
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That sounds good - what a relief! I'm sure Loki will be eating again soon - his little stomach is probably a bit tender still.
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Im so glad things are improving and I hope you can find something that Loki fancies eating soon
love
Tab
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Sending todays dose of healing head kisses, sounds like they won't be needed anymore soon!
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Good news, Loki is much improved and vet is really impressed with the progress he has made. I reckon another few days and everything will be back to normal here (phew!) Definitely some pics by the weekend I think ;D
There are 2 little furbabes on here who need you, so the bengal boys are asking if can you please continue to send all your postive vibes, headbutts and good wishes to Jasmines little Reggie and Teresa's beloved Cringle. Thanks so much everyone
Bengal Boys xxx
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great news linda.
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So pleased to hear that Loki is recovering now, I was thinking of you Linda when I was at the vet this morning and was chatting to a lady who breeds Bengals she had 6 marbled 12 week old ones with her, they were so cute but nothing like as beautiful as yours and Gails full grown ones who are all stunningly beautiful.
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So pleased that things are still improving and all my thoughts are with Cringle and Reggie.
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Brilliant news Linda!!! ;D
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Looks like the healing head kisses have worked ;D So pleased to hear that Loki is feeling better. I have plenty of healing head kisses left so will share them between the BB's, Cringle and Reggie.
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That's great news Linda :hug:
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Poor Lenny has been sick three times this morning, I'm reaching the end of my tether with this blasted infection/bug/virus or whatever it is :'(
He is the one who only had a little sickness last week and has been relatively unaffected up til now.
Looks like we may be back to the vets later today :'(
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:catluv: for all the boys.
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Thanks Kittybabe, I'm losing the will to live here seriously. Thats over a week now, not good at all.
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O Linda poor Lenny and poor you, hoping its just a minor set back :hug:
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Thanks Kittybabe, I'm losing the will to live here seriously. Thats over a week now, not good at all.
Is there anything we can do to help Linda? Anything you need?
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Just somewhere to let of steam I think, its so frustrating. I was so happy last night as all the boys seemed good (ok, not totally well but definitely heading that way). And I feel guilty coz I gave poor Lenny a row last night later on for fighting with Lubo who was absolutely not in the mood.
I feel emotionally exhausted Kittybabe. Thanks for listening x
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Sorry to hear Lenny's been sick again hun, hopefully its just a minor setback as the others have said.
You know we're all here for you and rooting for the boys to get well soon, and you know we're always available for you to vent your frustrations too :hug: xx
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Sorry to hear about Lenny, Linda...........you poor thing, just when the Bengal Boys seemed on the road to recovery.
More positive vibes heading your way and agreeing with the others in hoping it's only a minor setback.
Love and headbutts from Mimi, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx
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Aww, I am so sorry there has been a setback Linda - we are all here if you need to let off steam. Fingers crossed it is only minor.
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You can rely on us at any time. We really all do feel for you.
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Love to you all xxx I'll be fine, let you know how Lenny goes.
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Zubin sends Lenny a HUGE heabutt. xxxxxxx
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Pad adds his general purrs to the good wishes too Linda. :care:
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Poor Lenny and poor you :ahh:
I really wish there was something more we could do for you beyond sending positive vibes to you all.
Remember we're here for you to whinge/yell/cry etc at all the time
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love
Tab
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Damn that virus. Just when you thought everything was getting better again. Hope the vets goes well and it's just a minor setback. Let us know how he is and give him gentle cuddles from his Auntie Lottie. xxxx
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How's it all going now, Linda?
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Noooo, I really thought the boys had turned the corner :( Poor Lenny and poor you, will send a double dose of healing head kisses today :Luv:
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Hi Christine - Lenny def off colour, the poor boy is hiding behind the curtain in the diningroom. He's normally a big purry baby, no real change in him, still being a bit sick. Spoke to vet, just to give him the Zantak for now and take him later if it doesn't improve. He hates zantak, it makes them foam at the mouth poor boys x
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Oh dear, poor Lenny............lots 'n' lots more hugs 'n' headbutts winging their way to you all Linda. xxx
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So sorry to hear that Lenny been sick again, do hope this wrotten thing burns itself out soon. It must be so hard to cope. Is Loki still improving?
