I miss my baby so much! But I am excited to see how well he gets along after that mess is fixed in his mouth. I didn't cry driving away like I always did at the old place. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Pierce. So happy. Hope he does ok and doesn't show his tookus like he usually does :) 


His surgery is tomorrow morning, about 9 or so and should be done about 11 so I'm to call about 1. I sent his blankie, friskies (3 cans) and hi tor (3 cans) and his medicine. And a bag of LRS, so they said they'd take that off the charges. Good :)


Gotta get some sleep. Will update when I hear something!

Letting you guys know he has eaten several times this evening and he has finished off 1 can and has probably eaten another half a can. He's in high spirits right now and bumping me on the forehead, he hasn't done that in months. He is following me everywhere, too, and has gone outside -several- *sigh* times today. (It's so hot and icky out there augh)


Anyway. Going good for now. Updates later :)

I can't wait to get Boo's mouth fixed. 


This morning he was grumpier than usual. I gave him his pain meds and his fluids and waited to feed him. He completely refused to eat the Hi Tor on his own, even right out of the can. So I assist fed him about 6-7mL worth of pureed Hi Tor in warm water and left him alone after giving him his antibiotic (poor baby)


I went to run errands and found a great deal on Friskies can food, 10 for 4.60, so I got ten cans, for the outside cats. Chickster does not eat wet, whatsoever, and I didn't consider Boo eating it. Well, I got home and he is still grumpy, so I said what the heck, he's got to eat something and I can't "assist feed" (I keep wanting to say force feed) him but so much before he gets really stressed. 


I put 1/3 of a can of Lamb and Rice Friskies on a plate and brought it to him. At first I felt bad, then I felt even worse when he ATE THAT SUCKER UP! He ate mostly all the gravy but got a few big pieces of meat. He's just catapulted himself onto my desk (Geez he scares me doing that! That pain med makes him loopy!) and found the plate again and is chowing down. I will let him, because he has got to have something more than mL's of food. He won't touch Purina and he won't even touch his Temptations now. But he's eating this just fine, and not wincing nearly at all over it. Odd. 


He has had some kind of drainage from the extraction site because he had a teeny tiny pink spot of blood on his cheek, like blood mixed with some type of fluids. There are no scratches on him anywhere. He was swallowing a lot two days ago but that has stopped. 


Hoping the antibiotics keep kicking butt in there. Wow he's really chowing down guys. Making a full on mess of it too. Gotta help him keep it on the plate. Thank you all! <3 <3

Boo went outside all by himself, and was thrilled to get out! He wasn't stoned, his Buprenex had worn off when he went out (An hour or so ago) and he really loved it. This is the first time in weeks I've seen him roll over on his side and get really comfy, and want pettings on his belly and sides. He was really happy for the oh so short 20 minutes I let him be out in the 95 degree (albeit shaded) weather. I've been assist-feeding him this morning about 5mL of his Hi Tor blended in a blender, he's had about 3 of them throughout the day, and then decided he would eat on his own. It wasn't a whole lot but it was something. He's gone poop (yay!) and he seems to be doing pretty well. Going to give more Buprenex in one hour and then we'll all nap again! I love my baby! Such a tough cat!!! 


Thank you all so much <3 <3 The 20 dollars that is showing in the meter (as of this date 07/08/10) is not the only contributions I've had. In the past 2 months Boo has been very blessed to receive 50, 20 and 30 dollars from very generous and gentle hearted people. I thank you all very very much, and so does Boo. Blessings to you all and I hope your day goes extremely well! <3

