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Title: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: maryas on March 17, 2015, 21:01:23 PM

Bonnie wasn't walking last night, her legs were all over the place, fod and water knockedover.  She let me pick her up which she never does, I stroked nd kissed her and she purred a bit. She had some food and Iwent to bed with her.  She was still likeit this morning so I took her to the vet and he gave her a right look over and said she'd had a stroke  :(  He gave her 2 injections and a blood test and wants me to go back tomorrow morning.  I just can't loose her as well as my mum.  She didlet me pick her up a hour ago andthen scratched hell out of me toget down, so that could be good news fingers crossed.  She also hadsome food and water.  She alsoripped oneofher claws out and Eddie put a bandage on and it has little paw prints on it :rofl:

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Reets on March 17, 2015, 21:05:07 PM

Her bandage sounds really cute.

I do hope Bonnie will recover quickly.  I have known people whose cats have had strokes and they have made a good recovery - a little more wobbly than before, but certainly with a good quality of life.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 17, 2015, 21:13:08 PM

That's really kind of you as you are quite new andnotseen you around :hug:

Bonnie alsowent totally blind 6 months ago.

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 17, 2015, 21:15:58 PM

Paddy had a stroke at 15 years old Mary.  We had him a further 5 years, although it left him deaf.  His quality of life however remained good until his last 6 months.  Sending you both much love Mary.  Know just how much you mean to each other.   :hug:  Her little bandage sounds so sweet.   :)

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: mad_lilli on March 17, 2015, 21:19:31 PM

This sounds like Lilli's episode in Dec. She's back to her feisty demanding self now. She's just trying to occupy your mind Mary. Xxxx

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 17, 2015, 21:34:06 PM

Our vet told us that if a cat survives the first 24 hours, most will go on to make good progress.   :hug:  It was true for us and hope it will be for Bonnie xxx

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 17, 2015, 21:47:39 PM

That's very good to hear Sue!

Mary, this is the last thing you need at the moment  :(  Lots of  :hug: to you and Bonnie.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: souffle on March 17, 2015, 21:51:39 PM

Lots of healing vibes for a speedy recovery for the lovely Bonnie Mary  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Take care of each other xx

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 17, 2015, 21:56:05 PM

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 17, 2015, 21:34:06 PM

Our vet told us that if a cat survives the first 24 hours, most will go on to make good progress.   :hug:  It was true for us and hope it will be for Bonnie xxx

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That's probably whyhe wants tosee her in the morning Sue.  At the moment I wouldsay she is a lot beter as she hasopened her eyes, eventhough she can't see and willnotlet me pick her up.So that is her old self.

Thanks ever so much everyone

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: alisonandarchie on March 17, 2015, 21:56:42 PM

Sending lots of get well wishes to Bonnie. It is good to hear that she has eaten and drunk :hug:

Ouch :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: sheilarose on March 17, 2015, 22:02:52 PM

Oh Mary you must be terribly worried. What a traumatic couple of weeks for you  :(

We had a similar issues with little Chausette, she was the runt and never expected to live very long, but she went on for a year after her stroke, albeit she was deaf on one side and walked in circles some of the time.

I'm not trying to make light of the situation, and certainly know what Bonnie means to you, to all of us for that matter, but its worth staying hopeful until the investigations are complete. Every finger and paw crossed for her lovliness here. :hug: :hug: 

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 17, 2015, 22:05:55 PM

Ouch indeed Alison - 1 scratch is 3" long on my boob :evillaugh:

Sheila, Bonnie was walking in circles last night but not today.  Hope he doesn't godeaf with her already being blind,

 :thanks:guys  :hug:

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: hollycat on March 17, 2015, 22:16:50 PM

 :hug: :hug: To Bonnie and more  :hug: :hug: :hug: to you Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: bickhamwitch on March 17, 2015, 22:36:40 PM

Mary let us know as soon as you can what the vet says in the morning. Healing thoughts sent to Bonnie.
Julie.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 17, 2015, 23:52:45 PM

Sending loads of good vibes for Bonnie and hope she has improved a bit by the morning  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 18, 2015, 06:59:53 AM

Mary, just popping by with massive hugs for you and for Bonnie.  How's she been overnight?

She may not be left deaf - it depends what area of the brain has been affected.  I have everything crossed here, and hope your scratches aren't too sore.   :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 18, 2015, 07:41:48 AM

I'm sorry to hear this, Mary.  As if you haven't got enough on your plate at the moment  :hug:

In general, cats do tend to recover very well from strokes.  Much better than people.  We think Jaffa had a small stroke when he was poorly but he recovered from that.  I suspect Bonnie's high bp was the cause?  It may be that increasing her bp meds will help prevent it happening again.

I hope she's improved this morning  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 18, 2015, 09:51:37 AM

Sending lots of positive vibes for Bonnie .   :hug:  I hope her improvement is continuing.


