He's now on blood pressure medication and we have to give him an IV of fluids every day. That's right, I'm giving my cat an IV. Every. Day. Let it be known that I am a really squeamish person. Every time the needle goes in or out of him, I shudder. Yuck. Every day it's getting easier, and I can see a difference in his coat and his general temperament since the treatment started. I was so worried that I was going to lose him! It just feels really good to know that he's not going anywhere for a while.
awwww... he look so precious laying there! I'm glad that he's going to be feeling better soon. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I really hope he will feel better soon. He is so cute!
ReplyDeleteAre pets are like our children aren't they? I do hope your Harold feels better soon. He looks like the feline version of my dog, Twinkie. The have the same colorings.
ReplyDeleteBless your heart, you're stronger than I was. My Keekee died a few years ago of advanced kidney failure. Good thing you caught it early. If you were late like us, Harold would have a different future.
ReplyDeleteHe's lucky to have you guys. Hope he bounces back with the treatment!
Aw that's so sad. I'm glad he's doing better now though. I would be devastated if I had to give one of my pets an IV. He's such a cute cat.
ReplyDeleteHarold is so lucky to have you. He's a beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard watching them grow older and start getting sick. I hope he keeps responding well and you'll get lots more quality time with this lucky guy.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard when the animals get sick, I really hope he will feel better soon. All we do for those little ones, they are just like family members. He is so cute :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty, but glad that he's doing better with treatment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet kitty. I am constantly amazed at how we expand ourselves, our comfort zones, and our world when those we love are in need. You are lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Harold. Oddly enough, my best friend's cat named Harry went through this also. Wishing Mr. Harold the best!
ReplyDeleteMy pup is getting sick and is on heavy duty meds for his liver and heart now. He's better for them but it does make you want to cuddle them more doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Harold - he's a beautiful kitty! My dear departed Lester had a brief bout with kidney failure when he was 9 (he died at four days shy of 16 of an unrelated problem). We did the SubQ fluids for a couple weeks, then rechecked him and everything was normal - we never had to do it again! That said, I found the easiest way to "do the deed" was to put a towel on the kitchen counter and have my husband stand in front of him with a spoonful of yogurt to lap up. He didn't care a bit about what was going on behind him as long as he was eating yogurt :-)
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