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Title: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: lisa77 on April 10, 2008, 19:09:28 PM
Hi guys hope everyone is well

What I first thought was just a saggy belly..infact now feels like 2 lumps inside of it. Have booked Leo into the vet Tomorrow arvo but am very scared he has eaten something he shouldnt of  :-[

I have to watch his every move as he just eats everything. Yesterday there was a tiny piece of plastic in his stool..

He is eating, going to the toilet & playing as normal but Im still worried. A couple of Months ago he was sick (1st & last time since) & amoungst it was a tiny ball of foil (He used to love playing with balls of foil but I havent given him any since he was sick..)
 

Anyway wish Leo luck guys.. im dreading it..I really hope its something simple like a bladder infection but something is telling me its not going to be that simple. To top my day off my dream job short listed me & another lady out of all interviewed & she got it over me as she could speak Dutch.. & its a Dutch Co..  :tired:



Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on April 10, 2008, 19:14:47 PM
fingers toes and paws crossed for Leo.

 :hug:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: blackcat on April 10, 2008, 19:27:46 PM
oh that sux big time Lisa - still, better luck next time. If the insurance has been accepting your money they have accepted responsibility for your cover. If they challenge it, then point this out to them. If they still baulk, Suggest they give your money back so you can pay the bill. Fingers and toes crossed for the lovely Leo! :hug:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on April 10, 2008, 20:14:57 PM
Having nothing practical to offer you, except so good wishes and good luck for tomorrow. xx  Give the Leo monster a cuddle from us. x
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: pappilon on April 10, 2008, 20:44:57 PM
Finger crossed for Leo, thinking of you and Leo. :hug:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Harna on April 10, 2008, 20:48:28 PM
It's natural to worry  - we've all been there.

Wait and see what the vet says. It might be absolutely nothing - of course we understand how you are feeling at the moment and keep everything crossed for you for the visit to the vet.

Please let us know how you get on..
 :Luv2: :hug:

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 11, 2008, 00:39:40 AM
hope that leo is ok tomorrow  :hug:

if you are only signed to axa  from 1 april , sadly you will not be covered as there is a 14 day period before the insurance becomes active, as with most companies.
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Roz on April 11, 2008, 01:11:24 AM
Hi Lisa,

Like everyone else I pray that little Leo is going to be all right.  Fingers and paws crossed for him.

I cannot advise on the insurance but if you have been subscribing to it but forgot to return the form, then I would think you have a case.  If it transpires that the insurance lapsed and you forgot to renew it, then I would think it unlikely that you will be covered.  I'm sure it will be as Gill says....a fourteen day delay.  I don't know why insurance for pets cannot start with immediate effect like car insurance does, but there you are.

So sorry about the job....you just have to take solace in the thought that it wasn't meant to be....something better will turn up. :)

Get well soon Leo. :hug:

Best wishes,

Roz
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Bazsmum on April 11, 2008, 01:28:41 AM
Sending positive vibes for gorgeous Leo at the vets today! :get well 2:
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Post by: Maddiesmum on April 11, 2008, 08:03:11 AM
Hope everything goes ok at the vets today
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on April 11, 2008, 08:14:51 AM
Roz, it is probably to cover them from people insuring their pets just because they suspect something, and want cover in place, as accidents in the 14 day period are till covered.
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Leanne on April 11, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Hope Leo gets on okay  :hug:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: sheryl on April 11, 2008, 09:15:24 AM
Sending all the positive vibes possible for the lovely Leo xxx please let us know how he gets on xxx
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: lucy on April 11, 2008, 09:17:08 AM
Hope it all goes well today for you & Leo.  :hug:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: clarenmax on April 11, 2008, 09:19:09 AM
best of luck at the vets today  :hug:  Give darling Leo a bit cuddle from me  :Luv:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Mark on April 11, 2008, 09:49:52 AM
Good luck today Leo & Lisa  :hug:

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: feebee on April 11, 2008, 10:03:41 AM
Hi

Please let us know how Little Leo goes, wishing him all the best and keeping everything crossed.  :hug:

If your insurance gives you problems I really would check the small print and whether any money has been paid to them. If they've been taking the payment DD anyway they haven't got a leg to stand on really. I have had a similar problem, although with a different type of insurance product as I used to have to sell it for my job and therefore needed a City and Guilds qualification in insurance sales. It is always best to read the smallprint very carefully and, even if it is in the policy wording that it needed to be returned, if they have been taking the money anyway this could be deemed an unfair contract.

Good Luck and PM me if you need any specifics about the policy and who to approach for help.

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: JackSpratt on April 11, 2008, 10:08:52 AM
Lisa, I'm so sorry about the job....that must've been really stressful.

