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16 August 2020 - 5:04 pm
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jerry you are the most magnifienct researcher and mind a pioneer in this

 I read what tou wrote to strumbum and even the knoweldge tou had when we spoke. When in crisi you just want the answers..I did. the where how what. and right away because everyone during this time of covid is showing truth as vets. 

you made me start to think clealry and with a scientist research understanding and not dissociafe from the personal very vulnerablr part of me this is.

you saved Pittens by grounding me. And you saved my life in thinking clear with by learning gaining proper knowledge and research amd mix it with the hardest part ever. The part you only know.

You saved her and you made me feel such admiration. 

She had been sleeping and she loves outting her face in my hair so i have it near her. She has eaten 2x since. and treats.and sleeping

 very very affectionate. and looks at me almost like we are one and we are complete now we are together . i feel that too... people heckle when they hear such things amd think its too intense. but its not...she has been a gift that made my emotions gain refinement . 

Thank you Jerry. I could not being doing ecen right now without everyone. and Jackie has been my hourly check in. gosh.... this whole experience....

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16 August 2020 - 5:06 pm
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sorry typos and no glasses

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16 August 2020 - 5:15 pm
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Sumi, you are too kind but honestly you had the wisdom and the courage in you this whole time. Bravo!

I'm sure that Pittens is sooo grateful to be feeling better without that bad leg. A lot of much younger cats have a trickier return home, she is truly amazing!

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16 August 2020 - 5:21 pm
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Smiling....see Sumi? I told you so 😊

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Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry

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16 August 2020 - 5:50 pm
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Im so happy its gine that infection. Her eyes look brighter to me. 

I sent this to Jackie but maybe can ask you also

What would you say are the recovery milestones in terms of when they should stop feeling pain  etc? 
bowel movements ...she hasnt had one. 
They gave her to me with that t shirt on. I do plan to put a new shirt on her daily. Do you think the incision needs air and I shouldn't? 
Would you do the ice pack and heat treatments starting today? I feel I dont want to disturb her. When do you think she would need them?
She extremely affectionate . I put my hand out and she is moving her face to my hand for even 20 minutes. It makes me think she must be feeling really bad.
Pittens for her name...is so Strong and how dynamic...I cant believe her one bit.  Its something to hear that even younger ones had a tricky time. I hope this stays.Im scared it wont. 
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16 August 2020 - 5:52 pm
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Right when I sent this she came to me and is sleeping buried inside hair and hugging.  I cant believe this girl. So strong so damn brave

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16 August 2020 - 10:19 pm
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Awww. I honestly think she is pretty comfortable right now based on her behavior. When cats feel bad they go and hide. What medications is she on?

Don't worry about poop, it may take a few days but it will happen.

Regarding the incision: What are their instructions? Follow them whatever they told you.

As for the heat and ice therapy, here's a blog post that explains:
https://tripawd.....-and-dogs/

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16 August 2020 - 10:44 pm
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ok. Thanks. She is on Buprenorphine and Gabapentin. Im worried they only gave me 3 days worth of the Buprenorphine. 

Also they said it wont aggravate her kidneys which I know isnt true. She doesnt have kidney disease just some slight elevations in her levels.

Thanks for the link!

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17 August 2020 - 5:31 am
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Good morning!

I hope you were all able to have a restful evening.  How is Pittens doing this morning?

Hugs, 

Jackie and Huck❤

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17 August 2020 - 6:19 am
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Hi Jackie

 we were ok last night! I changed her t shirt also this am and going to try the cold therapy now. she wants to leave the room but then gets tired. Im gaving trouble.uploading photos. im going to try on my tablet in a little while. im going to email you

 I hope your day has started well friend. 

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17 August 2020 - 7:53 am
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Here is one quick photo so everypawdy can see her. She looks good sp_hearticon2

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17 August 2020 - 8:20 am
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THANK YOU JACKIEEEEEEE

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17 August 2020 - 9:30 am
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Wow she looks so alert! Great pic!

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17 August 2020 - 9:32 am
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she has been doing really well.so far.

eating, drinking water, litter box, and no vocalizations, no distress. 

wow. fingers crossed this stays

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17 August 2020 - 9:32 am
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Pittens looks amazing!  So glad that you had a good night.  She seems like she is starting her recovery strong.  Griffin and I are rooting for her continued smooth recovery! sp_hearticon2 Stacy

Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com

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