Topic: Vibes Needed For Furdie - Furdie Is Gone (Read 19196 times)

sheilarose · « **Reply #50 on:** August 29, 2012, 08:01:31 AM »

Huge vibes for the determined Furdie.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #49 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:45:55 AM »

Sending lots of positive vibes for Furdie

mad_lilli · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:36:18 AM »

vibes for Furdie. Xxxxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2012, 00:20:49 AM »

Sending loads of good vibes for Furbie

Sylvia · « **Reply #46 on:** August 28, 2012, 23:31:24 PM »

Furdie is back at the vets on a drip again after his appetite decreased over the weekend, and he seemed a little dehydrated

It seems like such a shock, because he is as determined as ever to go out to visit all his lady friends as usual

If anyone could spare him some vibes again, they would be really appreciated.

Oh, and the little yellow thing on his back in the previous pictures is his GPS tracker. He used to go out and not bother to come back home

Just when we reached the point when he seemed to realise where home is, his terrible results came back. He really seems to enjoy having his harness and tracker put on because it means that he gets his freedom, and now we know where to find him when it is time for him to be back for his Fortekor.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #45 on:** August 18, 2012, 11:19:19 AM »

Absolutely delighted that Furdie is still doing so well Sylvia. He looks just wonderful

I'm intrigued; what is the yellow cylinder shaped thing attached to his back?

Skiddaw · « **Reply #44 on:** August 15, 2012, 08:16:46 AM »

Wonderful! He has the look of a cat who intends to go on for years

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #43 on:** August 14, 2012, 19:11:03 PM »

What a fab hunk Furdie is and think you are doing exactly right for him

JackSpratt · « **Reply #42 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:52:32 AM »

Good for Furdie. He looks happy enough and that's the main part.

sheilarose · « **Reply #41 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:21:22 AM »

Those Purrs vibes are worth their weight in gold

Enjoy your summer with Furdie, he's a hunk isn't he

Sylvia · « **Reply #40 on:** August 13, 2012, 23:30:31 PM »

Sorry its been a while since I last posted, but I thought I should do a quick update.

Furdie and I are still here, and we have decided that Furdie can do what he likes and have the best possible life in whatever time we have left.

When the vet saw his results earlier this year in February/March, he gave him less than a month to live then.

So far, Furdie is still acting the same as he always has, he still wants to eat and drink and to go out and have fun. He seems to be completely unbothered by any results.

Over the past 3 weeks, I have had to take Sweepy and Suki to the vets on separate visits, and while we were there all the vets, nurses and receptionists have been asking after Furdie. Furdie's vet was at least able to give me some indication of what to expect. We just have to treat each day he is with us as a bonus.

I just thought I would post a couple of pics of him enjoying himself in the garden a couple of weeks ago

and one of him outside yesterday

Liz · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2012, 22:07:04 PM »

I know when we have had that dreaded result at the Clan we take them home and love them and let then do as they please the majority have outlived the nasty prognosis and our darling Moose was given 3 weeks he had another glorious 9 months and enjoyed the sun and we loved him for who he was not the diagnosis

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2012, 16:56:38 PM »

I emailed you a summary about Fred Sylvia a while back. Can I suggest you have a quick look?

It summarises his test results when he was ill and gives the normal range too. They are significantly lower than you have posted. I am not a vet but think the results you have posted are not at all good. I think createnine is generally the more important of the three

Quote from: Sylvia on July 23, 2012, 23:31:31 PM

Just in case this means something to anyone else, Furdie's results were as follows:
UREA > 46.4 mmol/L normal range 5.7 to 12.9
CREA 706 μmol/L normal range 71-212
PHOS 4.19 mmol/L

sheilarose · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2012, 23:46:34 PM »

It's all Greek to me too, Sylvia. They look like textspeak to me

Sending best gentle hugs and chin rubs for you and Furdie (in that order)

Sylvia · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2012, 23:31:31 PM »

Just in case this means something to anyone else, Furdie's results were as follows:

UREA > 46.4 mmol/L
CREA 706 μmol/L
PHOS 4.19 mmol/L

I was hoping for a miracle, but it wasn't to be

I can't believe that Furdie still seems to be OK with results like that. He has been out enjoying the sun today

Furdie definitely doesn't understand numbers either.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #35 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:50:09 AM »

Not the news you wanted to hear Sylvia

Sending lots of positive vibes for Furdie.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #34 on:** July 21, 2012, 00:02:22 AM »

Quote from: Sylvia on July 20, 2012, 23:20:55 PM

Even though the vet has given up, Furdie hasn't yet.

Thats all that matters isn't it?

I don't know how high Furdie's numbers are but throughout the progression of his renal failure my Korky was always clinically better than his numbers suggested. I used to say he stayed well because he just didn't understand numbers. I hope the same is true of Furdie.

sheilarose · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2012, 23:43:45 PM »

I'm sorry to hear this.

