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06 November 2008

This is Sadie. She is in the hospital. Please send good vibes to Sadie!→[More:]My little cat has been having a rough couple of months. She fractured a tooth, unbeknownst to us, and that exposed the pulp and the root. Ouch! But we didn't know. It became painful, and then inflamed. Over the last many weeks she has eaten less and less and lost an incredible amount of weight - almost half her weight. She has had trouble drinking water, too, and got very dehydrated. She has grown really weak and worn out. For various reasons the doctor wanted to postpone oral surgery until she looked a little stronger, but she couldn't really get stronger without enough eating and drinking.

So she had surgery yesterday morning. Came through OK, ate and drank a little on her own. But she's still really down and out. I visited her for an hour today, and she was limp, and so tired, and just...beat looking. She needs to eat hearty. We are hoping her appetite will kick in as her mouth heals and is less painful. I'm worried about her; she's my first pet, my best friend, and a special funny little kitty. Please send your good wishes.

post by: Miko at: 20:02 | 42 comments

It's so sad when kitties are sick and they just get limp and listless. With any luck she's getting good pain drugs. My thoughts are with you both.

posted by matildaben 06 November | 20:07

Aww, Sadie. Come on back, girl. Maybe in another 24 hours she'll be chowing down like nobody's bidness.

posted by chewatadistance 06 November | 20:10

Oh No!

I'm so sad to hear she's been sick - she's beautiful.

Sending healing thoughts and warm *whuffles*

posted by jonathanstrange 06 November | 20:13

I'm sorry to hear that.

Is there any way to force feed a cat/make sure that they can't barf it up long enough?

posted by By the Grace of God 06 November | 20:18

:( Poor Sadie! Hospital stays are hard on cats. I hope that she can come home soon to recuperate in a familiar environment

posted by muddgirl 06 November | 20:18

Oh, I am so sorry, Miko. I am sending love and good vibes to Sadie. She is such a pretty kitty.

posted by LoriFLA 06 November | 20:20

Thanks, guys. Your good wishes make me feel better. :) I'm hopeful she'll come home tomorrow, muddgirl. BtGoG, I actually was feeding her with a little syringe before the surgery. I have to say it wasn't her favorite thing, but it does get some food into her.

posted by Miko 06 November | 20:24

Sending good thoughts to Sadie for a quick recovery. Poor kitty, going through such a tough time. I love those green eyes. I hope she gets better really fast and comes back to her loving home.

posted by Kangaroo 06 November | 20:26

Get well soon little kitteh!

posted by gomichild 06 November | 20:36

Good thoughts for a speedy recovery for your sweet kitteh.

posted by Twiggy 06 November | 20:38

Pesto is sending good vibes, and Silver and Saffron are offering free ear cleaning. What a combination.

posted by eekacat 06 November | 20:43

Fifika has a few extra pounds to spare of Sadie ends up needing a chub transplant. Have your people call my people.

posted by Lentrohamsanin 06 November | 20:57

My calico and I are sending good purring wishes to you and Sadie.

posted by occhiblu 06 November | 21:01

I'll send some sweetie sweet love for the cutiepie.

posted by Stewriffic 06 November | 21:04

Mephistopheles just walked up onto the desk and loudly demanded that Sadie GET WELL PLZ!!

or else he could be yowling about the fact that his food dish is empty, but I prefer to think he's a more sensitive soul than tha- OW GERROFF ME!!

no matter what, we send lots of good vibes your way.

posted by lonefrontranger 06 November | 21:21

poor thing.

posted by crush-onastick 06 November | 21:25

Aw! Poor kitty.
The Bees is so glommed onto me because she's been hiding all day.
She suggests gravy.

posted by ethylene 06 November | 21:25

Sadie will pull through this with flying colors - she's a champeen kinda gal with moxie, verve and vim! She'll be back to ordering us around in no time.

She's strong, like ox!

posted by Lipstick Thespian 06 November | 21:44

Poor Sadie! Sending purrs and whuffles from our three cats and a dog. Once she gets the medicine in her, you'll be surprised how quickly she'll bounce back!

posted by redvixen 06 November | 21:49

Go, Sadie, go!

When my big cat was a wee bruiser, he had a few bouts of some unidentified bug that caused him to stop eating and drinking. He'd get very dehydrated and would vomit (more than usual). The vets did subcutaneous hydration once or twice.

But the key to getting him to eat again? Baby food. From a spoon. Chicken or turkey. It was the only thing he'd eat, and it would nurse him back to health.

So, you know, maybe worth a shot if her mouth is hurting her. Sort of like a milkshake after you get your wisdom teeth out.

Best to you and Sadie both, Miko.

posted by mudpuppie 06 November | 21:59

AW CUTE KITTY

posted by 2or3whiskeysodas 06 November | 22:05

Oh, Sadie is adorable. HUGE amounts of good vibes sent her way tonight, and yours as well, Miko.

posted by BoringPostcards 06 November | 22:12

ooh, poor kitty! I'm sure once she is home and comfy she'll recover a lot faster. Cats are homebodies.

posted by kellydamnit 06 November | 22:17

Oliver, Abigail, Fanty, Mingo and myself are sending healing vibes and big hugs!

posted by deborah 06 November | 23:52

d'awwwww. go sadie go!

posted by casarkos 07 November | 00:00

You can do it kitteh!

posted by sperose 07 November | 00:22

Gravy! Baby food! Cat genuises all. Those are really good ideas. Thanks for the kitty love!

posted by Miko 07 November | 00:25

Ah, poor kitty! You can do it!

posted by typewriter 07 November | 00:26

Big love to you little kitty cat. We had a big scare a few years ago and it worked out.

posted by arse_hat 07 November | 00:41

Awww, poor little girl. I'm sure she'll soon be back to her normal self.

posted by essexjan 07 November | 02:18

((Sadie)) ((Miko))

posted by lysdexic 07 November | 05:45

I was so hopeful that after the election, you could get back to normal and your kitty would better and you could enjoy all of the effort you put into juggling her needs and the campaign. So sorry to hear that she's looking so frail and it's hurting your heart. Hopefully, she's on the road to a quick recovery now.

Big hugs to you, and best thoughts to Sadie.

posted by mightshould 07 November | 07:57

*Sadie Sadie Sadie Sadie Sadie*

posted by rainbaby 07 November | 08:17

What a sweet little thing! Scratches and head rubs make everything better. Lots of those to Sadie!

posted by initapplette 07 November | 09:32

Oh, sweet little Whitey Ford! That does sound stressfull, arse_hat.

Just heard from the doc who said Sadie was a little brighter this morning and ate a decent amount of food. That makes me very hopeful. She might be able to come home tonight if she continues to look like she can take in enough food and water on her own. I'm gonna stock up on gravy, baby food, and her favorite, chiknnnnnnnn.

Thanks for the vibes, everyone. I think they're working!

posted by Miko 07 November | 09:46

Get well, little Sadie! Little Al says he'll beat the snot out of whatever's troubling you, and sends snuggles. (He's good that way)

posted by elizard 07 November | 12:32

Glad to hear things are looking up for Miss Sadie, poor baby!

posted by taz 07 November | 12:53

So relieved that it's a known problem and that she's starting to mend. I hope she's home with you tonight.

posted by tangerine 07 November | 14:04

Go Sadie Go! Eat like the wind.

posted by rmless2 07 November | 14:48

Mudpuppie for the win on the food suggestions!

Sadie came home tonight. Looking significantly better than yesterday, but still pretty weak and frail. She needs to eat and drink more. She picked at some of her food, and drank some water, but I want to see her really eating. I tried the gravy (mild interest; it smelled totally awesome to me but she was happy with a few small licks). And then just now I tried the baby food. Whoa Nellie! She was all "Wait, what's THAT you got there?" and went over and took some BIG bites. The most enthusiastic eating I've seen from her in many days.

What do they put in that stuff? Baby crack? It is amazing that she seems to like it so much (especially becuase to me it smells fusty) but it stands to reason. Baby food is made for people whose teeth hurt and who need calories. Somehow it seems to be nummy to invalid cats as well as hapless human infants. Thanks, pup.

posted by Miko 07 November | 23:07

Awww. Yay for Sadie.

posted by occhiblu 07 November | 23:39

You go Sadie!

posted by arse_hat 08 November | 00:37

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