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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: west0405 on August 04, 2007, 17:36:17 PM
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Hi all, sorry if this thread should be somewhere else.
Its concerning my dads cat, Several weeks ago, his cat Ben was suddenly very poorly, when they took him to the vets it turned out to be a Urinary Tract problem. After a quite serious operation and medication etc he was back home and perfectly well.
Over the next couple of days that followed he was up and down and back and forth to the vets for various things and medication but was looking OK.... Untill I got a phone call this morning, Ben was rushed to the vets again last night as he hadn't been eating then vomited blood, It now seems that its possible Kidney failure !!!!
He has been taken to the 24 hour vets and half an hour ago I got another phone call to say the vets now think it may be rat poison and he may not survive.
It all seems surreal and my dads wife is in bits,
Just wanted some advice... about anything....
Fingers crossed for Benny x x x x
:scared:
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so sorry to hear this news :(
i hope the little one can pull through :hug:
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if the rat poison was warfarin based this can be countered with vitamin K
hope Ben pulls through
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Thanks Sarah... Me too, He such a big strapping boy aswell, its scary.
Thanks hOrZa, They have good vets(hopefully!)
Sad thing is, Its been a long list of poorly cats that they have sadly lost, Brain problems and even being shot with those awful BB gun things, so hopefully Ben will be stronger :'(
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being shot with those awful BB gun things
that is appalling :(
do you have any pics of ben? would love to see him :Luv:
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Fingers crossed for a happy ending for Ben.Please tell your Dad and his wife that we are thinking of them and Ben. :hug:It sounds at least that they have a good vet .
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Lots of healing vibes for Ben, I do hope the vet can help him :hug: :hug:
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Sending big hugs and lots of positive vibes to Ben, your dad and his wife :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I'm so sorry for poor Ben... :care:
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Hope Ben pulls through
Bloody neighbours!!!!!!
The world should be eradicated of non cat people!
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This is an email for you all....
Hi Leigh,A pic of Ben for your cat website.
Thank everyone for thinking of him and of course thank you for caring.
Alisonxxxx
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This photo is prob too big but I can't compress it!!!!
x
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Ben is stunning but I think picture is on its side maybe ;D
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aww ben is gorgeous :Luv:
what a beautiful boy, i'm praying he's ok :hug:
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He is gorgeous. Prayers coming from here, too. I hope Ben is okay.
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I agree with horza
Likely culprit is warfarin
will stop blood clotting or could seriously slow clotting time
In humans, overdosage of warfarin is counteracted with vitamin K
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Hi all, no news yet.......
Sorry about photo that was how it was sent to me!
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:Luv: :Luv: Ahhhh what a stunning boy .... crossing everything and praying he will be ok.
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Any news during today?
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Hello All....
No news really, still quite poorly, goes back to his normal vets tomorrow morning so I will find out more then,
Thank you to all of you for your good wishes and vibes, they have been passed on and are gratefully appreciated x
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Fingers crossed for him.
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Keeping everything crossed for Ben, he's very handsome :Luv:
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Thinking of you... :hug:
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fingers (and paws) crossed for some good news :hug:
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Hi Leigh just caught up with this thread and have everything crossed for Ben :hug: :hug:
He is a stunner and we all send him lots of love and positive vibes xxxx
Thinking of you and your family xxxxx
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Hi Ellie (Can I see new additions!!- Sorry haven't been around much!)
Ben is back at his normal vets now..... and....... Da - Da..... He ate today..... Yay !
Although not his medicine just around it :sneaky:
Trying not to get too excited as he is still poorly and he gets some important test results at about 4:30 today,
I think the vet is still insisting he is still on a drip and poorly but at least some good news ( ? !)
x
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:hug: Thats good hope he continues to improve, fingers and paws crossed
He is a handsome guy, looks like my big Bob (who sadly passed 2 months ago)
Loving thoughts sent to you all xxx
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Woo Hoo .... that's a definite improvement .... here's hoping he will continue to keep improving!
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great news, im praying for this big guy :Luv:
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WE HAVE NEWS !.......
Not out of the woods yet... but... he has weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed !
Blood results are good 50% improvement.
