Topic: Sam's been to the Vet (Read 30156 times)

Kirst · « **Reply #90 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:58:31 PM »

Oh Gillian Im so so sorry. I know exactly how you are feeling as we have been in the same situation. Some cats can last quite a long time with the condition , so fingers crossed for you and Sam.xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #89 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:48:46 PM »

I am so sorry to hear about Sam and hope that he feels a lot better after the fluid is gone. Dont give up hope cos cats can be so quick to recover and months could be a lot longer. Cuddles to brave Sam and thinking of you both

Bazsmum · « **Reply #88 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:35:22 PM »

So sorry to hear about Sam....I hope he gets some relief after they drain his chest.....BIG

to you both!

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #87 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:26:59 PM »

Oh Gillian - really sorry to hear the news about Sam x

clarenmax · « **Reply #86 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:21:18 PM »

Sorry to hear the news isn't better

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #85 on:** July 30, 2008, 14:07:25 PM »

Wish this was better news.

Mark · « **Reply #84 on:** July 30, 2008, 13:48:24 PM »

Sorry Gillian - what a year you have had

I just hope they can help Sam

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #83 on:** July 30, 2008, 13:44:06 PM »

Sorry to hear the news isn't good, thinking of you both

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #82 on:** July 30, 2008, 13:40:39 PM »

Thank you

He's had the fluid drained and is coming round (apparently coming round is also not without risks so my vet tells me!!). The scan shows the heart thickened indicating disease, probably hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (think thats right - HCM anyway!) and prognosis isnt good, she's talking months

I've got to phone in a couple of hours to see when he'll be ok to come home.

sheryl · « **Reply #81 on:** July 30, 2008, 13:20:22 PM »

Huge big

Gillian, thinking of you and Sam today xxxx

clarenmax · « **Reply #80 on:** July 30, 2008, 13:09:24 PM »

I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed that the news is not as bad as you're thinking right now hun

lucy · « **Reply #79 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:59:31 PM »

I'm sorry it is not better news -

- thinking of you both.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #78 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:45:52 PM »

Its not good news really - vet's just phoned to say the x-ray shows lots of fluid in his chest, she can't see his heart properly because of it, but it could likely indicate heart failure/tumour. He started to get distressed this morning because they took his blood pressure while I was holding him, which didnt help - wish I'd never suggested taking BP now - he's normally very placid and taking BP is hardly invasive! BP was low. Anyway he had a bit of a rest from that, but was breathing even faster and heavier afterwards - I came home and they did the x-ray.

Vet's draining the fluid now, which isnt without risk because he's having to be aneathetised and vet may do scan while he's under to see whats going on.

My poor boy was scared and I hated leaving him - I'm scared too now.

I've got to phone later - I can't remember what time she said now - I'm not concentrating very well.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #77 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:37:48 AM »

all the very best for Sam and for you today

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #76 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:41:32 AM »

Lots of loving headbuts from Summer, Smartie and Skye for Sam and you for today x

em1209 · « **Reply #75 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:21:35 AM »

Hope all goes well for Sam today

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #74 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:57:29 AM »

Fingers crossed for him.

bunglycat · « **Reply #73 on:** July 30, 2008, 02:44:11 AM »

Hope everything goes okay with Sam- sending positive vibes to him and

from us all in Lincoln

pappilon · « **Reply #72 on:** July 30, 2008, 00:07:01 AM »

Good luck for you and Sam today.

candyshandy · « **Reply #71 on:** July 29, 2008, 22:48:00 PM »

Good luck for tomorrow Gillian

xx

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #70 on:** July 29, 2008, 22:26:55 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on July 29, 2008, 20:44:31 PM

and we all look forward to hearing what a brave little soldier he was

Or what a brave little soldier I was LOL!

Thanks all

I'll try the visualisation thing (why is though that all the worst scenarios pop into your mind?!!) - its alright for him he's completely oblivious to whats happening tomorrow (no breakfast

) Appointment's not till 10.30, which means none of them will get breakfast until I get back after dropping him off, because I don't think its fair to add insult to injury by shutting him away while I feed all the others!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #69 on:** July 29, 2008, 20:44:31 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on July 29, 2008, 15:14:33 PM

Sam's due for his x-ray tomorrow and I'm worrying now - especially about how the sedation will affect his breathing which is already fast/laboured. He hasnt slept on my bed since he's had these symptoms - but woke up this morning and was very surprised to see him there, must have got on the bed during the night, it was lovely to see him back there.

