Update on Karen the Shelter Cat

[Yoda mom]

@Carmen Lucia ((( hugs))) n prayers for team Karen
We all love Her and send positve healing vibes!

 

[Nicolemorgan]

Oh my heart is just breaking for you, I have all routing for and thinking of Karen and her recovery.
Such sad news to read, making me cry for you and your baby.
You have given Karen so much love, and affection and care in the time she has been with you.
You gave her everything, and she loves you and purrs with you.

I will keep praying that she can make a turn around and get through this.
But any decision you make will be the right one, as you love her and care for her and only want the best for her.
I am sending you so many hugs, and lots of love!

-Morgan

 

[Momrat329]

We brought Karen home from the shelter about 3 weeks ago, here's an update:

She's almost done with her antibiotics but is still a bit snotty, no more sneezing though so that's an improvement. I'm not surprised she's still sick considering the condition of her when we picked her up. I wouldn't doubt some of that gook in her nasal cavity is from her horribly rotten teeth.

As I've said before she is 100% deaf but seems to always be watching to see what our next move is and adapts quickly. She's great with the kids and 2 of our dogs (Chihuahua and French Bulldog). For some reason she has it out for our Boston Terrier and wants to attack him. It's kind of comical actually since he's become kind of scared of her.

She HATES being groomed or handled excessively, we had one spat while cleaning her nasty nose and face that ended up with me having to take a trip to the Dr for antibiotics. I knew she scratched me but didn't realize she had bitten me so within 12 hours it was quite infected. I'm honestly surprised her tooth didn't break off in my thumb since they are so rotten!

As soon as she gets the clear from the Vet we'll be getting her in for a dental and I think that will be a life changing experience for her. I can't imagine how she feels with all those gross teeth.

That's all for now, thank you for all your advice in my endeavor with this sweet girl. We just love her. Although my husband thinks she should be wearing pants, she's too naked "back there". Haha! I added a few updated photos of her, she looks so much better!

Carmen

Prayers for Karen and her recovery. God bless you for taking her in and loving her

 

[Carmen Lucia]

I just got home from work and it looks like Karen took a few bites of the canned food I left out for her!! I'm so happy, I'm crying happy tears. I offered her more but she wasn't interested... I was able to force feed her a bit, she's fighting it less which helps immensely.

I'm supposed to go out of town this weekend with my girlfriends on an annual trip and I'm dreading leaving her. My husband is adamant that I go, he thinks he's more than capable of caring for her and keeping her going through the weekend. He's seriously the best, I won the lottery with that guy. I can't help but get a pit in my stomach when I think about leaving her. It's crucial she gets her steroid twice a day, especially with the progress she's made today. I just don't know what to do... I'll be 3 hours away, my husband said he'd pack up the kids to come get me if things went south with her. I think I should trust him and try to go relax for a few days.

I'll update more tonight if she eats for me without the force feeding.

I feel all your love and prayers, it's helped me stay strong❤️

 

[GoldHazel]

I just got home from work and it looks like Karen took a few bites of the canned food I left out for her!! I'm so happy, I'm crying happy tears. I offered her more but she wasn't interested... I was able to force feed her a bit, she's fighting it less which helps immensely.

I'm supposed to go out of town this weekend with my girlfriends on an annual trip and I'm dreading leaving her. My husband is adamant that I go, he thinks he's more than capable of caring for her and keeping her going through the weekend. He's seriously the best, I won the lottery with that guy. I can't help but get a pit in my stomach when I think about leaving her. It's crucial she gets her steroid twice a day, especially with the progress she's made today. I just don't know what to do... I'll be 3 hours away, my husband said he'd pack up the kids to come get me if things went south with her. I think I should trust him and try to go relax for a few days.

I'll update more tonight if she eats for me without the force feeding.

I feel all your love and prayers, it's helped me stay strong❤️

@Carmen Lucia I'm glad you feel our love and prayers. We are all the way "Team Karen" here. As far as you not knowing what to do for this weekend, your husband sounds capable of taking care of Karen. Just go with your gut and you'll be able to figure out what's best for you. Wishing the best for Karen as always. HUGS

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Go and have fun. Your hubby seems to understand you really want to be aware of updates...he will not let you down. Karen is in good hands. No regrets allowed. So happy to hear she has eaten a bit. Go Karen!

Patti

 

[Hairless Blessing]

So happy to hear Karen, ate a little, on her on. Prayers, I will continue.
You, need, to, be the one, to, decide, what, is, more important, to you.
Stay and be with Karen, seeing first hand. So you'll be happy.

Or go on your weekend getaway and know you can relax, enjoy
and not worry. I'm sure, your husband is capable, of taking care
of her.
Please continue to update us.

