Uhm you have permission to slap me I said the Christmas word in July ut: ut:

 

I'm really good at knitting scarves what colour would you and Meeko like for Christmas?? Riley will "help" too so forgive any holes..:001_unsure:

I was trying to ignore the mention of the "C" word but you have just said it again
How about a Balaclava with sleeves that should keep you busy

 

I was trying to ignore the mention of the "C" word but you have just said it again
How about a Balaclava with sleeves that should keep you busy

Hey if that's what you want I will try.......but uhm well I can only knit scarves

 

Hey if that's what you want I will try.......but uhm well I can only knit scarves

Any flippin' excuse

 

Any flippin' excuse

ok will send a jumper for you both.........dont blame me that it will look like a scarf

 

Morning! Hope all the ibd cats are doing well!! Thanks to buffie, I had an idea I could make snoodes to cover our cats shaved bits when they have had scans and the like!!

Have not managed to speak with my vet as yet about the sickness, but Riley seems ok this morning, he has eaten well and is being pain as normal..

I did have to deal with a poo issue this morning..not his, a tiny snail was on the wall and left a small poo :blushing: Riley's movements have been ok again, he still gets the starts off firm ending in a bit wet but no more explosions!!

It's raining here so much cooler, but it's meant to be 30 degree tomorrow, so will make sure I add extra water in his food tomorrow so his water intake is increased!

Going to measure is bald bits and start my knitting, think an electric blue would suit him. Oh I've also been doing some more research so will share some more websites later..

 

Meeko is out on his bird watching seat ,he seems okay but is still not "right".
His vet is back from holiday now so I might just take him in for a check over,but the thing is there is nothing to see.Look forward to reading your new findings,we need all the info we can find even if it doesn't help us it may help someone.

 

Meeko is out on his bird watching seat ,he seems okay but is still not "right".
His vet is back from holiday now so I might just take him in for a check over,but the thing is there is nothing to see.Look forward to reading your new findings,we need all the info we can find even if it doesn't help us it may help someone.

I know what you mean about not "right" wonder if they will suggest you have the referral?

 

I know what you mean about not "right" wonder if they will suggest you have the referral?

I think the ball is in my court regarding the referral,my vet is more than happy for him to go if I want to go down that route.
Not sure if there is a lot to be achieved at the moment though as they have already spoken at length about Meeko and the specialist has said that they would not expect to find anything different.
Like you I'm not keen to have him opened up and that apart from a more sophisticated endoscopy is really all they can do that is different.
Its such a balancing act "investigations and stress" not a great combo in IBD

 

I think the ball is in my court regarding the referral,my vet is more than happy for him to go if I want to go down that route.
Not sure if there is a lot to be achieved at the moment though as they have already spoken at length about Meeko and the specialist has said that they would not expect to find anything different.
Like you I'm not keen to have him opened up and that apart from a more sophisticated endoscopy is really all they can do that is different.
Its such a balancing act "investigations and stress" not a great combo in IBD

Sure is, you know how I agonised about that..

Right going to switch off for a while as have to do the vat and company year end and need to concentrate :001_unsure:

I will post the ibd sites later for you, it's not really anything that new, but have been looking into the affects of ibd on the liver and pancreas as it could (is for mittens) effect ours also..

Oh and just a quote I found on one site...

The best food for cats is a mouse in a tin, preferably a live mouse so when you open the tin it jumps out and the cat gets some exercise also before then eating the mouse!!

 

Sure is, you know how I agonised about that..

Right going to switch off for a while as have to do the vat and company year end and need to concentrate :001_unsure:

I will post the ibd sites later for you, it's not really anything that new, but have been looking into the affects of ibd on the liver and pancreas as it could (is for mittens) effect ours also..

Oh and just a quote I found on one site...

The best food for cats is a mouse in a tin, preferably a live mouse so when you open the tin it jumps out and the cat gets some exercise also before then eating the mouse!!

Less slacking Mrs get working I'd love to see Meeko's face if I opened a tin and out popped a mouse :lol: :lol:

 

Less slacking Mrs get working I'd love to see Meeko's face if I opened a tin and out popped a mouse :lol: :lol:

I have thought about buying mice for Riley as I know he eats them, however I think he would want his alive and I just not sure I could do that, considering the great lengths I goto to rescue them. Plus mice do give him the runs!

 

Ok just some stuff been looking at

Wet, canned & Pouches cat food

If only we could get the same choice of food, I search every where for buffalow!!

Dry food

Raw Food Products

All American so no real possibility of shipping really but thought would share anyway

Tips & Tricks.

I think I have shared that site before as it has the stories on there also..

This is what we want to avoid, but well guess may have to face so best to get some info loaded up now..

http://www.bestfriendsvet.com/pdffiles/triad disease 2010.pdf

Liver Disease In Your Cat - Cholangiohepatitis - Triad Disease etc.

A lot of info on that one, but i like it it's explained in normal language..I'm not being all doom and gloom, but I think that the info is very useful for us all to be aware of what could happen. I did not really link it all together, just saw as ibd so now I will certainly be more aware!

