UPDATE: As of Friday, DMM's v-e-t has reported that her gums have changed from "angry red" to a healthier "pink". She's responding well to the IV fluids, has eaten some of her food, has been given an antibiotic drip into her fluids, and has faithfully used her litterbox. Since the IV fluids have helped, I have agreed to let her stay at the v-e-t through the weekend and I'll pick up my expensive little patient on Monday afternoon.
Thank you for all the purrs and purrayers. Everything the blogosphere and FB have done for my Baby Girl has helped her to get better.
Jessica
DMM and the Feline Americans' mom here ...
DaisyMae is at the v-e-t and the news was not good ... Her teeth are covered in tartar and they won't give her anesthesia to do dental work because of her age (she's nearly 18) and her current health. She's lost a considerable amount of weight, is dehydrated, and is suffering from both kidney and liver failure. The protein level in her urine and bloodwork weren't favorable at the start.
She's been given IV fluids and a B-12 shot to help to stimulate her appetite. She has eaten a little bit of the food that they have her and has used her litter box. The v-e-t called twice in the last half hour to say that she's eaten more and is resting comfortably. The v-e-t is guarded in DaisyMae's case and doesn't want to provide false hope.
Earlier news from Grandma was that DMM won't make it to Christmas, but I want to give her at least until Saturday to let the IV fluids work for her. I'm selfishly not ready to give her up. She is, after all, my baby girl and the closest friend I have had in a very long time.
Facebook friends have been providing advice, positive karmic thoughts, virtual hugs, and compassionate support. I have said many times that the cat blogosphere is incredibly powerful. Please continue the purrs and purrayers for my Baby Girl so that I can love her for more time.
Charmee and Sparky Fuzzypants have been very subdued since I got home from work. I do believe that they understand the pink p-t-u and are searching for DaisyMae Maus. It's disquieting to watch them skulk about with their bellies on the floor ... They look rather haunted.
Thank you for reading.
Also, big thanks to NTM ... Mo aka Not the Mama ... for making this lovely graphic for my DaisyMae Maus
Gratefully,
Jessica
We are sending our loudest purrs, prayers, hugs and head bumps to DMM and all the family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear this news, we are sending our best healing purrs to DaisyMae!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds guardedly promising. We will keep our motors going for her!
ReplyDeleteJan left you a message on FB but you probably don't know who she is without us. We're all purring and woofing for DMM. We posted Mo's graphic on our blog earlier. We're hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteStill hopping you have alot more time with her .
ReplyDeleteben's got the purring and the reiki going.
ReplyDeleteduring his recent nap, he was meowing softly and his mighty whiskers were twitching. i'm sure he was telling DasiyMae to hold on so the fluids can do their magic.
We's sending lots of purrs to sweet DMM. Hopefully she will rally and haf lots more time wif you.
ReplyDeleteLove & Purrs,
KC
We just read on the CB at DMM and wanted to come over and give love and purrs to try and help.
ReplyDeleteMilo and Alfie xx
We're so sorry to read this news. We're sending our loudest purrs and sending up purrayers for her Highest Good.
ReplyDelete(((Hugs))) and kitty kisses.
Teddy and I send our best purrs for Miss DMM.
ReplyDeleteDaisy Mae, we are sending you huge, rumbly purrs and much love to help you feel better. It's hard being an older puss cat, but you have a great Mom who loves you and will get you the best of care.
ReplyDeleteGerry & Oliver
We are sending our strongest purrs to help DMM feel better. Gentle headbutts to all of you.
ReplyDeleteMy sisters and I send you all many, many purrs, prayers and hugs. I am so very sorry to hear that sad news.
ReplyDeleteWe are very sad to hear that DMM is feeling poorly. We send lots of hugs and purrs.
ReplyDeleteWe are purring hard for DMM and you all. It is so sad when a furry is sick and at the vet office.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
We sure are sending tons and tons of purrs to you DMM. We hope those fluids and that B12 shot works for you. We think it will work. Maybe fluids once a week will work for you.We are going to instruct our donkeys to cross their hooves for you and sometimes that does help. Hang in there DMM. Hugs to the mom too.
ReplyDeleteI've got my purr-er on overdrive for my friend Daisy Mae and all the rest of the Feline Americans. Mom's sending positive vibes your way too!
