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Old 11-01-2009, 11:40 AM
 
Location: Texas
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I trust the vet. She recommended several different brands of food and she took the time to explain the dietary needs of cats to me. I'm as guilty as anyone when it comes to viewing cats as anthropomorphic.
I feel I should gargle or something after using that word.

She called me this morning to tell me that Annie was doing well and I could come in between 3 and 4 to learn how to give the shots and oral meds. I can then bring her home. I can't wait. Annie will be upset with me, I'm certain, but she will get over it quickly once she is comfy back at home.

She also said that Annie was "fractious." Biting and scratching.

In other words she is the terror of the ICU.

I am not proclaiming that with pride but rather, I think it indicates that she is feeling stronger and better physically.
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Old 11-01-2009, 11:45 AM
 
Location: Texas
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I'm so glad you'll have your Annie home again soon.

Also, great vocab in your post. I learned something today.
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Old 11-01-2009, 12:25 PM
 
Location: ST paul MN
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Then your at the mercy of the pet food industry.
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:53 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Then your at the mercy of the pet food industry.
I don't think so. My bridge partner is a vet and I'm going to call her about all of this cat diet stuff after I get Annie home and she takes a nap (I hope).

There is no way that I would ever believe that vets work on the sly for the pet food industry. Granted, I tend to trust people but it has never backfired on me in any big way. Trust but verify. I plan to do my homework on this. My cats mean too much to me to ever allow me to be lazy about their care.
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Old 11-01-2009, 04:16 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Annie is home!

The minute I got her out of the carrier she started purring.

What a relief. I'm so relieved that I could cry but I think I'll have some chocolate instead. Sugar free, of course.

Thank you all for caring and for the good advice.
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Old 11-02-2009, 05:46 AM
 
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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what happy happy news!!!!
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Old 11-02-2009, 07:43 AM
 
Location: Living on 10 acres in Oklahoma
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Wonderful news! Give all three of the kids hugs and kisses from all of us on CD.
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Old 11-02-2009, 08:10 AM
 
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I asked the doc about my 13 year old cat, Stella. I have changed her diet, too. Senior wet for Ms. Stella from now on. She thinks it's wonderful. She loves the wet food and this way she will get liquids, too.

The thing I have to figure out now is how to keep each of them away from the other one's food. That will be fun.
I separate my cats at feeding time. I feed canned only (grain free Wellness with an occasional can of Weruva Finger-Licken Chicken or Mideast Feast) so it is just a matter of dishing up the plates and bringing it into the rooms I use and shutting the doors.

The major advantage of feeding separately is, of course, you can feed different foods to different kitties, but I can also immediately tell if someone isn't eating. Very handy if you have a diabetic cat.

Good luck, I'm so glad she's home and feeling better!
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:22 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I separate my cats at feeding time. I feed canned only (grain free Wellness with an occasional can of Weruva Finger-Licken Chicken or Mideast Feast) so it is just a matter of dishing up the plates and bringing it into the rooms I use and shutting the doors.

The major advantage of feeding separately is, of course, you can feed different foods to different kitties, but I can also immediately tell if someone isn't eating. Very handy if you have a diabetic cat.

Good luck, I'm so glad she's home and feeling better!
Thanks, Hanna. I will do what you are doing regarding separating the kitties at meal time.

I've really got this insulin shot down pat. Annie barely notices it when I give her a shot. I'm glad she is not a drama queen.
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Old 11-03-2009, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Wichita, KS
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I've really got this insulin shot down pat. Annie barely notices it when I give her a shot. I'm glad she is not a drama queen.

Hey glad to hear it! I got a funny for you. My Jensen will ask for his shot. He's gotten used to the idea the shot = canned food. he'll go into the kitchen at dinner time and either howl or wait for you to come in.

Now if it's breakfast he'll walk in and wake you up.......at 5 AM!
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