First let me say, I accidentally tasted of a drop of the clyndamycin, EW!!!! it is the MOST bitter thing I've ever put in my mouth besides that milkweed plant that bleeds milky looking stuff, in fact, that is what it tastes like. Yuck! Poor Boo! 
So, I got the bright idea this morning to put his Hi Tor Neo wet into a blender with some hot water (not hot hot, but hot that it wouldn't be cold when I gave it to him but warm) .. I hadn't tried this before and why I'm not sure. But I am going to start assist feeding him (Going to call the vet and ask how much I should be giving) but I gave him 5mL a few minutes ago. He didn't like it, but if he's refusing to eat the food I give him (And I would love to pop open fresh cans and watch him eat 1/16 of it and refuse the rest every day all day but I can't afford it right now!) then the next thing is to assist feed. He wasn't fighting me tooth and claw, but he wasn't purring about it either. Now he's in his box, has had his fluids (which he purred through but I had given his Buprenex just prior so he's a bit stoned again) and he had his few temptations, which he is swallowing whole (Yowch, them things are crunchy on the outside!) 
I see that someone donated and I want you to know how very much appreciative I am, you are rescuing Boo and I can never thank you enough for it. THANK YOU!!! 
For now Boo is resting and I am going to try to do the same. I accidentally fell asleep at work I was so tired and ended up not getting much done (Eek >.<) But that will all be fixed soon. We are excited to get this done for Boo and are very hopeful that it will improve his quality of life dramatically. He was always an eater, he used to be a huge cat. A vet that I still adore but is just too far away (And way too popular) pulled him out of his crate and said something akin to "Heeeeey Bruiser" (I can't remember the exact term he used now!) 
 Hopefully we can get some weight gain on him after this is over and really see what he'll pull out of his hat. This is one tough cat! Thank you to all of you <3 <3 <3

This is copied from my forum post at Cat Site: 


Well. It went like I thought it would. My mother was relatively calm but told him we were very disappointed in him. He denied everything straight down the line and refused to pay for anything or refund any money. If we had him taken back there he would "re-examine" him, but I flatly refused and told him that Boo will never be coming back there. He kept saying "That's fine. That's fine. ok." His face got very tight, his hands started shaking. 

He disputed the Amforal, with Kandamyacin in it, saying that if it is injected it affects the kidneys, but with the syringe of paste into his mouth it does not go into the bloodstream. Um? I thought things that were digested in the stomach eventually reach the blood stream in one form or another unless not digestable? 

He disputed the peridontal flap needing to be put over the extraction site and disputed the extraction site needing to be closed up. He said "They usually close up by themselves" When I mentioned the peridontal flap, he claimed they are not always used. 

He disputed the fact that root or tooth is left in the socket, he claims it is bone. Bone from his jaw? I guess! Who knows! It just magically appeared I guess! No one makes mistakes in your place of business do they!

He disputed the over-hydration of 200mL even after being reminded that he said my cat wouldn't last another week, and I told him after being put on only 100mL a week, he improved within a couple of days. He was not phased. 

He suggested I take my cat to Carolina Veterinary Specialists, I think, I don't even remember, because I tossed it out of my head as soon as it entered my ears and said no, the only vet he is seeing is Dr. Pierce at Old Town. This is ridiculous. 

He looked at the X-ray several times and would not so much as touch the papers from Dr. Pierce with her notes on them. He barely glanced at them on the table. I warned him and asked again if he was sure he wouldn't admit he made a mistake, or at least compensate me money and pay to get this fixed, and he refused again. I informed him additional action will be taken against him. He said that 'was fine'. 

So, no surprise. I called my vet and told her what happened, and she said her stance did not change. I have him set up to go in with her to have the surgery done there on this coming Monday. He will be in Monday, tuesday and wednesday. I have to bring his Hi Tor with me and any other food he likes, his meds she gave me and of course the X-Ray. I will bring his little white blankie too. 

Isn't this so ridiculous? I was so scared about this all day but was surprised how well I handled myself. I usually burst into tears. I told him Boo only weighs 5 pounds now. He's gone downhill. This is open and you've looked at it. He acted at first like he didn't remember anything about Boo, and then apparently had selective amnesia about various things. "I'd have to look at his file"

They know me so well they know me by my first name, even over the phone before I state my name. C'mon. Really? Whatever. 

in ANY CASE. I applied for credit at Old Town and she said they will work with me. I will be devoting every last spare cent to his bill. He is sleeping right now, and has eaten a little bit of dry and some temptations, but will not touch his hi tor. Which is really upsetting because, his hi tor is keeping his BUN down ... but, we'll just deal with it as it comes. He's drinking water. 

