My best buddy Boo is very ill (cat thread)

[oxymoron]

My Boo hasn't been eating or going to the litter box for about 24 hours. I came home today to find that he had vomited clear liquid all over the house and he was obviously in pain. The vet was very concerned and had us take him to the hospital immediately. My brother left about 10 minutes ago (I had to stay here with our medically challenged dog). I am worried sick. I am so close to my cat. He sleeps with me every night and is the most affectionate feline I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is only 8 years old. Please send some positive thoughts for Boo.

My sweet friend Boo

[XanaDUer]

1. I'm so sorry!

Boo and your family will be in our thoughts.

:pals:

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. Oh no!!! Your beautiful Boo will be in my thoughts. I hope he just

got into something harmless that he shouldn't have. Big Hugs!

Laura :hug:

[spatlese]

3. Get well soon, Boo...

Is Boo still at the hosp? What did the vet say is wrong?

[oxymoron]

6. Yes, he is still there...I am waiting for some news

[SoCalDem]

4. Oh..he's a beauty.. Fingers crossed for Boo-baby

8's not old.. and vets are pretty darned good these days.. I hope he'll be just fine:)

[flamingyouth]

5. I'm so sorry

I'm thinking of all of you. Please keep us posted. :hug:

[BlackVelvetElvis]

7. I am so sorry.

<sending positive energy to Boo> Keep us posted.

[bratcatinok]

8. Boo, I'm praying for you and your vet

where a diagnosis can be determined and your vet can get you back on the road to being a healthy, happy kitty.

Oxymoron, You'll be in my thoughts and prayers too because I know how hard it is on us who love our furbabies.

[Bluebear]

9. Boo is a beauty!!!!!!

What a pretty kitty, I am sending ALL the best to you n' Boo. I hope he just got into something and will be AOK.

[Gloria]

10. Boo, get better!!!!

eom

[arwalden]

11. Oh No!!! I'm Sorry To Hear The News...

... I know how worried, concerned and helpless you must be feeling. Sour stomach ailments are hard to diagnose... so our mind always imagines the worst. I hope it all works out well and that Boo is feeling better by morning.

-- Allen

[Sannum]

12. I am sending good thoughts to you and your buddy Boo

My precious little guy had these same symptoms last year. It turned out to be Kidney problems, but after some treatment and some medicine, he felt so much better. He is as happy, healthy and active as he has ever been. I hope that you have the same outcome:)

Sending good thoughts and hugs, and I hope that you can be reunited with Boo very soon.:hug:

Mr. K. and MoMo send their love as well

[joeybee12]

13. My thoughts are prayers are with you--what a beautiful kitty! Some hope..

...cats get kidney infections often, and if caught in time, are easily treated. Your cat is acting like it could be something like that. Hopefully it can be cleared up with just some antibiotics.

[Philostopher]

14. He looks like a sweet guy, Oxy.

Good thoughts coming your way!

[DenverDem]

15. I am sending healing vibrations to Boo.

What a handsome boy!!!

[roguevalley]

16. poor pretty baby. I will think of you both. :(

[Alleycat]

17. Sorry

Pets become like a family member to many of us. Our family of pets are hoping and praying he will be fine.

[nookiemonster]

18. Pull Through..

little friend. I completely understand the concern. My 21 lb. furball is the best roommate I have ever had.

Take care and God bless.

[GainesT1958]

19. What a beautiful, distinguished-looking boy Boo is!

He's going to come out of this all right; he may well have accidentally eaten something poisonous to him. But I'll wager Boo's going to make out of this in good shape--and I'll say one for him tonight!

B-)

[oxymoron]

20. Thank you all!

God, I'm a mess. This little guy has never been sick and it was obvious that something was very wrong. We have always had to watch him pretty closely because he tends to eat anything...rubber bands, toilet paper, and milk carton rings seem to be his favs. I'm really hoping that he doesn't have an obstruction of some kind.

Don't mind me. It's the not knowing that is the worst. I'm just a basket case right now.

[CatWoman]

22. GET WELL, BOO!!!!!!!!

Sending Kitty love :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[madmax]

23. Hang in there... let us know when Boo gets back. n/t

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. We just went through this with Jessie. She started hemorrhaging in

August at the tender age of two. It turned out to be a really nasty case of bladder stones, but I was certain at the time that we would lose her with all that blood.

My heart is going out to you. I hope you hear some very, very good news soon! :hug:

[flamingyouth]

25. Even if he does have an obstruction, they can often pass it

I've had this situation before. PM me if you need any advice, or just for support. :hug:

[serryjw]

28. Everyone knows I went through this 2 weeks ago

It was only 2 abscessed teeth...I will pray that is all it is.....Will light another candle to night.Let us know as soon as you do.

[barb162]

30. Please let us know when you hear something, okay? We will hold

good wishes and thoughts for your little baby. Such a darling.

[madmax]

21. Prayers for Boo... he's a beauty boy.

Max send his love and a :hug: for you both.

[5thGenDemocrat]

26. Hoo boy -- I have a Boo Mew too

Only female. Also about eight years old. Needless to say, my thoughts (and those of Polly the SO and, also, our Boo Mew) are with you.
John
Polly says to feed kitty some meat gravy. Easy to digest, nutritious, and the grease should help should there be an impaction. Best wishes.

[Liberal Veteran]

27. I am sending warm kitty thoughts your way....

It's so tough when our fur friends are sick.

Hopefully it'll be something minor and your friend will be with you a good long time.

[Jack_Dawson]

29. Dehydration, sounds like

Just my armchair analysis.

Signed,

Cat Owner

[Catshrink]

31. Beautiful Boo Boy:

get well quickly because your mommy needs you.