Good luck at the vets, Leo.  :) Hope it's nothing too serious. (My oldest cat has had a lump on her tummy for years, it's just fatty tissue.)
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: Den on April 11, 2008, 11:23:50 AM
Good luck little Leo!!
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: lisa77 on April 11, 2008, 12:46:22 PM
Thanks everyone.

I spoke to Axa yesterday & they said he was covered from 1st April.

God.. Im screwed if he isnt.. looks like I can wave goodbye to my flat  :(
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: lisa77 on April 11, 2008, 12:53:14 PM
Just called to confirm again & explained the situation. I spoke to a lady who said that if it is illness relating to an accident then he will be covered. eg.. foreign body.. which Im pretty sure it will be? Obviously I won't know untill I take him later but we'll see. Im so glad now I set cover up to start on April 1st.. Fingers crossed

 :thanks:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: swampmaxmum on April 11, 2008, 14:19:33 PM
sounds like you have a plastic/foil/whatever muncher on your hands and you'll have to hide everything from little Leo! Hope he's fine in no time and that the insurance pay out.  Sorry about the job too.
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: lisa77 on April 11, 2008, 16:17:37 PM
Ive just done lots of reading up on this subject & it will always state that if it is a foreign body causing a blockage then there is always vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual stools etc etc. Well I will soon find out.


Thanks for all the best wishes

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets Tomorrow..
Post by: lisa77 on April 11, 2008, 17:09:53 PM
Well just got back from Vets & can't tell you how releaved I am!

The two lumps are infact his fat pouches!!!.. His fat pouches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yesss: ha ha How silly do I feel ?!

She assured me he isnt over weight but all she kept saying was "He's definately going to be one of the BIG ones!" So apart from porky belly shall we say absolutely nothing wrong with him.. I feel a little silly but Im releaved & glad I took him all the same - PHEW !
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Bazsmum on April 11, 2008, 17:11:43 PM
Yay thats fab news Lisa....so glad Leo is fighting fit!  ;D
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: gibraltarcat on April 11, 2008, 17:12:48 PM
Oh, Lisa, I'm so pleased.. Big tummy tickles for Leo  ;D
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on April 11, 2008, 17:17:37 PM
:cheer: well done Leo..!
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: blackcat on April 11, 2008, 17:29:18 PM
great news!!! nothing like a bit of belly fat I always say  :Luv:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: feebee on April 11, 2008, 17:32:10 PM
What a relief  ;D

Much better safe than sorry though and well done Leo  :hug:

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 11, 2008, 17:42:11 PM
Phew! Glad Leo is OK, sadly there is no cure for your hypochondriac-ism  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Mark on April 11, 2008, 18:21:31 PM
Don't feel silly. I'm sure your vet was happy charging you £30 for the info?  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: lisa77 on April 11, 2008, 18:56:17 PM
Mark they were really good.. I only paid for the wormer ! £4 something !

Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: puddypaws on April 11, 2008, 19:03:33 PM
So pleased the gorgeous Leo is OK Lisa.  I admit I chuckled when I read the result of the visit but he has a mummy that really cares, so don't feel silly.  Well done Leo - keeping us humans on our toes  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Maddiesmum on April 11, 2008, 19:39:41 PM
Dont feel silly you did the right thing.  Glad it is nothing to worry about
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: JackSpratt on April 11, 2008, 19:41:53 PM
Glad Leo's OK. :)
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: sheryl on April 11, 2008, 19:57:52 PM
Phew, what a relief.  Welcome back by the way Lisa
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: swampmaxmum on April 11, 2008, 20:05:02 PM
Don't worry about it! I hope Leo (not Little Leo anymore :) ) has had a nice nosh to celebrate his tummy rolls?!
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Harna on April 11, 2008, 21:38:16 PM
Hey, nothing wrong with a few fat pouches! I can vouch for that  :evillaugh:

So pleased to hear that everything is fine with Leo, that your insurance is okay and that you won't have to sell your flat.  :Luv2:

Sounds like you have had a rather trying few days - hope that the very least you might be able to curl up on the sofa (with Leo, of course) and enjoy a stress-free weekend.    ;D
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on April 11, 2008, 22:00:10 PM
I did have to have a little giggle Lisa  :evillaugh:

I am so glad our Leo is ok, Glad your vet isnt one of those vets who harps on when a cat is a tad over weight - It really gets on my nerves, all cats are different and wont weigh 4kg on the dot !!!
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: clarenmax on April 12, 2008, 16:52:23 PM
So pleased that Leo is fine  :Luv:
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on April 12, 2008, 18:35:22 PM
Aww, glad it was nothing too serious.
Title: Re: Very worried..Leo at vets.. Back from Vets & feel quite silly!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 14, 2008, 21:36:07 PM
So pleased Leo is fine and what about some big boy pictures  ;D