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Title: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Angiew on August 13, 2010, 00:27:29 AM
Well my two old girls are homeless and have no pen to go in. They are now loose in the kitten room for the latest and last emergency.

mum and 3 (possibly 4) kittens in garage - I have been putting off taking them in but was told that they were going to give one of the kittens away - not that they will have been able to catch it of course.

Mum is black and friendly and was picked up by myself and Judith. We then set up trap and I have just got back from picking up the two kittens.

They are small, thin, wet and stink of pilchards. There is an eye thing going on and I think one is snuffly so its off to vets tomorrow and more care to stop the bottle feeds from catching anything.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/kit2-2.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/kit1-3.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/kit3-1.jpg)

mum wasn't as pleased as I thought she'd be to see them  :rofl:

we must start rehoming some soon ..... :'(



Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: Guest on August 13, 2010, 00:38:20 AM
Oh bless them. The mum looks beautiful.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: madasacatter on August 13, 2010, 01:13:15 AM
You should have taken me along, I was expecting you to get a call tonight sometime after 10.00 when it all goes a little quieter outside.  I hope OH went along with you.

I suspect the kittens smelled of your hands and not of her as much as usual, and after all she is in a strange place herself.  I do worry that the number of cats and kittens we seem to be taking in these days seem to have come with something, whereas before, I don't recall them all being so sickly.

Anyway, well done indeed, even though you were very naughty not taking me along as body guard!  You must be  :tired:


Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: Angiew on August 13, 2010, 08:05:29 AM
thought you'd be dog walking. Anyway, think it was safe and AD had the address just in case I didn't return....

they lok a little brighte this morning but will have a visit to vet after I've dozed and thendone 2nd beby feed.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: Angiew on August 13, 2010, 17:25:22 PM
the other 2 kittens arrived this morning. both black.

visit to vet today. poor mum has mastitis, it feels like she has 6 hard-boiled eggs under her - no wonder her first reaction was to hiss last night. she's dripping milk.

4 kittens have bad eyes and respiratory infections, green snot. one has the beginning of pneumonia.

antibiotics and eye cream for them all. the 4 little ones are all boys.

hopefully we caught them all just in time.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: Dawn F on August 13, 2010, 17:32:43 PM
poor little babes
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals
Post by: Angiew on August 14, 2010, 23:06:38 PM
Little ones look a bit brighter today - at least they are clean.
They are a good size and are comfortable to be handled, though how they will feel after a week of eye treatment and un-palatable synulox will be interesting.
Mum is relaxed and has managed to knock over the bottle of synulox twice today so I had to pick up some more when I took the babies in.
She is still very hard underneath but seems more content in herself, hopefully the ab's with clear her lumps soon.

As to names, the man who found them works at RR so mum is Dawn and the four boys Cloud (little white on tum), Ghost, Shadow (the black twins) and Wraith (black and white).
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats)
Post by: Dawn F on August 15, 2010, 10:01:05 AM
glad they are all a bit better
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats)
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 15, 2010, 10:14:40 AM
Sounds like you got them just in time, fingers crossed for everyone
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats)
Post by: Shirley on August 16, 2010, 07:27:32 AM
Isn't it horrendous what these poor cats and kittens have to go through?  Every day there's more sad stories   :(  I can't bear to think about the one's who aren't lucky enought to be taken into a rescue.  :'(

Hope this little family will be ok Angie   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats)
Post by: Angiew on August 17, 2010, 11:32:46 AM
Dawn's mastitis is getting better - almost all gone.
The kittens are looking good, still a little squinty and one has a nice snuffle but this is Day 5 for ab's.

Will take them back for a check up later after ab's finished.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats)
Post by: Angiew on August 20, 2010, 13:43:22 PM
Vets gave the kittens the all clear today.:cheer:

One of mum's nipples is still a bit doughy so she has some more ab's to take.

Pen given good clean and mum and kittens back in and fed.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) one at vets now
Post by: Angiew on August 21, 2010, 22:57:21 PM
well today started off well, was beginning to feel everything was slowly coming under control at last.
took mum off for an afternoon at Reading, got back at 6 to start the battening down of hatches.

Went to feed these lot and 2 were looking a bit sorry for themselves, black and white was was bubbling from nose. had a little to eat (too stressed by now to eat much) then went back up to se them and little black and white one looked even worse and was totally listless (about 30mins later).

So a quick panic and took mum and kits to vets now. B/w dehdrated and reluctant to move, has a temp. One of the black ones also has a little temp.
So £260 later, the b'w one is to stay in overnight with an IV (vet did say we could pts) and Me back at home having a right panic about them and the bottlefeeds.

Bottlefeeds rushed to Jill so that I can concentrate on these little ones.

The three don't seem to bad , just been in with them to try and syringe some cimicat but one went ff to eat (!) and him and another blackone and me had a little game of push ball around.

OK, I'm panicking. Having just lost the 3 a few weeks ago and half of me thinks the vets bigged it up to get money from us. He is talking about perhaps getting an autopsy done and suggested the RSPCA were having problems with their kittens at the moment.

I'm too tired for all this.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) one at vets now
Post by: Angiew on August 22, 2010, 08:41:17 AM
Vets now phoned and the little black and white kitten is dead though I do wonder how hard they really tried.

others seem ok this morning though obviously not as not much food has been eaten.
Mum given ab.

The vet told me to quarter the ab tablet for each kitten today and I will do so later, giving the fourth quarter to Portia who looks ok at the moment.

oh well, can't home them kill them is my motto for the day.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) one at vets now
Post by: madasacatter on August 22, 2010, 09:17:52 AM
Makes me wonder if the poorly one that died did have a temp, but instead was below normal readings, and was already on her way out of this life?  :(

I know how you feel Angie, so will a lot of people on here too, you feel trapped, helpless and stressed by it all.  :hug:
 These poor cats didn't ask to be born, which is why the spay and neuter message is so important, also vaccinations.  I think there seems to be a lot of nasty viruses out there at the moment, I don't know the cause, but it could well be due to overbreeding cats which are far too plentiful at the moment, and people take them on with less thought than choosing a box of chocolates.  Five minutes later they are bored of them.   >:(

Take care, see you later when I come to collect the crush carrier.   :Crazy:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 1
Post by: JackSpratt on August 22, 2010, 14:52:42 PM
Sorry the little one didn't make it, Angie. Hope the others are still OK.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 1
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 22, 2010, 17:37:44 PM
Sorry to hear what you're going through Angie, must be devastating for you  :hug: I'm sure you know it deep down but you really couldn't do anything more to save them  :hug:

RIP little one, taken too soon xx
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 1
Post by: cazzer on August 22, 2010, 17:47:34 PM
sorry to hear about the little one  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 1
Post by: Shirley on August 23, 2010, 07:16:18 AM
So sorry to hear this, Angie, you must be exhausted with all this worry and stress. It seems there are so many kittens dying at the moment, all over the country, i don't know how you all carry on, but thank God you do!

 :hug: :hug: :hug: to you and all the other resuers going throught this awful time.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 1
Post by: Tan on August 23, 2010, 18:17:18 PM
Oh hun  :hug: :hug: :hug: so sorry about the little one.   :(

Ange, ya do a wonderful job hun saving so many. Sending loads of  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: out to ya.



Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this a
Post by: Angiew on August 27, 2010, 13:35:15 PM
Sadly went in this morning and little kitten was alive but very cold and stiff so took him to the vet (never guess which one I saw :Crazy:)

Anyway, temp not recording so we let him go. Second kitten with me 'not too bad' and we are now going to try some bayteril (sp) as well as the synulox.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on August 27, 2010, 13:45:36 PM
Angie you`ve done your best and little one isnt suffering any longer  :hug: hard as it is you have to keep strong because in the order of things you are most important right now because the rest of the kittens family need you, dont take any nonsense from the vet either, as soon as practical feet up and have a brew; I really know how you are feeling and wish I could make it better for us all  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 27, 2010, 14:08:21 PM
Angie, I am so sorry.  :'( :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: JackSpratt on August 27, 2010, 16:43:08 PM
I'm so sorry, Angie. I've no doubt you did everything you could. :care:

RIP Little One.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 27, 2010, 18:22:29 PM
Very sorry Angie  :(  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 01, 2010, 21:42:31 PM
Well we are still fighting for kitten no. 3 now called Squirt by the vets.

Took him in yesterday morning near collapse temp low.
They kept him in all day, I collected him at 7pm and gave him a/d , cimicat and lectade (in various combinations) hourly through the night.

Back to vets at 8 am this morning and they kept him in on a drip. Temp was normal this morning so that was good. They reported that he had been eating on his own (after a fuss) and using the tray as normal.

He's still very subdued, I have just managed to get a few mls of AD in him and will try again at 11.
He's back to the vets for the day tomorrow.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on September 01, 2010, 23:31:27 PM
Hang in there lil Squirt

Hugs to you Angie, this must be so awful for you
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on September 02, 2010, 09:31:17 AM
Hope number three is doing ok, and hope you're alright  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Guest on September 02, 2010, 13:04:16 PM
Come on Squirt, you can do it!!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 02, 2010, 22:02:11 PM
Squirt is looking brighter this evening. I have put him in a small pen with food and water but will still give him food and fluids tonight. I slept all day. Squirt is going back in tomorrow for the day. he is getting a lot of attention their as they are quiet in the few days after the move. have to say all the vets at the pet vac (now 'your vet') have been very good with him this week - perhaps they are not used to dealing with rescues that actually want to save lives.....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Daisymac on September 03, 2010, 12:56:16 PM
Hope squirt is OK  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: puggy1975 Zoe on September 03, 2010, 20:40:27 PM
Hope squirt is on the mend  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 03, 2010, 22:20:27 PM
The squirt I am certain is getting the very best of care; I am more worried about Angie, sometimes people think that rescuers have their own suit of armour that protects physically and emotionally, its not true. Take care Angie there is light at the end of your very long tunnel  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 03, 2010, 22:55:06 PM
Thanks for all your support for Squirt (and me!)  :hug:

Squirt is back again from a day at the vets. His temp was slightly low this morning so he's still not right.
He has the wobbles on his back legs and occasional tremor which may be a result of the Parvo, which once again is the suspected cause.

Vet say he is eating fine and bright , that I should continue giving him fluids every so often and only bring him in if worried. Vet said they gave him no fluids today so aren't really doing anything (I suspect he will miss the attention). He is happily eating wet food there though doesn't seem too keen here even though he has been offered the food they provided (not to mention the turkey from Sainsbury's carvery picked up this afternoon!).

They are concerned that having picked up he seems to have reach a plateau. So they are suspicious of something else going on as well. They suggest if all is the same next week it might be worth taking some bloods.

I do look forward to having a houseful of healthy cats - a sentiment that seems very prevalent with all the rescues that visit this site!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: madkittyrescue on September 04, 2010, 09:54:38 AM
take care of yourself Angie - you need your rest.

All harbour babies send lots of get well soon vibes for Squirt   :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Tan on September 05, 2010, 10:40:23 AM
Angie hun These are for you  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: with all of my heart  :Luv:

Glad Little Squirt is home and hope so very much he is on the mend.  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 05, 2010, 22:06:45 PM
Squirt is still doing well and is developing a nice little tummy on him. He is eating small amounts of wet and dry and I subject him to a few mls of water a few times a day.

He is still wobbly and from my readings panleuk can result in some nerve problems (ataxia). I don't know if this gets progressively worse but I suspect it seems to as they get more mobile.

If this is the case , then squirt will need a special home poor boy.

He loves his mum still and purrs like mad when i leave them together, which I do for a few minutes. She of course is more interested in play, food and fuss.

mum is well and off any meds for nearly a week. Squirt and his bro are still having synulox, though all staying the same hopefully not for much longer.

I'm going to leave him for tonight and not pop in (well if I wake up I might but I did some door-to-door neutering leaflets with Yvonne (CP) this afternoon and think I will sleep like a log - which is ironic as thats what my legs now feel like!).
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 05, 2010, 22:28:55 PM
Good positive news at last  :hug: Dont worry about wobbliness Squirt will get stronger. :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Crysannia on September 05, 2010, 23:48:31 PM
 :hug:Oh you poor thing, what a rough few weeks! Glad to hear Squirt is starting to look a little better, I'll never understand why someone wouldn't neuter a cat, I can never believe how many unwanted kitties there are in the world :'(...my Sushi was a rescue from a litter that was STOLEN and then abandoned! Crazy crazy people... :Crazy:
So glad there are people like you in the world!  :) Hope all goes well with Mum and rest of the litter!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 07, 2010, 18:09:17 PM
How is Squirt today ?
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 08, 2010, 10:02:56 AM
squirt is lively and eating and playing well.
Hate to see him on his own though.
 T, how did minimopsical cope with playing with other kittens? I know his brother would love to get his hands on him and I also don't know if to keep him in quarantine from him - I think I read they can shed for 3 weeks, and am confused whether his brother is immune or has somehow managed not to catch it.

Today is the second day they are all off meds.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on September 08, 2010, 10:44:45 AM
So pleased Squirt is doing well.  :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Crysannia on September 08, 2010, 10:49:33 AM
Hurrah for Squirt! Is he looking for a new home at all? :Luv: :innocent:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 08, 2010, 10:51:00 AM
Hurrah for Squirt! Is he looking for a new home at all? :Luv: :innocent:

he will be soon :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Crysannia on September 08, 2010, 10:55:19 AM
Keep us posted on that :) I'm sure Sushi would relish a little ball of trouble to make into her minion! Would love to see some more pictures when he is feeling better!! So pleased he made it!  :thanks: :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 08, 2010, 11:23:42 AM
Great news Angie.
Minimopsical had no trouble playing with other kittens but she was born like that.Am sure Squirt will be fine once he comes out of quarantine, couldnt tell you how long that is,as the ones I had years ago stayed isolated until they were rehomed together, all I remember is the germ can live in soft furnishings etc  for over a year.
Good Luck and Well Done on pulling this one through.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on September 08, 2010, 12:19:11 PM
Great news about little Squirt  ;D so pleased he is doing better and you have some positive news at last  after the terrible time you've had. I am so full of admiration for you and all you do and Hobbes and I send you some  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Tan on September 08, 2010, 21:03:52 PM
That's bril news hun  :cheer: :wooooo:  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 08, 2010, 21:07:41 PM
popped in to pay bill today and vet was at reception. she said that there would be little risk allowing him back with his family as they had all been exposed to the same virus.
I let them have a mad run around the room together then after an hour decided that Squirt was being pulled around too much (with much squealing) so have placed him back alone. He is very unco-ordinated but didn't let it stop him lapping the room after his brother! May be a few sessions over the next few days to build him up a bit. He certainly loved the head to tail double wash that mum gave him and there was a lot of purring going on (It didn't last when she wanted to join in the fun and then he was a tad scared of her!).

