ME TOO SMOKEYFLUFFY... POOR GRETTA I WISH WE COULD ALL DO SOMETHING FOR HER TO HELP THE PAIN. I LIKE YOU AM CRYING FOR THOMAS AND FEELING GRETTA'S PAIN. XXXX

Greta, dear friend, while I'm looking at this touching picture I can see, in your eyes an unlimited love and hope and a big a sense of security in THOMAS eyes, in your arms...and my eyes are full of tears....Hugs

My Buldi was once ailed by cat flu, he received some shots over several days. Problem was, he got awfully constipated b/c of the flu, could not eat anything, until he got an enema done to him. Maybe it's worth to check if Thomas is constipated or not?

Place this in the room with the cat, but not where the cat might drink it! Alternatively, put a few drops of Olbas Oil or eucalyptus oil on some cotton wool, and place in the room with the cat. Avoid direct contact, as it may be an irritant. A small amount of Vicks VapoRub can be applied to the chin. Do not give any other human medicines to your cat – cats are not small humans and many of our home remedies are toxic to them.

Steam inhalations help to loosen catarrh, so let the cat in the bathroom when you have a bath or shower, or offer inhalations of Olbas Oil by putting a few drops of oil in a container of warm water.

Encourage your cat to drink, as fluids help to loosen thick catarrhal secretions. Wipe away discharges from the nose and eyes regularly using salt water (a teaspoonful of salt to a pint of water).

He is in the best place with the IV......getting in nutrients..........sweet Thomas..........Sweet Greta................Dec. 14, 2008, at 7:24 a.m. in Utah, USA

MAYBE BRING ONE OF HIS KITTY BLANKETS AND HIS BOWL...........OR A PIECE OF CLOTHING OF YOURS SO HE CAN SMELL YOUR SCENT....OXOXOXOXOX

YOU KNOW THE PROCESSED HAM IN SLICES... WELL I HAVE SEEN CATS EAT THIS WHEN THEY ARE UNWELL. I WOULD TRY ANY THING EVEN THE CORNFLAKES.... BLESS HIM HE MUST BE FED UP. ANY NEWS ON WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM.

GRETA DONT WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT HIM NOT EATING. HE WILL BE OK ON THE DRIP FOR NOW. GET THE SCIENCE PLAN RECOVERY FOOD. ITS CONCENTRATED AND HE ONLY NEEDS A SMALL BIT TO KEEP HIM GOING. MOST SICK CATS WILL EAT THIS IF ITS WARM AND IF YOU ENCOURAGE HIM TO EAT IT.

Hi Taffy, I will take some tuna in with me with the chicken...His favourite is to share my cornflakes but I don't think the vet would be too impressed. I'm not sure he would appreciate me eating my breakfast in the surgery. Thomas is always there at breakfast time usually with Tabitha waiting for the last drops of milk.....xxxxx

What did the vet suggest???? Usually something very stinky to eat, like tuna, will make them interested.....but he is on a drip which is making him very comfortable just by being hydrated.....

What a good idea...I hadn't thought of that...He has a little pink bowl that he likes.......

hmmm..something familiar to him....his bowl....his food...something that would make him comfortable and tempted to eat

Thomas is still at the vets. He won't eat and is still on the drip. I can visit tomorrow.....What can I take for my boy that he might be tempted to eat?........

Thanks so much Jane. Pawdi and Thomas are so alike they could be brothers. They both have that sweet nature too. Very,very sprcial boys......xxxxxxx

I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU TWO ALL DAY.....THOMAS IS SO LIKE PAWDI AND I KNOW HOW I WOULD FEEL IF PAWDI WAS ILL. HE LIKE THOMAS IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE.... I LOVE ALL MY CATS , BUT PAWDI IS SO SPECIAL. I LOVE HIM TO BITS. THOMAS YOU KEEP GETTING BETTER FOR YOUR MUM AND YOU WILL BE BACK HOME IN NO TIME. LOTS OF HUGS FOR YOU BOTH. JANE AND PAWDI. X X X

I have phoned the vets and Thomas is in his cage on the drip and is very quiet but I think this must be the anaesthetic wearing off. I hope tomorrow brings good news. Your prayers have helped me cope through this worrying time....xxxxxxx

Hello Sirminzi, Lovely to hear from you. Thomas has had a problem with vomiting for many years. The original vet said it was megaesophagus and nothing could be done. This vet told me today that Thomas has never had the condition. Very worrying. I hope your daughter's cat is in good health now. It's so awful when any of them are ill. Lots of love...Greta & the cats...xxxx

Greta - Mum, it´s good to hear that his blood is fine. The most of dangerous diseases(kidney, liver, diabetic and m.m.) is to bee seen in the blood. What has been Thomas primarily problem? Did he sick (in terms of emetic) oftener? Our daughters cat (9 y.) sicks since 4 years 2x annually, with blood. She gives her tea and always a little bit meal. The vets have found nothing!

