Topic: Help needed with older stray gent - RIP Timmy (Read 12700 times)

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #51 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:29:16 AM »

Have you heard back from them yet, Rachel?

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2013, 15:14:43 PM »

Fingers crossed!

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2013, 13:36:50 PM »

We are still waiting on UPC results before we know if he needs fortekor, currently renal diet and glucosamine will prob start on tramadol and ipakatine

Hopefully going to foster place on wens, waiting for an email, thanks for every ones help

sheilarose · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2013, 12:37:56 PM »

Has the vet given any idea how serious the kidney disease is, Rachel? Is it CRF? What is the treatment - Special diet/meds etc?

Poor little Timmy, he's so sweet and we're rooting for him here. Is there any more we can do to help?

(Actually if OH hadn't put his foot down I'd have welcomed him to the Tuft Club with open arms

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Dawnin8r · « **Reply #47 on:** August 02, 2013, 22:30:02 PM »

That's okay, Rachel.

I'm up now if you fancy ringing, or I'm available all day tomorrow.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #46 on:** August 02, 2013, 22:27:49 PM »

Yes

he made it onto my bed 5 mins after he arrived

no thyroidectemy .... But that would have been better than kidney disease , sorry I haven't called u yet dawn, we both fell asleep as soon as I sat down ! Just woken up

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #45 on:** August 02, 2013, 21:41:44 PM »

Has he been able to come home with you for the weekend?

sheilarose · « **Reply #44 on:** August 02, 2013, 19:52:37 PM »

So, no thyroidectomy then?

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #43 on:** August 02, 2013, 16:54:21 PM »

Yes, that will be fine. Anytime before 6pm or after 7pm will be good.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 02, 2013, 15:48:05 PM »

T4 is fine, think his kidney problems have been going on for some time..... Dawn, I don't know if the place u have found would still take him, will try and ring u later if that's ok?

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #41 on:** August 02, 2013, 15:04:16 PM »

Well, at least that can be managed if it isn't too bad. Have you got the T4 results back?

Dawn F · « **Reply #40 on:** August 02, 2013, 14:58:42 PM »

oh bless him, bad?

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 02, 2013, 14:57:03 PM »

Got some of the results through , he's got kidney disease

poor boy

sheilarose · « **Reply #38 on:** August 02, 2013, 09:07:07 AM »

Waiting with bated breath for his results.

If he is hyper T will your vet do the thyroidectomy?

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #37 on:** August 01, 2013, 23:30:55 PM »

It's okay--Darwin is a cool name, but it might have caused confusion regarding my gender.

Please give him big cuddles from me tomorrow.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 01, 2013, 23:21:49 PM »

god I am so dyslexic!! sorry dawn!!

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #35 on:** August 01, 2013, 23:02:59 PM »

It's Dawn, actually.

I've been pestering everyone I know, and when I think I've exhausted my list I wind up thinking of someone else to ask.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 01, 2013, 22:59:48 PM »

thanks darwin..... I do appreciate it

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #33 on:** August 01, 2013, 22:54:04 PM »

I'm still trying for you, and am following up a few possible leads but there is nothing definite yet.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 01, 2013, 22:47:07 PM »

I droped them off today to be run, the blood and urine has to be sent to a lab, should have the FIV/FELV results tomorrow..... if they are ok and his pesky fleas have vacated then i will bring him home for the weekend as he has been couped up all week..... we usualy shut the strays in the spare consult room but its to hot in there if you close the door at the moment:(

Any further ideas for foster space?? getting desperate

pappilon · « **Reply #31 on:** August 01, 2013, 22:43:38 PM »

Hoping is good news with Timmy's results.

sheilarose · « **Reply #30 on:** August 01, 2013, 08:17:49 AM »

Do you have his results yet, Rachel?

lau200 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2013, 23:06:48 PM »

I hope somewhere can be found for him, he looks like such a sweetie

older cats are great companions

Hippykitty · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2013, 19:53:49 PM »

Don't be too worried about the results of the tests. Your vet is probably running snap tests which can give false positives, so if you get a positive, have a virus test run. This takes longer and costs more, but is more reliable.

As for FIV, I've come to the conclusion that it's relatively insignificant. See Celia Hammond's rescue website where she has a page detailing why this is the case. I think CatChat also have a page about FIV.

I hope this guy gets a good home.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2013, 00:47:32 AM »

Not much to report, will be taking bloods tomorrow, still desperate for a foster place, needs to be gone by next weekend

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2013, 19:55:06 PM »

Any news on this little sweetheart?

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2013, 23:08:31 PM »

He is lush.

I hope someone can offer a space for him soon. I'm still asking around.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2013, 23:03:44 PM »

Thats how he gets greated every morning when i go in.... poor boy

here he is enjoying a head rub

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2013, 22:59:50 PM »

Funny you should say that. When I saw his name on the jpeg I read it in the Southpark Timmy's voice.

Fingers crossed for clear blood tests!

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2013, 22:58:29 PM »

thanks sheliarose, papillon, tan and Helen for your donations, you have all been more than generous ....

he has been called timmy .... think I have watched one to many South Park episodes!! all he needs now is a nice home and clear blood tests..... Keeping everything crossed

sheilarose · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2013, 22:16:46 PM »

OK, Paypal donation on its way, Rachel.

Good luck little guy.

pappilon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2013, 21:27:39 PM »

Hi Rachel, got your pm and made a payment via paypal.
Well done for helping this little boy and best of luck

He needs a name

sheilarose · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2013, 21:08:55 PM »

Hubby wants to know your vet policy on fiv, rachel? We have a mixed household here.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2013, 19:38:27 PM »

Not to sure, hes a bit hissy at the vets but i don't think its a fair test of his personality

Just a litte update, he is still with us, dont think the owners are going to come forward.... had him out today to stretch his legs.... such a good boy

followed me into the consult room, then put himself back to bed
Had a quote from the vets I use for blood tests today looking at a total of £90 to include FIV/FeLV , should be getting the tests run on thursday if all goes to plan, thanks to everyone for their help and support

sheilarose · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2013, 08:39:08 AM »

How is he with other cats, Rachel? I guess it's hard to tell until he's been in a foster situation for a while.

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2013, 22:09:58 PM »

He does look better the right way up

couldn't figure how to do it

all he needs is a warm place to sleep and some food... sure he would settle for a warm shed.... he is desperate

Dawnin8r · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2013, 22:06:30 PM »

I have such a big crush on this kitty.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2013, 22:05:23 PM »

Oh Tan whst a lovely thing to do ... so pleased the Buster fund can help this lad.

Hope you don't mind .... I've rotated his pic (he looks so much better the right way up lol)

rachelburdett20 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2013, 21:51:02 PM »

Thanks tan - have sent you a PM

picture as requested

Tan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2013, 14:45:30 PM »

Hi Rachel

Happy to help this darlin lad with funds from the Buster fund we have for needy cats.

Which vets will he have the treatment at?

Can ya let me have their payment info so I can send direct to them and what to pop as a reference so they know it's for his treatment

well done hun for helping this darlin lad

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