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2:04 pm
11 September 2023
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So, Iām kinda getting worried that Tuni isnāt using her back leg properly, and probably because itās weak. A part of me is hoping itās because sheās on all the meds (tomorrow morning will be the last time for the antiviral meds ā¦ WOOHOO), as the vet brought that point up, but Iām curious if anyone knows of a way to stabilize her back end, where she is forced to position her leg the correct way ā¦ if that makes any sense? Cause everyday it seems like walking is getting worse.Ā
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Bucketeers
22 February 2013
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I know the Rejab canāt come soon enough and to tell you to be patient is futile, right?šš
I k owwith eogs, and especially senior dogs it takes at least a month AFTER recovery sometimes to get their mobility work d out. Ā And that would be without any additional hurdle like Petunia has faced.
Yes, your description and question made snes. Ā The Rehab Specialist are so identify cause and effect.
aMaybe you could call and see if they have any cancellations. Heck, you could call every day because you never know.
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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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11 July 2016
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DITTO to all of Sally's post!!! Call and see if you can get in sooner; maybe they have a cancellation call list.
As far as how to assist her now, I don't know if it would help a rear legger, but I used one of my tank tops to help Purrkins stay upright and balanced by using it like a sling. It's what I had within arms reach to grab, and it worked for him. Thats the only thing I can think of for you to try. Purrkins did not mind it, and it did help him stay upright. If that doesn't help and things worsen & I would phone the vet again and I would, pick her up and take her to the litter box and different rooms. Is that the right choice? I don't know thats what I would do until I got the help I needed. Hopefully, Jerry will have some insight. I am sorry, thats all I can think of. The back leg position will come rehab will be your guide!
Whoo Hoo on the antiviral ending.šš»
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5:24 pm
11 September 2023
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So Petuniaās body is ācontractingā a lot, or her muscles. Itās been going on for 30 mins now. Started shortly after I gave her the antiviral pills. Called the vet and they recommended I take her to the emergency vet. She is eating, but Iāll be honest, Iām not sure the last time she pooped cause Possum would sneak in and use the litterbox. Itās hard to lock Possum out of the bedroom at night alone cause she just cries. The vet has mentioned that if her stomach contracts that it might be her colon is full of poop for too long. She hasnāt vommited though, another sign about a full colon.Ā
I donāt know if Iām freaking out too soon. This has happened before in the last weeks. I donāt know if itās just pain related cause her walking has been getting worse. She almost doesnāt want to do it at all.Ā
Iām watching her now, sheās laying on her amputated side, and her back leg is twitching. Maybe thatās what makes the rest of her body contract as well? Could be where her poop is hardened?
I just donāt know what to do cause the emergency vet will literally break me. I know it. Let me try to get a video.
5:29 pm
11 September 2023
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See post above
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Bucketeers
11 July 2016
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Take a video and post please. It's hard to say what's happening by your description. BUT, It does NOT sound like a poop issue to me at all! If she were, she would be in the box, straining and throwing up. I understand you don't know when she pooped last but again, it doesn't sound like a poop issue.
Oh, you beat me. let me see
5:39 pm
11 September 2023
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Her whole body is contracting a little and sheās now snoring. Maybe sheās just very tired? Gah, I might be freaking out too much.Ā
5:39 pm
11 September 2023
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Sheās ALWAYS been a snorer. Ā And so loud. Itās cute. š©·
5:42 pm
Bucketeers
11 July 2016
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I trust you are seeing something, but it is not visible to me. I might see a little subtle movement. It's not showing up in the video well. Is she still on her gaba? She appears to be sleeping nicely and not in pain.
