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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: smudgepickles on May 22, 2007, 12:51:26 PM

Title: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 22, 2007, 12:51:26 PM
Woke up this morning to find Milo hadn't been to bed, it was 4am. I found him in the airing cupboard where he had spent most of yesterday, Him and Bella do that when they feeling a bit off so I just let them rest.

Kissed him goodnight last night and he never purrred so I left him a drink and a litter tray and a bit of food.

He hadn't moved this morning and I was scared to touch him in case he had died. He hadn't but as I moved him I could see and smell he had messed himself. He had actually had a stroke  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( his left side was not moving and we sat together on the floor sobbing my heart out.

The vets have basically said "wait and see" he has had metacam just n case he has any pain. I carried him out to the garden when it got warmer and he laid on the grass eating it. I There certainly is a little improvement in him since this morning he can move his front and back legs a little.

He was 25 in JANUARY and is a little frail man but still has a mad moment now and again. We decided there was nothing the vet can do apart from what I have done and as I said they have said wait and see......................


I will see how he is over the next couple of days but will do the right thing by my little old chap, I love him so much my hearts broken today   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Please send good vibes to my little wrinkly

xxx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Ela on May 22, 2007, 12:56:33 PM
I am so sorry and know your heart must be breaking.
 








 
 
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Em on May 22, 2007, 13:07:24 PM
Huge hugs  :hug: :hug:

What a grand age for a cat - hope he perks up.  :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Lesley Frankie on May 22, 2007, 13:11:58 PM
I am so sorry about Milo. What a wonderful thing to have reached that age, you must have taken such great care of him. I know how hard this must be for you both.The only thing that I can say is that I am thinking about you both.  :hug:
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Post by: Rosella moggy on May 22, 2007, 13:19:44 PM
So very sorry. He is a lucky chap to have such a wonderful slave to look after him.

Am sending very best vibes to Milo and to you
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Post by: JackSpratt on May 22, 2007, 13:21:38 PM
Wow, Smudge...25!

I hope Milo recovers and if not, he gets to go peacefully. Sending you a big ((hug))
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: clarenmax on May 22, 2007, 13:59:50 PM
Crumbs, 25 is a grand age  ;D

Sending all positive vibes your way, and I hope that Milo can get over this :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 22, 2007, 14:13:11 PM
 :hug: Smudgepickles.  Thinking of you and Milo.
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Post by: forever_missing_my_boys(Lisa) on May 22, 2007, 14:16:09 PM
25 :wow: :wow: :wow:

hope he improves sp  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 22, 2007, 14:39:37 PM
Thinking of you and Milo, Smudge  :hug:
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Post by: tammy on May 22, 2007, 14:44:10 PM
Good vibes to you and Milo, hope all work out ok  :hug:
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Post by: Felix (Caroline) on May 22, 2007, 15:36:55 PM
I am sending you lots of love and hugs 25 is a real good age, you must of had so many happy years together,but it is still heart breaking when they have to go :'(
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Mark on May 22, 2007, 16:21:05 PM
Sorry to hear about Milo Smudge. No matter how old they are, they are still our babies. Lets hope he can be comfortable and enjoy the warm weather in a nice shady spot.  :ahh:
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 22, 2007, 18:31:16 PM
Sending lots of love and cyber vibes to your and Milo.  :hug:
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Post by: rosiesmum on May 22, 2007, 18:55:10 PM
Sending lots of love and good vibes to you and Milo. XX
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 22, 2007, 19:42:30 PM
25 is a great age. Lots of thoughts to you and Milo and hope he improves some more  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 22, 2007, 19:43:00 PM
Thankyou all so much we have just had a beautiful snuggle on the bed with Milo man. He definitely seems brighter and the movement in his back leg is so much better.......... he has been drinking a lot today but his mouth wasn't working properly earlier and it is now  ;D  I put him in the litter tray twice and he managed to have a wee with Mummy holding him up. I'm making myself feel positive and have told him how much I love him and hope he can get better.

I also told him to let me know in his own little way  when he has had enough and Mummy will call the lovely vet man to the house to help him to Rainbow bridge  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( I promised him I wouldn't take him in the car as he hates it. He is such a brave little soldier and whats really lovely is Bella is now laying asleep with him............ :hug: :hug: she is such a good twin sister to him  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Will keep you all updated on my brave little old man

thankyou all again for your kindness  :thanks:

xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on May 22, 2007, 19:47:17 PM
have we seen pics of the dear ol' Milo?
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Harry on May 22, 2007, 20:05:21 PM
so sorry to hear this, must be a very difficult time.

hope he pulls through, i'm sure there is a few more years left in the ol' boy.

did he not get a letter from the queen when he reached 25? i think he deserves it
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 22, 2007, 20:05:43 PM
http://www.chaptanservices.com/purrs/index.php?topic=995.0

