update on Hissie

[lynnkay]

I thank everyone for the very kind thoughts and advice. Today the vet is performing surgery on Hissie. The vet finally figured out what is wrong with my Hissie. Vet performed an xray where barium had to put into Hissie. The barium stopped at her large intestine. So, there is a blockage. Of course, as the vet informed me it could be a possible tumor. But, there is the possibility that it is just a blockage. My husband and me discussed it and within minutes we decided on the surgery. Finacially it will be tight, but this sweet little cat is so very worth it. Hissie is urinating good at this point due to IVs. But, still is not eating. The vet warmed up some special cat food and even tried to feed Hissie by finger. Hissie would not eat it. And she just lays in her cage at the vet's. It is a large cage, where Hissie could move around. But, my old girl is just too sick. Vet says she is a strong cat and will survive the surgery. I am going in today to see Hissie. I talked to the vet several times yesterday. I do have hope. And our vet is a wonderful person who truly loves animals. She also tries to keep cost down where she can. This vet herself has rescued 500 cats within the last 10 yrs. My kind of person! I will keep everyone updated on my little girl Hissie. She has made such an impact on my life and heart. My husband loves Hissie just as much as me. I do believe God sent us this precious animal 3 yrs. ago for a very special reason. I know in my heart, that we gave her 3 wonderful yrs. Just as she gave us 3 blessed yrs. We are doing everything to save her, as she is just not a cat, she is a member of our family. I am doing okay. Got more hope today than I have had in the last week, since Hissie took so sick. I admit I am grieving pretty hard. Crying a lot. Just not too interested in much. I am missing my little best friend and very worried about her. If after the surgery she does not improve, I am not going to put her through anything else. I feel after that point we would only be tormenting her. I will give an update, as soon as the surgery is over. Once again, I thank everyone for just listening to me. I am truly sorry for all the sick kitties and those of you that have lost one. I do understand and sympathize with each and everyone of you. God Bless

[April2]

Oh I hope this is all she needs! How wonderful that would be! I had a blockage removed a year and a half ago. I know I'm a human and she's a cat but I would think things would be somewhat similar there. I just want to tell you that even though I had a lot of pain for a couple of months afterwards I'm doing great now! I feel so much better than those several months leading up to the surgery where I was having the stomach pains and nausea all the time. I feel great today!
I will just pray that this is all she needs and that she'll come through with flying colors and do well too. The fact that she's still a relatively young cat is a big plus on her side.
Keep us informed and let us know when you can how she's doing.
God bless you and your little kitty!

[PrettyKitty1]

I am also hoping she gets better. Keeping my fingers crossed so she makes it through. If she is a strong cat then that means Hissie is fighting. As long as they want to live there is always hope. She hasn't given up yet, so why would you? So, keep your hand on your heart, and hope for the better. I will certainly be doing the same thing!!

Good Luck!

[dominosarah]

I am sending good thoughts to you and Hissie.......keep us posted

[MJIthewriter]

I hope Hissie makes it through the surgery as well.  I would be heartbroken too if I lost my furry best friend.

[suzi-q]

I am so sorry what you are going through....Hissie and you are in my prayers  I hope it all turns out fine.

[KD9ER]

Hi!  I'm new to this Forum and only had one cat "own" me.  We didn't have him for long, but I loved him.  I was reading your other post and was almost in tears.  I had to put my 16 year old pup down in April of 2008.  It's still hard for me to think about and I feel like I have a hole in my heart.  Like your Hissie she was a rescue.  And the BEST blessing I could have asked for.  Now I'm sure you're wondering why I joined the Cat Forum if I owned a dog (and a cat briefly).  Well she acted like a Cat!  I don't think she understood she was a dog.  She would even try to leap off of tall places!  Maybe she was reincarnated, but whatever it was she was my ditty (dog-kitty).  She never did learn how to fetch!  She loved to swat things all over the house, bat at strings, hated water, and truely ruled the roost.  :)  Like I said---she WAS a cat in a dog's body!  Rescued pets are a Gift from God.  She will always hold a special place in my heart and put a smile on my face when I think of her.  

Well I hope you had a good laugh--I think you probably needed one.  I'm glad you have a wonderful vet who is able to help Hissie!  Hugs to her.  Try to keep your thoughts happy.  I'll be praying for her to pull through and get back to her family quickly.  :)

-K