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by basketkase ( edited 02 Feb 2017 ) 31 Jan 2017

2-2-17 UPDATE: I can't tell you how much Andi means to us and our furbabies.......after working a 10 hour day at the clinic she stopped home and picked up Analiese and came over with her to give Charlie his antibiotic shot.....I got some more baby time and Charlie got his meds......win win!! Andi is the daughter I never got to have!!

Yet another update.....thought you would like to see Charlie resting....he has finally forgiven me for taking him to the vet.......


UPDATE: Charlie is home and should be OK.....vet is treating him for pancreatitis but bloodwork on that won't be back til tomorrow.......he got his shot of anti vomiting drug and he ate as soon as I got him home...






There is nothing you can do for pancreatitis except treat the symptoms, the inflammation has to heal on its own, it is just important to keep them eating..... So here is another example of how prayers work!! Thank you to all!!!




Charlie needs your prayers today.....he is not looking very well and he has thrown up 4 X's in 4 hours.....he has a vet appt at 3:00 today and Andi is meeting me there....wish us luck and prayers........I get sick about it because he is 20 yrs old ......will let you all know what we find out......

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by gerryvb 02 Feb 2017

thank you for the update, hope he will be feeling better ...hugs Gerry

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basketkase by basketkase 02 Feb 2017

Me too, Gerry, it is tough to watch him not be himself.....

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by holly12 02 Feb 2017

Thanks for the update. I know what it is when they are sick. It's just as bad as when you have a child that is sick. Glad to hear he is doing better but it's going to take a while for him to be completely better. Arlene

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basketkase by basketkase 02 Feb 2017

Oh, yes, I know........it's funny he will not eat his regular premium food right now, since he went to vet all he wants is the standard food I feed to the outside kitties.....can they associate things, cuz I am thinking maybe he is associating his normal food with the vomiting?

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by irenewayne 01 Feb 2017

great news that he will be o.k & thanks for the update on Charlie. Irene

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

You bet and thanks, Irene.....

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by sewtired 01 Feb 2017

So good to hear at least partial good news. I pray that he continues to recover.

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

Thanks.....got a call from Vet and he will be on a 4 week antibiotic regime administered every 2 weeks by injection....

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by sdrise 01 Feb 2017

Vikki I jut sent you info on the pills under a PM. Hope it helps Charlie!

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

Yes, got it and thank you so much!

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by gerryvb 01 Feb 2017

thank you for the update , prayers will continue....

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

Thanks, Gerry.....

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by holly12 01 Feb 2017

One of my Schnauzers had the Pancreatitis she was give an antibiotic and something for the vomiting . She did wonderful. Prayers still coming your way. Arlene

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holly12 by holly12 01 Feb 2017

Please keep us updated.

basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

I will, Arlene.......he had this same thing in 2013 and came through it......the shot for vomiting goes for 24 hours and I am to give hime the pill version for the next few days and start it before the 24 hours is up, otherwise he will just vomit up the pill........

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by sdrise 01 Feb 2017

Hi Vikki I have a cat here Midnight with Pancreatitis .. She was abused and her pancreas stopped working from being kicked. We give her pancreatic plus pills every day in her food. The pills are not that expensive I just crush a pill and in her food it goes. She eats it with no problems and it works wonderful on her. Her stools are normal now and she not bloated ,sick or sore any more. She will be on the pills for the rest of her life. The pill is a pig enzyme that replaces hers. There is hope for Charlie... I will pray for him too. Nothing upsetting like a sick fur baby. Suzanne

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

Wow, Suzanne.......where do you get these pills? Are they prescription? I will ask Andi if they have them at the vets....
thank you so much!!!

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by lildoll2 01 Feb 2017

dear kitty ,hope you have more years to keep your mom happy, god will look after you if its meant to be, lol doris

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basketkase by basketkase 01 Feb 2017

Thanks, Doris and thankfully we still have him and he is feeling much better today.....

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by katydid 31 Jan 2017

I love Charlie! Go Charlie. I have a senior also. We love them. Kay

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

You bet we do!!

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by pennifold 31 Jan 2017

So sorry to read this Vicki and I pray that Charlie is in good hands at the Vet's by now. You have been such a wonderful Mum to him for all these years. God bless you all and prayers for all concerned, love Chris.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks, Chris......I am hoping he is on the mend now.....

