Poor Winnie is really sick...

[kristininn]

My poor pink boy is having a really rough time of it.

Last week he was diagnosed with a URI with a secondary bacterial infection and was given a long-acting injectable antibiotic. With the antibiotic, sitting in the bathroom with lots of steam x3 a day, and a lot of love he's seemed slightly improved, moving between 50% and about 75% better.

Last night he took a turn for the worse again, however, so we're off to the vet this afternoon. He has the classic symptoms of rhinotracheitis (discharge from one eye, congestion, coughing), but they have worsened again. He's also pretty listless again and last night either threw-up or coughed-up a bunch of mucous. His meow has also remained hoarse (now for a full week) and it's so sad to see my normally talkative guy struggle to get his words out.

I'm trying to remain calm, but I'm not a very calm person in general, so am very worried about my boy. Any thoughts and energy you can send his way are very appreciated and I will update this thread when we return from the vet later today.

 

[angela1974]

Oh poor Winnie....I am so sorry. I'm a worry wort too! Hopefully they will have sttronger medicine! Please update us today....I will say a short prayer for you and Winnie.

 

[Franksmom]

Poor Winnie, sending good thoughts and vibes your way. Hope he feels better soon. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Caloci]

I am so sorry Winnie is not doing well. I hope he gets better soon. Hugs and prayers for you and Winnie.

 

[SphynxKid]

Aww, I'm sorry Winnie is so sick, and sorry to hear his meower is broken. I hope he feels better soon and you can stay calm!

Jen

 

[lucylue]

Poor little guy!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Positive thoughts for your baby!!!

 

[ElvirasMum]

Oh poor Winnie **hugs** start feeling better soon, okay buddy!!! You've got your mama lady worried about you!!! *hugs for Kristi*

 

[Cleopatra Beers]

Hang in there Winnie and Kristin. Hopefully this will all pass quickly. Cleo sends her love and is offering to send Winnie a get-well scorpion.

 

[NinaGato]

Oh no. I hope the vet can help get him stable. I am sending him good healing vibes.

 

[PrimateLove]

Emma is sending all her love to her baby boy. She is soo sad he is not feeling well and wants him to get better real soon!

Kristi - Please let me know if you need anything at all! I'll be praying for him to get better real soon!

 

[Lickleone]

Positive thoughts to you and poor Winnie, hope he gets better very soon bless

 

[Taraforweb]

=( Try to stay calm and focus on gentle, smiling, nurturing. Animals can pick up on stress and worry-type cues. Relax... and give him lots of love.

 

[assibassi]

awwww hope Winnie feels better soon and sending hugs and snuggles your way for you and Winnie

 

[Joanne]

Get well soon, Winnie!

 

[SarahLovee82]

Poor Winnie, feel better little guy! & Mom, I know how you feel when you say "I'm not a calm person" I am totally there with you but just try to remember that our animals pick up on our emotional cues, so stay positive! Hugs from Sarah, Starla, & Bentley Boo.

 

[kristininn]

Update!
We're just leaving the vet now.
She says that it looks like any secondary infection has cleared (no fever and his lungs are clear). What's kept him so sick is a nasty case of rhinotracheitis (viral). She sent us home with eye and nose antibiotics and gave him another small antibiotic shot to ensure nothing can take hold while he is vulnerable.

It's so wonderful to have a great vet. I feel much better have her input and guidance which will help me remain calm while my pink man recovers.

Thank you all for your well wishes!

 

[Franksmom]

Yeah Winnie, hang in there you will feel better soon

 

[Retro Kitty]

Well, that’s pretty good news! Hopefully he’s back to full speed soon.

 

[susi794]

Just read this post. Was glad the update is already here.....I was worried about Winnie.
Please get well soon, Winnie. We love you!

 

[Hairless Blessing]

Wonderful news. I hope he get's well very quickly.
Will send up prayers for him.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

So happy to see this news...now for some fast healing!

 

[PrimateLove]

 

[kristininn]

Emma, you are the sweetest girlfriend a pink boy could hope for. You made Winnie's night (and mine!!).

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Glad to hear the news from the vet! Hope the new meds do the trick and he feels better in no time!