Loads of :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: and positive healing thoughts, wish there was more we could do.
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oh no .... Linda do the boys share food bowls. Do you think they are cross infecting each other? I know it's probably not really practical (or fair) but would it be possible to keep them in isolation until they are all better.
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Oh no, what a worry, thinking of you,
J
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Might be worth isolating Lenny from the other 2 if he is being sick again and they are still getting better. Bathrooms are always good for isolation I find as they are lovely and easy to wipe clean and disinfect.
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I know it's probably not really practical (or fair) but would it be possible to keep them in isolation until they are all better.
Oops sorry Sam didn't notice you'd suggested that as well until after I'd posted.
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Hi Linda,
You haven't visited somewhere with cats recently have you? Or introduced another kitty into your house? Just wondering because this sounds so nasty and it occurred to me that you could inadvertently have brought a virus into your house from some other place...and one which your little boys have absolutely no immunity to....
I hope the poor little guys recover from this soon....they must be feeling so weak by now...You must be all in too.
Also because this infection is proving very hard to kick. try to ensure that they take every bit of their medication...the whole course. I'm sometimes guilty of not finishing the whole course with my own cats if they seem to be fit and well again very quickly....... and I always like to keep a few tablets spare in case of emergencies...but this infection sounds like you are going to need to administer the complete course, if not more.
Big cuddles to them all
Roz
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Oh Linda, I have only just read this thread and I am so sorry that you are having such a :censored: time at the moment, you must feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster.
Sending loadsod positive vibes that the boys are all better soon ((((( Bengal Boys )))))
Take care of yourself xxx
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Oh Linda :hug: :hug: :hug:
Me, Muppet and Rascal send poor Lenny lots of love and healing vibes and hope he is better soon xxxx
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Loki is looking fantastically good tonight, he's been playing with his toys and has eaten his dinner (he was starving poor boy!). Lubo is also doing well albiet a little grumpy (but then thats Lubo!). Lenny is actually not too bad this evening and has not been sick since teatime tonight so fingers crossed its just the last hurdle.
The boys do share absolutely everything and have since they were wee - food bowls, beds, litter trays etc. The only seperation was when Loki was in the vets on a drip at the weekend! I've thrown out all their current food bowls and replaced these (just in case), washed all the bedding and absolutely scrubbed their bedroom. I'm really loathed to separate them but do hear what you say and if things do not pick up in the morning then yes it sounds like my only option :( Vet has not suggested this up to now.
Roz, I have introduced Nova (female bengal - 16 weeks) into my household - Christmas Eve to be exact. She has had 2 brief false start introductions. One because we discovered she had conjunctivities and the second one the evening before the boys took ill. I have discussed Nova's entry to the household with my vet (who has checked her over) but he seems reluctant to accept that Nova has infected the boys as she is not displaying any symptoms - I've kept her isolated anyway so not sure what others think.
The other theory I explored was my rescue Stitch. She has been with us well before we got the boys but I wondered whether or not she could have picked something up outside (she is an outdoor girl) and brought it into the house? Again vet seems quite dismissive as Stitch is fighting fit.
When we picked Nova up we did go to the breeders, is it possible that although Nova is not infected we could have carried the infection back to the boys? She is a fairly large breeder with a number of cats although I would add we did not make any physical contact with any of them but were in their presence.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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oh linda, i hadnt seen lenny been sick again, i thought everything was on the up !!
oh dear poor lenny boy.
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I hope things are improving again today.
love
Tab
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Makes me feel anxious posting updates now as everytime I say something postive, things slip a bit. Anyway, boys seem on the up today including Lenny so am back in work properly today. xxx
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I'm not going to say how pleased I am then in case that's bad magic!
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Blimey!!!!
I am so sorry to read this Linda, I've been away from here and just read through these 4 pages, your poor babies... what upset and stress you must have been under.
I really hope this is the light at the end of a very long tunnel for you, my fingers are crossed!
