Topic: Our new adoption coming Saturday (Pepper) (Read 15852 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #116 on:** August 03, 2009, 19:01:20 PM »

if they do, i have never seen them - we have an InStore.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #115 on:** August 03, 2009, 18:49:29 PM »

Oh!

Im wondering where now?

Do they sell this in foil trays also Des?

If so then I think it may of been InStores (prob local to NE!)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #114 on:** August 03, 2009, 18:47:04 PM »

Asda dont sell Classic, the only places i have seen it is Morrisons, Wilkinsons and Pets at Home, but it is generally on offer in PAH, and less than £10 for 24 tins. I rarely shop in Tesco, but didn't see it last time I was in.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #113 on:** August 03, 2009, 16:43:27 PM »

Oo! Hadnt seen it in Tesco and as it seems to have the green light on here by the reports Ive read I may just give one or two of mine a try also!

Glad he is liking it and I hope it gives him some relief!

Janeyk · « **Reply #112 on:** August 03, 2009, 16:17:06 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on August 03, 2009, 14:56:56 PM

Thinking of you and the gorgeous Pepper Janey, do hope something can be sorted for his mouth probs!

Ive seen the Classis food in PAH but Im sure Asda do it cheaper?

thanks

I usually buy Classic from Tescos or PAH - not sure how they compare with Asda though and he does seem to like it.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #111 on:** August 03, 2009, 14:56:56 PM »

Thinking of you and the gorgeous Pepper Janey, do hope something can be sorted for his mouth probs!

Ive seen the Classis food in PAH but Im sure Asda do it cheaper?

Janeyk · « **Reply #110 on:** August 03, 2009, 13:09:52 PM »

Yep carbimazole worked pretty quick for me and I suspect they may him - if he'll take it!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #109 on:** August 03, 2009, 13:07:26 PM »

His thyroid levels are worse than Tino's were then (his were 180). I would be tempted to give him some Classic Cat food, it stopped Sam's gums being red in a few days and might just help while the meds bring his levels down. Hypertension can cause blindness if untreated. Fingers crossed the meds work a lot now they aren't being crushed, I think Vidalta can work in a matter of days.

Janeyk · « **Reply #108 on:** August 03, 2009, 13:03:59 PM »

When he was handed over he was found to be hyperthyroid, hypertensive and had rapid heart rate and oedema feet - so could have been like this a long time and I wonder whether the hypertension may have contributed to his blindness. Last week he was taken to the vet for the day to have all these things retested, his bp and heart had improved but T4>200 and he wants it below 50 (so that's about 4 x higher than normal but vet suspects because tablets the fosterer had crushed them. I've to take him for it retested in 1 month. It also says on the vet reports he has gingivitis and needs a dental and tartar +++ which is obvious! poor fella and I don't think that vet was prepared to do it.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #107 on:** August 03, 2009, 12:42:25 PM »

He is wonderful - what other health issues does he have? Tino had his dental when his thyroid levels were 3 times higher than they should be and his liver values were 200 higher than the top end of normal, and Sam's liver values were 100 higher with borderline hyper-t at his dental.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #106 on:** August 03, 2009, 12:30:44 PM »

Quote from: trigger on August 02, 2009, 23:14:58 PM

Quote from: Janeyk
He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is

cats like Pepper have much to teach us, I think

That is very true.

pappilon · « **Reply #105 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:25:13 AM »

How is Pepper this morning, i hope he had a good night sleep.

And Byron is she doing her normal things

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #104 on:** August 02, 2009, 23:14:58 PM »

[quote author=Janeyk
He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is

[/quote]

cats like Pepper have much to teach us, I think

maryas · « **Reply #103 on:** August 02, 2009, 22:36:10 PM »

I'm sure he will be sensing that you are a loving and caring mum and he is safe with you.

I wish you all the luck in the world with him.

Mary

Janeyk · « **Reply #102 on:** August 02, 2009, 22:33:05 PM »

Thanks Mary xx

He has so many health problems but nothing seems to stop him, he's still got that spirit to find his way and get on with life, Lauren kept saying he's amazing and he is

maryas · « **Reply #101 on:** August 02, 2009, 22:29:15 PM »

To say he's blind he is doing so well with lots of help an love from you obviously.

Mary

Janeyk · « **Reply #100 on:** August 02, 2009, 22:25:51 PM »

thanks Ruth and Bonnielass, another picture when he was having a wander

maryas · « **Reply #99 on:** August 02, 2009, 22:21:43 PM »

Aw bless him - he'll be more and more content every day.

Mary

bonnielass · « **Reply #98 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:48:00 PM »

Theres just something about the oldies that make you want to love them, they have character but also seem very vunerable to the outside world, he looks very happy and content asleep on his cushion

and im sure it wont take long for him to settle and make friends with Bryon

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #97 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:34:40 PM »

He's lovely, Janey. Hope he settles in with Byron in no time.

