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It's a Christmas Miracle

Post in 'The Inglenook' started by Jack Straw, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Jack Straw Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 22, 2008
    2,010 posts
    Schoharie County, N Y
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    This is Dusty and he's a great cat. Several weeks ago he was diagnosed with liver failure. He was so sick that my wife said that we may need to put him down. The vet. said there was little he could do, but gave us some antibiotics to try. Well Dusty has made almost a full recovery.

    Look out mice, Dusty is back!
    Jack Straw, Dec 21, 2012
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  2. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,039 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    Pretty cat and a survivor to boot!! Glad it worked out.
    Eatonpcat, Dec 21, 2012
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  3. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,473 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    I clicked "Like" . . . but as a cat lover I really wish I could have clicked "Love." Good news in a time when there have been so many times of bad news.
    firefighterjake, Dec 21, 2012
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  4. daveswoodhauler Minister of Fire

    joined: May 20, 2008
    1,827 posts
    Massachusetts
    Looks like an early xmas present for you there Jack! Nice to see the little fella bounce back
    daveswoodhauler, Dec 21, 2012
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  5. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,972 posts
    Carver, MA.
    Beautiful cat! Those 9 lives sure come in handy ;)

    Ray
    raybonz, Dec 21, 2012
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  6. albert1029 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 15, 2011
    330 posts
    Southwestern PA
    great news...
    albert1029, Dec 21, 2012
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  7. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,927 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Go get'em Dusty.

    Signed - Michelle
    BrotherBart, Dec 21, 2012
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  8. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,147 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    Vet deserves a tip/Christmas gift/thank you card...somethin', eh?.
    fossil, Dec 21, 2012
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  9. Jack Straw Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 22, 2008
    2,010 posts
    Schoharie County, N Y
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    You didn't see the bill....<>
    Jack Straw, Dec 21, 2012
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  10. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Awesome, Give em a pat and ear scratch for me! ;)
    jtakeman, Dec 21, 2012
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  11. luv2byte Member

    joined: Feb 4, 2006
    58 posts
    Southwest Washington state
    Nice way to start the holiday weekend!
    luv2byte, Dec 21, 2012
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  12. Mrs. Krabappel Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 31, 2010
    1,311 posts
    Blue Ridge Mountains NC
    Spent $750 on one of mine this week. That one is on her 6th life. Glad yours had at least the one left!

    Here's she is in the cone of shame

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    Mrs. Krabappel, Dec 21, 2012
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  13. tfdchief Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 24, 2009
    2,971 posts
    Tuscola, IL
    Made my Christmas. Great news JS! Merry Christmas.
    tfdchief, Dec 22, 2012
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  14. Jack Straw Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 22, 2008
    2,010 posts
    Schoharie County, N Y
    Thanks for all of the replies........I bury all of our pets in the back yard and I'm not ready to say goodbye to Dusty. I will when he dies of old age, but not now!
    Jack Straw, Dec 23, 2012
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  15. Doing The Dixie Eyed Hustle Minister of Fire

    joined: May 27, 2008
    3,992 posts
    Ridge, LI, NY
    Mr. Salem says 'go get em, Dusty........ get 'em.

    Good for you guys !!
    Doing The Dixie Eyed Hustle, Dec 23, 2012
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  16. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,907 posts
    Central IA
    Fuzzball & Thomas say good for you Dusty!!

    Lost oldest cat Sylvester on September 2nd,had kidney failure for just over 2 yrs.Daily IV/meds helped a lot,was doing quite well until the last few weeks,went downhill fast.Would've turned 19 in November,the vet originally said he might get 6 more months with the treatment,so I'm thankful for every extra day he had.

    The time our pets stay with us is precious.
    Thistle, Dec 24, 2012
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  17. albert1029 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 15, 2011
    330 posts
    Southwestern PA
    that's a long time for a cat to live with kidney failure on fluids...I've given fluids to a few cats and by the time they get to that point they don't usually last that long...you did a great job...
    albert1029, Dec 24, 2012
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  18. Beer Belly Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 26, 2011
    880 posts
    Connecticut
    Awesome news for sure......the Vet bill.....doesn't matter...it was a good investment
    Beer Belly, Dec 24, 2012
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  19. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,907 posts
    Central IA
    That and his regular food also.Last 3 days he didnt eat & wouldnt get off the sofa,the other 2 cats took turns lying next to him,they knew it was getting close.
    Thistle, Dec 24, 2012
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