tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post2433286230848525799..comments2024-01-05T21:35:15.199-08:00Comments on The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: Bigger and BetterLaurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-49715331598209980942014-08-24T21:24:38.270-07:002014-08-24T21:24:38.270-07:00Oh Laurie, we’ve given fluids to two grown kitties...Oh Laurie, we’ve given fluids to two grown kitties at separate times, but nothing like SIX wriggly itty bitties all at the same time. No half measures for you, eh? <br /><br />I’m sure glad everyone’s responding well to all the meds and TLC you and Sarah are administering. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-60551034688921551142014-08-22T05:45:11.619-07:002014-08-22T05:45:11.619-07:00I'm sorry you're having troubles, but the ...I'm sorry you're having troubles, but the only thing I could do would be to turn off comment monitoring, which I can't do. Maybe report your issue to Blogger, and I'll do the same. Laurie Cinottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-11794064199694565632014-08-22T04:28:52.598-07:002014-08-22T04:28:52.598-07:00Heh! I had no trouble with it at all, although Pum...Heh! I had no trouble with it at all, although Pumpkin did squirm at me at the wrong moment one morning, and I ended up getting myself with it. Since I run hypoglycemic as it is, I took a candy bar to work with me that morning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-75944332259549195532014-08-22T04:27:54.843-07:002014-08-22T04:27:54.843-07:00Laurie, is there anything you can do about the Blo...Laurie, is there anything you can do about the Blogger comment system? I have to type the comment just to be able to log in, but then it throws up and loses the comment, and I have to type it all out again. Wordpress doesn't do that :( Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-87155146464488827552014-08-22T04:12:37.620-07:002014-08-22T04:12:37.620-07:00Only those of us who foster the motherless kittens...Only those of us who foster the motherless kittens can truly understand rejoicing over solid poo.<br />Keep up the good work. Bless you<br />GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-50025012502610209612014-08-21T21:36:22.167-07:002014-08-21T21:36:22.167-07:00About five weeks.About five weeks.Laurie Cinottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-88670755513980089242014-08-21T21:32:55.001-07:002014-08-21T21:32:55.001-07:00How old are they?How old are they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-74169018041426424522014-08-21T17:59:22.958-07:002014-08-21T17:59:22.958-07:00It's only been since I found your website that...It's only been since I found your website that I've learned all that goes on before little kitties are big enough to find final homes. I had no idea, but now am sooo grateful for you and all the foster family folk who do this wonderful work. God bless.<br /><br />p.s. I'd like to adopt every single Von Tussle please - if only!!!!LindaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278757290628812964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-90243538980527977202014-08-21T17:30:03.219-07:002014-08-21T17:30:03.219-07:00Good looking poop always brings joy! And I was so...Good looking poop always brings joy! And I was so terrified when the vet said my sweet Vinnie needed subq fluids, but, looking back, I'm glad it was him - he was a such a laid-back boy, all he wanted was to be near me, so he let me stick him with needles. I think he understood that I was trying to help him...jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684471131160867402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-40343589282334575112014-08-21T16:25:28.196-07:002014-08-21T16:25:28.196-07:00I had to give sub-q fluids daily to my late kitty,...I had to give sub-q fluids daily to my late kitty, "A" when he had cancer. I learned. It wasn't too difficult & he seemed to appreciate how much better he felt afterward. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783105022383640157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-26754848708489721842014-08-21T16:09:13.844-07:002014-08-21T16:09:13.844-07:00YAY for Tootsie Rolls!
