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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Liz on May 24, 2008, 18:45:09 PM

Title: Miss Gracie
Post by: Liz on May 24, 2008, 18:45:09 PM
it is with a heavy heart that after her vets visit today it looks like her regal tortniess Miss gracie has either a very bad abcess or a tumour in her mouth she has had steroids and a long lasting antibiotic injection today and the vet wants her bavk in 10 days to see what the effect is.

She is still bright in herself and first to the food bowls but is now getting extra soft treats, liquidised food, cat milk and I have jsut ordered some liquivite so she can have something to drink should the food hurt her to eat

She is nearly 19 and has been a Clan Cats member for nearly 3 years, a former feral lady and queen of her previous colony and our dear old lady, and the oldest member of the Clan cats

Wer have her very nasty son Ace and several Great, great. great great grand kids and all adore her and Ace guards her so we are dreading it being a tumour as whilst his Mum is around he is okay but for him to loose her may tip my nasty tux feral over the edge so we are trying to be positive but it is heart breaking on the inside so please say a few words for Miss gracie if you have time :thanks:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 24, 2008, 19:41:54 PM
Poor Gracie, hope the jabs can help her  :hug:  Will be sending positive vibes her way  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on May 24, 2008, 19:58:17 PM
We've got fingers and paws crossed here that it's just an abscess. Give her a gentle cuddle from me. Extra loud purrs are being sent to her from all of my lot xxxx
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 24, 2008, 20:00:09 PM
LOts of good thoughts to beautiful Miss Gracie  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: sheryl on May 24, 2008, 20:06:55 PM
Love and positive thoughts for Miss Gracie xxx (Gracie was my Nans name)
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on May 24, 2008, 20:17:10 PM
Thinking of Miss Gracie  :Luv:  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 24, 2008, 21:06:56 PM
 :( ahh porr Miss Gracie .. fingers crossed it's only an abscess and the drugs will sort it out.

Big gentle hugs from me and lots of kitty kisses from my lot  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Mark on May 24, 2008, 21:11:41 PM
Hoping it's just an abscess that can be sorted  :hug:  :ahh:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 24, 2008, 23:20:33 PM
Fingers crossed it is just an abscess Liz - good luck with the Liquivite, I have never had any success with that, so use watered down a/d instead. I also find that cats with mouth issues seem to favour dry food.
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: pappilon on May 25, 2008, 00:50:08 AM
Sending positive thoughts to Miss Gracie. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Bazsmum on May 25, 2008, 03:04:34 AM
Fingers crossed for Miss Gracie..... :wish:  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Maddiesmum on May 25, 2008, 07:14:49 AM
Positive thoughts for Miss Gracie.  Hope it's an abscess that will heal
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: madkittyrescue on May 27, 2008, 15:01:27 PM
sending hugs purrs and lots of healing vibes for Miss Gracie Liz.

All fingers, toes and paws crossed in hope that it is an absess that can be healed and she will be on the mend soon.  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Liz on June 06, 2008, 18:54:19 PM
Miss Gracie is off to the vets tomorrow for another check over and we are hoping the news will be good after this weeks sadness

She is dribbling as much and a first for us a cat who likes Hills a/d food and she is drinking lots of cat milk and munched on some RC Exigent today so hopefully more drugs tomorrow will keep her with us for a bit longer

She is happy in herself and her baby Ace (our really nasty shredding feral!) is still getting time with his Mum which is a special thing to see when he gets the odd cuff round the ear for being a bolshie teenager - he is about 4 ish!
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 06, 2008, 21:19:37 PM
Good luck at the vets Miss Gracie  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Bazsmum on June 06, 2008, 21:29:48 PM
Hope all is good for Miss Gracie at the vets tomorrow!  :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 06, 2008, 22:11:46 PM
Glad to hear Miss Gracie is feeling well enough to dole out the odd cuff to Ace.  Best of luck at the vet's tomorrow  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 07, 2008, 11:16:21 AM
pleased to hear that she is still eating and doing OK Liz.  Good luck for the vets check up!

:hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Liz on June 07, 2008, 21:06:55 PM
Well at last some good news for the Clan this week after all our sorrows

Miss Gracie's lump in her mouth has reduced by over 50% and the vet thinks and hopes that it is a very nasty abcess so our girl got more steriod and the 2 week antibiotic injection and is back again in 2 weeks with another 8 of the Clan for normal injections and the dog for her boosters!

Her whiskas have started growing back and we are all pleased with her progress so here's to more Hills A/d and good news continuing in a fortnight for our wonderful ol feral gal!

She is currently on top of the wardrobe in our bedroom and doesn't love her Daddy as he scruffed her to get her in to the box this morning! :Crazy:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 07, 2008, 21:41:04 PM
 :cheer: :yayyy:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 07, 2008, 22:00:37 PM
i am really pleased to hear this Liz, fingers crossed for the repeat visit in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 07, 2008, 23:32:46 PM
So pleased  ;D
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Bazsmum on June 08, 2008, 05:20:34 AM
Fab news Liz....so pleased for darling Miss Gracie!  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 08, 2008, 10:46:40 AM
great news Liz... hope miss Gracie feels much better very soon.  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie - Sad news
Post by: Liz on June 21, 2008, 20:44:22 PM
Well after our visit to the vet today we now know that Miss gracie has a tumour and its in her jaw and mouth area, having said that she is happy with her Hills A/d, her cat milk and loads of treats so we are currently under vets guidance and will continue with steraoids and antibiotics which they are hopefully going to give us to do and lesen her stress

So as long as the lady is happy, eating and playing we will continue down this road and know that at some point when she can't eat that the big trip to the Bridge will happen

She hasn't lost any weight and can have anything she likes the vet said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 21, 2008, 23:42:11 PM
Aww, I am sorry it turned out to be a tumour Liz, fingers crossed she has a decent amount of time.
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 21, 2008, 23:45:02 PM
So sorry Liz biut am pleased that she is currently happy and eating and able to live herlife  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 21, 2008, 23:51:44 PM
Sorry to hear this Liz  :hug:  Please give her a gentle head kiss from me and the boys  :hug:
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Liz on July 05, 2008, 16:14:58 PM
Miss Gracie was at the vets today and got a 6 week steroid injection and her 2 week antibiotic injection, she hasn't lost any weight in the last 4 weeks so the vet is happy to let us give her the net antibiotic injection - its in the fridge now with the insulin!

She is happy in herself and loves her A/d and all ghe extra mashed treats - tonight its kitten food as Beijing is only picking at it so rather than waste a whole sachet I mash it up for Gracie who loves it! :Luv:

Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Maddiesmum on July 05, 2008, 20:43:34 PM
Glad she is doing well.  Keep it up Gracie
Title: Re: Miss Gracie
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 06, 2008, 01:46:21 AM
So pleased that Miss Gracie is doing well  :hug: