Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Squashies Update- Day 3

Squashies is hanging in there, her Packed Cell Volume (PCV) has been hanging at 12 since she started the antibotics and steroids.  This is good news, it indicates that the red blood cells (RBCs) are holding. (What type of RBCs is the big question.)

She had some troubles keeping her pilled antibiotic (Doxi) down last night, so they changed to liquid form. That seemed to stay in.

Eatting and drinking are problematic. She is so very tired. Dr. K  gave her some fluids last night, to make sure she doesn't dehydrate.

On the transfusion front- we have secured 2 units (60ML) of Type-B blood for her. Both are scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning. (Thanks to everyone that helped make that happen!)

Matt of Blood Donors of MU CVM, reported this morning that Keeter had completed her donation, and was resting comfortably.  If you have some time, please stop by and give her some love.

Thanks to all of you for your purrs, prayers, phone calls and emails. You are so amazingly good to me.  I will keep you all in the loop!

31 comments:

  1. Ah, excellent news! I "liked" the Blood Donors Page! So wonderful to know that such a place exists! Prayers and purrs for Squashies from me and the Gs.

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  2. Love you bunches TK, Squashies and Mommy.

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  3. Oh I am SO glad you found a donor. Hang in there, Squashy-girl. We are all thinking of you!

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  4. our the mom has leaky eyes- she is praying so hard that this werks and that Squashies will be ok. We is sending all of our purrrrrsss your way - we love you Squashies (and TK and Mommy!)

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  5. We are glad you were able to find a match! Yeah.

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  6. Sending you tons more purrs Squashies! We are so very glad a blood donor was found for you!!! We have already gone over and thanked her!

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  7. Surrounding Keeter and Squashies with loving light to help them recover.

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  8. My paws are crossed and I am purring for Squashies! That is so awesome Keeter came through for you - I will thank them on their FB page!

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  9. we are so very glad you were able to find a blood donor and hope Miss Squashies is feeling better very soon

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  10. We are all purring like crazy for dear Squashies and we send big hugs to you.

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  11. We are purring and praying for you and Squashies, and send much love!

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  12. We are so glad that a donor has been found. We have gone to FB to thank Keeter. Lots of purrs to you all and to Keeter.

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  13. We are so very glad to read that a blood donor has been found. Hurray for Matt and Keeter! Purring hard for Squashies!

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  14. We are so thankful for Keeter's blood on it's way to you, sweet Squashies. We are purring for you and sending lots of (((hugs))) and smoochies.

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  15. Poor Squashies! Nissa sends her purrs to you to get well and Dirona sends a comforting lick.

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  16. Continued purrs and purrayers to Squashies and to you all.

    (((Hugs)))

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  17. All us woofies here will keep our paws crossed and also send some good woofie vibes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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  18. OH we are all purring for your Squashies.
    WE will keep doing so until we know you are feeling more like your usual self!

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

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  19. We're purring for you all. Paws crossed that by next week this is just a bad memory.

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  20. We are so happy that you found a donor...and we are purring for Squashies.

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  21. You'll be amazed how much better she will feel after her transfusion! We're still purring. Sorry I had to cut the call short, but unfortunately, duty called, and by one of the most impatient peeps in the company.

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  22. I'm so glad ! Sound good to me ....I keep purring non- stop
    Xoxo

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  23. Good to read the news, as we have been following the hunt for B story! We 'Liked' the Blood Donors page too, and Teri had our cat hospital do the same! Remember with Doxy, it is imperative that you rinse it down with 6ml of water afterwards, even the suspension, as it can cause 'sores' in the esophagus if it isn't rinsed down into the stomach right away. Eating something soft and liquidy afterwards is ok too, but if Squashies isn't eating well, it's easier to use water or tuna juice or the juice from canned cat food. We'll be purring for happy blood tomorrow!

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  24. We are so happy you found a donor. We have our purrs in overdrive for Squashies.

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  25. Oh thank goodness you found donors!! Wow - what a great outcome - so so happy for Squashies and so grateful to these wonderful donors! Now please please beautiful Squashies get better!!! Take are
    x

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  26. Purrs and hugs to you all
    madi and Mom and give Squashies a nose tap

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  27. We hope everything will be okay - sending lots of purring and healing powers.

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  28. mor blessings oh st francis two ewe squashies; he has plentee; along with plentee oh purrayers....may ewe bee on a road ta recoveree and in de fast lane.....

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  29. This is such wonderful news! I enjoyed seeing dear Keeter and the blood donor page. I hope Squashies starts feeling better very soon

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  30. I hope Squashies is helped by the donation of blood. It is all very mysterious and I hope they can do something to help her.
    PURRRRRRRR

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  31. So happy to hear that the blood donation was found for poor Squashies! Get better soon beautiful one and know that there are plenty of purrs going here for you from all four of us kitties! -- Buddy, Honey, Winky and Spunky and our Mommy too.

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