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by Sewmum1 31 Jan 2017

Poor Sweetie, pancreatitis can make them so ill. He is on good hands and has plenty of love and care. He looks happy to be home. hugs xx

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

I know, it is so sad that there is not a cure for it....he is resting comfortably right now.....

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by crafter2243 Moderator 31 Jan 2017

Awesome. Let us hope he will continue enjoying his meal and keep it down. Praying for fast healing

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks so much and so are we.....

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by 02kar Moderator 31 Jan 2017

I just managed to get on Cute. What a terrible scare! I'm so glad that the worst did not happen. Please keep us informed on how Charlie is doing. And keep posting pictures of them all. I never tire of seeing them and their funny antics.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Will do.......it was so funny at the vet......Andi took charge of Charlie and I took charge of Analiese.....bet I had more fun!!

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by asterixsew Moderator 31 Jan 2017

Miow to Charlie and hope that his treatment isn't difficult to administer

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Fortunately it was in shot form........thank heavens....

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by jeanfoz 31 Jan 2017

Ah bless him, great news, Jean xx

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks, Jean, feelin' really blessed right now!

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by irenewayne 31 Jan 2017

I hope he's o.k. Looks just like my kitty. Irene

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Just got home from vet see above update

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by noah 31 Jan 2017

wow never heard of a cat that old will pray for thee old dear****hugs

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks, Carolyn and it worked!!!

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by gerryvb 31 Jan 2017

prayers are coming for Charlie and you.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks, Gerry......will be leaving in about 20 minutes and of course he is resting comfortably now so will have to wake him up........

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by laurasomi 31 Jan 2017

Oh Vicky, i'm sew sorry, i hope Charlie pull out and is feeling fine by now, we love our furbabies sew much, it hurts.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

You are so right.......I would much rather be feeling poorly than him, at least it would be easier to know what to treat...

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by sewtired 31 Jan 2017

My heart aches for you. Charlie has obviously been well cared for and looks like such a sweetie. May he pull through this and spend more years in your tender loving care.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thank you so much........He is truly such a good boy, never has he gotten in to trouble.....unlike his brother, Sammi.....

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by jrob Moderator 31 Jan 2017

Praying for you and the Dr to be super in-tuned to Charlie and quickly discover what's ailing the little fellow.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thank Jerrilyn...I know am going to cry when I get there just anticipating the worst...

hoplessnz by hoplessnz 31 Jan 2017

tears are good they help heal

jrob by jrob 01 Feb 2017

Kitty kisses for sweet Charlie. Still praying. :)

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by jeanfoz 31 Jan 2017

Ah bless him, Come on Charlie, Jean xx

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Aw, Jean thank you for the cheering!

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by Sewmum1 31 Jan 2017

Sending a prayers and love your way

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thanks so much.......3:00 can't get here fast enough!

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by gramsbear 31 Jan 2017

You & Charlie have my Prayers for a speedy recovery!!! Hugs...

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thank you....will let you all know......

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by airyfairy 31 Jan 2017

Oh Vicki...........
Please keep us posted.

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by kathymourie 31 Jan 2017

Praying for Charlie! It's so hard when our fur babies are sick.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Boy, that is sure the truth......especially when you can tell something is wrong and they can't tell you......

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by holly12 31 Jan 2017

I wish you all the luck. I know what it is when one of your babies is sick, even when they are up in age . I will say a prayer. Arlene

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

It scares me when the geriatric ones get ill.......you never know what is coming.....thanks for the prayer, Arlene.....

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by crafter2243 Moderator 31 Jan 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thank you so much...

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by joansatx 31 Jan 2017

I'm sad with you...Praying for you...hugging across the miles...

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Thank you so much, I can feel the love!

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by graceandham 31 Jan 2017

Kitty cat I hope you get the cure!

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Me too and thank you!

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by rescuer Moderator 31 Jan 2017

I am so glad that you were chosen to be family to these cats. I know the sacrifices made before you became Charlie's family. As you go to take one of your babies into the Dr. -- I hope and pray you will feel the warmth and comfort of God's love for you and Charlie. Praying for you now.

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basketkase by basketkase 31 Jan 2017

Wow, now that makes my heart soar........thank you so much!
Charlie has been one of our healthiest and biggest and I hate so much seeing him decline......sob!

sewtired by sewtired 31 Jan 2017

Excellent prayer. I'll join with you.

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