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February 10, 2013

A Visit with Sammy

Can we go home now?  Please?
Tracey and I had a nice visit with Sammy at the emergency veterinary hospital today.  Overall, he seemed pretty alert and active, and it made us happy to watch him eat (KD, with pieces of real chick-hen mixed in!) with his normal enthusiasm.  Of course he got lots of hugs, pets, scritches, snuggles and smooches, too. :)
Nom nom nom...
The vet says Sammy is tolerating the fluid therapy well, his kidney levels are stable.  His blood work looks okay so far, but they will test it again tomorrow (they want to make sure they get accurate readings as he's getting more and more hydrated).  We plan to visit him again tomorrow, and he'll also be having his ultrasound done.  Please purr and pray that the results are "good."

Thank you, everyone.  We appreciate you all so much!

Hugs and headbonks,

Dad Kevin, Mom Tracey and Moosey
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48 comments:

  1. Quill and GreysonFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Glad you're eating! Being dehydrated makes you feel really cruddy! When Finny would get that way she didn't want to eat either.

    Hugs to you!!

    Meg

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  2. BethFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Praying for Sammy. It is so hard when they are sick!!!

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  3. ChrissykatFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I've been thinking about Sammy all day. I'm glad you were able to visit & shower him with lots of hugs & kisses. Stable kidney levels & eating with enthusiasm are huge...very happy to read that. Wishing you the best results with the ultrasound. Will be keeping sweet Sammy in my thoughts.

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  4. AnnStaubFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    I've been so busy this weekend I hadn't heard about sweet Sammy yet... Hope he gets to feeling better soon! I'll keep him in my thoughts.

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  5. Random FelinesFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Poor Sammy - nothing like being held hostage at the v-e-t...... we hope you get a good report tomorrow and can go home - purrs to all of you

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  6. Katnip LoungeFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    We'll be crossing our paws that Sammy gets the "all clear" tomorrow and can come home! The fact he's eating and alert is great, 'specially since he's a Senior.

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  7. Mr PuddyFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Sammy ! So Far So Good !!! Keep it up !
    I paws crossed and purrs lots for your results. All good only ! and come home so soon !!!
    ((( Hugs ))))

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  8. Summer at sparklecat.comFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    I am continuing to purr lots for Sammy!

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  9. Buckwheat SnappFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Eat Dood Eat! We want you to get better soon. Get outta that hospital, I hate those places.

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  10. dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet MoonfurFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Sweet boy, you keep up the nomming and keep getting better!!

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  11. EverycatFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Aaah Sammy! we are pleased to see that you are doing well at the v-e-t. We know it's not much fun but you are getting chick-hen! We hope that the ultrasound reveals only good things and your kidneys stay stable.

    Sending you lots of love and rumbly purrs with hugs for Tracy & Kevin

    Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx

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  12. The Furries of WhisppyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    We're so happy Sammy is eating again. We'll be purring that his blood test results and ultrasound will be good!

    Dad Kevin, Mom Tracey, Moosey, Sammy - we are keeping all of you in our prayers!

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  13. Old KittyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Awwww sweet Sammy!! You are doing ever so well!! Keep eating and please keep getting better! We hope hope hope you get to return home soon! Take care
    x

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  14. Cats Herd YouFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Keep eating the good stuff, Sammy! We're glad you're doing well at the vet, and we hope you pass all their tests with flying colors. Hopefully the hydration will perk you up and you'll be back home soon.

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  15. The Island CatsFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    We continue to purr for Sammy and hope his bloods come back good. We hope he can go home today.

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  16. SandraFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    This is good news. An eating cat is usually a good sign. Sending more purrs for the tests to be ok. Purr, purr, purr, purr, purr...

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  17. pibbleFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    We're so happy to hear that Sammy is eating! Please give him pets from us. We're sending whispered barks (we can't purr) and good vibes his way!

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  18. Cherry City KittiesFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (you get the idea...)
    Harry, Dexter and Tipp

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  19. MargFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Oh Sammy, we are so glad you are eating. That is a good sign. We are sending tons of purrs that the test will turn out with good news. Sammy, you sure are in our thoughts.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Keep on nomming, Sammy, and drink your water! That will get you home to your family sooner!

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  21. Milo and Alfie MarshallFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    it must be so hard leaving him there ~ hope he can come home soon.
    Will keep on purring for.

    Love Milo, Alfie and our mom xxx

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  22. Hannah and LucyFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    We don't know how we missed your post yesterday about Sammy - we'll have to put the bitey on Mum later! We are so pleased to hear he is going on OK with his treatment and are purring for good results from the ultrasound.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy + Mum Sue xx xx xx

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  23. Fenris and FamilyFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Sending healing purrs and pawsitive vibes to Sammy we has our paws crossed that all the results are good.