Korky had an episode like the one you describe that was put down to a stroke and he recovered quickly and fully with Marbocyl which is an antibiotic.  I think Gill's Franta Napoleon had these ABs for his seizures too so it might be something worth asking the vet about.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: pappilon on March 18, 2015, 10:38:32 AM

Sending lots of healing vibes for Bonnie and  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for you Mary.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Dawn F on March 18, 2015, 10:53:55 AM

so sorry to hear this mary, the last thing you need right now  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: emmmy_lou on March 18, 2015, 11:28:15 AM

Oh Mary, thats all you need at the minute  :hug:

Heres hoping for some good news this morning  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Janeyk on March 18, 2015, 11:33:20 AM

Poor Bonnie, I do hope she recovers well.  Sending lots of get well wishes for her and hug and you too Mary  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maddercow on March 18, 2015, 12:26:06 PM

Aw bless her. I really hope she is better this morning Mary.

Cats do get over strokes much better than people do so hopefully she will back to her old self again very soon. Our Holly had one, it was very traumatic at the time but she had a long snooze and after a day or so she was ok.

 :Luv:

Jo

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 18, 2015, 17:55:45 PM

I do hope that Her Bonnieness is doing well and that things look more positive today  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 18, 2015, 20:17:22 PM

Sending more vibes to Bonnie and hope she is a bit better today  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Yes Napoleon had those abs cos they get into the brain but I used to inject him but they also come in tablet form....................he didnt do tablets!

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on March 18, 2015, 20:18:20 PM

Sending lots of positive vibes for Bonnie and lots of hugs for you Mary  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 19, 2015, 06:58:57 AM

Mary, am thinking of you and Bonnie.  How are you both?

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Rosella moggy on March 19, 2015, 10:07:52 AM

Hoping for some improvement in Bonnie's condition Mary and hoping you are coping too  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: JenGeorgieBob on March 19, 2015, 11:01:08 AM

I hope Bonnie gets better soon, keeping paws crossed for her. Fred had chickens on his little bandage, I wonder who thinks of these things?

Take it easy and take care if those scratches.

 :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 19, 2015, 17:22:25 PM

Mary and Bonnie  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 19, 2015, 17:24:04 PM

Hope no news is good news  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 19, 2015, 18:49:57 PM

So sorry I've not updated, Iwas shattered yesterday and went tobed with Bonnie all afternoon and most of the evening and been usy today.

WhenI went back to see Eddie on Wednesday morning he was pleased with her and when he saw that she was walking a bit better he was surprised.  I also said that she had meowed in the car all the way to see him which was her usual self and not quiet like the day before.

Unfortunately her blood tests showed a few things like potassium and somet else levels are up or down and could start diabetes offand she is starting with kidney probs.He recommended renal food.

She's had another antibiotic injection and another oneand I've got a weeks supply of antibiotic tablets.  I take her back next Wednesday.

Still confined to the bedroom and she's not complaining ;) :Luv2: :hug:2

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on March 19, 2015, 20:10:46 PM

Topping up the  :hug: :hug: :hug: for you Mary. What a worry.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 20, 2015, 01:01:28 AM

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to you and Bonnie

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: hollycat on March 20, 2015, 08:35:32 AM

So happy that Bonnie is doing well Mary.
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Mymblesdaughter on March 20, 2015, 10:10:37 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about Bonnie. I just wanted to say one of my dogs had a stroke and recovered completely. So fingers crossed for Bonnie. They seem to cope better than humans.  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: bickhamwitch on March 20, 2015, 12:16:22 PM

I hope Bonnie continues to do well.
Julie.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: pappilon on March 20, 2015, 14:32:08 PM

 Sending you and Bonnie lots of  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: emmmy_lou on March 20, 2015, 15:01:11 PM

Hoping Bonnie is continuing to improve  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 20, 2015, 18:07:23 PM

sending loads of love and get well vibes for Bonnie  :hug:

Mary - if you want some renal food I have loads left from Jaffa (still in date) so I can send you some of each if you want to see if she will eat it.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 21, 2015, 10:42:25 AM

Susanne that would be brilliant as it's such a waste when they won't eat it.  I rememberbuying a sack of something for Smudge many moons agoand he wouldn't entertain it.

I think you have my address but if not I'll PM you.

 :thanks: a million forall the  :hug: :hug: for me and my Bonnie  :hug:

Mary

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: jezebel on March 21, 2015, 16:10:11 PM

Glad to hear Bonnie's on the mend - what a relief!  :hug:

How are you doing, Mary?

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: maryas on March 21, 2015, 20:44:15 PM

 :thanks:
Not too good, my cousins are not coming from Newcastle now.  Afriend ofmine is coming to the church tosupport me but can't cometothe cemetery so Iwill be on my own as I will havenothing todowith my brther and his faily who will be there.  Never there when she was alive and all coming toher funeral, I am soangry but will bitemytongue formy mum's sake.

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: souffle on March 21, 2015, 21:12:06 PM

The only person that matters in being there is you Mary. Think only of you and your love for your dear mum and let this be the time when you send her on her way with your love surrounding her. I hope it all runs smoothly and will be thinking of you then xx  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: jezebel on March 22, 2015, 13:42:26 PM

Sorry to hear that Mary, it's very unfair. Shame we can't choose our family the way we choose our friends, eh?

