Monday, November 5, 2012

Squashies Update

We had to take Squashies to the Emergency Clinic on Saturday.  After several hours they diagnosed fever and of course, anemia.  Her fever was 104.7f and her PCV was down to 16.

We are not sure if it's an infection or a result of the steroid withdraw, so we put her back on the prednisolone and started her on a broad-spectrum antibiotic.  The results have been good.  But we know that the long-term prognosis is not good if we can't find another Type B donor.  The donation is complicated because after 2 random donors, her blood will now require cross-matching.  So our small pool of Type B donors, is further decreased by the right antigen configuration.

We are still hoping that the interferon will go into high gear, and kill enough of the virus to have her bone marrow start producing her own cells.   But time is not on our side.

I spent the weekend with her, curled up on the bed. We snuggled, I sang some of her songs. I cried. I told her stories to remind her of all the good times and adventures that we've had together.  From the first moment she burst from her little cage at the rescue and stood on her tiny back legs to rub her cheek on my pants, claiming me as her's.  The changes in her relationship with TK as he went from a sickly kitty that she took care of, to a boisterous, insulin stable mancat.  The amazingly inventive games that she play by herself with her surrogate kittens, the "floofs".  All the days sleeping on my desk as I work and the nights we slept together, her making sure we were always touching. The great van adventures. How she always guards the door while I'm taking a shower, and our girl-times. To her ever vigilant snoopervising.

She's never asked us for anything, but to love her, and she gives her love back with her head-butts and a purr that sounds like a freight train.  She is such a integral part of my day, I can't imagine my life without her.

I pray that I can make the best decision for her.

38 comments:

  1. We will purr hard for Squashies. We are sorry that things are not going better. We know you will always make the right decision.

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  2. Love and purrs from all of us. Mommy sends you strength.

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  3. Oh what sad news. We are very sorry and are sending purrs.

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  4. It is so hard when they're so sick. So hard. Prayers and purrs.

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  5. And we're all praying with you too. Miracles do really happen, you know. And I really think Squashies deserves one.

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  6. we are revving up the purrs to the next level. mom says it is never easy to see us sick.....

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  7. Hi there Squashies. We sure are sorry to hear that you don't feel good again. Give your Mom a message for us. Tell her that she will know when you are tired of fighting. It is a hard decision but I know for a fact that you will make the right decision at the right time. I wish I had written your Mom's phone number down. But we are sending our very best purrs for sure and the donkeys are crossing their hooves for a miracle to come along. Miracles do happen. Anyway our thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

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  8. Sending lots of love and light to Squashies. Someone did contact me about being a donor long after - do you want this info?

    cats of wildcat woods

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  9. squashies; sendin hugs two yur mom and de blessings oh st francis two ewe; we R sorree ewe don't feel well again and sorree yur mom haz sew manee sads :(

    sendin purrayers N purrs yur way

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  10. Oh goodness sweet Squashies! We wish this sickness would go away and never return, to anyone! We are ramping up our purrs for you!!!

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  11. We pray, too, that you make the decision that is for her Highest Good, whatever that might be.

    (((Hugs))) and Peace.

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  12. Squashies, we are sending purrs and head bonks to you. And to your mom... trust her and yourself to know. How wonderful that the two of you could spend that time together.
    Harry, Dexter and Tipp

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  13. Sweet Squashies sounds like such a blessing and give to you and you to her. it seems Marg has put it well, that you will know when she is tired of fighting.
    Tears for you all here from Mom's eyes.

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  14. Sorry, should have said gift, not give.

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  15. I am so, so sorry that dear Squashies is having difficulties. We send you both our best purrs, prayers and hugs of love.

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  16. I am purring lots for Squashies, and for you. I am really hoping she can get through this difficult time.

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  17. Oh Squashies. I'm really sorry this is happening. I feel so sad. Please please be ok, Squashies. You are all in my heart and thoughts.

    Take care
    x

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  18. We are purring for Squashies...and for you too. We know how difficult this must be for you. oxoxox

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  19. We are purring hard for Squashies. Mum sends hugs to you and we all send our love.

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  20. Thinking of you and sweet Squashies.

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  21. It sounds like you had a cuddly weekend with lots of girl talk together. We hope you will have lots more of them.

    We know you will make the right decision, whatever it is. Sending lots of purrs and pawhugs.

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  22. We are sending Squashies vast, rumbly purrs to help that bone marrow start working again. We know you are doing all you can to help her and make her time with you as good as it can be. We hope another donor can be found soonest

    Luff from
    Gerry & Mungo

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  23. We're purring for Squashies to have lots more time with you and we're purring for you as you make the right decisions for Squashies.

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  24. Oh dear friend - My heart breaks for you. Those of us who truly love our dear kitties know exactly what you are going thru. It is so very hard, but know when the time comes, you will do the right thing because you won't want her to suffer. Know we are behind you and are sending forth lots of prayers and purrs for all of you.

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  25. We're keeping you in our purrayers. XOXO

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  26. Thinking of you and purrin up a storm that the change in meds will have Squashie's bouncing back and feeling better soon. Spend time loving and hugging and napping with her and you will all feel better...

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  27. My boys are sending their best healing purrs to Squashies!!!!

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  28. We're purring!! Enjoy every minute, and we hope you have lots of them to come!

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  30. Squashies, Harley and I are keeping you in our thoughts and purrs.

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  31. I know Dee. I feel your pain so strongly. I am happy to share it so maybe a little less will grieve you. xoxox

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  32. Beautiful and touching post for your girl Squashies.

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