This is now your time with Furdie. Every day is special, and a bonus. Take it with pleasure and love.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2012, 23:27:43 PM »

So sorry that the vet feels he cant help any more but as long as Furdie is enjoying life, he may for a long time yet

Take each day one at a time and enjoy Furdie as I am sure he enjoys you

Sylvia · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2012, 23:20:55 PM »

Well I couldn't wait, so I popped into the vet on my way back to the car from work, and asked if they could let me have a copy of the results. While I was waiting for them to print them, Furdie's vet came out to ask for the next patient to go in, but he saw me waiting and said that Furdie's results had gone up really high again as he'd expected them to. He said that there's nothing more that can be done for Furdie, and that we need to keep a close eye on him.

In himself Furdie seems to be OK and still wants to eat, drink and to go out and potter around in the fresh air as usual. I suppose we'll just have to keep watching out for any changes. Even though the vet has given up, Furdie hasn't yet.

sheilarose · « **Reply #30 on:** July 20, 2012, 19:52:37 PM »

Here's hoping no news is good news, Sylvia. Keeping 'em crossed anyway

Yvonne · « **Reply #29 on:** July 20, 2012, 15:47:50 PM »

Good luck with all this and positive vibes for Furdie x

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #28 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:58:35 AM »

Quote from: Sylvia on July 19, 2012, 22:49:11 PM

While we were there, I got them to check his hydration, and at least he seems to be OK for that

Surely that's a very positive sign Sylvia?

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:14:00 AM »

Everything crossed here too

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2012, 00:27:55 AM »

Have evrything crossed for some positive news on Friday

for Furdie too

Sylvia · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2012, 22:49:11 PM »

Many thanks for all your hugs and good wishes, they are really appreciated

Furdie behaved really well at the vets, even though he had serenaded me all the way there in the car, however I'm now worried because he has lost 0.2kg since 2 weeks ago. He wasn't that big to start with, and now he only weighs 3.6kg

While we were there, I got them to check his hydration, and at least he seems to be OK for that

Now we have a nervous wait for the results. The nurse said that Furdie's vet is in on Friday and Saturday and that he would probably try to get in touch on one of those days. I hope he doesn't make us wait until Saturday

bunglycat · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2012, 14:04:36 PM »

Hope it all goes well today for Furdie.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:22:22 AM »

Fingers and paws crossed here for Furdie

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:22:41 AM »

Sending every best wish for Furdie babe's blood results Sylvia and a speshul

for you

Jiji · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:43:51 AM »

Adding my good result wishes for the lovely Furdie

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:41:01 AM »

Sending lots of good vibes for Furdie

Liz · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:12:52 AM »

The Clan send all their best vibes and will take it in turns to cross paws for Furdie and his Mum

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2012, 00:45:07 AM »

Sending lots of good vibes for Furdie

Sylvia · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2012, 23:16:23 PM »

Furdie is still with us, and will be going for another blood test tomorrow

Please could you wish us luck for some good results from it - relatively speaking.

Hopefully, we should get the results back on Friday.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2012, 23:29:02 PM »

Sylvia · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2012, 23:11:57 PM »

Thank you Rosella and Gill

The worry before was that I didn't really know what I should expect to happen, so I will be looking out for the symptoms that you mentioned Rosella.

He did seem a little quiet yesterday evening, but he seems to have regained his voice and is a bit more lively tonight, so after a bit of a tearful day today, I'm allowing myself a small one of these

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2012, 14:38:38 PM »

So pleased Furdie is coming home and just take every day one at a time as a special day

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2012, 08:44:36 AM »

Sadly, with CRF, there comes the inevitable time when you have to decide whether the intervention of IV fluids is too intrusive. Everything of course will depend on the individual cat and whether the vet trip and giving IVs stresses them or not. Still can't think of Fred without breaking down but, if I'm honest, I think I left it a little too long as Freddie's blood results were off the scale. Only a matter of hours really so that I could get OH to agree but I could kick myself for giving in and agreeing to one last attempt to save him.

I hope you are not there yet with Furdie but, if you trust your vet, hopefully he/she can lead you to the right decision when the time is right. At least you have been given more time to have another read of Tanya's site. Please particularly look out for drooping head and not being able to get comfortable. Sorry if this sounds blunt. Can't begin to tell you how much love and feeling are being sent in Furdie's direction

Sylvia · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2012, 23:36:35 PM »

Thank you to everyone from Furdie and me for all your good wishes

They must have worked, because the vet rang and spoke to Jim this afternoon, and said that Furdie's blood test results were very much improved, and that my nurse appointment to visit Furdie had changed into a vet visit so that I could pick him up and bring him home

When I spoke to the vet, he said that I need to take Furdie back for another blood test in 2 weeks, but he also said at least 3 times that the good results may just have been because Furdie was on the IV fluids, and now that he was off them that he could be just as bad again in 2 or 3 days

I was so happy when I first heard that the blood tests were so much better, but now I am very worried at the same time, so I will be keeping an even closer eye on my baby.

I feel like Furdie and I have been at that precipice that they talk about on the Tanya's feline CRF website, and that Furdie had taken a huge great leap off the edge, and that I was only holding on by my toes in the attempt to grab him back, but at least we are back for now

Thank you again for all the support

ChrisB · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2012, 22:52:50 PM »

Sending lots of

to you and Furdie.

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