vet says vac in 2-3 weeks time to give them time to recover - the kittens must be 8 weeks old now but don't look it - especially Squirt who could pass off at 5 or 6 weeks bless.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Tan on September 08, 2010, 21:11:15 PM
Ahh bless his little cotton paws  ;D He and all of them sound adorable.  All thanks to you hun  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Angiew on September 09, 2010, 14:00:08 PM
So, after loads of attempts here we have Squirts video debut. I did have a minute of him being washed by mum but it seemed a bit dull and my camera can only take 60 secs of video so deleted it.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/th_DSCF0001-4.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/?action=view&current=DSCF0001-4.mp4)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 09, 2010, 14:10:40 PM
What a little Trooper, does my heart good to see this. :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Crysannia on September 09, 2010, 14:17:29 PM
 :Luv2: what a cutie! He is doing so well :D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP kitten no 2 this am
Post by: Tan on September 09, 2010, 14:48:45 PM
 ;D ;D ;D  Catnapping mission i fink!  :sneaky:  He is wonderful  :wow: ;D :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 15, 2010, 11:39:12 AM
Have just left Squirt at the vets. He is very poorly and does not want to move. They are gong to do some bloods to see if that can highlight anything but have to say its not looking good at the moment...... so get those vibes going....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 15, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
O no poor Squirt, sending him and you the very best vibes  :hug:
Angie you and Squirt have worked so hard if anyone deserves a miracle you do  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on September 15, 2010, 11:43:31 AM
Angie, I am so, so sorry.  :'( You've worked so hard for these little ones.  :(

Come on Squirt. Be a good boy and behave for your aunty Angie.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Crysannia on September 15, 2010, 11:51:35 AM
Come on little one :)  :Luv2:  :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on September 15, 2010, 12:21:51 PM
So sorry to hear this Angie  :( come on little Squirt, all your Purrs Aunties are sending their vibes for you to get better  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 15, 2010, 12:32:44 PM
 :'(  Come on darlin Squirt, You can make it sweetheart.

Angie hun so sorry sending all my love and my very very best for him. Will be thinking and sending those get well vibes every second.

My heart goes out to you both  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 15, 2010, 12:57:41 PM
Angie  :hug: only just catching up with this thread.  So sorry to read about poor little Squirt  :(

Sending all my love his way and do hope so much that he'll be ok  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 15, 2010, 13:07:58 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this Angie  :(.  Come on sweetheart, you can do it  :care: :care:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Gillian Harvey on September 15, 2010, 13:15:05 PM
Hope Squirt will be ok Angie  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: JackSpratt on September 15, 2010, 13:56:20 PM
Only just read this Angie; really hope Squirt gets better. Come on, Little One. :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: clarenmax on September 15, 2010, 13:59:47 PM
Come on little one, you can do it  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Daisymac on September 15, 2010, 15:16:05 PM
Please get better Squirt,   Angie I am sending all my love and prayers over to you  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on September 15, 2010, 15:49:38 PM
Get better little one!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Kirst on September 15, 2010, 16:29:08 PM
Please keep fighting little Squirt :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 15, 2010, 16:35:12 PM
Have everything crossed for little Squirt  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Liz on September 15, 2010, 17:55:13 PM
The Clan have everything crossed for little Squirt and Angie :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 15, 2010, 18:47:52 PM
squirt is back with us. been on fluids. he has synulox and eyecream for an ulcer. he had a temp of 40 as well so i suppose that could explain his reluctance to move much and stiffness.
he has to go back in tomorrow and I'm to give him some fluid tonight.

vet is worried that there is something viral systemically going on and that this may be the pattern of his life in that he will always be sickly and if that is the case then pts may be on the cards.
we briefly discussed interferon but she wasn't sure that it would make a difference.

any thoughts out there on what could be happening?

he is once again in a pen on his own.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on September 15, 2010, 18:52:58 PM
Poor little Squirt.

Sorry I don't have any advice Angie but just wanted to sends lots of hugs and positive vibes to you both...come on Squirt you can do it...you've gotta get strong so you can play with the new toy Aunty T won for you at Purringo last night :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 15, 2010, 19:03:53 PM
Awww poor little soul  :( but glad he's able to come home.  More love and get well wishes being sent his way  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 15, 2010, 19:58:39 PM
Angie the only thing that I keep thinking about is the wobble, it could be a meningitis type germ, could even be toxoplasmosis like Bonny has, so easy for vet to say its due to parvo and write everything else off. Think you will end up like me spending a fortune on blood tests until you hit the right thing.
Whatever you do for Squirt will be the right thing, you know him best in this world,all I can do is offer you hope and send vibes for his recovery and tell you that we are all feeling your pain. :hug:
Take care of yourself  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 15, 2010, 21:40:03 PM
Angie Send more love over for Squirt and all there.  I will keep sending get well vibes to him  :Luv: :Luv:

He will have a delivery tomorrow just for him to play with when he's better from Auntie T.  :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: StreetKatzRescue on September 15, 2010, 21:52:52 PM
Angie haven't been posting 'cos up to my eyes too with kittens with "issues".  All I can say, to add to all the sensible advice so far, is just to hang on in there and not be pressurised into giving up too soon. I used to follow vets advice and pts cats/kittens I know now with a bit more time would have been just fine.  So I now force myself to take a step back and have a hard think about what is best.  My mum and 6, part of the 13 brought in on 13th, have been up and down and up and down and finally taken to the vet today with squits.  One is borderline cerebellar hypoplasia anyway and she is the worst.  Only 500gr and 7 wks old... 

You will know when enough is enough, always trust your gut instinct.  It's telling you what is the right thing but it's not always easy to hear!

Really rooting for you and Squirt. x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Crysannia on September 15, 2010, 23:57:37 PM
Come on little boy! Glad hear he has made it through the day at least :) We are keeping everything crossed that he will be able to be our next addition to the family :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 16, 2010, 07:47:57 AM
Mornin ickle Squirt, we finks itz time youz got yaself proplea betta; youz iz a brave ickle soul and youz deserve to av lotz of fun time,so eat up ya fud and get yaself betta real quik, then ya can play.Tell ya mum if she az to then put ze boxin gloves on wen she sees ze vet and giv em wot for .
luv from all the Paws Inn Moggies  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on September 16, 2010, 08:06:45 AM
Fingers crossed for him Angie.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 16, 2010, 08:49:47 AM
I'm so hoping we have some good news today, I've been thinking of dear little Squirt  :Luv:  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 16, 2010, 10:21:34 AM
How's our little man Angie?  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 16, 2010, 10:28:54 AM
He's still with us and ok for me to leave for the next hour while I go to judiths for this litter demostration I think. Will check again after I've finished my coffee. Will update when I get back from vets....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 16, 2010, 12:38:21 PM
That's brill to hear hun.

Sending all my love over for him and get better vibes every second  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 16, 2010, 13:26:04 PM
squirt is at vets. no temp today though he's not right poor thing. hes looking a bit pale. we are going to worm him today - something i was planning to do earlier this week as he was looking so much better. glad i didn't else that would have got the blame for his relapse.
so vets will worm, give him some fluids and look after him while i go out to get shopping (cat stuff!) and i'll pick him up this evening.

also a big thank you to T, his toys arrived today, though I haven't told him yet.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 16, 2010, 13:34:40 PM
Hopefully he's picking up that little bit all the time, fingers crossed  :hug: :hug:

 Lovely that he'll have some pressies awaiting him when he gets home too :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on September 16, 2010, 14:59:23 PM
Bless his little paws  :Luv2: glad he seems to be a little better today and am still keeping everything crossed for him  :hug: Hobbes sends some of his best purrs too and hopes little Squirt will soon be able to play with his new toys
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 16, 2010, 19:17:22 PM
Sending lots of goode wiahes for little Squirt and hope he improves  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: cazzer on September 16, 2010, 19:50:58 PM
come on Squirt!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 16, 2010, 20:08:09 PM
Sending more love and snuzzles for little Squirt  :Luv2: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: sheryl on September 16, 2010, 20:16:23 PM
Sending lots of love, huggles and get better vibes for little Squirt xxx

Big  :hug: for you Angie x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Schmew on September 16, 2010, 21:53:07 PM
Come on Squirt, keep fighting little one  :hug:

Hope all ok Angie
x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Crysannia on September 17, 2010, 08:47:22 AM
Heres hoping that Squirt is feeling better today! :Luv:
 :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 17, 2010, 09:37:32 AM
Sending more love over to Squirt  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 17, 2010, 12:30:47 PM
Keeping everything crossed that Squirt pulls through Angie  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 17, 2010, 22:38:51 PM
Keep those vibes coming!

