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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Liz on May 03, 2009, 14:13:18 PM

Title: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Liz on May 03, 2009, 14:13:18 PM

Sailor of the Clan cats is currently on day 2 at the vets on a drip he is not a well ginger ninja

He has cat flu currently and had green yuck coming from his eyes and is not in to eating much but is doing cat milk

The vets are amazed that his heart, and other vital organs are all normal and aren't really sure what is wrong with our boy apart from the cat flu, he will be getting a visit later form us and we will know more

He has always been a nasty feral but in the last 6 weeks its like a light went on and he suddenly became indoor/outdoor overnight still feisty and will lash out but its like he is a changed cat - even we thought we had the wrong cat - he put Robin in A & E so he is a feisty soul

Sailor is 7.5 years old and came back to us nearly 4 years ago with his sister Amber who is Robins devoted tortie stalker

We do know its not FIP - none of Gems symptoms, so we hope they can get some bloods tomorrow to help get to the bottom of this and he can come home - we have said he may be better off here than in the vets so about to add Fluids to our repertoire - fortunately we mastered injections with Hissy Holly, Tiger and Gem so that is a big help for our vets!

So if you can spare some thoughts for our boy it would be appreciated

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: JackSpratt on May 03, 2009, 14:17:25 PM

Hoping for improvement soon. :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 03, 2009, 14:22:35 PM

Hoping the wee fella pulls through and comes home soon  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 03, 2009, 14:37:11 PM

Hoping Sailor can sail back home soon and that he recovers quickly  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Janeyk on May 03, 2009, 15:20:33 PM

Poor boy, lots of positive thoughts for Sailor and hope he is soon home  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 03, 2009, 16:00:52 PM

Sending lots of love to Sailor ... Get well soon babe  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on May 03, 2009, 16:23:33 PM

Sending lots of purrs, gentle head butts and healing vibes xxx

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Purrlishious on May 03, 2009, 19:23:58 PM

I know how you must feel Liz about Sailor.
My 6 have had the cat flu for over 3 weeks & it was touch & go with 2 of them.

Sending lots of special thoughts to you & Sailor.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: pappilon on May 03, 2009, 20:00:19 PM

Sending positive vibes for Sailor, hope he comes home soon. :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: swampmaxmum on May 03, 2009, 20:02:24 PM

Sailor sounds a fighter and so I hope he is just fine asap. Is there more flu than normal around this Spring? I hope for good news for you  - the cat milk must be positive  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Liz on May 03, 2009, 20:16:33 PM

Sailor is a Cat Flu carrier and has always been a snotty cat - fortunately the rest of the Clan haven't caught it apart from the stress induced bought nearly 3 years ago when we moved house and had the mass escape - 30 from 37 left the building on our house move - led by the late Tiger took us nearly 6 months to get them home - Sailor never left that day!

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Mark on May 03, 2009, 20:37:15 PM

Good wishes for Sailor, Liz  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Stuart on May 03, 2009, 21:08:54 PM

Keeping fingers crossed that Sailor is feeling better soon  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Liz on May 03, 2009, 21:15:24 PM

Vet just off the phone and its not looking to good for our boy so I am off to see him again in the morning and probaly have to make that final decision unless something happens through the night

I just hate this but can't have our boy in any pain :(

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Liz on May 03, 2009, 21:19:52 PM

This is our boy on a good non flu day

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on May 03, 2009, 21:26:45 PM

Liz he is beautiful, sending lots of prayers  and positive vibes yours and Sailors way  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Purrlishious on May 03, 2009, 21:37:10 PM

What a handsome boy he is.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Bazsmum on May 04, 2009, 01:11:45 AM

Love his beautiful round eyes!  :Luv:

More positive vibes for Sailor~~~~hope he is well soon!  :Luv: :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on May 04, 2009, 08:49:28 AM

Just topping up the Sailor vibes  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: bonnielass on May 04, 2009, 08:50:33 AM

Sending lots of positive healing vibes for the gorgous Sailor, hope he pulls through :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 04, 2009, 10:14:31 AM

Oh Liz  :(.  Just seen this and do so hope he improved overnight. What a very handsome boy  :Luv:  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: JackSpratt on May 04, 2009, 10:27:05 AM

That's a lovely picture! Hope there's been an improvement.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 04, 2009, 13:41:12 PM

Fingers crossed he has improved overnight.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is now at the Bridge
Post by: Liz on May 04, 2009, 20:15:42 PM

Sailor died in my arms at the vet this morning at 09.27am.  He was in an oxygen tent for most of the night and our wonderful vets did all they could but sadly the call from the bridge was to strong for our darling feral boy.