You know we are not vets, so if you want, you can post in our Ask a Vet forum. I don't see any emergency from that video. Thats an opinion, nothing more!! If you are concerned, Post in ask the vet.ā¬ ļø Please try to get a better video for Dr. PamĀ
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11 July 2016
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I have no doubt she is tired it takes a lot of work to go on three, at 16.5 more so. I would also think her little body muscles would like ours be very sore after doing things we are not used to. Continue faithfully the Miralax as well. A plugged-up cat is NOT THIS sleepy peaceful kitty. Thats what I know. They are miserable and in pain, throwing up and trying to poop!Ā
5:55 pm
11 September 2023
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I put an arrow where Iām seeing it.
It honestly was worse prior to making this post, but it seemed to have calmed down. So many thought went in my head, like ādid one of the pills go down the wrong pipe and into her lungs?ā I know Iām being so crazy. I try not to be. Sheās just have had such a rough recovery that Iām on edge. Iām glad you donāt see an emergency. I understand that you arenāt a vet, but I also wanted to see if you saw anything, cause as you probably are aware, I tend to get worked up really easily. Iām not normally like this. š Ā
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11 July 2016
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Thanks for the arrow that helped!!! I still don't see an emergency;š«š«š« I see muscle spasms possible from overuse. I have to state that I'm not a vet for the record;) I'm a cat mom like you. If your vet said to go to the er???
If you are unsure, post in the ask the vet. That's the best advice I can give, and we DO understand the panic and fears, Ā recovery, exhaustion from no sleep or little, and all the emotions. Try breathing big, deep breaths seriously. It will ground you and help you focus. I know from experience why I share that: breathe in 4 hold for 4 breathe out thru yourāmouth for 8.
Im glad to hear it calmed down; keep her on the gaba and the miralax. Post in ask the vet if you are in ANY DOUBT.
Call tomorrow and see if you can get into rehab sooner.
I have to get offline and medicate Purrkins, but I will check back to see if you posted again,
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6:22 pm
11 September 2023
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Thanks Holly, Iām really glad you were there at the perfect time! The vet said to take her, but itās hard to try to explain to them whatās going on. I was telling them she was having full body twitches/spasms, but nothing too intense. I mentioned her getting her leg amputated cause maybe itās truly causing her discomfort and that is the reaction to it. They could have imagined what I was explaining much worse than it was. I wouldnāt blame them for that. I was just wondering if I can get info on what could cause it, and something that isnāt a medical concern.
I do like the idea of seeing if I can get on a waitlist. Thanks Sally for the suggestion and Holly backing it up!Ā
Please give purrkins some love for me! Also, I will try the sling method. I hope you have a good rest of your night, same to you Sally!!!
Iām gonna spend the rest of the night trying to resist all the candy I have leftover from only having 8 trick-or-treaters! š Ā
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Bucketeers
22 February 2013
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Okay, do the breathing exercises like Holly suggestedā¦.Iāll do it right now with youā¦..seriouslyā¦.do it .
Here we goā¦ā¦
BREATHE IN to count of fourā¦ā¦hold fourā¦.EXHALE FOUR.. Ā Ā Ā Ā Breathe 4 ā¦hold 4ā¦exhale four
Againā¦ā¦breathe in 4 ā¦.hold fourā¦.exhale four Ā Ā Ā
Againā¦..breathe in 4ā¦..hold fourā¦..exhale four
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REPEATā¦. DO THIS EIGHT TIMESā¦..Each time breathe in a positive relaxing thoughtā¦.exhale the negative
Youāve got this! Ā Now go get some junk food and let Petunoa rest and snore while you eat chocolateā¦ā¦..in another roomš
HugsĀ
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too,
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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22 February 2013
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I was typing while you did the post above Ā Glad you are lettingPurrkinss orewhieyou go pass out Andy! Ā Just make sure for every piece of candy you pass out you eat two pieces yourself. Youāll have such a sugar sugar high in a few minutes and then youāll pass out and snore just like petunia
So glad Sweetholly could put your mind at ease. Again of course we are not bad, but to observe her resting so comfortably and snoring is an excellent clue that sheās not in some sort of crisis distress.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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