Janeyk · « **Reply #96 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:03:38 PM »

Quote from: clarenmax on August 02, 2009, 18:26:13 PM

He's adorable, and it looks like he's settling just fine

If a dental is out of the questions, speak to the vet about 2 week antibiotic jabs, thats what Maxy was given as his teeth were bothering him too.

It might also be worth trying Plaque Off in his food, obviously it can't repair the damage hemay have already, but it may stop more building.

What thyroid tabs is he on? I have about 7 Vidalta tabs if you need them? xxx

Thanks Clare, I'll ask the vet about those. He is on Vidalta atm and that's very kind of you

his notes do say may change to Felimazole if no improvement in 1 month. He was re-tested just before he came to us but the tablets had been crushed so vet said that could be why his T4 levels were sky high. Hopefully now he's getting them whole they will lower the T4.

Janeyk · « **Reply #95 on:** August 02, 2009, 20:58:48 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 02, 2009, 17:54:00 PM

Pepper

There is something about older cats

There is for sure Mark

Janeyk · « **Reply #94 on:** August 02, 2009, 20:56:49 PM »

He is an amazing old boy

we decided let him walk about this afternoon supervised and I'm learning so much watching him, Byron has been pretty good apart from the odd growl earlier.. until he accidentally walked into her and she thwacked him. It is like having a toddler but he retraces his steps wherever he goes and walks so slowly. He also says hello every time you stroke him but will let you know if he doesn't like something, he's not a maungy cat

he has sat all afternoon infront of the patio windows with the fresh air blowing through the small gap, which I don't think he's had for a while.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #93 on:** August 02, 2009, 19:42:13 PM »

He is lovely and love the way he eats standing on his stool and eating offf the dustin

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #92 on:** August 02, 2009, 19:36:53 PM »

Aww, he looks very contented already sleeping on that cushion

Kirst · « **Reply #91 on:** August 02, 2009, 19:19:33 PM »

he's fab!

clarenmax · « **Reply #90 on:** August 02, 2009, 18:26:13 PM »

He's adorable, and it looks like he's settling just fine

If a dental is out of the questions, speak to the vet about 2 week antibiotic jabs, thats what Maxy was given as his teeth were bothering him too.

It might also be worth trying Plaque Off in his food, obviously it can't repair the damage hemay have already, but it may stop more building.

What thyroid tabs is he on? I have about 7 Vidalta tabs if you need them? xxx

Mark · « **Reply #89 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:54:00 PM »

Pepper

There is something about older cats

pappilon · « **Reply #88 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:30:11 PM »

Aww

Pepper.

Janeyk · « **Reply #87 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:28:23 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on August 02, 2009, 17:22:16 PM

Aw I love him already!

Dont know about the teeth/sedation situ as Nikki had Bunty's teeth done a bit ago and was'nt allowed sedation!

Think that was extractions though so you never know!

yeah, I know that's what I was thinking

hope something can be done because I've seen him paw his cheek when eating too, I know for Byron's 2 vet sometimes sort of scrapes them a bit then give me abs but Pepper looks to have quite a few teeth and Lauren says he really hates his mouth touching.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #86 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:22:16 PM »

Aw I love him already!

Dont know about the teeth/sedation situ as Nikki had Bunty's teeth done a bit ago and was'nt allowed sedation!

Think that was extractions though so you never know!

Janeyk · « **Reply #85 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:22:06 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on August 02, 2009, 17:16:54 PM

Oh, he's so thin! But I'm sure you'll soon build him up a bit

He looks to be settling in already

He eats like a horse, he's finished his own and Byron's food off but he's hyperthyroid, hopefully the tabs will help but I do know they don't always.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #84 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:21:20 PM »

Pepper.

Janeyk · « **Reply #83 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:19:31 PM »

His breath smell really bad though, I think a vet visit is a good idea. I can see alot of tartar on his teeth and he eats really strange to the side of his mouth so I think they could be bothering a bit, not sure what they'll be able to do though because I would say an anaesthetic is out of the question, probably abs will be the only solution - wonder if vet woud be able to scrape the tartar off under gentle sedation?

Daisymac · « **Reply #82 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:18:12 PM »

Aww he is so lovely, I bet you are having a fab time with him, he seems to have made himself at home x

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #81 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:16:54 PM »

Oh, he's so thin! But I'm sure you'll soon build him up a bit

He looks to be settling in already

Janeyk · « **Reply #80 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:13:56 PM »

A few more.....(If you notice he's resting his head on a PURR's Stinkie

he likes them!)

Bazsmum · « **Reply #79 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:13:40 PM »

Aww! He is so clever!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #78 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:10:08 PM »

Bless him

Love his little stool

Janeyk · « **Reply #77 on:** August 02, 2009, 17:04:14 PM »

oh I forget to say, he's also only got half a tail, don't know what happened to it though!

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