Topic: Merlin, poor boy in a real mess was going to be pts yesterday ! (Read 24451 times)

Liz · « **Reply #91 on:** December 03, 2014, 21:33:21 PM »

Gill sometimes the diabetic food can help maintain the numbers -nour 3 diabetics never had any success with the food but other friends have so it maybe worth a try x

sheilarose · « **Reply #90 on:** December 03, 2014, 21:20:47 PM »

Oh dear, are you looking after yourself, treasure? It's been a terrible year or two for you and I'm worried you're taking on too much

bunglycat · « **Reply #89 on:** December 03, 2014, 21:07:47 PM »

At the moment Sheila there is no plan , it's just ongoing treatment , blood tests etc and if things don't get better a scan to,see what's happening .
It's not definate now he has this operation.
In fact the vet hasn't been very co operative just lately , especially after taking the other 2 in , one that was so scared she scratched him just having an injection before he started clipping her nails , she wet herself !

The other one had to have everything done, dental,as all teeth were rotten and gone into her system and affected her kidneys, nails clipped, blood tests , injections started , nails clipped . Both seem terrified

It just never ends .

I am taking him back next week and seeing where we go from there .
He has been in the vets a full week already for a glucose chart doing and its up and down .
Just about to join the cat diabetes forum !

sheilarose · « **Reply #88 on:** December 03, 2014, 18:32:57 PM »

What is the plan for Merlin then Gill? Has he seen the vet who you want to do the operation yet?

LouiseJ · « **Reply #87 on:** December 03, 2014, 08:29:48 AM »

I'm going to set up a Facebook page for him and hopefully link it to a JustGiving page. We'll all then have our part to play promoting it to see if we can raise some money for his care.
I hope to have it ready in the next few days

pandorawarlord · « **Reply #86 on:** December 01, 2014, 20:37:06 PM »

looking forward to how Louise can help Merlin and Gill

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #85 on:** November 28, 2014, 19:35:46 PM »

Goodness Gill! These cats are certainly conspiring to keep you poor! Thank you so much for taking them and giving them a chance

maryas · « **Reply #84 on:** November 28, 2014, 18:58:32 PM »

I've never used the PDSA but around 20 years ago, a friend of mine had 5 Persian cats and they all went to the PDSA in Huddersfield. She loved her cats and they all lived a long and happy life. Maybe now they don't allow you to have more than 1 or maybe it depends which area you live in.

All are different just like the RSPCA, the one I do volunteer work for in Halifax is brill but the one in Bradford is really bad.

I think there will always be a difference of opinion about the PDSA and the RSPCA because every one of us experience something different.

I don't care if a Native American Indian or an Irish Man take care of my cat so long as they do it right

Mary

bunglycat · « **Reply #83 on:** November 28, 2014, 17:37:45 PM »

These are all pedigrees , so they would only register one and I would rather stick with my vet who will let me pay as and when as well .

Liz · « **Reply #82 on:** November 28, 2014, 17:03:25 PM »

As long as the cat is treated shouldn't be up for debate, when humans admitted to hospital for emergency a doctor is a doctor pretty much with a vet

I know and trust my vets in fact this is only my second vets in 30 years of cat ownership but when in need it is the best available at the time

hollycat · « **Reply #81 on:** November 28, 2014, 16:17:14 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 28, 2014, 16:11:50 PM

I agree Dawn.

I dont live in London Andrew

Sorry Gill I know you don't live in London I was just trying to say some people have more choice.
I agree that it is down to personal circumstances

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #80 on:** November 28, 2014, 16:11:50 PM »

I agree Dawn.

I dont live in London Andrew

Dawn F · « **Reply #79 on:** November 28, 2014, 16:02:07 PM »

its down to personal circumstances, its better than not getting them treated and I don't think people should not be able to have pets if they can't afford vets, think of all the animals who would miss out on great homes

hollycat · « **Reply #78 on:** November 28, 2014, 16:00:02 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 28, 2014, 15:50:45 PM

PDSA not very good, always go for cheapest option which is not always best for the cat

Never had a problem with them Gill. All medication I have had from them has been same as from Vet,its cheaper cos they don't put a massive markup on it and they don't charge for vets time. Booster injections at PDSA are less than £30 but nearly double at the vet when you include consult fees.
For people like me they are the only option thete is nowhere else. Nearest RSPCA is 50miles away.
If you live in London thete ate many more choices

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #77 on:** November 28, 2014, 15:50:45 PM »

PDSA not very good, always go for cheapest option which is not always best for the cat

hollycat · « **Reply #76 on:** November 28, 2014, 15:49:29 PM »

I ised to have 3 cats registered with the PDSA I now have 2,as far as I know you can register up to 4 moggies but only 1 pedigree . I know trust in a vet counts for a lot but I like you cannot afford to go to my prefered vet. But if I one of mine needed specialist treatment I would do anything for them.

bunglycat · « **Reply #75 on:** November 28, 2014, 15:42:24 PM »

PDAs will only let you register one cat with them .
I trust my vet and that counts for a lot .

They would never have kept Merlin a week done a glucose chart ,insulin levels and all the care and treatment so far and this is ongoing .

hollycat · « **Reply #74 on:** November 28, 2014, 15:24:03 PM »

PDSA would have sorted them out

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #73 on:** November 28, 2014, 15:21:16 PM »

RSPCA wouldnt have given them a chance in hell!

Lupin will not let the vet clip claws. well he might get to 4-6 but the absolute no no is temperature!