Squirt is still very lethargic but eating on his own.
 His eyes are a worry. They put some stuff in to look at his ulcer again and he reacted to it - he was pawing his eye as I left and apparently it swelled up badly this morning so they say he has an allergy to the anaesthetic.

They are offering to take him in again tomorrow and I will so I can get on and do the jobs I didn't get round to today (not to mention a trip to the police station with my motoring documents  >:( and dropping the trap round to a fosterer who has lost one of her feral charges behind the kitchen cupboard  :rofl:)

I am taking Squirt to Dudley on monday with his mum and brother for the C4 program on neutering.
mum is getting neutered and as its out most of the day, I didn't want to leave Squirt from 7am until the evening - besides which I think his story is also important for a show designed to promote neutering.
I checked with the vet that they had room for them all in the surgery for the day and she tells me the practice has a CH cat and she also has one at home so I am happy he will be well looked after. I have all the notes from the vet Re the medical sage of the last 5 weeks - if I remember them  :-[
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 18, 2010, 01:12:26 AM
Lots more good wishes to Squirt  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 18, 2010, 08:46:36 AM
More love and cuddles being sent for Squirt  :hug:

I hope that he's well enough to go on Monday :scared:  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 18, 2010, 14:39:33 PM
Get well Squirt vibes still coming over strong hun.

Sending all me love and gentle hugs for him and you  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 18, 2010, 18:46:00 PM
have a prescription for 125mg Famciclovir tablets for his eyes (treats human herpes) but can i find a chemist who stocks them. tried most of coventry, some in leicester, birmingham and warwick.

damn, i feel like a failure! some stock the 250mg but can't give me that unless script is changed (its for a quarter of the 125 tablet anyway).

unless any one has any bright ideas it'll have to wait now for vet tomorrow to hopefully change it and pray that the delay doesn't have any effect.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 18, 2010, 20:31:06 PM
Hope you can get the tablet tomorrow Angie, have everything crossed for him  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Lil_Scruff on September 18, 2010, 22:06:17 PM
Sending big  :hug: to Squirt.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 19, 2010, 11:08:19 AM
Hope ya can get the tabs for him hun

Sending loads more get well vibes for him  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 19, 2010, 18:33:26 PM
got the new script today, went to boots as they had it in and the pharmasist refused to give them to me. The drug is not licensed for vet use and apparently the vet has to mention "cascade" on the script.
I actually added the word, took it back and he still refused to let me have it.
I have then spent another 2 hours phoning around. LLoyds at solihull had it and I rushed off at 4 but couldn't find them , and by the time I had given up asking it was well gone 4-30 when they closed.
I have got back about 5 mins ago from trying other chemists at random in birmingham and none of them stocked it.

So I am tired , frustrated and angry.

Hopefully tomorrow we can try and get something sorted in Dudley - perhaps they will issue a script with the correct wording that we can then get.

I have just given Squirt a hug and apologized to him on behalf on the world.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 19, 2010, 19:30:33 PM
This is appalling, surely your vet should have collected prescription from chemist for you, mine does.
Sending Squirt our very best wishes.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: JackSpratt on September 20, 2010, 09:44:23 AM
Oh Angie, you must be frantic.  :hug: I'd call your vet and say something; maybe he can redo the prescription PROPERLY and you'll be able to get it more rapidly.

Sending Squirt a hug.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 20, 2010, 11:55:30 AM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: Hope ya get the script today hun  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janeyk on September 20, 2010, 12:40:14 PM
 :( What a worry, best of luck getting what Squirt needs  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 20, 2010, 13:10:16 PM
Sending more positive vibes for this little fella Angie  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Crysannia on September 20, 2010, 13:33:31 PM
Hope you are feeling better today little Squirt!  :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Janet1 on September 20, 2010, 15:20:19 PM
How is Squirt today? hoping for positive news x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Shirley on September 20, 2010, 16:52:21 PM
Only just catching up again with this Angie-hope you managed to get the meds today and Squirt is still holding his own.  :Luv2: :Luv2:

Should have read this properly-i've been past Dudley today on the way to see Mikey, could've popped to see you! Where was the programme being done?

Hope you're managing to get some rest (??)  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Daisymac on September 20, 2010, 18:44:48 PM
Hoping all is OK  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 20, 2010, 21:42:06 PM
From the ridiculous to the sublime.

Filming done. New script provided. phoned up local to me chemist to get items ordered for tomorrow and then get back 6-30 with a message saying they could not find the drug.

Admittedly, the line at Dudley Zoo (where we went to spend time between filming) was poor but I did spell out the name and they have written it starting with an S :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored:
they could find the right drug but not the made up one - hence i cannot pick it up tomorrow :Crazy: :Crazy: :Crazy:

must be divine intervention telling me not to get it for him. Honestly!

Squirts eye not any better and his brother now has a small ulcer on eye, so back to vet tomorrow with both of them.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: JackSpratt on September 20, 2010, 22:04:37 PM
Aghhhh. Hope you get things sorted tomorrow. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Guest on September 20, 2010, 23:07:01 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 20, 2010, 23:22:23 PM
Poor baby :care: Hope you can finally get the meds tomorrow, he certainly hasn't not had it through want of trying  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 20, 2010, 23:41:45 PM
This is terrible and your vet should have got it for you.

Kocka had a bad eye problem and the eye vet she saw said she needed drops that were used for humans and only place to get them was Moorfields eye hospital and they were very expensive. She got them from Moorfields and Kocka was treated as an inpatient, they didnt work as they made her too stressed but they went to another needy cat and Kocka got better by herself. These were not licenced for use on cats either.

I do hope that this can be sorted out for little Squirt.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Crysannia on September 20, 2010, 23:44:23 PM
I cannot believe how much trouble you have had :( poor baby! Thank you so much for all your trouble - come on Squirt and brother (has brother got a name yet?) :innocent:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 21, 2010, 10:22:36 AM
will have to try and sort out later today so meds may be here by tomorrow.
In the meantime they have all been having some of the L Lysine that su (schmew) sent me from Biscuit's meds.

Funnily enough, the dudley vet also suggested using that so I am eternally grateful tp Su and Biscuit for having sent that to me a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 21, 2010, 10:24:58 AM
Hope ya can get the drugs for him hun.

Sending loads of love and get well thoughts to little Squirt  :Luv: :hug: :hug: :hug:

And loads for you too  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Did ya get a pressie from auntie T for squirt?
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: cazzer on September 21, 2010, 18:38:22 PM
Poor little Squirt.   Typical I had quite a few of these Famvir when I owned Beau my Herpes carrying raggie.   I gave them all to his new owner and she hasn't needed them since he's had no more problems since he has been an only cat.     I do recall they were very expensice about £70 for 10.     My vet had no problem at all getting them.     I think although my branch didn't have any another one in the chain did.     
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on September 21, 2010, 22:27:57 PM
You poor thing you must be completely fed up. Hope you can get the drugs sorted out and sending lots of hugs and get well wishes to little Squirt  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 23, 2010, 13:36:19 PM
Well the little sod has just (I think!) had his second dose of the famvir.