And just lastly to give you a lift after all that reading!! As sometimes let's face it we need a lift from the depths of ibd!!

Chic Diagonal Stripe Scarf | FaveCrafts.com
Kiel Scarf | FaveCrafts.com

 

I have thought about buying mice for Riley as I know he eats them, however I think he would want his alive and I just not sure I could do that, considering the great lengths I goto to rescue them. Plus mice do give him the runs!

They do seem to be popular with raw feeders,I think many buy "pinkies" but I think Meeko would be as horrified as me at the thought.

 

Ok just some stuff been looking at

Wet, canned & Pouches cat food

If only we could get the same choice of food, I search every where for buffalow!!

Dry food

Raw Food Products

All American so no real possibility of shipping really but thought would share anyway

Tips & Tricks.

I think I have shared that site before as it has the stories on there also..

This is what we want to avoid, but well guess may have to face so best to get some info loaded up now..

http://www.bestfriendsvet.com/pdffiles/triad disease 2010.pdf

Liver Disease In Your Cat - Cholangiohepatitis - Triad Disease etc.

A lot of info on that one, but i like it it's explained in normal language..I'm not being all doom and gloom, but I think that the info is very useful for us all to be aware of what could happen. I did not really link it all together, just saw as ibd so now I will certainly be more aware!

And just lastly to give you a lift after all that reading!! As sometimes let's face it we need a lift from the depths of ibd!!

Chic Diagonal Stripe Scarf | FaveCrafts.com
Kiel Scarf | FaveCrafts.com

:w00t: That's me sorted for "reading material" but I will save it and read it when my brain is feeling less "tired"

Love the scarf BTW :thumbsup:

 

There is a lot to read! I'm still working my way through the last one..

Just given Riley a good brush..his bald patches got me searching on the net

This would have been ideal in winter

Feline Fashion Accessories - The Knitted Scarf for Cats is Stylish and Adorable (GALLERY)

The look on that poor cats face

I so have to make some of them for our ibd little ones with their shaved necks..

 

Forgot to add in my knitting haze

Had letter confirming insurance has paid referral vets..I really must say, sainsbury's really have been excellent in their claims process. Really quick, no fuss and always really good customer service. I will ring them tomorrow to thank them. Having insurance really helps, having good insurance takes all the worry away from finding the cash!



On another note Riley has bad wind tonight, he is sat on my lap with green smoke coming out of his bum :ihih: :001_unsure:

It reminds me of my old dog, pepper, a beautiful brown Doberman, she used to have bad wind. She would lay down, then suddenly her head would whip round to her bum and she would then get up and leave the room, but leave the smell behind her. Riley however is far to comfy on my lap to make a discrete exit

 

Forgot to add in my knitting haze

Had letter confirming insurance has paid referral vets..I really must say, sainsbury's really have been excellent in their claims process. Really quick, no fuss and always really good customer service. I will ring them tomorrow to thank them. Having insurance really helps, having good insurance takes all the worry away from finding the cash!

On another note Riley has bad wind tonight, he is sat on my lap with green smoke coming out of his bum :ihih: :001_unsure:

It reminds me of my old dog, pepper, a beautiful brown Doberman, she used to have bad wind. She would lay down, then suddenly her head would whip round to her bum and she would then get up and leave the room, but leave the smell behind her. Riley however is far to comfy on my lap to make a discrete exit

Oh the joys of IBD cats,I know it isn't really funny but just sometimes if you didn't laugh you would bawl your eyes out

 

Just keep laughing, when you feel like crying I find a nice glass of wine and a huge bar of chocolate help!

 

Just keep laughing, when you feel like crying I find a nice glass of wine and a huge bar of chocolate help!

...........just the one ?

 

...........just the one ?

You haven't seen the size of the glass!!!!

 

Wahhhhhhh. I put a bottle of wine in the freezer whilst I went to water a friends plants..just remembered and now it's a wine icicle!! :incazzato::incazzato:

 

Wahhhhhhh. I put a bottle of wine in the freezer whilst I went to water a friends plants..just remembered and now it's a wine icicle!! :incazzato::incazzato:

Hope it de-frosts okay,will it still be alcoholic :yikes: what a waste

 

Hope it de-frosts okay,will it still be alcoholic :yikes: what a waste

Seems to be ok, quite chilled! guess it's a bit like when you freeze vodka! Two of my friends when it's their birthday, we have to drink vodka and that's always frozen in the freezer first! Ohhhh the morning after :yikes: that cat paw across your face is just the worse feeling ever!!!!

On another note, I'm feeling a bit anxious. You know I'm due to go away for 3 nights I'm really worried about leaving Riley and don't know what to do. I know he will be looked after and he will be on house arrest but I'm starting to think should I go or not

 

Wahhhhhhh. I put a bottle of wine in the freezer whilst I went to water a friends plants..just remembered and now it's a wine icicle!! :incazzato::incazzato:

PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC - THIS IS PM MATERIAL - not what this IBD tbread is for.