Hope the new two will be OK

Dawn F · « **Reply #72 on:** November 28, 2014, 14:42:57 PM »

sorry to hear its costings so much Gill, it is amazing how it adds up although from what you have said it does sound like the rspca wouldn't have given that chance

bunglycat · « **Reply #71 on:** November 28, 2014, 13:14:02 PM »

A lady was going to take them to the RSPCA because she was moving into rented accommodation that wouldn't take cats .
Nobody would take the two and they are bonded and they are nearly 9 and I was worried they would be pts as when they saw the state of them with the matts ,dental etc .
So muggings offered to,take them .

Bloody hell, bill so,far is £750 and still more tests and blood tests to go.
Little Berry has had nearly all teeth out and has early kidney problems .
Angel clawed the vet whilst having her nails clipped and vaccinated !

Will this ever end ?

Why do people lie like this , these cats especially Berry would have died.and my vet has told me about all the poison going into her system and a few more weeks like this and she would have been dead.
I am so furious

Dawn F · « **Reply #70 on:** November 28, 2014, 12:57:08 PM »

where did the new ones come from Gill?

bunglycat · « **Reply #69 on:** November 28, 2014, 12:53:43 PM »

Yes Gill, that's one of the things the vet is doing with his food as well.
He is doing a chart and sorting out how much he eats and what effects it's having on his sugar levels .

It's very up and down.
Gone up again this morning !

Angel the new one went berserk when the vet gave her her injection and then totally lost it and wet herself when he did her nails !
The other has gone in for a dematt, dental and injection. Her teeth are so bad that he is doing a blood test as he honks her kidneys aren't so good !
Bloody people always lie about their cats

See,s like these have possibly not seen a vet for about 7 years !

I seem to be a real mug lately for these people to target !

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #68 on:** November 28, 2014, 10:35:02 AM »

Just wondering but does Merlins food intake vary ie eating more then less etc etc? If it does or type of food being eaten varies this would affect sugar levels.

Sendong best wisjes to all

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #67 on:** November 28, 2014, 07:06:58 AM »

Gill, sending lots of love for you and Merlin.

bunglycat · « **Reply #66 on:** November 28, 2014, 02:40:01 AM »

Well, poor Merlin is still at the vets

His sugar level is very up and down and still no idea what's going on

He has done a chart and its up and down like a yoyo.

Back at 9am with the new 2 for dentals, claw cutting , one dematt and both injections and check ups

LouiseJ · « **Reply #65 on:** November 27, 2014, 10:14:10 AM »

Will find you then and pm you.
The easiest way to do this is if I talk you through setting a page up linked to you and putting me as power editor that way you've got ownership of Merlins page but I can go on and edit.
Don't worry. It's all straight forward.

bunglycat · « **Reply #64 on:** November 27, 2014, 09:54:04 AM »

Yes, Louise its Gill Williams .
Do you need anything else ?
Have to go,out in 10 mins ,but will be back later.
Thanks

LouiseJ · « **Reply #63 on:** November 27, 2014, 06:26:17 AM »

Got them!!
I'll work on them on Tuesday when I'm back from New York.
Do you have a Facebook account Gill?
L x

bunglycat · « **Reply #62 on:** November 27, 2014, 00:08:24 AM »

Hi Louise,
I have sent a few pictures from my phone and a couple from my iPad.
Hope you get them ok .
Will send some from my desktop tomorrow as not had time today.

Merlin sugar level has dropped agin today ,still don't know what's been causing the problem yet though .

Please let me know if you get the pics ok .
Thank you . Xx

LouiseJ · « **Reply #61 on:** November 26, 2014, 22:44:10 PM »

All I can do is set it up. It needs a bit of momentum from everyone on here next x

maryas · « **Reply #60 on:** November 26, 2014, 22:30:08 PM »

That's great, she can email them to you hopefully. He looks so beautiful bless him.

Her cats are her life and after 2 of them going to The Bridge this year she's not been as depressed as she is now. This will be a brill thing you are doing for her.

Mary

LouiseJ · « **Reply #59 on:** November 26, 2014, 22:12:51 PM »

She has my email address now Mary x

maryas · « **Reply #58 on:** November 26, 2014, 21:55:32 PM »

Gill would love that as she is right in to Harry Potter.

She has some pics of Merlin but can't make them smaller. I was going to do it for her as I have done in the past but when she sent them to me I couldn't copy and past etc. no idea how she sent them.

Mary

LouiseJ · « **Reply #57 on:** November 26, 2014, 08:54:50 AM »

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Luna-La-D%C3%A9esse/1554212108150678#

Ok, I've just been playing around with a page for Luna (I have visions of her becoming the UK rival to Choupette but in a much more down to earth way...) so when you are ready can I have a photo of Merlin please? I've got something like Merlin the Magical Cat in my head with a wizardy, purple page.

Tuftyclub · « **Reply #56 on:** November 26, 2014, 07:58:25 AM »

Sending you our best wishes, Gill. Sheila and the Gang

LouiseJ · « **Reply #55 on:** November 26, 2014, 07:48:44 AM »

Topping up Sue's best wishes.

I'll start playing around with a Facebook page - I don't suppose we have any graphic artists on here do we? I need someone who can do a logo for me for free.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #54 on:** November 26, 2014, 06:54:11 AM »

Sort of mixed news there Gill. Am sending barrowloads of positive vibes for Merlin, and hoping that observation by the vet will give a clue as to what's going on.

bunglycat · « **Reply #53 on:** November 26, 2014, 01:40:49 AM »

Quick update.
Merlins sugar level has gone down, but as yet no idea why.

Could I have been doing the insulin injections wrong ?
Anyway, he has to stay there for at least another 2-3 days

Missing him like mad

Hoping the vet can find out what's going on as he can't fathom it out yet .
Thanks everyone .
Still need the healing vibes for my little old man.
So much for being 3-4 .! More like 8-12 !

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #52 on:** November 25, 2014, 15:05:59 PM »

Thanks Louise.

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