Monday, January 20, 2014

Purrs for Bambio

Update: Bambino was making motions in his mouth with his tongue like he was thirsty, so I thought I should syringe some water into his mouth, but I remembered that kitties generally don't like that.  Then I remembered that Herman would eat Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys when he refused to eat anything else, so I went to the store and got some.  The Elegant Medleys have a much higher moisture content than the pate style, so I would be taking care of two problems as once.  I gave Bambino just a little bit of the Elegant Medleys and he ate most of it.  I'll try to get some more down him later tonight.  Right now it's "Yay!  He ate!"  Thanks to all of you for the great comments and the purrs.  I know they are helping.

Update:  I had a long conversation with my friend who is an experienced Mom and foster Mom to special needs kitties and we came to the conclusion that as Bambino is not terribly sick yet and his vet knows him and has dealt with FeLV+ kitties before, it would be best to wait until tomorrow and get him an appointment with her.  At the emergency vet you never know who you will get and it's a long trip.  His regular vet also has a new treatment for FeLV+ kitties that the emergency vet might now know about.  Many thanks to Ann of Zoolatry for the badge on the sidebar.  Please feel free to put it on your own blogs.  I know the power of the purr.

Karen Jo:  I am worried about Bambino.  He hasn't eaten much since Saturday.  I have tried putting him in front of the food and the food in front of him, but he sniffs it, licks it and walks away.  He ate a few treats yesterday, but today he walked away from them.  He hissed at Horus this morning, which really worries me because he has NEVER hissed at another cat.  He spent most of the day yesterday sleeping.  I can't take him to his regular vet today because they are closed.  I left a message with a good friend of mine about maybe taking him to the emergency vet, but I'm not sure they would see him.  He is still walking around with his tail up and jumping up on the furniture, so he's not deathly ill.  This could be something minor like a kitty cold or it could be a FeLV flare-up.  Please purr for him.

54 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

We're sending our purrs and purrayers for sweet Bambino, and hoping it's just a cold, nothing serious.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Bambino we hope this is nothing more than just feelin a little off. We are purring for you.

Anonymous said...

Sweet Bambino, we're sending comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs...

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh no! We are all sending our best purrs and prayers for dear Bambino.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am sending purrs for Bambino and hope it is nothing serious.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I am sending lots of purrs to Bambino! When one of your FeLV kitties gets sick, I always worry because I know their health is more fragile than non-FeLV kitties.

Ivan from WMD said...

We are purring for him!

Old Kitty said...

Awwww Bambino! What a beautiful name for a handsome boy! We are so sorry to read you are not feeling too well - we send you many many healing hugs and purrs and hope you feel better soon! take care
x

Marilynn said...

We are all purrrrrring and praying that Bambino starts eating normally soon. This must be heart-breaking, and we hope B returns to normal very quickly.

Love and {{{{hugs}}}}

Marilynn
Grace
Audace
Ruse

Marg said...

BAmbino, we are so sorry you are feeling poorly. WE hope it is something simple but we sure do send lots of purrs and prayers. We also have all our paws crossed.

Toffee K. Ripple Fuzzypants & Feline American Angels said...

Purrs.
Toffee K Ripple Fuzzypants

Oui Oui said...

We are sending our purring your way, hoping extra positive energy will help. We hope he is feeling and eating much better soon!

Ellen Whyte said...

Poor Bambino. We hope it's just something he ate and that he's OK today.

We didn't realise you were still blogging. Long time no see!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

We will start our motors going!

LP said...

We hope it isn't anything serious . We are sending Bambino our love and purrs!

the critters in the cottage xo

Maggie May said...

We are sending our biggest and most powerful healing purrs to your precious Bambino!
XOXO
Maggie May and The Creek Cats

The Florida Furkids said...

We just heard about Bambino and are here to offer the power of our purrs and prayers for him. We hope it's just something minor that can be easily fixed.

The Florida Furkids

Katie Isabella said...

YOU bet we will purr and pray for him. Blessings little one. xoxoxox

My Mind's Eye said...

Mom and I are sending lots of purrs and hugs for Bambino.
Hugs madi

Mickey's Musings said...

We are purring very hard for Bambino.
We hope for a good outcome.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure,JJ
and Angels Tiger and Tillie

The Lee County Clowder said...

Sending healing purrrrrrrrrss to Bambino. Eat something, OK? You and your beans will all feel better.

