Friday, December 11, 2009

Purrs For Moki


As some of you may already know from the periodic posts, Moki has been having some problems drinking. I was originally able to off set the problem by offering him cat milk which he readily drank for quite some time, and which made him want to drink more water as well. Over the past couple of days, he's been drinking less and less, so I started to give him more sub-q-fluids, no problem, we've been down that road before and he always starts drinking again on his own given some time. Now however he has decided that he wants to eat less and less. (This has been going on for about three days now...) He is still eating but not nearly as much as he normally does. Ok so we've faced that problem before as well and have always been able to pull him through. As of this morning however, Moki has started to throw up. PROBLEM!


Individually each of the three symptoms are bad but combined we are entering into a very scary territory. As some of you may recall the three symptoms combined are some of the original symptoms Moki had back in 2007.
Moki has been doing well over the past couple of months and has been entirely off the Tamiflu, but it looks as though the ugly demon might just be rearing its head once again. Moki needs to be seen by a doctor and we need to get him started on a new prescription of Tamiflu immediately if we have any hope of nipping this thing in the butt. Unfortunately as most of you know, Moki's old doctor retired, which has left us with no other choice but to find a new one. After scoping out doctors in the area and checking on where they received their medical degrees from, Mom has decided to give this new veterinary hospital a try, http://www.antiochvet.com/. She has an appointment set for tomorrow at 2:10. There is also $100 left in Moki's medical fund, so she is hoping that will be close to enough to cover the cost of the Tamiflu and the doctors appointment and that there will not be any additional unforeseen costs. In the meantime she is asking that everyone please, pur, pray and keep Moki in their thoughts. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that this is just a minor set back and not a sign of worse things yet to come. Let's also hope that this new vet is a good one and can help! Momma bean will provide another update after Moki's doctor appointment tomorrow, or later on tonight should Moki's status change. Thanks again to everyone for the continued purs, prayers and support!
UPDATE:
We found a wonderful new doctor at Antioch Veterinary Hospital! He was so pleasant and understanding of Moki's condition. He wrote Moki up a standing prescription for Tamiflu and called it into a local pharmacy for us. He told me if there was anything I needed for Moki, anything at all, prescriptions etc., to just call him. He's perfect! He's not one of those doctors who is going to make me bring in Moki everything I need a prescription refilled. (Thank Goodness!!!) I can't even begin to tell you how relieved I am to have found such a wonderful new doctor! (Sigh of relief...) He understands the nature of Moki's condition and that the most we can do at this point is supportive care and go with what we already know...
As for Moki, he seemed really comfortable with the new doctor, which is particularly important! So far he has eaten a little today and kept it down but is still not drinking. He wasn't too happy about going to the doctor, but wan't too upset while there. He did however express his discontent during the car ride home, when he peed in the cat bed momma bean had sitting on her lap leaving both momma bean and himself covered in cat pee. Needless to say both momma bean and Moki got a bath when they got home...lol.
Well I'm off now to go pick up the prescription. I'll keep everyone posted on Moki's status as things change...Thanks again to everyone who has sent their purs, prayers and support...!
P.S.
Momma Bean just got back from the pharmacy and the nice new vet issued Moki 25 refills on the Tamiflu. Yah!

34 comments:

Forever Foster said...

Moki, we are joining together to purr our strongest for you. Feel better, sweet boy.

Unknown said...

Give him lots of hugs from me, I'll be sending positive vibes for the little guy!

The Island Cats said...

We're purring for Moki and hope all goes well tomorrow at the new vet.

Hansel said...

we will be purrin for moki.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Moki
We are purrin super duper strength for you.
purr
Abby

Sparkle said...

Oh no! I am definitely sending Moki lots and lots of good wishes and healing purrs.

The Florida Furkids said...

We're purring extra hard for Moki. We'll keep checking back for updates.

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

The Creek Cats said...

We are sending Moki our very best purrs and healing vibes! Get well soon, furiend!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

We's all purring super hard fur Moki.
Keep us posted...
Love & Purrs,
KC

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

Positive healing thoughts coming your way dude! You are a fighter and will lick this little setback too.

(((HUGS)))

We got your card. It's so cute!!! Thanks!

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We'z purring hard fur Moki and dat da new vet *patooey* can help him.

Milo and Alfie said...

Huge purrs for Moki ~ we hope the sweet boy is better soon.

Niko and Cloud said...

We are sending lots of purrs for you Moki! Get better soon!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sending lots of purrs for Moki.

Parker said...

We send our purrs and our prayers for sweet Moki!

Anonymous said...

All of us here are purring and praying for you to pull thru this! We love you!

Stoney said...

We are purring for you Moki! We love you please feel better soon!

Love,
Stoney and his Family

The Kitty Krew said...

We are sending our very best purrrrrrs to you, Moki, and hope all goes well with the new vet. Feel better soon!!

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

Tiff said...

I will be praying that Moki starts to improve. I know I haven't been around much, but I think about Moki a lot, and pray he is ok. (PET PET PET, Goood, kitty!)

Forty Paws said...

We are sending tons of purrs, purrayers, hugs and luf to you and Moki! Get better Moki!!!

Luf, Us

mog said...

Sending out biggest purrs and purrayers for Moki. May he get better soon.

Miz Mog and Meowza

Mo and The Purries said...

Moki, we are sending you some PURR Presents ~ special holiday wishes for you to get better really soon!

with luv,
The Purries from Purrchance To Dream and Not The Mama, too!

Jans Funny Farm said...

It's a shame Moki is having this problem again, but glad you have found a nice vet who is willing to help. Purrs and tail wags for Moki and mom. How are Orange Boy and the other kitties?

Everycat said...

Moki we are rumbling out purrs for you so you can rally with the love of your Mom and the care of your nice new vet. Get well again soon Moki lad

Whicky Wuudler

The Florida Furkids said...

We're so happy you like the new vet!! We're purring loud and hard here in Florida!!

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Mickey's Musings said...

WE are happy you like the new Vet Moki :) We will continue to purr for you and hope you are comfortable.
Now you van look forward to Christmas :)
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

Charlemagne and Tamar said...

We're so glad to hear that the new vet is a good one. Sending lots of purrs to you so that you'll feel better soon, little Moki!

Charlemagne and Tamar

Nikita Cat said...

Get well soon, Moki!!!

badgirl33 said...

I cross my paws that all goes well Moki. Sending purrs and good thoughts

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

Hey Moki! We are purring and purring for you!!! Meowm is sending a nice warm hug for you! Get well soon....and we are very thankful you have a great new
v-e-t!

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Oh, it's really good dat Moki haf a nice new vet dat unnerstands! Dem vets, even tho dey is all evil, can be furry helpful and it sounds like dis is a good one!

Sparkle said...

That's great news about the vet! Will continue sending MANY healing purrs Moki's way.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Sweet Moki, my sisters and I are purring real hard along with all of the Cat Blogosphere...please get well soon!

Peggy's Place said...

I hope that by now you're feeling better. Sorry we haven't been around for so long. Some how I've deleted several of my feeds.....