Gill put them on for me last time as I am a bit dim  :rofl:

xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Baggy on May 22, 2007, 20:11:02 PM
He is a gorgeous boy, I'm sending positive thoughts your way  :Luv:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 22, 2007, 20:11:16 PM
Fingers crossed for the little old man.
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: swampmaxmum on May 22, 2007, 20:42:10 PM
lots of purrs and hugs to you and your little old man.
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Littlebobo on May 22, 2007, 20:54:16 PM
What a brave old chap I will be thinking of him tonight xx
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Post by: Cheesecat on May 22, 2007, 21:33:18 PM
Awww, sending you and Milo lots and lots of love (and healing purrs from our three)

I will be thinking of you, I hope he recovers - gorgeous little man he is  :Luv:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Schmew on May 22, 2007, 22:33:23 PM
SmudgePickles I'm sorry to hear about Milo, Big hugs to you both and sending positive thoughts, I do hope he's ok

x
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 22, 2007, 22:38:02 PM
I hope that I have got the right picture......here is Milo

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Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 22, 2007, 22:39:57 PM
I hope that I have got the right picture......here is Milo

Thank Gill but that Psycho Sophie  :hug: :hug:

Milo is the tabby with his little hands folded on his blue blanket. (I feel really dim that I havent worked out how to do it)

xxxxxx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 23, 2007, 00:40:57 AM
Hope Milo perks up, he's certainly in the best hands.  I think Gill has changed the pic now - he's a very handsome boy  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Bazsmum on May 23, 2007, 05:23:43 AM
Hoping that Milo pulls through  :hug: to you both x
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Post by: CurlyCatz on May 23, 2007, 07:45:23 AM
Hows Milo today SP ?

I do hope he really picks up and gets over this setback

 :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 23, 2007, 09:36:16 AM
Morning all

Thanks for changing the picture Gill that is my handsome young man.  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Milo had a very peacefull night and is sooooooooooooo much better this morning. I made him a little home in our spare room so everything was ground level (including me on a mattress) he stayed asleep for hours and was snoring his head off :hug: I had a dead arm and was dying to go to the toilet (glad I didn't wet the bed)

His front pad is quite cold but the movement has come back i would say 50% and he is only dragging the back one slightly. How can they recover so quickly from these things

The only thing I am a bit concerned about it the fact he hasn't eaten still but the vet told me as long as he is drinking not to worry when they phoned to see how he was


I hope he continues to improve. I will TRY and get a nice picture of my little soldier at some point today and TRY to upload it

Thankyou all for your good wishes and yes I am mad enough I passed each and everyone on to Milo

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: rosiesmum on May 23, 2007, 09:40:34 AM
Glad to hear there has been an improvement, still thinking and sending good vibes to you both. Rosie sends a purr! xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: clarenmax on May 23, 2007, 10:12:33 AM
Fab news that he's a bit better today.  Still sending all positive vibes your way that this continues and that he gets his apetite back x
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: tammy on May 23, 2007, 11:07:39 AM
Glad he is better.... and yes in this heat water is more important than food...... Sending lots of good vibes and love to you and Milo  :Luv:
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Post by: JackSpratt on May 23, 2007, 12:03:10 PM
So glad Milo is getting better. :)

Hope it continues.
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Post by: Littlebobo on May 23, 2007, 13:31:44 PM
Great to here the old man is doing okay ..big hugs to him  :Luv:
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Post by: Rosella moggy on May 23, 2007, 13:32:42 PM
Such good news about the handsome Milo.  Hope his appetite returns. Continuing to send very positive vibes for our elderly fella.

Hey little Milo.  Fancy some yummy yummy food, sweetiepops?
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 23, 2007, 13:37:07 PM
Well done Milo!  How about some nice [insert name of Milo's very favourite food here]?
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Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on May 23, 2007, 13:43:23 PM
Ah - I'm glad Milo's doing well and that things are looking good  ;D  Cmon Milo, you can do it!  We're all rooting for you.
Title: A VERY GOOD MORNING :)
Post by: smudgepickles on May 24, 2007, 09:58:40 AM
My little wrinkly is sooooooooooooo much better today, he has just woken up and eaten quite a bit of liquidised  senior cat food :hug: I am so amazed at the speed he has his walking back. Its far from being normal but truly amazing to watch him..brave little man he is

Its probably down to all my love and all the good vibes all of you have been sending  :thanks:  :hug: :hug: :hug:

He is as I type under his fav tree in the sunshine............ I carried him out there but wont leave him too long


Thankyou all sooo much for helping my little man

xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: rosiesmum on May 24, 2007, 10:02:23 AM
That is fantastic news!! Well done Milo and well done to you!!