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  24. wildcatwoodsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    You look good. Dehydration makes you feel very sick so fluids is good. Maybe you can get them more often and make you feel better.

    cats of wildcat woods

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  25. The Misadventures Of MeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    The Mom just let out a sigh of relief. She says she knows all too well with what Sammy is going through (our TT had kidney issues). Keep eattin Sammy!

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  26. MariodacatFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    We have lots of purrs and purrayers coming your way. He is such a handsome boy too. We hope he gets all better real soon.

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  27. Fuzzy TalesFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Continued purrs and purrayers to him. We hope he's home SOON...He looks so sad in the first photo, poor sweetie.

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  28. LPFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    That's good news that Sammy is interested in food again.We hope he will be able to come home today and that he feels better all around. Sammy has such a sweet face :) We are still sending you our love and lots of hugs.

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  29. GLOGIRLYFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    That's all very positive and hopeful news. We're sending big, huge purrs your way! Get better, sweet Sammy.
    xoxo,
    Glogirly & Katie

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  30. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I am keeping Sammy in my thoughts and prayers.
    *Cairn cuddles* Oz

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  31. www.shelter-cats.comFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    So glad he's eating and getting hydrated. I know your visits are good medicine. Hope Sammy's OK and home soon.

    Love,
    Maggie

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  32. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    we are purring and praying with all of our might!!!!!!!!!

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  33. WildCatFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Keep getting better Sammy, purr, purr

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  34. da tabbies o trout towneFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    dood sammy...sendin de blessings oh St Francis yur way; we iz knot a loud ta play on line on de week oh endz...sew we haz putted R purr motorz inta speed sooper sonic drive N we will send purrayers yur way two...eat...N drink... like itz mew yeers day...we hope de fluid theapeez werks N we hope by de time ya seez thiz ya iz home N enjoyin a garfeild mewvie on de tee and vee...

    XOXOXO

    frum de hole oh trout

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  35. da tabbies o trout towneFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    pea ess..tell moosey ta look at this link

    http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2011/09/26/music-therapy-helps-soothe-animals-and-humans-alike-2/

    itz knot gonna "cure" sammy but it will help sew him iz knot az stressed

    :)

    XOXO

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  36. Angel Ginger JasperFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Glad it is good news so far. I am purring my loudest.. Hugs GJ xx

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  37. catsynthFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Poor Sammy! Definitely looks like he wants to go home in that first picture. Glad to hear that he is eating and getting stable. Hopefully the results are good and he can come home sending. Continuing to send healthy thoughts, vibes and purrs!

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  38. The WhiskerattiFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Oh! We just realized you've been sick. We're so sorry, dear furriend. You have our best purrayers to get better very quickly. Pawhugs!

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  39. JCFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    I hope he improves and can come home soon.

    My old Purr Gang lived to be 17, 19 and 21. Their furs need help at that age .. I know that look.

    Many purrs going your way and may he come home soon,

    JC and The Purr and Fur Gang

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  40. Jans Funny FarmFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    It's such a helpless feeling to have a sick furry. We're glad Sammy is responding well. Hope he continues to do better so he can come home soon.

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  41. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    We are all purring and praying like crazy for dear Sammy.

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  42. Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage CatsFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Oh dearz we jus heard da newz....^..^ we furry sad to hear Sammy haz not been feelin well :( we glad that he seemz to be getting better :)
    We send loud purrayerz to Cieling Cat to makez Sammy better furry quickly and sending Soft purrs & kissiez to Sammy and all ov hiz family.

    Hurry home Sammy!efurryone missez you sooooo much! ♥♥♥xoxoxo ^..^ x6 +1 :) ♥♥xoxo

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  43. Stacy HurtFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Sending loving purrs that your Sammy is doing better & resting at home.

    xoxo
    Ms. Stella O'Houligan

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  44. ClooneyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    What a sweet little pumpkin he is. We are sending our biggest purrs Sammy's way for him to keep eating, for the results of his ultrasound to be good and for him to be home with you ASAP. Purrs to you all.

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  45. Cathy KeishaFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Double purring for Sammy. He looks kinda rough there. PURRRRRRRRZ! C'mon Sammy, we know you have another few good years left in you. You can even come with him and my dates to the V-Day Ball, if you get better.

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  46. Just DuckyFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Thanks for the update, we are still sending purrs.

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  47. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    We is purraying extra specially hard for Sammy! Me, Kozmo and the hairy slobbery sisters is happy he is doing better
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  48. Katie IsabellaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Praying for you Sammy, you dearest boy. XXXOOOO

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