ReplyDeleteSmootchies,
We've got 7 PURRS going on here for DaisyMae Maus here at Purrchance To Dream, and I'm thinking of you, my friend. Let me know if I can do anything. Besides sending virtual hugs and prayers, you already are getting those!
ReplyDeleteLove you.
Mo
Major purrs to you. YOu'll know what's right to do.....xxx
ReplyDeleteWe'll ramp up the purr machines for DMM! We're purring and praying for you too. We know how difficult this is for you.
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
We are purring hard.....there are now easy answers for our old kids - you can only make the best decisions you can....
ReplyDeleteGood luck to DaisyMae. I hope she recovers and is able to spend as much time as possible with you.
ReplyDeleteoh DaisyMae honey, we are sending many many purrrss for you. We love you!!! and {{HUGS}} to your mom
ReplyDeleteWe had to take our 20 year old Chica to the vet for fluids for 3 days a few months ago and she rallied and has been stable since. Sending purrs to DMM that she comes thru this and is around for some time to come!
ReplyDeleteLots of purrrs and purrayers for you DaisyMae!! We will keep you and your family in our prayers!!
ReplyDelete((((((HUGGGGGSSSSS)))))) from your TX furiends,
Sending you purrs and purrayers and many hugs during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLuf, Us and Maw
Don't give up hope! The fluids and vitamin B should help tremendously--that always helped my old sis Sophie. Purrs to you!
ReplyDeleteWe're sending lots of get-well purrs!
ReplyDelete--Jasper
Please tell DMM we're sending love and our best purrs for her to feel better.
ReplyDeleteWe are purring and praying real hard for you, Daisy Mae Maus!
ReplyDeleteJessica, we are sending our strongest purrs and purrayers to DMM to help her through this tough time. The CB is a powerful and wonderful place for us kitties in both good times and bad. Our Momma Jan knows how wonderful FB friends can be too ... even though so many of both yours and hers have never met in person it doesn't matter, there is the love and care there between them.
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs, purrs and headbutts,
Sabrina, Sam and Simon
Daisy Mae
ReplyDeleteWe are all purring very hard for you and we will keep purring until you come back home and are feeling much better.
We also send purrs to your Mom because we know her heart is heavy with worry.
We hope your Mom can update us all as soon as she knows of your improvement, because we believe you will....
whisker kisses and hugs
Abby
Boo
Ping
Jinx
Gracie
& Mom Debra
Having known you for a long, long time, this news truly makes our hearts sad. But we are purring and praying for a turn-around for DMM, she is a trooper and deserves another Christmas together with her loving family. Blessings to all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe're sending our bestest loudest purrrrrrrrrss to DMM.
ReplyDeleteppuurrrrrrrrr
We got paws crossed here...pulling really hard for DMM...
ReplyDeletePurrs and prayers for you, Daisy Mae. We are so sorry to hear another kitty is ailing...there have been so many. Our beloved Tabitha lived for 20 years. We hope you have more time with your human.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending big purrs and as much positive vibes as we can!! We hope Daisy Mae will feel better.
ReplyDeleteWe are also sending you purrs as you care for this sweet kitty!!
Purrs Tillie & Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure & JJ
We are sending healing purrs to Miss Daisymae. And comforting purrs to her mom and fur friends.
ReplyDeleteLaura and Taffy
Oh, Willow and I are so sorry to hear about the lovely DaisyMae. We are sending over our very strongest healing purrs.
ReplyDeletePurrrrrrrrrs, China Cat
Darling Millie told us about Daisy. We are purring and praying from California.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Rusty and Deborah
Miss J, we are purring for DMM (and also for you). We know how hard it is to have someone you love in pain. We are purring that the vets will be able to give you the time you need with her. Above all, she knows how much you love her.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs,
Cody, Gracie (and our mom - Tara)
We are so sorry to hear that Daisy Mae is so ill. We will send purrs to our old friend and know that Angel Auntie Stinkie will sit by the side of her old friend and hold her paw.
ReplyDeleteYou will know when the right time comes to give Grace. It doesn't make it any easier, so we'll hold the Light for your strength.
Love,
Dr Tweety and da Fab Five
Oh Jessica...I am ever so sad to read all of this...bring your baby girl home as soon as you can because each moment at this stage is precious for you both. I could not bare to even go to church on Sundays for fear I would miss out the time with my sweet Miss Peach.
ReplyDeleteMake her days count but do not count her days!
