brianfry713 0 #26 August 28, 2007 I'm glad it sounds like she's probably going to be okay. I was worried on the flight home last night. I'll stay up and watch her for part of the night when she gets home if you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #27 August 28, 2007 no pet of mine would ever be worth that kind of money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #28 August 28, 2007 Quoteno pet of mine would ever be worth that kind of money Then I feel sorry for any pet you may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #29 August 28, 2007 Quoteno pet of mine would ever be worth that kind of money If you're going to have a pet, you have the responsibility to keep the pet healthy, clean and well nourished to the best of your ability.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #30 August 28, 2007 Brian you're such a great boyfriend! Leah, sorry your baby is going through this. Sorry you are going through this. About 5 years ago, my baby got VERY ill while I was away on a business trip. I nearly lost him - 12k / and 30 days later I was able to take him home from the animal hospital. 6 months later the peg tube was taken out of his stomach.... 5 years later and he is still kicking! He amazes me - 16 years old, has CIBD and many lives to go. God I felt like SHIT being out of town when it happend! I completely understand you perferring to stay home with Katana and take care of her. You'll have a bond between her after this that will be so wonderful!!! Much love and kitty VIBES heading north!!! xoxo g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livn4dalord33 0 #31 August 28, 2007 sorry to hear about that..thats too bad. i bought my wife a kitty when we got married and i cant recall what exactly happened to the lil thing, but after $1200 that i did not have, she didnt pull thru it...now, 16 years later she's just now askin me for another one... dunno if i should or not?"More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #32 August 28, 2007 QuoteQuoteno pet of mine would ever be worth that kind of money If you're going to have a pet, you have the responsibility to keep the pet healthy, clean and well nourished to the best of your ability. -I totally agree. Animals are living breathing beings and it's really sad that people don't always see them that way. If you want to have pets you have the responsibility to make sure they get the proper medical care. Having a pet is a choice and one you should not take lightly. One of the things you need to consider before adding a pet to your house hold is the medical bills that might come with it. Because remember no pet is "free" I can understand not spending the money if it is a question of weather your child eats or your cat gets surgery or something similar but, a week or 2 of vacation is not worth more than the life of a family member to me. I might be bummed but, I never had to even think about how that money was going to be spent! I know people have different opinions but, That is mine.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #33 August 28, 2007 Quote I'm glad it sounds like she's probably going to be okay. I was worried on the flight home last night. I'll stay up and watch her for part of the night when she gets home if you want. Thank you so much honey! That's so sweet of you to offer after spending all day on an airplane yesterday. You are such a sweet heartFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #34 August 28, 2007 Thanks Gia, your so sweetI'm so glad your baby is ok. It's so hard when they are in pain and all you want to do is make them feel better I had a cat live to be 18 with diabetes. It's amazing how long they can live when they are that determined. I wish you many more happy years with your kittyP.S I remember you talking about him walking through the house howling. My other kitty Slider has been doing the same thing since Katana left. He is a Siamese too Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #35 August 28, 2007 Quote sorry to hear about that..thats too bad. i bought my wife a kitty when we got married and i cant recall what exactly happened to the lil thing, but after $1200 that i did not have, she didnt pull thru it...now, 16 years later she's just now askin me for another one... dunno if i should or not? Sorry about your first kittyI know they have animal health insurance plans that I'm kicking my self now I didn't look into for Katana. I don't know very much about them other then what they advertise online so if anyone on here has personal experience with them let me know. You and your wife could always save up some money first before you get a cat just to have on hand incase of an emergency. I feel very lucky I had that money saved up for my trip and will from now on keep money set aside for this purpose.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #36 August 28, 2007 your post gave me a new appreciation for my kitty Russell. I went home last night and gave him lots of extra snuggles and a few treats as well. Im glad to read the update and see that shes pulled through. make sure to keep us updated!!! lots of good vibes from both me and russell to you and Katana. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #37 August 28, 2007 I just got a call from the vet. She said Katana is out of surgery now and is just waking up. She said they had to cut away quite a bit of infected tissue so she is going to have a big scar but, she should fully recover. They said she is probably going to have to stay over night because they want to keep her on strong antibiotics. They also said when she gets home she will have to stay in her carrier for a couple of days to prevent her from getting her collar off and licking her self.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #38 August 28, 2007 well you are obviously a wonderful mother!!! what a lucky kitty to have you (and your boyfriend) for parents. happy to hear she is doing well. we'll keep sending all good thoughts until she is home in your arms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #39 August 28, 2007 Quoteno pet of mine would ever be worth that kind of money It depends on the pet. I could see shelling out $1,300 for a dog (maybe), but a cat, reptile, rabbit, etc... I dunno. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #40 August 28, 2007 Quote I just got a call from the vet. She said Katana is out of surgery now and is just waking up. She said they had to cut away quite a bit of infected tissue so she is going to have a big scar but, she should fully recover. They said she is probably going to have to stay over night because they want to keep her on strong antibiotics. They also said when she gets home she will have to stay in her carrier for a couple of days to prevent her from getting her collar off and licking her self. Very good news. It might be a good idea to consider leaving her at the hospital until the "licking problem" is no longer an issue. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #41 August 29, 2007 Very good news. It might be a good idea to consider leaving her at the hospital until the "licking problem" is no longer an issue. ThanksI was Thinking I might at least for the next couple nights. I don't think I'll be able to afford to do it much longer then that unless she is in real danger of course. I'll just have to wake up constantly at night to check her and she will have to stay in her little crate for the next week I know it's for her own good but, I feel bad about confining herFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #42 August 31, 2007 This thread title can now be changed to more good kitty newsI just brought Katana home from the vet and she said that Katana is on the rode to recovery Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