He has decided to become a tablet nightmare and succeeded in managing to cough it back up with some spit twice, I think its now in him....... >:(

He obviously does not appreciate the lengths I had to go to to get the stuff in the first place.
He is moving around well but his eye is still a nasty mess... will take him back again tomorrow to check its not getting worse, hopefully it looks worse 'cos the blood supply is healing....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Tan on September 23, 2010, 16:15:19 PM
 :hug: Glad ya got the tabs hun and got the meds down him. he don't know what's good for him does he!!  :)

I sooo hope his eye gets better. It must be a bit painful  :(

Sending you and him and all over there lots of love and hugs  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is very poorly
Post by: Angiew on September 23, 2010, 23:29:11 PM
Ok, its my birthday today - no congrats as it almost over.

Anyway, This is my best pressie today, squirt and one of his pressies from auntie T.

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/th_DSCF0001-6.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/?action=view&current=DSCF0001-6.mp4)

I do have a better video but as my other pressie is a new pc and its just about up and running but not got all software so it will have to wait until I find all those pesky disks I put somewhere safe.... >:(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Kay and Penny on September 24, 2010, 00:04:21 AM
aw, Angie - so glad your birthday was yesterday and not the day before, cos you had a rotten day then, didn't you

I hope little Squirt gets better really quickly now, and gives you lots more birthday presents

you deserve some breaks :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on September 24, 2010, 00:19:42 AM
download of drivers means second video is available to view.....

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/th_vid22309.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/?action=view&current=vid22309.mp4)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Guest on September 24, 2010, 00:22:30 AM
Belated happy birthday x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Shirley on September 24, 2010, 07:32:50 AM
I can only see photos, not a video!   :(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 24, 2010, 08:16:21 AM
I can only see photos, not a video!   :(

Click on photo Shirley, its slow but works.

What a wonderful present for all of us, Well Done Squirt. Belated Birthday wishes Angie.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: JackSpratt on September 24, 2010, 08:32:51 AM
Brilliant news, Angie!  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Shirley on September 24, 2010, 09:29:52 AM
Thanks T! Expected to see an arrow on pic  :doh:

What a little cutie! Hope he continues to improve  :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Crysannia on September 24, 2010, 09:33:43 AM
Happy Belated Birthday! And also - wow - he looks to be doing so much better :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: tab on September 24, 2010, 10:11:19 AM
Happy Belated Birthday

Squirt is looking amazing and its great to see him play
love
Tab
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on September 24, 2010, 11:27:04 AM
Ahh Angie He looks so wonderful  ;D So glad he is getting better  :Luv: :Luv: Still a bit to go but he's on the right track with your loving care  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Happy birthday hun. What a fab pressie for you  ;D  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on September 24, 2010, 12:15:11 PM
That's just made my day seeing those vids, bless his little paws  :Luv2: Great to see he is doing better, hope it's onwards and upwards from now on.  ;D

Happy birthday for yesterday Angie  ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Kirst on September 24, 2010, 12:43:53 PM
Hope you had a lovely Birthday Angie - and loved the vids of Sqirt playing , fantastic to see him looking better!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jasmine on September 24, 2010, 14:15:36 PM
So pleased to read some good news for once!!

Your next best present wasn't bad either... mine was pants...quite literally!
(but nice ones ;) )

N&P
XX
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jiji on September 24, 2010, 14:30:25 PM
What a little sweetie  :Luv2:  so glad he is doing better.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on September 24, 2010, 14:45:44 PM

Your next best present wasn't bad either... mine was pants...quite literally!
(but nice ones ;) )

N&P
XX

so more of a present for him then?  :briggin:

Just come back from vet with Squirt as his eye looked different and I was worrying different good or different bad. But its no change. Vet said that a graft (at about £2000!) might not work as its a viral infection so we carry on as we are and hope it gets better.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on September 24, 2010, 22:54:40 PM
Just seen the update to this thread Angie...woohoo brilliant news :)!!!

And...

Happy belated Birthday to you too
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: StreetKatzRescue on September 24, 2010, 23:24:57 PM
Happy Birthday for yesterday - hope it wasn't too vintage!   :rofl:

Great news re Squirt except for graft cost... wot are these vets on???  :Crazy:

Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on September 28, 2010, 15:51:25 PM
HI Angie hun

How is our little Squirt doing today  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on September 28, 2010, 16:43:58 PM
Hi Tan,

Squirt went for a check up this morning and there has been little change in the ulcer. He's still on synulux, the anti-viral famvir and eyedrops and has to go back in 3- 5 days time.
I am grateful that it is not worse but wish it would START to get better.
In himself he is well and putting on weight. He is still a bit sluggish but can move when he wants and must be in some pain with the eye. They gave him an anti inflam jab today.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Guest on September 28, 2010, 18:13:41 PM
aww bless  him
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Crysannia on September 30, 2010, 17:18:38 PM
So glad to hear he is making some progress  :Luv: I hope his eye clears up soon and he can start to get up to some kitten mischief!! :wow:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 30, 2010, 17:22:38 PM
So glad to hear he is making some progress  :Luv: I hope his eye clears up soon and he can start to get up to some kitten mischief!! :wow:

Seconded!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: JackSpratt on September 30, 2010, 17:53:32 PM
Hope Squirts ulcer improves soon. Glad he's doing better in himself. :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on September 30, 2010, 23:22:38 PM
Sending a snuzzle for the little man  :hug: :catlove2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on October 02, 2010, 14:09:40 PM
So hope he starts to feel better and that eye starts to heal soon.

Sending him and you all all my love  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on October 02, 2010, 15:32:56 PM
just come back from vet and jury is still out about eye..... he will be going back in another 5 days, but I am happy for him to have visitors now. :briggin:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on October 05, 2010, 23:54:16 PM
 ;D sound good hun  ;D  Soo glad he is getting bit better and that eye is not getting worse.

Give lots of my love to him and hugs for both of you  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 06, 2010, 17:45:50 PM
How's little Squirt doing now Angie?  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on October 06, 2010, 18:04:28 PM
Been to vets again today. Eye is still bad but he is doing good. up 200g in last week to 1.3kg,
Eye has stopped weeping and is quite dry and sometimes even open (until I get near it with a tube of cream or the vet tries to have a look and see what's going on).

Next check up in a weeks time. I think its just wait and see how much scarring there is etc....

the vet who saw him today hasn't seen him for over 2 weeks and says he's a proper little man now.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Crysannia on October 06, 2010, 22:25:15 PM
Go Squirt!!!!! :wow:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: clarenmax on October 07, 2010, 09:32:53 AM
This is great news  :Luv: ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on October 07, 2010, 15:43:50 PM
homeless  :(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jiji on October 07, 2010, 17:37:30 PM
Great news about Squirt  ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on October 08, 2010, 10:32:19 AM
Brill news for our little Squirt hun  ;D  Soo  glad he is on the mend  and a right little man to boot  ;D

I am sure he won't be homeless for long  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on October 12, 2010, 15:59:51 PM
Squirts eye is almost all healed.

Dye did not highlight any ulcer and there's only a slight opaquiness to it...... :wooooo:

carry on meds and another review next week
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jiji on October 12, 2010, 16:10:40 PM
Great news about Squirt :yayyy:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: clarenmax on October 12, 2010, 16:36:58 PM
Woohoooo that's good news  ;D :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 12, 2010, 17:20:30 PM
That's great news - yay for little Squirt  ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Kirst on October 12, 2010, 17:35:48 PM
Well done little man!!! :wow: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: madasacatter on October 12, 2010, 18:18:22 PM
Well done Squirt and Nurse Angie!  Keep up the good work both of you!    ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on October 12, 2010, 20:48:40 PM
Thats just wonderful news.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 12, 2010, 20:55:18 PM
 :wooooo: Go Squirt!  :wow:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Schmew on October 13, 2010, 09:11:45 AM
Great news Angie  ;D

Hope they're all taking their lyseine like good kitties
x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on October 25, 2010, 14:52:03 PM
From left to right -

Squirt, Midnight and Romeo

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/squirtmidnoghtromeo.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/petsearch_coventry/squirtmidnoghtromeo2.jpg)

Dawn (Squirts mum) went to her new home on saturday.

