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Post by jolovespiggies on Jun 20, 2011 7:55:24 GMT -5
What gorgeous kitties and super photos, thank you fior sharing these.
Hugs
Jo xx
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Post by weesilvie on Jun 26, 2011 8:30:54 GMT -5
You might remember that last year Silvie was diagnosed as hyperthyroid, but too borderline to warrant treatment. As such, she has been due blood tests at 6 monthly intervals to re-chack her levels.
her latest test was a couple of weeks ago - what a trauma! Took her to the local vet branch, where there were only two folk on, so theyd ecided that wasn't enough to get blood from a very wriggly Silvie. Although she manages to make a horrible blood-curdling noise whilst they were trying! So off we went to the big hospital branch where I had to check her in, in case she needed to be sedated. Whilst I was waiting to check her in, there were two young girls in the waiting area whose hamster was having to be put to sleep - they were completely distraught! Barely a dry eye in the house... So when Silvie was done (no sedation required, thankfully) I took her home and gave her a great big hug for those young girls and their hamster.
Got the test results during the week - she has passed with flying colours! Vet says Silvie is a bit of a mystery as her thyroid levels have actually gone down. But I'm not complaining, as it means she doesn't need treatment any time soon and we can go back to having blood tests just once a year - yey!
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Post by newpig on Jun 28, 2011 6:06:27 GMT -5
Sorry to hear it was bit of a traumatic experience but glad Silvie is doing well.
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Post by 3piggles on Jun 28, 2011 10:44:18 GMT -5
So glad Silvie is doing great. Seeing the trauma of loss does remind us how lucky we are to haver our pet pals.
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Post by weesilvie on Jun 28, 2011 14:33:17 GMT -5
Probably at least as traumatic for me as for her! But I'm glad she's ok - thanks all  |
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Post by jolovespiggies on Jul 10, 2011 8:32:49 GMT -5
That is great news dear I hope this message finds the little love happy and well.
Hugs
JO xx
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Post by weesilvie on Jul 10, 2011 12:08:15 GMT -5
Oh she's fine Jo, thanks Although, because its so warm I think and she's shedding loads of hair, she's got a bit of a hairball habit at the moment - at least every other night. Mightily unpleasant! Must have mislaid her brush with all the house moves lately so have bought her a new one. She seems to enjoy being brushed, although I can only really get her back and sides and she certainly doesn't stand or sit still, which makes it a bit awkward! Hopefully that will help. Any other tips for hairballs from those who know cats? |
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Post by lonestarpiggies on Jul 11, 2011 19:07:27 GMT -5
Have you tried fish oil? If you let her lick a bit off your finger, it's supposed to help.
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Post by 3piggles on Jul 14, 2011 15:48:43 GMT -5
Been a while since Dementacat died, but I used a tube of stuff from the pet store. Petromalt. Put some strips of it on a paw and let her lick it. Proabably something similar in the UK.
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Post by weesilvie on Aug 26, 2011 16:43:55 GMT -5
This evening Silvie has clearly eaten something she shouldn't have done - her eyes are seriously watering. She must be feeling sorry for herself because she's glued to my lap!
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 29, 2011 8:34:47 GMT -5
What wonderful kitties, we have a little black and white boy and little tabby girl.
Hugs
Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 30, 2011 8:32:49 GMT -5
How is Silvie doing? Did she pass whatever was upsetting her tummy?
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Post by weesilvie on Aug 31, 2011 4:22:43 GMT -5
I don't think it was a tummy upset. Whatever I'm eating, Silvie likes to 'help'. Even if I'm eating chilli or curry! If she licks my plate when I'm finished, her eyes sometimes water - doesn't last long and doesn't seem to affect her otherwise, just makes her look proper sorry for herself! She soon slept it off, like she ever needs an excuse for a doze...
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 31, 2011 10:21:28 GMT -5
That has to be hilarious to see!!! Poor girl loves food even if it doesn't always love her!!!
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Post by weesilvie on Oct 27, 2011 14:27:46 GMT -5
With all of Woolly pig's issues lately, I certainly haven't forgotten Silvie - she's helping keep me sane! I have a couple of weeks leave from work coming up with no particular plans, so I hope to get some good new pics of her to share with you |
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