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Title: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 27, 2009, 00:35:14 AM
I'm not sure whats wrong with her but she's not been eating on and off, she hasn't got a temp but did have the snuffles.  She's had 2 lots of Baytril and the weight has just dropped off her.  I'm going to take her back in tomorrow and see if I can get some tests done on her, I want to get a swab done and some bloods because there's obviously something going on.  The only concern I have is she's going to have to be sedated first because she is a little witch when she has to have anything done to her.  She did start to eat again last week and was wolfing pouches down but she's back to square one again now where she's meowing for food but just won't eat it when she's given it.  The vet tried to check her mouth as best as she could last week because a few times she's been chattering her teeth and this is a sign of discomfort but there wasn't anything obvious.  If I have her knocked out they will be able to get a proper look.  Fingers crossed they get to the bottom of it before she loses any more weight.
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Stuart on January 27, 2009, 01:29:17 AM
Good luck for tomorrow
 :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Maddiesmum on January 27, 2009, 05:35:32 AM
Poor Chleo hope all goes well at the vet for her  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: bonnielass on January 27, 2009, 07:50:52 AM
Poor Cleo  :Luv:   i hope its nothing serious and that the vet can sort her out quickly  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Janeyk on January 27, 2009, 07:54:10 AM
every best wish for Cleo poor thing  :(
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 27, 2009, 11:09:44 AM
Cleo is in this morning with her Uncle Sean, hopefully he can get to the bottom of what's going on with her.  She's going to have her bloods etc taken this morning and hopefully we can manage to get her through whatever it is.  She was crying in the vets but a pitiful cry which set me off, I hated leaving her and I just hope I don't get a phone call saying it's bad news  :(  I think she's going to need fluids but she will probably need sedating even for that, she's not exactly handleable when you are trying to do anything with her so won't be the best patient.  She's never been a 100% healthy cat but she's always been a little fighter, just hope she's got the strength to get through whatever it is causing her to be ill  :'(
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: LesleyW on January 27, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
Sending lots of good wishes to you and Cleo - hope nothing serious is found. :Luv2:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 27, 2009, 14:29:11 PM
Poor Cleo, I do hope that its nothing serious and she can be sorted. Such a worrying time especially with semi-ferals  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 27, 2009, 18:50:41 PM
Cleo has been kept in on a drip  :'(  She had a bad reaction to the sedative so it had to be reversed quickly, luckily they got some blood and a swab but there's nothing obvious with the bloods that she's had done today, have to wait and see how she is tomorrow now and wait for the swab results.
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: clarenmax on January 27, 2009, 18:52:46 PM
Awwww, hope she's OK, I'm sure Sean is looking after her brilliantly  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 27, 2009, 18:56:23 PM
I just feel sick to the stomach, Cleo is hubby's cat but I do love her to bits and I really hated leaving her today  :'(
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Mark on January 27, 2009, 19:08:40 PM
Poor baby - I hopr Sean gets to the bottom of it and it isn't serious  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 27, 2009, 19:18:31 PM
It's funny because you always think it will get easier taking them in but it never does, and it's made it worse because I thought I'd get to bring her home tonight  :(
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: JackSpratt on January 27, 2009, 19:24:40 PM
Hope Cleo is recovered soon, Dawn.
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: pappilon on January 27, 2009, 20:15:03 PM
Poor Cleo, hope is not serious and she comes home tomorrow. :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 27, 2009, 23:26:57 PM
Sending positive vibes her way  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Janeyk on January 28, 2009, 08:33:10 AM
Loads of positive thoughts from me too xx
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 28, 2009, 16:43:59 PM
Cleo is still on the drip and still not eating so she has to stay in.  I'm going up shortly to see her, they said she's comfortable so we shall wait and see.
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: bonnielass on January 28, 2009, 17:21:21 PM
Sending lots of positive vibes that  Sean can sort out what the problem is and you can soon bring Cleo home :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Janeyk on January 28, 2009, 17:31:46 PM
 :hug:  still wishing that poorly kitty well xx
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Maddiesmum on January 28, 2009, 17:44:41 PM
Lots of love, hugs and positive vibes for you and Cleo  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 28, 2009, 19:25:22 PM
Cleo looks alot better this evening and was extremely verbal when I went in bless her.  Her eyes look better so the drip is obviously making her feel better.  She's still not eating but Sean said he wants to keep her on the drip for the next day or so and see how she is.  Thanks for the good vibes,  :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Maddiesmum on January 28, 2009, 19:35:01 PM
Glad she is feeling better, keep it up little Cleo x
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Yvonne on January 28, 2009, 19:37:21 PM
Hope that Cleo makes a full recovery
Positive vibes coming my way too   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 28, 2009, 19:53:13 PM
Sean said with the sedation he couldn't do everything he wanted to do or check her mouth properly because her breathing was terrible, he said if he hadn't have reversed it she would probably have died.  I did have mega problems when I had her spayed a couple of years back, she constantly fitted as soon as they sedated her so this has been a worry and god knows what would happen if she ever had to have an op  :tired:  I had to laugh when I went in, they had put "care, nasty cat" on her cage, she has obviously been a bit of a witch and did scratch Sean yesterday  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Cleo has been poorly for a couple of weeks
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 29, 2009, 20:59:56 PM
Cleo is back from the vets but hasn't eaten for days.  I thought maybe it was the stress of being in the surgery but she's not a happy girl  :'(  When I went to pick her up earlier they had just taken the drip out and she was cowering in the back of her carrier absolutely petrified, I honestly thought she was dying.  I gave her a stroke and started talking to her so she knew it was me and she started this horrible yowling.  I thought she was just upset so brought her home.  I tried her on something to eat to no avail, she then started twitching whilst on my knee and started clamping her jaws on my top and then she starting fitting  :'(  Since then she's had 2 more fits and she makes this horrible yowling noise.  I spoke to Sean earlier and he thinks she's gone into shock, my head is all over and I've just texted him again to see if he's got any ideas.  If she gets no better by tomorrow I think I will have to have her pts, she will not tolerate another vet visit  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: bonnielass on January 29, 2009, 21:45:57 PM
Omg Dawn im so sorry to hear about Cleo its heartbreaking news and i dont have any advice all i can do is send some healing vibes and hugs for you and hope she comes out of it :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 29, 2009, 21:50:07 PM
Oh Dawn ... so sorry  :hug: :hug:  Sending lots and lots of healing vibes and kitty kisses from my lot.  Fingers crossed Cleo will pull through.


Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Mark on January 29, 2009, 21:51:20 PM
Sorry Dawn  :hug:

I just hope there is some improvement overnight  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Baggy on January 29, 2009, 22:02:08 PM
Am sorry to hear this Dawn, hope Cleo settles overnight.
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 29, 2009, 22:22:28 PM
Hope something can be done for Cleo Dawn  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: pappilon on January 29, 2009, 22:24:36 PM
Oh poor Cleo :( I hope she make some improvement soon, i think is best she is home with you. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 29, 2009, 22:27:13 PM
Sorry to hear this, hope there is an improvemnet tomorrow  :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: 2d on January 29, 2009, 22:54:06 PM
I'm so sorry.

Hope she's doing better tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 29, 2009, 22:57:36 PM
Cleo seems calmer now but is just lying there staring, I'm not hopeful for a good outcome but Heidi (vet nurse) emailed me and said she will be out of sorts for a while after 3 fits so to keep an eye on her, if she starts twitching, or she looks as if she's heading for another fit to phone the surgery.  If she goes in I won't be bringing her home again as leaving her in has knocked her for six, she seemed quite bright yesterday and Heidi said she's been curled up in a ball today but did let her syringe her, whatevers happened I think is down to when the drip was removed.  Sean wasn't there when they did it as he was doing surgery but he's assured me there has been no episodes of fitting whilst she's been in there so something has scared the  :censored: out of her for her to go into shock  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 30, 2009, 01:58:21 AM
I am so sorry Dawn, lots of love to Cleo  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 30, 2009, 04:14:05 AM
Cleo died peacefully in my arms at 4 am.  Her breathing started to slow down by about 3.30am and I could feel her heart beating fast and then slowing down.  I was torn whether to phone the vets up or not but knew in my heart she would be gone by the time I got there.  Rather than stress her out, I kept her where she was which was lying in my arms where she'd been for the last couple of hours.  Her eyes had been just staring since bringing her home from the vets and about 3.45 she closed them and I told her it was ok to go, it broke my heart but I'm glad she was at home and I was holding her and the main thing she went peacefully, her breathing just slowed and she went with it, I actually felt her heart beat stop but couldn't stop crying  :'(  :'(

 :RIP: baby girl, you'll be forever in our hearts, xxxxxxx
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on January 30, 2009, 06:39:55 AM
I'm so sorry Dawn,

RIP Sweet Cleo.

 :hug:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Janeyk on January 30, 2009, 06:56:18 AM
 :'( oh dear that's made me very sad so I can imagine how you must feel.  I so wanted her to get well  :hug:
poor girl, no more pain
godbless you sweetheart xx
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Mark on January 30, 2009, 07:10:36 AM
Sorry Dawn - you must be heartbroken  :'(

The only blessing is she died at home in your arms  :hug:

Take care  :hug:

RIP little Cleo  :(

Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Yvonne on January 30, 2009, 07:13:53 AM
Sorry to hear this Dawn