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Thinking quietly positive thoughts Linda and sending healing hugs to you all
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Linda taking one step back is ok as long as progress is 2 steps forward,keep strong and be lucky
Teresa xxx
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Am quietlu hoping
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How are the boys today Linda?
I hope no news is good news and am sending the usual love, hugs and headbutts to you all.........
from Mimi, Libby, Nellie and Phoebe xxx
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Hi Linda, hope the boys are OK this morning?
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Hey everyone, no more sickness, must be official as no-one was sick at all yesterday or this morning :) Boys are also all eating well.
Unfortunately we now have 3 bengal boys with the runs - could this be because they have not been eating properly for a week and the food is now hitting their stomachs, oh and of course all the antibiotics as opposed to another phase to this blasted infection? Hoping so!
OH had to vacate the premises last night, the smell was so bad - poor boys!
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Brilliant news!!!
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Glad they're not being sick any more. I'd guess antibiotics could cause squiffy tummies in cats - hope they settle down soon.
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I'm so glad they seem to have turned a corner and be on the mend. Fingers crossed they're done with the vomiting. You might want to give them a probiotic to help with the runs - probiotics are often recommended for a short while following an infection. I've just started Jaffa on Lacto B and it's firmed up his poos nicely ;D
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Will I get these from the vet Suzanne?
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I got it from here, Linda, though your vet might sell it too. It came in a couple of days.
http://www.petmeds.co.uk/Lacto-B
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Glad the boys aren't being sick any more, shame its now coming out the other end though ;)
It could well be the antibiotics, not sure whether they affect animals the same as humans, but I know that after my last course of them I had an awful tum, I suffer with IBS anyway so had a horrid time. I'm guessing as the boys must have very sensitive tums at the moment anyway after all the sickness and lack of food, it could be the same thing?
Give the boys some headrubs from me and Max, and hope their botties are better soon ! xx
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Hi Linda sorry to hear the boys have upset tummies, like the others have said it could be the antibiotics.
How are they this evening?
Sending them lots of love and headrubs xx and Nova and Stitch of course xx
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Hope both ends of the boys start behaving correctly very soon :hug: :hug:
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Was only in an hour tonight and the litter tray had to be cleaned 3x. Lenny seems worst and is squirting everywhere its awful and really does stink.
Never really saw Lubo go tonight so suspect main culprit is Lenny who never had the sickness quite as bad, a little is Loki and not much at all is Lubo.
I've turned green with all the vomit and now their botties :sick: The nausea is awful. BUT the boys are much better in themselves, they are eating, playing and fighting again which is all in a days work for the bengal boys. I'm so grateful they will all be well again.
Have ordered some of the probiotic stuff so hoping that will help, I may also give my vet a quick call tomorrow if Lenny is still the same.
The end is in sight, I'm so looking forward to normality and eventually letting Nova out of my bedroom (poor baby!). Cannot believe I'm managed to stop either her or Stitch being ill with this,
Thanks so much for your continued good wishes and support
Linda & Bengal Boys xxxx
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I think those healing head kisses I have been sending may have had a laxative effect :evillaugh: I will stop sending them at once!
Seriously though, hope the pro-biotic stuff works for them, they must be pretty sick of it themselves too by now. I've always wondered why diaorrhea smells so bad compared to 'normal' motions which aren't exactly pleasant to begin with?!
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Helen - think it's because of all the toxins and bacteria which are associated with the illness that causes the upset in the first place.
Poor little lads. Hope that they're back to normal again in double quick time. :hug:
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I hope they are all back to normal soon
love
Tab
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Hope the boys botties are bit better today and you're feeling a little less :sick: with having to keep clearing it up :hug:
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How are the boys today.......I am hoping that no news is good news :scared: :scared:
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Oh Linda, I have not been on site for a bit due to been busy studying work stuff after starting a new job.
So sorry to hear the beutiful Bengal Boys have been not well. Must be a difficult time.
Ollie and Tyler are sending love and purrs to them and hopefully they will be all better soon.
Take care xxx
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Crikey Linda only just catching up with this and what an awful time you have been having hoping that they are well on the mend now...normally find that upset tummy's mean that they are getting rid of it..