So. There it is. As soon as I have any new updates I'll let you guys know. For now I'm off to find out how to file a complaint and as I said, take further action.

Thank you all 

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And since this is Boo's site I'm going to add a few more thoughts about this.

Needless to say I am disgusted, revolted and heartbroken. To see that vet looking at his x-ray and flatly denying everything. Not giving way to anything, any mistakes, any possible mis-steps, nothing! Here Boo sits, barely 5 pounds and I am thinking of that gut feeling I had when I said, you know, I don't trust these people. But I DID IT ANYWAY. So this is my kicking MYSELF in my arse about it, and the guilt will never go away.

The next step is to figure out how to file a formal complaint against both vets there, the one who RX'd his Amforal and the one who did all of this other crap. Then, small claims. I've never done something like this before but I guarantee you (And my new vet even noted how spastic I am about keeping records) I will have every bit of proof I need. He'll end up trying to flatly deny ever touching the cat when I get done!

Anyway. I am ranting, I am sorry. My Boo is very important to me. She could not get a consult from the Specialist, he wanted to see Boo for 67 dollars. Not happening. I trust this vet more than I've trusted a lot of people, so I told her I trust her to do it. It will happen next Monday. I am nervous! We can pay 150 down (From Mom, from credit, which will suck, I will have to pay her back) but really that is paying off the 69 I have there right now and whatever it left will be the "down payment".

So I will totally be making weekly stops over there for probably the rest of my life (LOL) to pay down on my line. But to finally find a vet who CARES and who is WILLING to work with us? This is the first time I've met one. And I am so greatful and told her she is a BLESSING. She really, really is. Thank You God, and please keep Boo strong so I can fix this for him. I don't want him to suffer any longer from my foolish mistakes and the vet's foolish arrogance. <3 Thank you all (Sorry for the rant, it had to come out somewhere)

Bad news. I took Boo into see Dr. Pierce. She looked in his mouth and wanted to take an X Ray to make sure there wasn't any tooth or root left in his there. X-Ray comes back, guess what? Not only are there large shards of root/tooth left in the extraction site of the canine, but the old vet SEVERED three other tooth's roots when he took it out! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!? Boo has been in really bad pain ever since then and it took this for me to really realize how bad it was. 
So, he's on Buprenex every 8 hours for one week and Clyndamyacin 1mL once a day for a week. I have until then to get my old vet to reimburse me and if not, I'll have to have it done at the new vet's, but she recommended me having it done at an actual specialized animal dentistry place in Greensboro, which is a slight drive away from me. He will have to be hospitalized for 3 days and it will cost between 600-800 dollars. This is at the vet's, not at the specialty place. She is working on getting an estimate from there. Also, she is putting together a file of facts and what she has seen, and notes, to take to my old vet along with the X-Ray in order to convince him of what he's done (along with the Amforal issue) and have him pay to have this fixed. 


I wanted to cry when I saw the X-ray. It was obvious how bad it was, and then to see the 3 tiny teeth in front just sliced beneath, she told me she wanted to cry, too. It was pretty bad. She also admitted she was angry and I am too. 


I just feel so lost right now. They said they would work with me on the payments of this issue. It wasn't even closed up, guys. It has been WIDE OPEN since he had it done last year. This is why I say when the old vet said "Oh he probably just has some food down in there" I can't believe I didn't see red flags! I was told you were supposed to put a "peridontal flap" over it and sew it closed (Which is what they did to ME when I had my wisdom teeth taken out!) but noooooooo not so much as that! Just left it wide open! And the teeth that were cut at the root (the 3 small in the front next to his canine), she said it looked like he used a drill and just, slice!! As he was getting the canine out! I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!!