Juliet has decided she does not like kittens - including her own daughter Portia - and will only sleep near Romeo. Portia is still avoiding me but is booked in at the vets on friday for neutering.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on October 25, 2010, 18:05:05 PM
What a huge improvement to Squirts eye  :hug:
Its been a long haul for you Angie but look at the rewards
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 25, 2010, 21:59:12 PM
Perfect Angie  :Luv2: Just shows what a little TLC (not to mention the blood, sweat and tears!) can do  :)  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: AliCat on October 25, 2010, 22:25:31 PM
Aww they are just gorgeous!  :Luv: Yu've done some great work there!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Schmew on October 27, 2010, 12:30:15 PM
What lovely pictures Angie - really pleased to see Romeo looking so handsome and well  :Luv:

x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Liz on October 27, 2010, 14:32:14 PM
What a lovely photo all black cats neatly in a row :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 27, 2010, 14:36:50 PM
What a fabulous photo, you have worked wonders Angie they are all looking fab  :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Shirley on October 27, 2010, 15:49:13 PM
Beautiful photos-don't you just LOVE black cats!  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: JackSpratt on November 02, 2010, 23:14:32 PM
What stunning cats! Glad to see the little ones looking so well after such a battle.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 03, 2010, 00:11:36 AM
Lovely pics Angie and so very glad Squirt's eye is almost better  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:.  Bit of a miracle really.  Well done you  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 03, 2010, 08:13:00 AM
Wonderful pics, I do love pure blacks.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on November 11, 2010, 00:12:33 AM
Wondering how are they all doing now - especially Squirt  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on November 11, 2010, 18:19:57 PM
Squirt had to go back to the vets today as his eye was looking red. And yes we have a little ulcer again so its back onto the ab's and ointment. The Famvir is on order at my local chemist who says it will be there tomorrow.

Squirt was weighed to get the dosing correct and even though quite smaller than his brother still weighed in at just over 2Kg.

He is not impressed at being medicated again and is proving to be a right little  :censored:
Hopefully, we will get it all under control quicker this time. He's due back in for a check up in 7 days.

His brother had his second jab today and I have told them all about the delights of ball-off day that seems to be approaching very quickly.

Another picture of the threesome.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 11, 2010, 20:49:00 PM
Hope the ulcer goes away quickly. Sending a special :care: to Squirt.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on November 11, 2010, 21:25:01 PM
Lovely photo of the three  :Luv: :Luv:

Hope Squirt's eye heals quickly -  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on November 12, 2010, 15:23:30 PM
Famvir in and first dose administered.
Had to buy the whole box of 21 tablets - £222 - they let me off the 8p. Still, suggested dose is 1/4 tablet for 8 days so thats 10 treatments (ignoring the fact he was on it for over a month last time!).

he took it down first time but they were not impressed as i think they were all expecting more turkey and were all hovering... :naughty:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 13, 2010, 10:05:16 AM
Another picture of the threesome. 

Oh dear  :scared:  They look so stressed out  :evillaugh:  Is that Squirt doing a Millie impersonation? .... "tummy rubs please"  Perhaps you teach that as part of Covcats kitten training?

Sorry to hear the ulcer is back but sounds like you may have caught it early and glad you won't have the same job on your hands tracking down the medication Angie.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tan on November 13, 2010, 11:01:21 AM
 :wow: Wonderful Squirt and his family look fantastic hun. soo gorgeous  :Luv: 

Hope Little lad Squirt eye gets better again, i am sure with all your love and care he will be free of that ulcer in no time.
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on November 16, 2010, 15:46:39 PM
Squirts eye is looking better so hopefully it will get the all clear on Thursday.

Romeo is still washing him like a mum and I half suspect Squirt actually wees which causes Romeo to gag a bit.
 :sick:

Todays huddle - slightly different this time with Romeo cleaning Squirt..  ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Liz on November 16, 2010, 16:28:04 PM
My idea of heaven all those shiney black cats :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on November 16, 2010, 16:33:14 PM
My idea of heaven all those shiney black cats :Luv2:

I'll bring them round.....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Liz on November 16, 2010, 16:39:51 PM
Angie OH may just notice that many extra ones even if they are all black :rofl:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Shirley on November 16, 2010, 17:36:38 PM
Absolutely stunning!!! Don't you just LOVE back cats (and black and whites!)  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on November 16, 2010, 22:24:16 PM
What a stunning pic Angie  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: clarenmax on November 17, 2010, 09:48:41 AM
Oh my, that's just the most wonderful picture  :Luv: :Luv: ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on November 18, 2010, 15:36:53 PM
Squirts ulcer is better. ABs and cream stopped but to continue on famvir for a few more days.
He is now about 5 months old so we will be discussing the chop for him and his brother soon....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: clarenmax on November 19, 2010, 09:22:06 AM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: LilyandGary on November 20, 2010, 08:52:02 AM
Really pleased to hear Squirt`s eye has responded so quickly this time.

My has he grown! Must be all that good food and lying on a comfy bed!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tagalong on December 12, 2010, 20:20:40 PM
How is Squirt doing now ?
Did he find a home ?
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on December 12, 2010, 22:21:50 PM
Hi,

his loveliness is still here with me looking for a home as are Romeo, Juliet, Midnight and Portia.

We have had no enquiries about any of them yet.
There have been no more flare ups though we have still to vaccinate and neuter at some point.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tagalong on December 13, 2010, 18:03:27 PM
you don't get a carrier state for FIE and once vacced they should be fine -
how are his CH wobbles now he's growing stronger physically ?
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on December 13, 2010, 20:30:38 PM
He's still quite wobbily. He can run but tends to lean to one side. He has never tried the stairs and I constantly worry as he lives upstairs and I have no stairgate. He can climb on to the bed but does not jump and play like his brother. He will need an indoor home only, if he gets into trouble there is no way he could get out of it apart from being able to crawl under something.
He is good with the litter tray but sometimes lies on his side to pee, and if he panics his co-ordination gets a lot worse.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tagalong on December 13, 2010, 20:58:05 PM
He's still quite wobbily. He can run but tends to lean to one side. He has never tried the stairs and I constantly worry as he lives upstairs and I have no stairgate. He can climb on to the bed but does not jump and play like his brother. He will need an indoor home only, if he gets into trouble there is no way he could get out of it apart from being able to crawl under something.
He is good with the litter tray but sometimes lies on his side to pee, and if he panics his co-ordination gets a lot worse.
Sounds very much like Boris -he can't use a tray at all and always lies on his side -we taught him to use puppy training pads -i put some paper towel over then and use a corner of room and he is a very good boy .
Boris can't even jump on a bed but he does manage in his own fashion to do stairs -he hauls himself up and does a rather dramatic come down but after a long hard think I decided he was OK -our stairs do have a gentle bend which helps -keep his claws fairly long they need them to grip -tbh they also need to exercise their muscles as if not they can have further problems. --we do also have a low barrier we can attach to top of our stairs if needed -i had to use this with a rescue cat who was blind and semi paralysed.
Boris was a rescue who came to me at 12 weeks -his CH is probably due to oxygen deficiency rather than FIE
He is nowover 2 and lives with my other cats very happily -excitement and fear and tiredness all make the coordination worse -anaesthesia must be carefully monitored too with CH cats -
does he have head wobbles ? I find larger shaped dry food better with him and use a specially shaped high back bowl for wet so it doesn't escape !
These puddytats take a lot of time and effort to care for but they are amazing and it's truly rewarding for owner and puss.