Big cuddles your way to Lenny, Loki and Lubo xx
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Evening all :)
Well, things are definitely improving here. Yes, botties are still a little smelly but not nearly as bad as the last couple of days. Loki has been playing, Lenny annoying Lubo & Stitch so all is pretty normal again :evillaugh: I reckon we might even get some photos from the boys this weekend to celebrate their recovery!
Soo glad my babies are nearly there after a week and a half of this dreadful infection. Must say though this week has been much better than last week despite the smell!!!
Love
Linda & the Bengal Boys xxxx
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Yay fingers crossed that it is onwards and upwards for the boysxx
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Aww, I am glad that they are doing better now.
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Thank goodness the boys seem to be back to "nearly" normal. Hopefully now you will be able to spend some quality time with Nova and Stitch after those monster boys have had your full attention for the past week or so ;) Typical boys .... will do anything to get their mummies fussing over them!
Looking forward to the pics of the family :)
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So glad to hear that things are looking better now for the boys Linda!
You must have the patience (and stamina!) of a saint to have dealt with all that puke and now poo too, lol!
Hope things keep improving so that you can all have some quality time together!!! ;D
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Oh goody this does sound better and pictures of the proof will be great, also want to see someof that Nova and Stitch ;D
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Finally! Hooray for the Bengal Boys :Luv: Looking forward to the long awaited pics ;D
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Thats brilliant news Linda ;D Daisy and Ebony have asked for more pics of their favourite pin ups please :rofl: . So you can finally take the peg of your nose then lol.
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:yesss: :ok: I'm so glad your boys are on the mend, Linda! Looking forward to the celebratory pictures! :clap: :yesss:
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Fantasic news Linda - so glad that those gorgeous boys of yours are feeling better. xxx :yayyy:
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What a relief and something which calls for my favourite icon. :drink:
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Thanks everyone, today has been a dream :) No stinky bums (wey hey!!!).
Anyway, have spent a lovely day with my furry family (will probably wait another few days just to ensure its all gone then everyone can get back together again!!!).
Bengal boys are much happier today as is Nova (who got to spend some time with her mum :Luv:).
All is well :) :) :) :)
Love Linda & Bengal Boys xxx
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Pics as promised :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Great news ! Well done for getting through it so well.
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They are looking great, wouldnt know there had been a problem :rofl: So pleased they are well again ;D
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Daisy and Ebony are swooning :rofl:
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:Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: ooooh I've missed my Bengal fix. They are looking F I N E. As usual Foxy is sitting here going phwoar!!!! LOL
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Phew, I feel much better now I have got my dose of the Bengal boys. They are gorgeous as usual, you must walk around your house grinning everytime you catch sight of one of those beautiful babes (Nova and Stitch included of course). :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Thanks everyone, boys send all their love and look forward to posing for more pics soon :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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great pics Linda, the boys are all looking superb after thier new year diet regime LOL :rofl: :rofl:
Hope they are all better and everything dried up from both ends X
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So pleased that the fabulous Bengal Boys are well and truly on the mend Linda!!!
Brilliant pics too! ;D ;D ;D
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Well ... delighted I haven't been visiting the site (due to work) and I didn't know this was going on. Linda I'm sooo sorry you have been going through such torment and the boys of course. Really pleased that all's OK now. :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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I am so glad they seem to have got over it.
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I've only just seen this (been busy at home), but I'm so happy for you that the boys are all ok.
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Morning Linda. Really pleased the boys are being naughty again and are back to normal, and love the Nova pics on your other thread. What a handsome little household you have! :hug:
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So pleased the boys are back to normal again ..... what a relief :hug:
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You should be so proud of yourself Linda , its only your dedication, love and affection thats brought them through it...well done you :hug:
Glad your feeling better you beautiful Bengal babies
keep well
Love from auntie Helen and my 9 fur babies
xxxxxx
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Brilliant news Linda -
So glad the boys are feeling alot better
Michelle xx
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What great pics and I'm so glad that the boys are feeling lots better xxx