Topic: Good vibes for Rolo please (Read 35352 times)

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #162 on:** February 09, 2008, 18:10:28 PM »

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #161 on:** February 09, 2008, 18:07:32 PM »

WEll, he is still being a bit picky with his food (but then I would if I had had that many teeth out - and the vet assumed i had Metacam in, and for the first time in ages, I dont). I have bought him some supermeat today to see if he finds that easier, but he did manage half of his Felix Roasted straight from the pouch, with no mashing needed. Sadly, it hasn't stopped him having issues with one of the neighbourhood cats, and he certainly does have redirected aggression issues - he went to nip me today for the first time, after I stepped in and separated them. It also isn't stopping him trying to kill his 'Shaun the sheep' toy.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #160 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:36:01 AM »

When Rolo gets his new forever home I hope they post on here to keep us updated with his antics.

Garfield&Gypsy · « **Reply #159 on:** February 08, 2008, 08:55:28 AM »

i'm glad to hear he's come through ok.
Rolo is a lovely cat, he loves attention and plays like a kitten. When we went to collect Gypsy; Rolo laid on my hubby's chest and purred like an engine.

He would make a perfect only cat, as he is mischevious with the others.

If we'd thought Rolo and Garfy would get on we probably would have come home with Rolo, but unfortunately he does wind the other up and we didn't think it would be fair on either of them.

Good luck finding him a home Desley, i'm sure it won't be too long.

clarenmax · « **Reply #158 on:** February 08, 2008, 08:54:14 AM »

Aw bless him, give him a tickle from me

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #157 on:** February 08, 2008, 08:40:13 AM »

Atleast he sounds bright enough today des. (got your email btw, will try and answer later on)

he sounds like a funny old chap, he has all the good behaviours there and obviously wants to play but he's just abit misguided, like he's got a good heart really but not had the best upbringing !

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #156 on:** February 08, 2008, 08:19:54 AM »

He is still happily playing - he ignored me putting the Sheba (only pate food I had in other than a/d - he only likes the first half tin of htat), but as soon as I opened the Whiskas tin, he was off the windowsill and straight in the kitchen!! I didn't even get chance to try and mash it for him!! He nibbled, had a play then ran back into the kitchen for more!! He is getting rougher with his play, i have new scratches. So defo not being homed with children.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #155 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:49:32 PM »

I have just been talking to a friend on the US forum, and it made me realise just how lucky Rolo is - they struggle to home adults, never mind seniors, so would have prob pts, at least that is never going to happen to him unless he has real medical issues - he does still have pale, smelly poo's as I found out this morning.

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #154 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:48:46 PM »

ah poor lad getting all those teeth out but i'm glad he has in a way. He'll have a sore mouth for a few days

Least its less trouble for the future and even if he does get gum flare ups then short courses of meds will prob be enough.

Hope he's still feeling chirpy tomorrow des, prob the post ga munchies made him eat the pouches at the vets but atleast you know he's had enough to eat today so if he's not so keen tomorrow not to worry to much.

give him a gentle head rub from me

pappilon · « **Reply #153 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:46:17 PM »

Sending you and brave Rolo

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #152 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:45:41 PM »

Thanks!!

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #151 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:44:16 PM »

Big hug for Rolo the big brave boy

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #150 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:38:39 PM »

He certainly does Lynn - vet couldnt feel anything untoward with his bladder, so didn't do a sample. The fact that when I stopped him, he went into the kitchen and used the tray says to me it was a 'I'll show you for stopping me fighting!!'
Poor Rolo has had 11 teeth out, so only got 2 left!! Vet says he definitely has calicivirus (and that is just going off his teeth and gums, not doing tests - I had suspected that at weekend though), so I am more annoyed about the rescues vet not picking this up. Vet thinks that there shouldn't be too much risk to the other cats as it isn't something that affects every cat, and at least if it does flare up again, he only has 2 teeth left. I do feel as though I have to tell potential owners though and fortunately he was going to be rehomed as an only cat anyway. he has been a bit picky with his food (but due to the fact he ate 2 pouches at the vets, I Think he is playing on me!!), but is happily playing, so I have left the room to see if he will settle and sleep off his anaesthetic!! It took me ages to take off his bandage cos all he wanted to do was play!!

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #149 on:** February 07, 2008, 16:47:09 PM »

Any news on Rolo Des?