I know we do not visit much but we are always on top of the mews in the cb...we send you love and strength from the cozy cottage
The five of us and our mom are sending hugs and prayers to mom Jessica and DaisyMae. We are hoping you have more time together yet.
ReplyDeleteMindy
Moe
BonBon
Cookie
Mike
mom, Nina
We're all purring and purraying that Daisy will pull through and be with you for Christmases to come.
ReplyDeleteFrostin's Court
We is purring and purraying for you and Daisy. Luv Galletta and the other Catsle Cats and beans.
ReplyDeleteHealing purrs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLucky and I are sending our healing pug snorts your way. Mom is sending her prayers as well.
ReplyDeleteRoxy & Lucky
We're sending lots of purrs!
ReplyDeleteDMM and family,
ReplyDeleteWe is purraying for DMM and hope that she bounces back from this latest difficulty. We know that the power of the CB is amazing and will be watching to see how it all works out.
Snuggles,
Taz, Runt, and Charles in Illinois
Me is so sad to hears that Daisy Mae Maus is not doing gud. Me purrs fur her comfurt and the comfurts of her fambily.
ReplyDeleteSending love and healing purrs your way. We know how hard this is for you.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Padre, Panda Bear, Meerkat, Cookie, Caramel, Sunny, and Sky
Dear Daisy:
ReplyDeleteYo, Woman!
Hang in there, & get better, because you still gots 2 more years before the Big 20, & you can't head off to The Bridge before at least THEN, now can U?
Purrs, & Purrayers, for a full recovery!
SO glad to hear that DMM is making progress. Still purrrrrrrrring for her and all of you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that DMM is doing a tiny bit better. It is so exciting when they start to get better. We are still sending tons of purrs to her in hopes she will get all better really soon. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh DMM, I am glad you are doing a little bit better. Harley and I are keeping you in our thoughts and purrs.
ReplyDeleteYay tha purrs are working!
ReplyDeleteWe's so glad you's doing even a little bit better!
Love & More Purrs,
KC
Yay, Willow and I are so glad that all the purrs are helping. We'll continue sending strong healing purrs over to you and hope you get to go home tomorrow!
ReplyDeletePurrrrrrrrrrrs, China Cat
We are so glad to hear the DaisyMae is doing a little better! We will continue to send purrs to her and her family.
ReplyDeleteLaura and Taffy
Daisy Mae, we are happy to read the update, we hope you continue to respond well to the treatments and we know you are looking forward to coming home to your Mum!
ReplyDeleteKeep getting better gal
Rumbly purrs and luff
Oliver & Gerry
We are keepin the purrs goin all day long...
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Daisy Mae Maus! We are so so glad you're home and recovering with your mommy.
ReplyDeletepurrrrrrrrrrrrs and purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs are still coming your way for a 100% all better soon.
(((hugs))) to you dear friend
Just checking in. Purrrrrrring that DMM is getting better as we purrrrrr.
ReplyDeleteoh Hooray fur Purrz!
ReplyDeleteWeze purr dat uze gets to be twenty yearz oldz and more!
lots of luv to Daisy.
Katie and alla da Katz
stopping by to check on DMM. we love you!
ReplyDeleteHoping you are getting better with each new day ... purrs, and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear DaisyMae Maus,
ReplyDeleteWe are sending you our biggest purrs and prayers that you will keep feeling better and that your appetite will keep getting better. Good thoughts of recovery to you.
Hope you made it home and progressing to better health!
ReplyDeleteoh, daisy mae!! we haf been purrin' an' purrayin' all along, an' are glad to read that you is perkin' up. we's sendin' lovin' gentle headbonks to speed you on yer way to recovery!!
ReplyDeletelove from alla the meowers in missouri, an' from meower mom & dad--an' even the dbd!
Just checking in and sending more purrs. We hope you are continuing to improve.
ReplyDeleteJust checking in. Purrrrrrrrring that no noos is good noos.
ReplyDeleteHope you continue to feel better!
ReplyDeleteWe are purring very hard for Daisy Mae to get well, and looking forward to good news.
ReplyDeleteWe just dropped by to see how Daisy Mae was doing? We hope she is doing better now and feeling better too.
ReplyDeleteLuff & Rumbly Purrs
Oliver & Gerry
Hoping you are doing OK!!!
ReplyDeleteWe just stopped by to see iffen there was any updates on sweet Daisy Mae.
ReplyDeleteHopefully no noos is good noos.
Love & Purrs,
KC