I hope it's not too serious, Oxymoron. It could be any of the things others have mentioned, none of which is life-threatening. I'm thinking of you. Please keep us posted.

[catrose]

32. Blessings to Boo

and you, too. I see him curled up in bed with you, purring.

A friend's cat ate a vacuum cleaner belt, which was successfully removed without surgery, so there's hope even with major obstructions.

All five of my kitties join in hopes for Boo's rapid recovery. What would we do without our best friends?

[FreedomFry]

33. Hang in there, Boo.

We have two cats, one of which sleeps with me every night. I understand how difficult it must be, awaiting news of dear Boo. My whole household, cats included, will be sending thoughts and prayers for Boo's speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.

Hugs, pets, chin-scratches and ear-massages to Boo.

[Flaxbee]

34. Feel better, Boo!

I hope he's OK, please keep us posted! My Tom is an orange and white tabby, too, and I'd be a deranged fool if he were ill...

Best thoughts to you and Boo.

[VOX]

35. Sending all good vibes to Boo and you, oxymoron...

I'm certainly no vet, but it does sound like an obstruction. Not to panic -- if it is, it can be removed, and vets do this all the time.

I totally understand how bonded one can get to their cross-species friend. I would be a basket-case if anything happened to my boy Dobbs.

Wishing Boo all the best for an excellent outcome to this setback -- and you hang in there, oxymoron. Let us know how it's going when you are updated...

:hug: for Boo

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

36. Boo is so beautiful

Best wishes are flowing your way!

[Catshrink]

37. Any word yet?

:kick:

[marigold20]

38. Good luck to both of you

Hope you have some good news very soon.

[mwdem]

39. Kidney stone, perhaps?

That could be why he hasn't gone to the litter box for a time. The boys do have a problem with this.

[oxymoron]

40. Update

I just got another call and it looks very bad. They think his liver and kidneys are failing and that he might have diabetes. The doctor is keeping him overnight for some tests, but says that the prognosis is not good.

I have rescued a lot of animals over the years, but Boo has always been special. He is the most affectionate and loving cat that has ever been in my life. This is really breaking my heart.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts.

[mwdem]

41. That sucks,

surely he can be on meds?

[madmax]

43. We're here for you love...

When they're special - it's really special and it's so hard when they get sick. I know how you feel. :hug:

Boo, honey fell the love :loveya:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

44. aww I just read through this whole thread... I'm sorry

you and Boo will be in my prayers.

[Catshrink]

45. I'm so sorry, Oxymoron.

So suddenly! I lost my baby girl within a month of her diagnosis, which seemed so fast. It's just been a day for you.

Keep us posted and please, take care of yourself. Sending warm thoughts your way!

[MelanieArt]

46. Diabetic cats are very managable

I have a cat who's had diabetes since she was 2, she's now going on 8 and besides giving her shots 2x a day (very simple to do), you'd never know she had it. Diabetes in cats is a lot easier on their systems then for humans or other animals, it's very managable.

The main symptoms are drinking excessive water and flooding the litterbox, and vomitting right after eating can occur too.

I hope your kitty pulls through fine and that everything will be okay. He's a handsome, smart looking cat. I know they're like our kids. My warmest thoughts go to you and your Boo.

[serryjw]

47. Oxymoron I am so sorry........

please keep us updated on how he is doing after the tests.Do you like your VET?

[arwalden]

48. My Heart Aches For You And Boo...

... I hope that better news is ahead for you two.

Always,
-- Allen

[faithnotgreed]

50. prayers for boo... and you.

[eataTREE]

51. I'm so very sorry.

My wife and I lost our sweet little cat Benny to renal failure -- he was the snuggliest cat I ever had the pleasure to know.

I'm not in the habit of prayer, but you and Boo will be in my thoughts.

[joeybee12]

56. I'm so sorry--let us know how the tests come out.

You have to remember that Boo had a very good life, if it indeed look as if the prognosis is not good.

[China_cat]

61. If it's diabetes

Your vet may not be up to date. (Many aren't) I have 2 diabetic cats who are doing just fine (one for the last 3 years and his brother for almost a year now) and belong to a very caring board of FD (sugarcat) people who can get you through the worst of the first. You'll read about cats that have been living with diabetes for as much as 12 years.

Bad liver and kidney values are often seen when FD is first diagnosed but come back to normal with insulin and diet.

Go to http://www.felinediabetes.com/terms.htm and start gathering some of the info that's laid out for you. Diabetes is NOT a death sentence and doesn't take up your whole life, either. (My 2 take about 10 minutes a day, tops.)

[ewagner]

42. Positive thoughts going your way

I hope it turns out to be something very simple. :hug:

[GingerSnaps]

49. I'm sending positive fibes to Boo

:hug:

[jukes]

52. you did best

getting him to the hospital for observation.

it might just be something bad he ate, or even a bad sinus attack, but you're better being sure.

hope all is ok, get back to us please.

[flamingyouth]

53. Been thinking of you all

Please send an update when you can. :hug:

[newyawker99]

54. My thoughts go out to you and Boo.

I hope everything turns out ok. :hug:

[undergroundrailroad]

55. I'm sending hugs and positives vibes!

Sweet Boo is so cute and cuddly. I love his little white paws.


Love,

Undergroundrailroad :hug: :cry:

[Bluebear]

57. Does that handsome boy not remind you of "Morris"!

Waiting to hear on Boo's status!

[flamingyouth]

58. RIP, Boo

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=1865739&mesg_id=1865739 :cry:

[oxymoron]

59. Thanks so much everyone. Boo passed on about an hour ago.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1865739

[ogradda]

60. o the poor darling!

please let us know what the vet says:hug: