Back from the vets:

[wednes]

I just returned home from visiting Clarence. It turns out that she is not diabetic, nor did she have an obstruction in her digestive tract. So that is good news. Sadly, that is about all of the good news.

Her liver is still very swollen and not working properly. She is still vomiting and is not holding down the food they were trying to give her. They said they managed to "get a few calories in her" but that it's slow going. When they put her down to walk, I thought she was sedated and was horrified to learn that she was not. She seemed glad to see me (she lifted her head up for what I am told is the first time since Tuesday afternoon) and I was able to spend some time with her.

We are giving her another day to see if the feeding helps her improve. But the doc says she has some kind of neurological problem that is keeping her from balancing properly. Over the last few days I did notice her coordination slipping. But she was never the most graceful of all cats. I will be praying for some kind of cat-miracle, but it does not look good for her. We will know one way or another tomorrow.

Also, I recieved an anonymous comment about cats availible in my area. Just to be clear, I am not interested in getting another cat right away, if ever. Frankly, I think it's very insensitive to suggest such a thing to someone helping thier pet fight for life. I assume that this comment was intended to be helpful and was simply and woefully misguided. But if your friend had a child who was dying you wouldn't send them fliers from adoption agencies for fuck's sake. This is kind of like that. I know I talk about not wanting to be the "Crazy Cat Lady" but this is a horrible, awful thing to expereince.

I'll update everyone again tomorrow when we get home.
And of course, thanks to everyone for the support. I know I should be better about sending personal thank-you's, but the internet is in and out because I'm scamming it and I'm just feeling pretty overwhelmed. I imagine that you all understand that, but I wanted to say it anyway.

Comments

[skryche.livejournal.com]

Again, good luck to you and your kitty.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the well wishes and donates. I really appreciate it.

[raggedrose.livejournal.com]

Whenever. You have plenty on your plate right now. Good luck, all I can send, to you and Clarence.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[locakitty.livejournal.com]

poor kittyhead

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Yes. It was very hard to look at her. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be just awful.

[locakitty.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.
I was a wreck when Vera got sick after her spaying. Seriously, I couldn't function. And I had only had her about six months or so.
I can relate, somewhat, to what you are going through.
My thoughts are with you both :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I must say, this is the worst I've felt since my engagement broke off in 1997.

[groovesinorbit]

Poor kitty. I hope she pulls through.

I know what you mean getting something for new cats when you're dealing with a sick one. They're our kids, for pete's sake, not a knick knack or something.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Exactly! I was quite amazed at the audacity.

[spiralwitch.livejournal.com]

got good energy going her way :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks much, we can sure use it.

[vjsmom.livejournal.com]

We are sending many positive thoughts your way.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it's both needed and appreciated.

[hortonhearsawho.livejournal.com]

I am sending much love in the directions of you and Clarence, while trying to keep the worry over here. You've got enough of that for yourself. [giant hugs]

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you muchly.

[sexyrockgoddess.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Poor kitty. I hope she does make some kind of miracle turn around.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Me and the kitties...

[squee1973.livejournal.com]

...send your kitty are love, and hopes for wellness!

Re: Me and the kitties...

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thank you.