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #148 on:** February 07, 2008, 14:00:46 PM »

when he gets himself in a tizzy he really goes in a grump doesnt he...MMMMMMM me thinks michael would be a better name for him

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #147 on:** February 07, 2008, 13:52:24 PM »

That guy is such a character Des.

pappilon · « **Reply #146 on:** February 07, 2008, 08:44:08 AM »

Thinking of you and Rolo.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #145 on:** February 07, 2008, 07:55:08 AM »

Thanks - Rolo will be here till he finds a home - the longest it has taken me is 14 months, I do hope Rolo isn't here that long, but if he is, then he is. Did have aggression issues last night, first a neighbourhood cat wound him up, so he came and sprayed in the house in front of me (dont think he appreciated me stopping him beating that cat up this time - first time I have seen him since the last time Rolo beat him up though!! I will ask the vet to check his wee in case there is a medical reason for it though), and he got bothered by one of the fosters and was very aggressive, he would allow you to stroke him, but nothing more, I tried to get him to nuzzle my dressing gown (his favourite activity), but all I got was hissing and growling, so we resorted to toys. He did however think the hand holding the toy was good to play with!!
He isn't very happy at not having food today though, or being allowed out.

gibraltarcat · « **Reply #144 on:** February 06, 2008, 21:48:21 PM »

Good Luck, Rollo, from me as well. We'll be keeping paws and everything crossed for you.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #143 on:** February 06, 2008, 20:02:46 PM »

Good luck Rolo

clarenmax · « **Reply #142 on:** February 06, 2008, 19:54:10 PM »

Good luck for tomorrow

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #141 on:** February 06, 2008, 19:42:31 PM »

Best of luck to Rolo for tomorrow.

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #140 on:** February 06, 2008, 16:46:36 PM »

if i dont get time to post later good luck for tomorrow desley

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #139 on:** February 05, 2008, 13:53:03 PM »

I feel frustrated for you des coz i know you wish he'd settle in with the other cats abit better.

I guess aswell if he does actually need to get the bulk of the teeth taken out then potentially that is less costs that may be required in the future so perhaps less of a "gamble" for new owners to take on.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #138 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:58:41 AM »

Poor Rolo. I bet he wishes he was a good boy really. What will you do if no one offers him a home Des?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #137 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:22:03 AM »

IT is, I am getting nervous about it already - most people get nervous over spays - I get nervous over dentals!! After seeing how bad his gums got in less than a month, I am hoping she can take the bulk of them out and that he wont have any recurrences, but it is something I am gogin to have to disclose when someone shows an interest in him and an insurance company isn't going to touch him for his teeth as we already know there is a problem. We offer to cover costs in cats over the age of 12, but they have to use the rescues vet, and if it was up to them, he would be on steroid jabs, and we dont like those due to the risks they carry. If only I could convince him to stop causing issues, as he could stay here then (although I can't afford him either really)

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #136 on:** February 04, 2008, 21:44:44 PM »

Is it this thurs coming rolo is going in des ?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #135 on:** January 30, 2008, 21:58:34 PM »

MM, never realised we were so close. No enquiries yet, we had one when he first came, but they have other cats, so it isn't suitable. WE are suspecting that he is older than 10 though.
Will do that thanks Lynn.

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #134 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:44:35 PM »

Glad to hear his ears are improved, just remind them to have a good exam of them when he's under the ga. Good luck for his dental too, sounds like the most sensible plan and hopefully nail his mouth probs once and for all.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #133 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:34:44 AM »

You are not a million miles away from me then I am in Manchester. Have you had any enquiries about him?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #132 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:15:07 AM »

YEp, CAT77 Shaw, he is on our CC page, not sure if he is on our website yet.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #131 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:07:34 AM »

Aah I do too. Are you involved with an Oldham cat rescue? I think I saw Rolo's details on one of their sites.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #130 on:** January 30, 2008, 07:56:34 AM »

He is, and it is a shame, cos otherwise I could have kept him - even the vet passed comment on how much he loves me, and she does think he is wonderful, so hopefully others will see that, and I also hope he isn't too attached to me and will accept a new home.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #129 on:** January 30, 2008, 07:54:45 AM »

Lol I love your tales of Rolo Desley. He is a right little bu**er!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #128 on:** January 30, 2008, 07:38:12 AM »

Thanks everyone, his ears are much better, but vet said to still try and clean them every other day - I will see how much he tolerates!! Hopefully, a home can be found for him after his dental - he showed his dislike of going to the vets by finding a cat to pick on - but he came back with a cut!!

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #127 on:** January 29, 2008, 21:18:41 PM »

Poor Rolo lots of luck with your op.

Jackie D · « **Reply #126 on:** January 29, 2008, 19:41:10 PM »

good luck from all of us here too.

xxxx

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #125 on:** January 29, 2008, 19:38:41 PM »

good luck for next Thursday Rolo

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #124 on:** January 29, 2008, 19:35:05 PM »

WEll, he has been back to the vet, and his teeth are worse (she is going to take the bulk of htem out, as he does have red gums, and no point leaving them in for him to go back under - learnt my lesson with that one), so he is booked in for a dental next Thursday - my vet is off the rest of this week, and the beginning of next, and as I dont know who teh vet is who will operate, I decided not to risk it, I dont want another vet saying his teeth are fine!! he has put weight on, so no need to worry about his thyroid, and the vet has fallen in love with him, but sadly can't have him!!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #123 on:** January 28, 2008, 14:04:03 PM »

The vet can check them tomorrow - I have tried to look and one of his fangs do look worse, I might be as well booking him in for a dental than put him back on Antirobe, as all it is going to do is help, it wont cure it. Typically bad timing, car needs to go to the garage on Thurs, and my teeth need looking at!!

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