This cat has been through TOO MUCH already. Now I am wondering if I should even put him through this? It wouldn't be too horrible, really, but I am so confused as to what I should really do next. He came home and before I could get the Buprenex in him he ate a load of Purina One. Now he is sleeping. My poor Boo. He is just so tired, I know he is. 


So we have stones, an enlarged kidney, CRF, and a mouth in real bad shape. He was so dazed after the Isofluerene, I was surprised, I thought he would come out of it really quick, but it took longer than I expected and he's still a little wobbly even now (We had this done at about 9:00AM, it was over at 9:30 and at about 10:00 he was still wobbly and I just got home about 11AM and he was just a bit wobbly)


I am so heartbroken thinking that maybe it would be better to not do this. I do not know what to do. The only thing I do know is my mother is just as mad as I am, and she is demanding to go with me when I see the old vet, and she's going to really raise heck. The steps after that if he refuses are contacted the Veterinary Board and then of course, court. 


Please send vibes for Boo that his Buprenex helps with his pain and the antibiotics help his suffering a bit. 


Thank you guys so much. :heart3:

I know my new vet is immensely liked and is very busy, but I was very upset not to get a call today. I will just have to call in the morning and try to make an appt and squeeze my way in there. He is starting to go off of his wet food, though he did eat before I went to work and you can tell he's hungry, but his tooth is really putting him off. He loves the temptations and is trying to eat dry food on the opposite side of his mouth.

I tell you what, I'm so mad. How did I miss this, but worst of all, how the heck did I not realize that this wasn't normal and this should have closed up and when the old vet said "Oh he's probably just got some food stuck in there" why did I go oh ok. OH OK!? There should be no food getting in there!

This combined with the amforal issue, once his tooth is straightened out, ... is going to be dealt with. It is seriously going to be dealt with.

ANYWAY -- He is doing ok for now, but I will try my hardest to get him in there tomorrow. PCV or not, his tooth is top priority right now. If he can't eat he's as good as ... well, not here with us. Gotta get back to work. Thank you all again <3

The vet is due to call me today. I called and found out she was out all of last week. I actually talked to the same lady as before and she remembered me and even read back my note. So I am waiting on her call. As for Boo, I gave him a smidge more fluid than yesterday, approx 120mL but it's hard to gauge with the 1000mL bag. He ate his wet and his temptations, which he is getting too attached to, and he's had water this morning too. He's curled up in his blankie. That's about it. Last night he had a very nice time sitting on the front porch in the cool air watching fireworks. There weren't many so Chickster and Boo didn't go nutso. I guess the neighbors save the really illegal big ones for New Years. He was very energetic last night and he's still trotting everywhere he goes. He looks like a little pony, it really is precious. Scratching on his post, wiggling out of my arms to get to the door first, he has energy. He is still purring and wanting pettings. We just really need to get this tooth thing under control.


Thank you all for your continued reading and concern <3 <3

I have removed the PayPal button from the donation area because the ChipIn widget should send you straight to PayPal. This will also help register what has been donated. I apologize for any confusion, I thought they were linked together but they are not. I also did not realize ChipIn would send you straight to PayPal. So, I have removed the PayPal button itself and the ChipIn widget remains. 


Thank you to the one who pointed this out to me, it is very much appreciated. And thank you all for helping me and being concerned, and being so supportive <3


I am a little worried about Boo. He was active today and went out this morning, his appetite is good but I am pretty sure his teeth are hurting. Besides this, what really worries me is that when I went to clean out the pans I saw a spot of liquid on the plastic near one of the pans. It looked like pee, and smelled vaguely like pee, but it -looked- red. I say looked because we have gold shag carpet beneath those plastic sheets, and the lighting is bad in the room. When I sopped it up with a bit of toilet tissue and a baby wipe, it was not red but very light tannish color. I do not know what to make of this and will phone the vet about it ASAP. Otherwise, he's trotting about and acting very normal, and is very happy with his blankie. 


Thank you all again. <3