XX
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Post by: clarenmax on May 24, 2007, 10:06:59 AM
 :yesss: Well done Milo for eating some food today  :yesss:

So pleased he's continuing to improve  :hug:
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Post by: Felix (Caroline) on May 24, 2007, 11:09:02 AM
Thats great news :hug:
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Post by: Rosella moggy on May 24, 2007, 13:39:03 PM
Just read your thread about your little dance (sorry won't read the words to song as know I'll end up in tears and what good does that do me?  Everyone at work already knows I'm a softie over the furry fellas). Anyway immediately came to this thread to see how he's doing and so glad he is continuing to improve.  :) :) :) Well done that little man!
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: swampmaxmum on May 25, 2007, 10:33:45 AM
how's the little fella today?
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Post by: smudgepickles on May 25, 2007, 10:37:11 AM
morning all

well Milo doesnt seem very happy this morning, he has terrible runny poo and hasnt come out from the airing cupboard. He scratched my face (im glad I had my glasses on) and bit my nose. vet said he may be in a bit of pain and to give metacam.im just going to leave him alone all the time he is resting he might get pain free  :hug: :hug: :hug:

i only wanted a cuddle  :'(

xx

Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: tammy on May 25, 2007, 10:41:10 AM
 :'(  really sorry to hear that!!

 :grouphug: to both you and Milo........
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 25, 2007, 10:43:12 AM
 :hug:

He probably feels down-in-the-dumps and grumpy, bless him.

I am sure he will appreciate it if you just sit quietly near him and perhaps play some gentle music?
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Post by: tammy on May 25, 2007, 10:53:19 AM
christine

thats a very good idea. Should have thought of that myself as during Fluffs last days when she was feeling bad due to her pains, she used to purr real hard if I sat on the floor and talked gently to her-Smudgepickles you should try and see!!
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 25, 2007, 10:55:52 AM
christine

thats a very good idea. Should have thought of that myself as during Fluffs last days when she was feeling bad due to her pains, she used to purr real hard if I sat on the floor and talked gently to her-Smudgepickles you should try and see!!

he doesnt even want to look at me and believe me I have tried since 5am........

xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on May 25, 2007, 11:00:06 AM
Its so sad when they arn't well and they can't tell you whats wrong with them,wish I could talk to animals like Doctor Dolittle :'(
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Post by: smudgepickles on May 25, 2007, 11:29:53 AM
Thankyou  :hug: :hug: :hug:

He has just ventured out of the cupboard and into my office his back leg is still not right but I guess the metacam worked. He was grooming my leg as Im sitting here working still in my PJ'S I think he might be telling me my legs need a shave. Have lifted him onto his fav spot... right next to me on my desk

Will leave his physio untl later, I dont want to upset him again

xx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: tammy on May 25, 2007, 13:26:10 PM
sorry, dont know what else to suggest. :(
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Post by: tab on May 25, 2007, 15:26:19 PM
Awwww I hope hes feeling more himself now and continues to improve
 :hug:
love
Tab
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 27, 2007, 13:24:17 PM
How is Milo getting on?

PS I looked at your profile to find this thread quickly and I think you have a typing error (letter missing) in your email addy?
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: smudgepickles on May 27, 2007, 22:17:15 PM
Sorry Christine I hadn't seen this until now  :hug:

He is doing so much better especially today, he managed to have a Pooh without falling over and then took himself off and pulled up onto the bed (shhhh don't tell him we have put the quilt hanging on the floor to make life easier)  :evillaugh: :evillaugh: he came and got on my shoulder in the night which made my day, he still gets a bit wobbly but I noticed today he went to the food that hadn't been liquidised and ate as he does with his little hand

Its amazed everyone that saw him the day it happened the speed he is recovering for a beautiful old gent

Thanks all for your lovely comment, good wishes and positive vibes for The Milo man  :hug: :hug: :hug:


xxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: MY VERY SAD MORNING :(
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 27, 2007, 22:26:50 PM
So pleased that Milo is improving  ;D
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Post by: rosiesmum on May 28, 2007, 06:36:52 AM
Good news, so happy for you. xx
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Post by: Rosella moggy on May 28, 2007, 10:13:12 AM
Lovely news. Way to go Milo!
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 28, 2007, 10:26:58 AM
 ;D

Great news! Big hugs to Milo.
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Post by: Bazsmum on May 28, 2007, 12:04:44 PM
"Way to go" Milo  :)
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Post by: Felix (Caroline) on May 28, 2007, 12:42:27 PM
So glad Milo is doing better :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 28, 2007, 14:36:48 PM
Am glad things are seeming better.
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Post by: clarenmax on May 29, 2007, 08:59:18 AM
Well done Milo  ;D
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Post by: Mark on May 29, 2007, 09:43:48 AM
Great news Milo - you had your mum worried sick  ;D
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Post by: Debs on May 29, 2007, 10:22:38 AM
Sending all our love to Milo  :Luv:

 :Flowers:

Big Hugs

Debs and Teoh xxx