What is his temperament like ? is he a shy cat even with you ? or is he happy at home-all CH cats seem unsure if in different circumstances and take time to adapt -routine is essential to them it seems
Boris now -click on pic for video
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff196/catastrophyrat/th_DSCF3193.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff196/catastrophyrat/?action=view&current=DSCF3193.mp4)

Boris a bit younger

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff196/catastrophyrat/th_DSCF1704.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff196/catastrophyrat/?action=view&current=DSCF1704.flv)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on December 30, 2010, 13:06:18 PM
Squirt is quite a happy little soul and while happy to be fussed and purrs like mad does not often seek me out for it. If he wants attention he goes to Romeo and his huge purr them reverberates around the house while Romeo gives him a wash.
Romeo is still mad for attention and Midnight seems to be taking after him (I keep having to tell myself that they are not related - though I suppose there is always an outside chance!).
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on December 30, 2010, 20:54:05 PM
Aww bless little Squirt  :Luv2: and Romeo and Midnight as well. :Luv2: :Luv2:

Are they ready for rehoming now Angie?
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on December 31, 2010, 10:27:46 AM
they have been ready for homing for quite a while now.
however, i shall be booking the boys in fir the snip soon but that doesn't hold back the process.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on January 23, 2011, 17:54:16 PM
It is with a heavy heart and total delight that I can tell you all that I have just come back from delivering Romeo, Midnight and Squirt to their new home.
They have gone to a lovely family (more a couple with a grown up son) who are animal mad and have a dog with allergy problems a parrot with half a leg missing and various other small animals.
The poor things were a bit stressed. Romeo seemed fairly unfazed but did pant a little, Squirt was rooted to the spot on the rug and midnight hiding under the sofa as I left. Romeo has inspected the house and available laps and I am sure they will all be looked after well.
CCG will continue to pick up the vets bills relating to FIV and squirt.
The dog couldn't be bothered to get off the couch to see what all the fuss was about.  :Luv2:

 I have suggested they take the boys to Ross (vets) on Wednesday to make sure that the stress of the move hasn't caused anything to kick off and for Ross to see what his new patients are like and also to discuss neutering.

Fingers crossed and all our vibes that all goes well.   :'( :'(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on January 23, 2011, 18:11:28 PM
Wow fab news Angie!! Sounds like a wonderful home :)

Must be hard for you having been through so much with them and after having them so long but at least you've got a bit more room now :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jasmine on January 23, 2011, 20:34:25 PM
Great news Angie!
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 23, 2011, 20:45:48 PM
 :wooooo: Excellent news  :)

Have to confess my heart skipped a beat when I read the first few words  :scared:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 23, 2011, 21:12:10 PM
Oh Angie.  Am so delighted to hear this news  :) :)  Hope they chill out quickly  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: LilyandGary on January 24, 2011, 17:41:23 PM
Great news Angie!

What`s it like to get your lap back now Romeo isnt trying to climb on at every opportunity? :rofl:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on January 24, 2011, 18:39:20 PM
 :'( :'(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on January 24, 2011, 21:47:56 PM
Awww hugs Angie

I'm still trying to imagine how I will cope when my feral babies (now almost tame) go off to their new home...eventually...I haven't found them one yet...hmmmm
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 24, 2011, 23:28:12 PM
Sending a few  :hug: :hug: :hug: for you Angie and hope you realise what a wonderful thing you've achieved for this trio  :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on January 25, 2011, 11:24:51 AM
after having an unhappy juliet and portia ever since, today i am typing one handed with juliet on my knee and portia lurking around my feet but not yet letting me touch her....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: west0405 on January 25, 2011, 18:28:39 PM
Glad to hear they've gone to a lovely home.   :Luv:

Suppose it doesn't get any easier for you Rescuers saying bye to your babies  :(

x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on January 26, 2011, 16:01:17 PM
Sounds like they have gone to a great home and the trio stay together as well - that is great  ;D

But some of these for you Angie  :hug: :hug: Was very clear how much this "family" meant to you  :hug: :hug:

Chinrubs to Juliet (and Portia if when she lets you.)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on February 04, 2011, 04:12:43 AM
Todays Email.....
What a difference a week makes. The boys have totally settled in now, spending a majority of their time downstairs. Apart from the occasional hissing they are settling well with Lou, our dog.

I've attached a some files with some pictures for you to see. One nice aspect of the cats being down stairs is that Squirt is becoming ever active trying to follow and go with the others when he feels the need to. As well as a major appetite he has gained stair skills and goes up and down the stairs under his own volition, and in his own time and unique style.

They are very relaxed and at home with us. What a fuss ball Romeo is but he is so nosey. Anywhere he hasn't been he wants to get into. Midnight is constant activity and play while Squirt is content to just be cuddled or left somewhere comfy and loudly purr.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Angiew on February 04, 2011, 04:14:39 AM
and they still hang out together....

Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Liz on February 04, 2011, 10:16:03 AM
Angie that is lovely to see that the boys have a dog as a pet and are so relaxed after all the work you out in to them can see how they left that big hole

Hows the girls doing Miss Portia still being aloof
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is doing good
Post by: Jasmine on February 04, 2011, 19:31:09 PM
Fabulous! :wow:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Angiew on February 16, 2011, 00:22:42 AM
The boys owners are keeping in touch with me which is nice of them.
Squirt became poorly over the weekend and went to the vets on monday. He was given a not too bad bill of health and some antibiotics.
He's not rallied yet and I have reminded them all about the Famvir.

He ate some salmon today so fingers crossed that this is the start of the return.....
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 16, 2011, 15:02:33 PM
:get well: Squirt :care:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Angiew on February 20, 2011, 13:49:57 PM
Last email yesterday. Squirt is still very ill and they are syringe feeding him.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 20, 2011, 13:54:18 PM
Only just caught up with this and hope that Squirt is soon back up to strength, hes one of the very special ones.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Daisymac on February 21, 2011, 13:57:24 PM
Come on Squirt,  get better soon young man xx
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Tan on February 21, 2011, 14:57:31 PM
 :( So sorry to hear this Angie hun.  Sending all my love for him and you all.   :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: clarenmax on February 21, 2011, 15:01:43 PM
Come on Squirt, you can do it  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Angiew on February 21, 2011, 15:31:04 PM
todays email says squirt is still be syringe fed but is wobbling over to have the odd drink of water and his mucus seems to be getting better. They have booked him in at the vet tomorrow.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 21, 2011, 20:49:49 PM
Only just seen this - c'mon Squirt - sending get well vibes to this special boy  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 21, 2011, 22:18:00 PM
Come on little man.  Keep fighting kid  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 21, 2011, 23:18:25 PM
Sending positive vibes Squirt's way :care:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 21, 2011, 23:30:32 PM
Sending lots of positive vibes for Squirt.  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Angiew on February 23, 2011, 10:53:47 AM
email from Rick and Angie today -

....Now to Squirt.
The mucus is almost non-existent now and his eyes are far brighter and clearer. We've turned the corner. Now all we need is for him to start eating on his own accord. Apart from that problem with the associated weakness and inability to get about at will, he is far different from the cat of just three days ago. He is very aware of everything around him and lays in Angie's arms at night in from of the TV.

All that's needed now is for him to start eating.

 :yesss:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 23, 2011, 11:07:49 AM
Well done Squirt.  Sending lots of start eating vibes his way.  :)
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: clarenmax on February 23, 2011, 13:17:24 PM
 :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 23, 2011, 13:24:01 PM
Great news
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 23, 2011, 23:17:07 PM
Very much hope you start munching soon sweetheart  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Angiew on February 24, 2011, 13:28:45 PM
things are looking bad - the following email arrived today....