Oh my, we are still in the dark as to what's wrong with the baby.......Please God, give the vet wisdom and insight for our Thomas' case...........Kisses to you and Thomas..................Dec. 12, 2008, at 6:51 a.m. in Utah, USA

Emma, one of the vets has just rung. Thomas has no stomach ulcers or anything untoward. His bloods are fine, His heart is ok, his xray is fine and his megaesophagus has been misdiagnosed. He is still asleep and they are going to wake him. They say there is thickening of the bowel wall but that is not uncommon. The only other thing that they can do is a biopsy of his bowel but are reluctant to do that at this stage. Too much risk, only last resort procedure.....

Thank you so much Taffy...I will put your mail into my address book....xxxxx

If you need anything, my email is teocato28@gmail.com...Dec. 12, 2008, at 5:25 a.m. in Utah, USA

This waiting game is so hard.......I can't think properly......but I know how many good friends we have and it helps so much......

Lord, have mercy on us and your precious babies..Dec. 12, 2008, at 5:14 a.m. in Utah, USA

HOLD ON THOMAS PLEASE !!

Hi everyone....11.50am. No news yet....Praying......

Hi Greta, you know how they say that people sometimes look like their pets........well, you both have similar sweetness in your faces. I'm glad the vet will look down there.....thanks for keepin us informed....our prayers are right there with you. We're checking your window around the clock...Love and hugs to you sweet lady....

So sweet to see you both, and so sad to hear Thomas was sick again. We at Picato are all praying for this sweet little boy

Oh my dear Greta - be strong for your little darling. He should not sense your worry about him. It´s good that Thomas will be checked ripely. I hope you can be near him the most time. We pray for your both ...

Friday morning 9.30 am. Vets have just rang. Thomas has been sick again during the night. They have given him anti-emetic drugs and they are going to have to do an xray and put a camera down his throat under a general anaesthetic. I am so frightened for him....please pray for him.......

I forgot to say.....the friendship and love from you all is such an amazing thing. This special care means so much to me.......hugs and kisses to you all....Thomas & Greta...xxxxxxxx

We were so pleased to see each other, it's difficult to find the right words.....I hate being apart from him. He just purred and purred and kept looking at me in that beautiful way he does. He melts my heart.

Great surprise to see you both! Thomas looks very happy and content on your lap. Mum's love is the best medicine. Please keep us updated, we all love him as if he was ours.

Thomas you look like you are so happy sitting on moms lap. Mac we are praying for you both.

OH SO SWEET....WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIC!!!!

Good to see you both! I see you're smiling a bit so it seems all is a bit better now!

good to see you Thomas and on the mend!

Aw this is such a great photo of you both!!! How is Thomas doing?

IT IS GREAT TO SEE YOU BOTH. I STAYED WITH LAYLA MY SIAMESE GIRL WHEN SHE WAS VERY SICK.THOMAS WILL RECOVER MUCH QUICKER WHEN HE KNOWS YOU ARE AROUND. THIS VET KNOWS HOW TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF THOMAS. HE LOOKS BRIGHTER... IF HE WASENT HE WOULD NOT WANT TO EVEN SIT ON YOUR LAP... TAKE CARE GRETA LOTS OF HUGS XXX JANE AND PAWDI.

Oh, it's absolutely great to see you with dear Thomas! I'm sure that just sitting on your lap makes him feel much, much better!! Keep us posted, Greta dear.

Hi! I was thinking about you and now here you are! Happy to see you THOMAS and Mum! He seems so quiet and calm...please continue to keep us posted! Hugs

So good to see you!!! Hi there, Thomas. He looks so glad to be on Mom's lap! Love from the friends in Brazil!

hi! it feels so good to see you both!! it was a nice surprise this pic! =) Thomas looks much better just for being with you! hope the vet can make it, and Thomas too! kisses for both!!!

HI! THOMAS AND MOM! NICE TO SEE YOU BOTH! THOMAS IS SO CUTE! HE SEEMS MUCH BETTER. OH!DEAR, I HOPE THE VET WILL FIND AT LEAST WHAT IS THE PROBLEM! KISSES!!!

Hi Mack - great to see you with dear Thomas. How's he doing now? Take care both of you - - hugs and prayers ... xxxoo