YAY for Tootsie Rolls! <br />KatBoxJanitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304795377085010072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-79820067891258226972014-08-21T16:08:19.601-07:002014-08-21T16:08:19.601-07:00When one of my elder kitties was diagnosed with ki...When one of my elder kitties was diagnosed with kidney failure, she needed sub-Q 2-3x/week.<br /><br />I was taught by the vet tech and then I bit my lower lip and administered that very first 'dose' so I could 'get the feel' while I had someone there to observe.<br /><br />I made a lovely nook at home with the lower half of her kennel, a lovely soft towel, a pack of her favorite treats, a little catnip on the towel and the bag & stuff ready to go.<br />I made it a special & indulgent time and pretty soon, if I missed a day - she sat in the hall in front of the half-bath...and meowed loudly. I did not feel so bad once I realized she would *ask* for it...because it made her feel so much better.<br /><br />Online I found a source that I could get 4x the supplies for the same cost as 1 bag and 2 IV sets and 20 needles with an Rx from the vet.KatBoxJanitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304795377085010072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-34710904143309745832014-08-21T14:08:22.195-07:002014-08-21T14:08:22.195-07:00Ah, the 'joys' of fostering and nursing ki...Ah, the 'joys' of fostering and nursing kittens. I'm glad to hear everything is going well and the Von Tussles are starting to show their tortitude.RogueFiccerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771057308264812757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-80751179101988157722014-08-21T13:12:28.789-07:002014-08-21T13:12:28.789-07:00My sister showed me to do sub q fluids on my kitty...My sister showed me to do sub q fluids on my kitty about 2 yrs ago, and she was shown how by the vet before that for her kitty. Its easy and all you really need to know is where, how much and how often.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179294981505278033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-71168843604275400692014-08-21T12:36:25.330-07:002014-08-21T12:36:25.330-07:00Yep! I was a vet tech in my past life (before I co...Yep! I was a vet tech in my past life (before I could drink, legally). Anonymous, there are lots of chronic illnesses that require regular sub-q fluids, and it's just not feasible (or cost-conscious) for a mom or dad to be trucking in for every squish of the bag. The process is actually pretty simple and can be mastered with a little guidance. I remember one of my patients got regular sub-q fluids. His mom did most of his treatments, but he'd come in once every two weeks. I always wondered why, since obviously she knew how to do it... then I realized that BOTH she and the kitty just liked to come in and see us! They were just so sweet. - Love, DarinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-50218564783179116922014-08-21T12:32:33.258-07:002014-08-21T12:32:33.258-07:00Is that Langston in the back? He's funny. He&#...Is that Langston in the back? He's funny. He's really got that disoriented or shellshocked look going on.<br /><br />I'll be interested to see how he develops.Elaine Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-72098221774982282282014-08-21T12:22:41.958-07:002014-08-21T12:22:41.958-07:00Had to give an injection to my diabetic cat for 7 ...Had to give an injection to my diabetic cat for 7 years, you get used to it, although the first time I did, under the supervision of the vet, I was so nervous that I missed Missy and stuck the needle in the vet's hand!Chris Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-11904999283347022672014-08-21T11:42:36.309-07:002014-08-21T11:42:36.309-07:00So pleased the poops are getting there. If you are...So pleased the poops are getting there. If you are reluctant to do pooh pics then look up Bristol Stool Chart and use that to describe them :-)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525075475120503055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-87354664093723293182014-08-21T11:32:30.638-07:002014-08-21T11:32:30.638-07:00It happens all the time. You don't have to be ...It happens all the time. You don't have to be a vet or vet tech to do it, you just need training, which I have had. I bet if we surveyed this crowd, we would find that many who have had sick cats have learned too. It saves unnecessary trips to the vet, time, and money.Laurie Cinottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-6457622936484213872014-08-21T11:16:07.728-07:002014-08-21T11:16:07.728-07:00I'm so surprised to hear that vets allow owner...I'm so surprised to hear that vets allow owners to give subQ fluids to their kitties... I mean, I don't think I could do it myself anyway but any vet I've been to has never suggested it, they've always done it and I assumed that's because their the professionals and know how to administer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-10644263882875854552014-08-21T09:56:45.664-07:002014-08-21T09:56:45.664-07:00When I was a teeny preemie back in the Stone Age, ...When I was a teeny preemie back in the Stone Age, they used subQ fluids on me, between the shoulder blades. No tiny IV's then. I'm now just fine. SO hang in there, little von Tussles, just hang in there. All will be well. Little smoochies for all of you.Kitty Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-1352761685464509262014-08-21T09:51:30.375-07:002014-08-21T09:51:30.375-07:00Kitty solid-poop happiness. We've all been the...Kitty solid-poop happiness. We've all been there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-57459211959098347902014-08-21T09:50:59.153-07:002014-08-21T09:50:59.153-07:00I've had my moments of joy seeing my critters ...I've had my moments of joy seeing my critters pop out bricks after particularly nasty bugs, so I completely understand. Glad that the crew is getting stronger and healthier every day.MsKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194693888712243398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-43675743423061650032014-08-21T09:26:43.141-07:002014-08-21T09:26:43.141-07:00I've tried that too, but found the bag works e...I've tried that too, but found the bag works easier for me.<br />Laurie Cinottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-44894020117778436992014-08-21T09:06:56.135-07:002014-08-21T09:06:56.135-07:00Yes! We are all very excited when we see that firs...Yes! We are all very excited when we see that first firm poo. Even my nephew, who helps me a lot with kitten fosters, will say "yay, tootsie rolls in the litter box!" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com