With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we must say goodbye


 :RIP:   CLEO
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: bonnielass on January 30, 2009, 08:16:10 AM
Oh Dawn im so sorry to hear this news you must be heartbroken :hug: i was praying this morning would bring some improvement for Cleo.My heart goes out to you :hug: :hug:                                                                     r.i.p. baby on the bridge safe and well :Luv:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Maddiesmum on January 30, 2009, 08:32:33 AM
Dawn I am so very sorry.  I am glad Cleo went peacefully to sleep in the arms of so much love. RIP little sweetheart  :hug: for your mum
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Leanne on January 30, 2009, 08:47:45 AM
Oh Dawn, I don't know what to say but  :hug: to you and RIP Cleo play hard on the bridge sweetheart
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: swampmaxmum on January 30, 2009, 09:25:33 AM
I'm so sorry Dawn, but at least she was with you and not in a vet's clinic  :hug: RIP little Cleo
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: clarenmax on January 30, 2009, 09:33:35 AM
I'm so sorry Dawn, I know its no consolation right now, but I'm sure she felt so much more at ease in her own surroundings, and was able to let go feeling warm and loved  :hug:

RIP little one  :'(

xxxx
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Beth on January 30, 2009, 09:41:06 AM
So sorry :'( :hug:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 30, 2009, 10:25:56 AM
Thanks everyone  :hug:  Early hours I was wishing I'd just had her put to sleep when I went to pick her up but in hindsight and after talking to Siobhan this morning, I think it was better for her to be here.  She went really peacefully and if I'd have left her in another night on a drip and she'd have died in the night, I would never have forgiven myself.  It was a hard call for the vets as well as the way Cleo was reacting they weren't sure if it was down to stress or other issues going on with her, and although they weren't really happy her coming home they were concerned about how stressed and unhappy she was in there.  Hubby said she shouldn't have been allowed home but at least here she was with the people that loved her most and she went in my arms  :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: JackSpratt on January 30, 2009, 10:39:02 AM
I'm so sorry, Dawn. :(

RIP Cleo. :RIP:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: sheryl on January 30, 2009, 10:41:20 AM
I am so very sorry Dawn - thinking of you Hun xxx  :hug:  :hug:

RIP sweet Cleo - play hard at the bridge little girl xxx
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Stuart on January 30, 2009, 11:38:49 AM
I'm So Sorry Dawn :(
Please take solace knowing that she went peacfully in a loving familiar envoiroment, cradled in your arms

My thoughts are with you  :hug: :hug: :hug:

R.I.P Cleo, have fun at the Bridge

 
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Maddiesmum on January 30, 2009, 11:43:27 AM
I think you were right to bring her home Dawn.  If she had died at the vets she would have been lonely and scared whereas at least she went peacefully in the arms of someone who loves her  :hug:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 30, 2009, 12:15:23 PM
I suppose it's hard because I was so excited when they said she could home, I just didn't expect it to be for the last time  :'(  :'(  I'm no good when it comes to saying goodbye to them cos it breaks my heart, hubby is really upset as well, Cleo was his cat and was like a little dog with him, but more for me when she was poorly  :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: candyshandy on January 30, 2009, 13:01:55 PM
I am so sorry Dawn , at least she was with you :hug:

xxxxx
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Liz on January 30, 2009, 14:35:02 PM
Dawn so sorry for Cleo's loss, she was at home with you and in a place where she was loved and wanted with all her little foibles

Its never easy with ferals and that makes it all the harder for us when making decisions

Our thoughts are with you :hug:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: bunglycat on January 30, 2009, 14:46:01 PM
 :RIP:  little Cleo .
Better it was at home than the vets -at least she was safe with someone who loved her and not stressed out at the vets.
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 30, 2009, 15:43:49 PM
Oh Dawn I am so very sorry to hear the sad news  :hug:  I can't imagine how you are feeling at the moment but you must take comfort from knowing that Cleo was able to cross over on her own terms, when she was ready to go surrounded by the love and warmth and comfort from her mummy.

RiP Cleo darling ... play hard at the bridge little lady.  Mummy will always love you and you will be sorely missed.

Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: 2d on January 30, 2009, 15:55:33 PM
I'm so sorry.

I'd take comfort in the fact that she was safe and warm in her own familiar surroundings, instead of being stressed and scared at the vets.

RIP wee one.
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: pappilon on January 30, 2009, 17:58:10 PM
RIP Sweetheart. :'( :'(

Dawn i am so sorry. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 30, 2009, 18:09:06 PM
Dawn I am so sorry but I think it was best she was with you cos she knew she was still being loved right up to the end and went to the Bridge calm and peacefully.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Cleo play hard on the Bridge little one , you have left your pawprints in many hearts
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on January 30, 2009, 20:44:25 PM
So sorry Dawn  :hug:

RIP Cleo xxx safe journey home sweetheart
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: hOrZa on January 30, 2009, 21:41:28 PM
Very very saddening news


:RIP: Little One :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Kirst on January 30, 2009, 21:53:10 PM
Dawn Im so sorry - RIP Cleo.

Safe at the bridge , and cuddled to the very end. :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Cleo home but keeps fitting
Post by: Baggy on February 02, 2009, 19:52:03 PM
Am so sorry to hear this Dawn, but glad you were with her at the end.

RIP Cleo.