He leaves behind devestated parents in Robin and I, his full sisiter Amber one of our naughty torties and the other 41 Clan Cats and the 3 dogs

He will be cremated this week and will hopefully be home at the weekend.

He joins Toerag, Haggis, Moose, Hissy Holly - his best friend, Breeze, Bert, Gracie, Gem, Star, Cairo and Shanghai all waiting to welcome him to the Bridge Clan

He will get a fitting tribute once I have less tears :( :(

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: ginge66 on May 04, 2009, 20:18:49 PM

 :( Im so sorry RIP Sailor

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: clarenmax on May 04, 2009, 20:26:37 PM

I'm so sorry sweetheart  :hug:

RIP Sailor, play hard at the Bridge fella xxx

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Rosella moggy on May 04, 2009, 20:28:04 PM

Sorry very sorry to hear this Liz  :'( :hug:

RIP Sailor.  You were very much loved  :(

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on May 04, 2009, 20:28:57 PM

I'm so sorry, Liz.

RIP Sailor, play hard with the Bridge Clan :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on May 04, 2009, 20:30:55 PM

I'm so sorry  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Janeyk on May 04, 2009, 20:32:45 PM

oh dear such sad news  :'(

RIP Sailor at peace now with your pals xx

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: swampmaxmum on May 04, 2009, 21:09:47 PM

I'm so sorry Liz.   :hug:  RIP little Sailor boy.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Mark on May 04, 2009, 21:11:04 PM

So sorry Liz  :( :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: bunglycat on May 04, 2009, 21:12:16 PM

So sorry for this sad news  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Yvonne on May 04, 2009, 21:36:54 PM

Liz I am so sorry,

Sailor make friends with the rest of the clan and my Spike, Milly and Cleo.

A soft full tail, exquisite eyes,
soft purring at the door,
playful swatting, frequent naps,
toys strewn across the floor.

With gentle rubs and playful purring
you made your presence known
and, knowing you were always there,
we never felt alone.

You loved it when we scratched your ears,
we swear it made you smile.
We could never stay angry with you,
we couldn’t if we tried.

The soft sweet purring now has ceased,
no gentle rubs to greet us,
just memories of a special friend
and good times are all we see.

Although we miss you dearly,
we’ll try not to feel so blue,
because we know that there’s a bridge
for special cats like you.

Rest in peace  Sailor       :RIP:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Bazsmum on May 04, 2009, 22:25:01 PM

So sorry to hear the sad news  :'(

RIP Sailor....play hard at the bridge x

 :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: pappilon on May 04, 2009, 23:23:10 PM

I am so sorry Liz. :hug: :hug:

RIP sweet Sailor. :'(

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 05, 2009, 00:56:19 AM

What a handsome boy Sailor was and I am so sorry to hear about him passing to the Bridge  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Sailor, play hard on the Bridge and dont for get to send your slaves a message

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Stuart on May 05, 2009, 01:11:24 AM

Awww, just caught up with this  :(
I'm So Sorry Liz  :hug:
:RIP: Sailor

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 05, 2009, 07:54:21 AM

I am so sorry to hear this, RIP little one

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 05, 2009, 10:32:19 AM

I am so sorry, Liz.

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Gillian Harvey on May 05, 2009, 17:50:18 PM

Oh Liz, I'm so sorry to hear about Sailor.  :hug:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: JackSpratt on May 05, 2009, 21:05:26 PM

I'm so sorry, Liz - I really didn't expect to read this.

RIP, Sailor. :RIP:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: bonnielass on May 06, 2009, 07:19:00 AM

Im so sorry to hear that you lost Sailor :( he was a very handsome little man                                                        :RIP: Sailor, safe at the bridge :Luv:

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Liz on May 06, 2009, 20:08:23 PM

Sailor will hopefully be home at the weekend

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 06, 2009, 20:45:43 PM

Oh Liz,  I'm so sorry .... I've only just seen the sad news about Sailor.   :hug:
 
RIP Little man ....play hard at the bridge xxx

Title: Re: Sailor from the Clan is at the vet on a drip
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 07, 2009, 23:10:55 PM

So sorry to read about your little one Liz  :(

RIP Sailor xxx