Alison visiting has really perked him up too, so fingers crossed he will be home for the weekend.
My dad phoned to say it must have been all the wonderfull good vibes via here...
sooooo..... :thankyou:
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Right, we all need to send more good vibes in that case! Glad to hear he's continuing to improve :Luv:
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Everything crossed for continuing improvement :Luv:
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Aww, am glad the bloods have shown an improvement, and fingers crossed he continues to improve.
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Sorry everybody, Ben died last night. :(
What a shock.
x
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I'm very Sorry :(
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Oh no, I'm am so sorry :'(
RIP little one :'(
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I am so sorry.
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I'm so sorry :(
What an awful shock for you and your family :hug:
Play hard at the bridge little Ben, safe and sound now :hug:
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I am so sorry to hear this.
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Sorry to hear about poor Ben :(
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That so sad
RIP Ben x
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Really sorry to hear about Ben :RIP:
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Oh, what a shock! :Crazy: :scared:
Rest well, little Ben. :Luv: Play hard on the bridge. Tigger will help you settle in.... :(
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Just read this. I am so sorry.
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OMG how awful ..... my heart goes out to your Dad and his wife and the rest of the family. :(
We were all routing for Ben and were thinking he was on the mend ... it must be terrible shock for everyone involved.
RIP Ben you gorgeous boy. Much loved and will be sorely missed by your family. Play hard at the bridge big lad.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/Fussy_furball/c05.jpg)
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So sorry - RIP Ben play hard at the bridge handsome boy xxx
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So sorry :hug: :hug:
:RIP: Ben, sweet dreams, xxxx
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So sorry to hear this, RIP little one.
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So sorry to hear about Ben
:hug:
RIP
ems
xxxxx
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So sorry to hear that... and things were looking up too...
Play hard on the bridge, Ben x
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RIP Ben
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:RIP: Little Ben
So sorry for your loss, thought he was getting better, what a shock
:B: :E: :N: :candle:
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So very sorry for your loss
Only ever borrowed never owned but always a pawprint in your heart
Thinking of you at this time
Liz, Robin and the Clan Cats and Jazz the dog :hug:
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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your amazing words and support, both through Ben's illness, recovery and then his shocking passing. He was a gorgeous member of the family and will be greatly missed.
I think no one was more shocked than the vets.... Who now think is was a genetic problem which was obviously triggered off by this mystery poison - or something, (still not sure!)
It has had a devastating effect on my dad's wife who has decided to have a little time out and visit some friends and family, a much needed break, but for so soon after Ben's brother dying, (Chester) and previous cat Dee passing, it is quite understanding!
This website is such a wonderful place where, to be honest, we can all show our emotions and not feel embarrassed - People think I'm bonkers for getting so involved in some certain feline issues !!! (People!!!)
So once again,
Ta
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Oh Leigh I have just caught up and I am so sorry to hear about Ben :hug:
My thoughts are with you and your family xxxxx
RIP Ben have fun at the Bridge wee man xxxxxxx
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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your amazing words and support, both through Ben's illness, recovery and then his shocking passing. He was a gorgeous member of the family and will be greatly missed.
I think no one was more shocked than the vets.... Who now think is was a genetic problem which was obviously triggered off by this mystery poison - or something, (still not sure!)
It has had a devastating effect on my dad's wife who has decided to have a little time out and visit some friends and family, a much needed break, but for so soon after Ben's brother dying, (Chester) and previous cat Dee passing, it is quite understanding!
This website is such a wonderful place where, to be honest, we can all show our emotions and not feel embarrassed - People think I'm bonkers for getting so involved in some certain feline issues !!! (People!!!)
So once again,
Ta
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so sorry again leigh :'( but glad you are finding comfort through purrs :hug:
take care xxx
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Only just seen this.............I am so sorry.
RIP Ben
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Gosh, I'm sorry Leigh, I've only just gone back to this thread after a couple of days.
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Only just seen this.............I am so sorry.
RIP Ben
same here :( :hug:
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Oh how sad, poor little man after all that brave fighting. Play hard on the bridge little Ben :candle: :doh:
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So sorry.
RIP Ben, play hard now xxx