Well Ross has him now. I took him in about 10.30 this morning. He's no change I'm afraid. Had a little lapped water but we had to hold him to do this. Plus about 3ml of water from a syringe. No medication or food, so the vets work without restrictions. He limp and unresponsive, apart from his head and eyes. It's all down to total weakness and I'm beginning to think the fights gone out of him so he needs specialist medical assistance to rehydrate and fire up his metabolism.

Even with the water bottle he remains cold to the touch, his core temperature is low. Which is worrying.

In all honesty we fear for the worst now. It's all reliant on the treatment the vets can administer, drips, drugs etc.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 24, 2011, 14:32:37 PM
Angie I am so sorry to hear this and am truly hoping for a miracle.
Something about Squirt touched our hearts long ago  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: JackSpratt on February 24, 2011, 14:48:14 PM
Poor Squirt. :( Hoping for the miracle.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 24, 2011, 18:39:17 PM
Poor Squirt. :( Hoping for the miracle.

Ditto, sending positive vibes his way  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: cazzer on February 24, 2011, 18:52:07 PM
Oh no poor Squirt.     Hoping he pulls through  :hug: x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) Squirt is poorly again
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 24, 2011, 19:19:06 PM
Poor Squirt. :( Hoping for the miracle.

same here -  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Angiew on February 24, 2011, 21:52:13 PM
As you can read by the change in title, the miracle did not happen and Squirt died at the vets this afternoon.

Rick and Angie, Squirts new carers and myself are heart broken as I am sure some of you will be reading this.

The poor little man had had enough. Such a cruel world.

He is now reunited with his other two little mates that didn't make it.

God bless him and all the other little ones that we lose in this way.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Liz on February 24, 2011, 21:53:46 PM
Angie so sorry for your loss and for his new owners throughout his life he had love and laughter and I for one will remember him this way :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 24, 2011, 22:00:52 PM
So so sorry Angie - your special little man fought so hard and was so loved by you and his owners (and all on Purrs) :hug: :hug: :hug:

Run free special special little man Squirt - reunited with your siblings to play forever  :'( :'(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 24, 2011, 22:02:28 PM
So sorry to hear this Angie  :(  :hug:

RIP Squirt, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

Remember Our Love

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: madasacatter on February 24, 2011, 22:12:35 PM
Angie, Rick and Angie, so sorry to hear this sad news.  :(  After you spoke to me this morning, I have been worrying how he was doing all day.  I kept busy, cleaned the chickens out, litter trays, washing etcetera.  :scared:

I know that a lot of people, you especially, really tried for that kitten, not just for a few days, but for many months.  :hug:

When we picked them up they had been through it in that dingy, dirty, damp and draughty garage, so not exactly a great start to their lives to say the least.  :'(

We are not miracle workers, neither sadly were his vets, and a long life was not to be for that little man.  He was given the best chance to recover, more than a lot of cats would have been lucky enough to have.  Not every kitten is lucky enough to have been picked up and taken into a safe haven and treated kindly for as long as he needed. 

Take it easy, with all our love from you know where!

Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: JackSpratt on February 24, 2011, 22:35:01 PM
I just can't think of the words to say how sorry I am about Squirt, Angie. What a brave little lad he was.

RIP Squirt.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: lau200 on February 24, 2011, 22:48:13 PM
so sorry to hear this. sleep well squirt x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 24, 2011, 23:25:45 PM
So very sorry Angie  :'(  RIP baby boy :(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 24, 2011, 23:35:14 PM
Nobody could have treid harder for Squirt than you did Angie (and his new carers by the sound of it).  My heart goes out to you all.  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Guest on February 24, 2011, 23:43:27 PM
RIP XX
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 24, 2011, 23:57:00 PM
So terribly sorry to hear this sad news and you tried and tried for him  :hug: :hug:

RIP Squirt play hard on the Bridge
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Angiew on February 25, 2011, 00:50:35 AM
Email from Rick and Angie

Hi Angie.

My wife phoned me this afternoon to tell me the dreadful news, she was inconsolable with his loss. Giving him big cuddles before I took him to the vet. I wish I'd left him at home, to go his way with his family. But then if he'd have died at home, the guilt of not taking him to the vet would have weighed heavily. You can't do right for wrong it seems in these situations.

Still. This is a message I've dreading having to write, but it's been more and more ominous in it's coming over the past few fraught days.

'Little Un' Squirt is no longer part of our daily life family routine and we miss him massively. He was a little cat which huge heart and the fight regime of a boxer, but his dwindling reserves finally ran empty, no matter how much love and empathy we gave.

We feel so bad that he gone. Guilt is racking us which is silly, we know, because we did everything we could have medically, lovingly and supportingly to bring him back after that infection wreaked havoc with his system. Round the clock care and feeding, plus intensive affection and cuddles didn't have any effect. The little guy just didn't have anything left in him.

It was Footsie all over again, with dwindling appetite and a desire to have nothing to do with food, totally shunning it. Feeding with the syringe upset and stressed him but it was for the best reason.

I took a picture of him last night before we took him to bed. He's wrapped up in his own little bed set up on the rug. Lost amongst the comfort. I'll forward it on to you at an easier time. I've just looked through the whole catalogue we've taken and I wish I hadn't now.
I'll leave it there for now.

I'm going to the vets tomorrow to pick up the carrier and his blankets and hopefully talk to Ross. I'm dreading picking up the stuff. Ross has said he's talk to you about Squirt if you want.

Midnight has to be mentioned too. He's totally without effect by the operation. Both Midnight and Romeo are at my shoulder as I write. Romeo doing the clean up of Midnights head and face.

In some way they are a magic comforter for us all. When I cuddled Midnight tonight he smelt of perfume. Angie had been cuddling him to console herself, she loves them all like all of us but had a very big part of her motherly instincts set aside solely for him.

So, so sorry.
Rick and Angie.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 25, 2011, 01:59:34 AM
So sad and they cared for him so much  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: clarenmax on February 25, 2011, 10:01:26 AM
I'm just so sad to be reading this  :'( :'( :'( :'(

RIP little one, too good for this world  :( :(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 25, 2011, 10:08:35 AM
Just heart breaking  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Tan on February 25, 2011, 11:15:44 AM
Oh No  :( :( :(  So Sorry for you, Rick & Angie. Darlin little lad  :'( :'(

My love and thoughts are being sent in huge amounts. He is ans always will be a little star and in all our hearts.

Rest easy darlin Squirt  :'(
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Dawn F on February 25, 2011, 12:03:31 PM
I am so sorry to read this, his people obviously loved him greatly but unfortunately as we all know that isn't enough  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Jiji on February 25, 2011, 12:21:28 PM
So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news  :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Bren22 on February 25, 2011, 13:44:33 PM
 :(Can hardly type for the tears.  I never met him but have followed his little life on Purrs.  God bless Squirt.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Daisymac on February 25, 2011, 18:40:59 PM
Oh god no,  what sad news,  Squirt we all loved you so much on here,   Rest in Peace now baby boy,  you were tremendously loved  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 25, 2011, 18:46:29 PM
RIP Squirt ... play hard at the bridge little soul xxx
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 25, 2011, 19:27:36 PM
Farewell Squirt, you were truly loved by us all.
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Tagalong on February 26, 2011, 13:00:35 PM
sweet dreams little man
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: cazzer on February 26, 2011, 13:14:43 PM
sorry to hear about poor Squirt  :hug:x
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: Yvonne on February 26, 2011, 17:23:52 PM
So sorry to hear this  -  RIP Squirt
Title: Re: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man
Post by: lau200 on February 26, 2011, 17:32:48 PM
it must be a comfort to know how much he was loved but those who were lucky enough to meet him and by so many of the forum who didn't. he had enough love to last a life time and then some. sleep well little man x