Conference misery::feline_v1

3049.0. "*HELP, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE*" by VAXWRK::SKALTSIS (Deb) Wed Nov 15 1989 14:51

    This has been moved to a new base note per request of the author.
    
    Deb
    
    
    
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Note 3014.56       Are these the symptoms of Feline Leukemia?           56 of 57
AIMHI::OFFEN                                         52 lines  14-NOV-1989 17:14
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    This is in regards to my daughter's cat STAR.  Star is a four-year old
    female with a problem.  I will give you some background first (for the
    new people in the file).
    
    Star was born in the wilds.  She and her sister (and their Mama) were
    found one day by a friend of mine.  My friend could keep the Mama but
    needed to find homes for the babies.  She *unfortunately* described
    them to me.   All white, fluffy, adorable balls of furs.  How could I
    resist.  I brought them home.  My oldest daughter kept one and another
    friend took the sister.   Star stayed within my house-hold for about 9
    months to a year.  After that my daughter moved out (long story)taking
    Star with her.  Star was shunted from house-hold to house-hold (some
    with many cats and also large dogs).  She was sometimes locked in a
    closet or room by herself for days.  Needles to say, Star has a few
    problems.  She doesn't trust stranger's (me included).  Star did come
    back to my house for about 6 months and it took all of that 6 months to
    get her to trust me.  Then she went to live with my daughter and her
    boyfriend (now husband).  
    
    Star has shown her displeasure by urinating on the bed or on the floor.
    When Charles (husband) caught her doing it the third time, he put the
    *fear of God* into her.  For the longest time, Star was OK.
    
    Now the plot (dilemma) thickens.  My daughter is pregnant.  Star has
    now started urinating and defecating in the house again.  Charles has
    reached his limit.  Star has to go.  I talked them into a *small*
    holding pattern.
    
    Star has not been to see a vet in three years.  I know she has worms
    and now possibly FUS.  I talked them into letting me take her to my vet
    to check her out.  She will be going in on Saturday and coming home on
    Monday.  I talked to the receptionist about Star's background.  I also
    asked her about OVABAN.  I also warned them about the fact that she
    doesn't like strangers.  She is declawed so it is just the teeth they
    have to watch out for.
    
    Is there anything else I can do???  Martini, their other cat is just
    the opposite of Star.  He is just a big, fat layed-back Maine Coon cat.
    
    They are eating Friskies canned and dry.  I have tried to talk them
    into buying something with less fat in it but they don't.  
    
    I know my daughter loves Star but just hasn't learned the
    responsiblities involved with animals.  I also think that Star is
    trying to tell them something.  They just aren't listening.
    
    
    HELP,,,,,HELP,,,,,HELP
    
    Sandi Grandmom to Star and soon-to-be new baby
    
    
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CRUISE::NDC "DTN: 297-2313"                          15 lines  15-NOV-1989 08:01
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        re: .56   Sandi
      Sounds to me like you've assessed this situation pretty accurately.
    It also sounds like your daughter and her husband don't understand
    enough about cats to be able to care for a "special needs" kitty.
    Perhaps it would be best if Star came to live with you permanently.
    
      If you suspect FUS I would get the cat into the vet's right away.
    If she's in pain from the infection don't make her wait until
    Saturday.  I've had several bouts of UTI's and I can tell you that
    they are HORRIBLE!  In one hour I can go from feeling fine to
    doubled over in pain.  
    
      Good luck with Star and keep us posted.
       Nancy DC

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    Sandi,
    
    Please excuse me if I've missed the obvious...  but you seem like
    such a warm, loving grandma to Star...  Is there someway she could
    come live with you?  
    
    Lynn
    

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    DITTO
    
    
    
    GIudi in SF (Pippin, Gino & Stitch Too)

    I can't take Star in before Saturday due to my schedule and my
    daughter's schedule.  I work a second job and she and her husband work
    odd hours.  They only have one car.  The vet has been forwarned that
    she is coming Saturday morning and she will be staying until Monday
    morning.  I just hope Star doesn't think she is being abandoned.  It
    will be her first time away from Lisa in two years.  It is for a good
    cause thou.  I will try to remember to bring something of Lisa's with
    me to the vet's.   Will let you all know what transpires either Monday
    or Tuesday.
    
    Thanks for your concern.  She doesn't seem like she is in pain so I am
    not concerned about the wait until Saturday.
    
    A little more info here......
    
    Martini has been acting like a brat.  He usually loves Star, his Amore,
    but lately he has been attacking her.  That is another reason for the
    vet visit.  Maybe he is trying to tell us something too.
    
    Sandi
    
    
    

    Star is still at the vet's.  She didn't give them any *samples* over
    the weekend so they are going to get some today.  I have to call this
    afternoon to see what they have found out.  Let you know
    
    Sandi
    
    

    Star is home.  The results are in.  She does have a slight urinary
    tract infection and definitely a bad case of worms.  She got a shot for
    the worms and is being given pills to clear up the urinary tract
    infection.  I gave my daughter some of my *special* food.  Triumph both
    canned and dry to try out.
    
    So far Star is being a good girl.  I just hope this helps.  I will be
    seeing my daughter and her husband tonight and will ask how things are
    going.  
    
    Let you know what I find out.
    
    Sandi (grandmom to STAR)