Try not to worry but to visualise the little chap back at home tomorrow evening after his procedure. He will take his cue from you

and we all look forward to hearing what a brave little soldier he was

clarenmax · « **Reply #68 on:** July 29, 2008, 20:28:02 PM »

Best of luck for tomorrow

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #67 on:** July 29, 2008, 19:55:43 PM »

Hope all goes well tomorrow and am sure they will look after him well

Kirst · « **Reply #66 on:** July 29, 2008, 19:23:54 PM »

All the best of luck for tomorrow.xx

Mark · « **Reply #65 on:** July 29, 2008, 17:04:22 PM »

Fingers crossed he's on the mend if he is getting back into regular habits

Dawn F · « **Reply #64 on:** July 29, 2008, 16:49:33 PM »

maybe he's feeling a bit better Gillian you never know

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #63 on:** July 29, 2008, 16:40:35 PM »

Good luck for tomorrow Sam and Gillian. Thoughts are with you x

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #62 on:** July 29, 2008, 15:14:33 PM »

Sam's due for his x-ray tomorrow and I'm worrying now - especially about how the sedation will affect his breathing which is already fast/laboured. He hasnt slept on my bed since he's had these symptoms - but woke up this morning and was very surprised to see him there, must have got on the bed during the night, it was lovely to see him back there.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #61 on:** July 26, 2008, 09:28:06 AM »

Sedation would affect the BP test - they are normally there for half a day, we were just lucky with Ginger, as he was so laid back his initial one was normal, so I didn't have to leave him. I would ring on Mon to ask, as they may be able to shuffle things round so it can be done on the same day.

ems · « **Reply #60 on:** July 25, 2008, 20:05:25 PM »

Just wanted to add our best wishes for the gorgeous Sam

ems, nina and kiki
xxxx

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #59 on:** July 25, 2008, 19:04:24 PM »

Best wishes Gillian

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #58 on:** July 25, 2008, 18:59:57 PM »

He's had a little stroll in the garden, but thats about it today, sleeping loads - but happily, still interested when I move into the kitchen to prepare their food!

Kirst · « **Reply #57 on:** July 25, 2008, 14:29:06 PM »

Big hugs for you and Sam - we are all thinking of you in Witney xx

sheryl · « **Reply #56 on:** July 25, 2008, 14:06:33 PM »

Thinking of you and Sam

xxx

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #55 on:** July 25, 2008, 13:24:40 PM »

thanks guys!

Quote from: Rosella moggy on July 25, 2008, 13:00:34 PM

Tom went in for blood pressure test a couple of weeks ago. He was there for the morning so he could settle a little. Do they need to sedate Sam for X ray? If so, does sedation affect blood pressure test? Just raising questions. I can't remember for sure. You just might want to speak to vet before Wednesday's visit.

Yes, think the vet said sedation for the x-ray, it probably would affect the BP test - I will phone before Wed, I want to cover all bases.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #54 on:** July 25, 2008, 13:00:34 PM »

Hi Gillian

Tom went in for blood pressure test a couple of weeks ago. He was there for the morning so he could settle a little. Do they need to sedate Sam for X ray? If so, does sedation affect blood pressure test? Just raising questions. I can't remember for sure. You just might want to speak to vet before Wednesday's visit.

Sending best of good vibes to Sam and to you too of course

Bazsmum · « **Reply #53 on:** July 25, 2008, 12:52:04 PM »

Quote from: pappilon on July 25, 2008, 12:49:08 PM

Gillian, just to say we are thinking of you and Sam.

My lot and me too!

pappilon · « **Reply #52 on:** July 25, 2008, 12:49:08 PM »

Gillian, just to say we are thinking of you and Sam.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #51 on:** July 25, 2008, 12:40:12 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on July 25, 2008, 12:38:46 PM

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on July 25, 2008, 11:19:26 AM
to you, Gillian. Try not to cross your bridges until you come to them

Thanks Christine - hard not to though.

I know

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