On a practical note, I can recommend Rescue Remedy - it's really helped me at times like this. You can get the spray from Boots, and it really does work.

Sending lots of  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 22, 2015, 14:54:33 PM

As someone said its just you and your mum that count to hell with the rest of family  and love to Bonnie  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 22, 2015, 16:00:18 PM

Mary - come the day, it's just you and your Mum.   :hug:  We're all here for you in spirit and virtual reality

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: alisonandarchie on March 22, 2015, 23:46:01 PM

Will be with you in spirit Mary, you won't be alone as the others have said :hug: :hug: :hug:

Very glad Bonnie is feeling a bit better :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: hollycat on March 22, 2015, 23:49:00 PM

Thinking of you Mary  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 22, 2015, 23:55:36 PM

Mary and Bonnie  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 23, 2015, 00:21:36 AM

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 23, 2015, 07:06:03 AM

Popping by with gentle ear rubs for Bonnie.  Thinking of you both.   :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on March 23, 2015, 20:14:57 PM

A few good vibes from me too  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on March 23, 2015, 21:09:36 PM

I'm so sorry Mary, I hope Bonnie continues feeling better  :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Stuart on March 23, 2015, 21:28:11 PM

 :( Hugs for you Mary  :hug: :hug: :hug:
and give Bonnie a scratch on the head from me

sending loads of positive vibes Bonnie's way  :Luv:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: alisonandarchie on March 23, 2015, 22:44:24 PM

A gentle chin tickle from Parki, Archie and I :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Greenlaner on March 24, 2015, 03:55:34 AM

 :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  All the best , Mary and bonnie   :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE HAS HAD A STROKE
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on March 24, 2015, 21:33:10 PM

So sorry to hear about Bonnie Mary ... sending all my love and get well soon vibes plus loads of furry headbutts and kitty kisses from the gang xxx

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: maryas on April 02, 2015, 11:19:30 AM

Bonnie had another stroke this morning and they picked her up to take her to the vet.
vet just phoned about Bonnie and he said its best to put her out of pain so I said yes, they will bring her home so I can bury her in the garden with Smudge

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: mad_lilli on April 02, 2015, 11:26:14 AM

Oh Mary. I'm so sad to hear about lovely Bonnie. I know your heart will be broken. Biggest of hugs.

Bronagh xx

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 02, 2015, 11:37:37 AM

Mary, I am so sorry to hear news. Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs.

Smudge will be on the bridge to welcome Bonnie :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: bickhamwitch on April 02, 2015, 12:02:23 PM

Bonnie was such a loved cat. Never to be forgotten. A big hole will be left in your heart Mary, and in the groups too. She was loved by all.
Sad tears will fall by many today.
Julie.

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 02, 2015, 12:24:40 PM

Oh Mary this is such sad news and thinking of you. Julie is right  :'(

RIP Bonnie, play hard on the Bridge where Smudge and all our friends will be there for you.

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Dawn F on April 02, 2015, 12:27:44 PM

oh mary I am gutted for you, she was so loved xxxx

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: hollycat on April 02, 2015, 12:31:10 PM

I a so very sorry to hear this devastating news about Bonnie, Mary.

 :hug: :hug: :Luv2: :Luv2: from me. Head butts and Purrs from Astro and Zoon

Play hard Bonnie

 :candle:

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Jiji on April 02, 2015, 12:40:32 PM

Mary, I am so very sorry you have lost your beloved Bonnie. I loved seeing her pictures, in particular I remember the one of her on the rug where she appeared to have a tail, it still makes me smile to think of it and I hope you will be able to smile about it again soon   :hug: :hug: :hug:


Run free Bonnie

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Reets on April 02, 2015, 12:42:22 PM

Oh Mary, I am so very sorry to hear this very very sad news.  I loved Bonnie's posts and hearing about her.  She was loved very much by you, that much was clear, and I am certain she was a very happy little girl all her life with you.

A bright star will be shining in heaven tonight.  Play hard at the bridge, dear, dear, Bonnie.

We will all miss her.

Hugs and thoughts with you
xx

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: pappilon on April 02, 2015, 12:51:40 PM

Oh Mary, i am so so sorry :'( :'(
Sending you some gentle hugs :hug: :hug:

RIP gorgeous girl, you will be missed very much sweetheart.x

 :candle:

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Mymblesdaughter on April 02, 2015, 14:20:57 PM

I'm so sorry Mary. Life just seems so unfair sometimes  :hug: 

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: Janeyk on May 10, 2015, 21:51:48 PM

So sorry Mary, I have only just read this  :hug: :hug:

God Bless Bonnie xx

Title: Re: BONNIE IS IN HEAVEN NOW
Post by: maryas on May 11, 2015, 00:11:12 AM

Thanks Jane

It was hard to let her go but she was in pain after the 2 strokes and it was worse with her going blind last October.

Looking forward to the 2 oldies that I'm getting when they have the all clear from RSPCA.

Mary