Can you tell, is his nose stopped up? Kitties sometimes quit eating if they can't smell the foods.

Katnip Lounge said...

13 big rumbly purrs from all of us here at the Lounge.

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

Poor little Bambino. We have you on our purr list that the vet will find out what is wrong and get you feeling back to normal in no time. (((hugs)))

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

You have my prayers and love. I hope Bambino will soon be feeling much better. Hugs and love to you all xx

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Sending Bambino many purrs and prayers!

Jans Funny Farm said...

Hope to hear some good news soon.

Cats Herd You said...

Bambino is in our thoughts and purrs.

Forty Paws said...

Many hugs and purrs to Bambino! Get better really quick!

Luf, Us and Maw

momsbusy said...

sending special purrs and prayers for bambino.

kintaro & tt

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Sending purrs for Bambino from all of us! Feel better and get well!

Mr Puddy said...

My purrs send to Sweet Bambino too
((( hug )))

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are purring extra hard for Sweet Bambino, and sending lots of love. Hope he is better soon.

meowmeowmans said...

Oh, Karen Jo, we are so sorry to hear that our buddy Bambino has been feeling poorly. Please know we are sending heartfelt purrs, prayers and positive energy.

Please feel better soon, dear Bambino. We love you, pal!

Cherry City Kitties said...

We send purrs for continued improvement...and a hug for Mom Karen Jo too!

Pawesome Cats said...

Sending purrs for Bambino from Australia and a hug for mum too!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We are purring our best!

Cory said...

Sending our healing purrs to Bambino!

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

We're sending MASSIVE purrs to the little guy, and to you. Please be well Bambino.

Fur Everywhere said...

We are sending loud rumbly purrs and prayers for Bambino. Come on buddy, let's eat together, ok?

Purrs and love,
Carmine, Milita, and Jewel

Fur Everywhere said...

We are sending loud rumbly purrs and prayers for Bambino. Come on buddy, let's eat together, ok?

Purrs and love,
Carmine, Milita, and Jewel

Poppy Q said...

We are thinking of you and Bambino.

Julie and Poppy Q

bichonpawz said...

Stopping by to let you know we are praying for Bambino. xo Chloe and LadyBug

Everycat said...

Bambino sweetheart, I am sending you my best rumbly purrs to help you feel better and start eating again.

My ape is sending love to you and your family.

Mungo xx

PS: The ape says she'd be very interested in knowing what this new FeLV medicine is?

Timmy Tomcat said...

We set up a furmaly purr-circle for Bambino. We want this brave little cat who has such a nice purrsonality to get well soon!
Love
Timmy and Family

Hannah and Lucy said...

We hope Bambino is starting to eat a few mouthfuls of food now. We are sending purrs to him.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

John Bellen said...

Good luck to Bambino. My cats are suffering from colds right now and not eating much at all, so I can understand your anxiety, though it must be more fearful with his FeLV to worry about. You may have to syringe water and food into him, as much as he dislikes it. I hope this issue can be resolved quickly.

Pip said...

We are purring for Bambino! I know how hard it is to wait and wonder and worry.
You are such a dear person, Karen Jo, I have no doubt that he could not be in a better place.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Don't mind me we are just dropping off more purrs for sweet Bambino.

Swami Zoe said...

Many prayers to you and Bambino! Me-Ommmmmm

caspersmom said...

Bambino, Mom and I are praying for you. Please start eating and get well. Hope it's just being a little under the weather. Hugs and Purrs to you.

Mom: Karen Jo I can remember you trying to make up your mind whether to get a cat or not. You have come a long way from writing limericks (which were really neat) to taking care of FeLV+kitties. What a wonderful thing you are doing. God Bless You. Keep up the good work, the kitties need you.

Love,
Cleo and Mom

Fuzzy Tales said...

We're glad he ate a bit and have our paws crossed for his vet check. Continued purrs; we hope it's just a cold!

The Swiss Cats said...

We're purring for you, Bambino. Purrs

da tabbies o trout towne said...

bambino...sorree we bee late with de best fishes for ya dood...hope by now ya has eated 87,344 cans oh feast N ya is drinkin yur water N just chillaxin like ya should....sendin sum blessings oh St Francis yur way for continmewed grate health !!!

Anonymous said...

We will definitely be purring and praying for Bambino. It is so hard on us humans when a kitty is sick. I'm glad to hear that he took down some food. If he needs more water, you could always try mixing in a little extra with his food. A lot of cats will take it that way.