 

[NinaGato]

So good to hear she ate a bit. The Drs are right that Karen has known more love from you and you family than she has ever. Still praying she will hog down and eat for you. Whatever happens you have given Karen a chance that no one else has.

 

[Carmen Lucia]

So as I was sitting with Karen just now I randomly put out a can of her regular canned food instead of the high calorie stuff I've been force feeding her. If nothing else I thought the juice from the chicken chunks might entice her to eat. She picked at it a couple times, kept circling the bowl and then started eating! She ate the whole bowl. I can't even believe it. She's purring like crazy and getting it down ok for the most part. You can tell she's trying to figure out a new way to use her tongue and mouth but it seems to be working.

I can't believe it.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Way to go Karen!!!!! @Carmen Lucia never underestimate a woman or a cat...lol.



Patti

 

[Yoda mom]

@Carmen Lucia , Yah team Karen! Continued pawsitive vibes for healing!
You go girl! Looking forward to more good news updates!
((((Hugs))) and head smooches!

 

[GoldHazel]

So as I was sitting with Karen just now I randomly put out a can of her regular canned food instead of the high calorie stuff I've been force feeding her. If nothing else I thought the juice from the chicken chunks might entice her to eat. She picked at it a couple times, kept circling the bowl and then started eating! She ate the whole bowl. I can't even believe it. She's purring like crazy and getting it down ok for the most part. You can tell she's trying to figure out a new way to use her tongue and mouth but it seems to be working.

I can't believe it.

@Carmen Lucia that's great news!

 

[Nicolemorgan]

So as I was sitting with Karen just now I randomly put out a can of her regular canned food instead of the high calorie stuff I've been force feeding her. If nothing else I thought the juice from the chicken chunks might entice her to eat. She picked at it a couple times, kept circling the bowl and then started eating! She ate the whole bowl. I can't even believe it. She's purring like crazy and getting it down ok for the most part. You can tell she's trying to figure out a new way to use her tongue and mouth but it seems to be working.

I can't believe it.

Oh that is so nice to hear!
Great job Karen! So happy you are eating and purring!

 

[Hairless Blessing]

That made my night. To hear this. Bless her heart.
Too I keep up the great work Karen. Praying for you
little girlie.

 

[Toa and Ross]

So as I was sitting with Karen just now I randomly put out a can of her regular canned food instead of the high calorie stuff I've been force feeding her. If nothing else I thought the juice from the chicken chunks might entice her to eat. She picked at it a couple times, kept circling the bowl and then started eating! She ate the whole bowl. I can't even believe it. She's purring like crazy and getting it down ok for the most part. You can tell she's trying to figure out a new way to use her tongue and mouth but it seems to be working.

I can't believe it.

Woohoo! Way to go Karen!! You're such a brave girl. I'm doing the happy dance just for you.
And mommy of Karen just go out with your friend. Your husband sounds like a loving man who will take care of Karen very good.

Come on Karen, keep on eating. All the lairians are screaming "est, eat,eat"

Sending lots of extra healing vibes.

 

[GoldHazel]

@Carmen Lucia how is Karen this a.m. so far? I hope she's perkier because she ate last night.

 

[Carmen Lucia]

@GoldHazel I'm happy to report that since last night Karen ate another can of food at 6:30 this morning and another half can just now. We decided to switch her to 1/2 can every 3 or 4 hours instead of a whole can twice a day because the steroids are making her overly hungry and I don't want to make her sick since she hasn't eaten this much in a week. Last night she came downstairs and hung out for hours, jumping back and forth between me on the couch and my husband in his recliner wanting pets and cuddles, purring so loud! Her mouth started bleeding a bit while eating this morning, I'm not too worried though, she's having to figure out how to navigate it in her mouth with this tumor and I think she bit it.

Even though I know this is probably just borrowed time I'm totally fine with it. This is exactly the quality time I wanted to have with her, not me force feeding her and giving her fluids every few days. I couldn't be happier with how things are right now. Every day I get out of her is a blessing and we will treat it as such

 

[GoldHazel]

@GoldHazel I'm happy to report that since last night Karen ate another can of food at 6:30 this morning and another half can just now. We decided to switch her to 1/2 can every 3 or 4 hours instead of a whole can twice a day because the steroids are making her overly hungry and I don't want to make her sick since she hasn't eaten this much in a week. Last night she came downstairs and hung out for hours, jumping back and forth between me on the couch and my husband in his recliner wanting pets and cuddles, purring so loud! Her mouth started bleeding a bit while eating this morning, I'm not too worried though, she's having to figure out how to navigate it in her mouth with this tumor and I think she bit it.

Even though I know this is probably just borrowed time I'm totally fine with it. This is exactly the quality time I wanted to have with her, not me force feeding her and giving her fluids every few days. I couldn't be happier with how things are right now. Every day I get out of her is a blessing and we will treat it as such

@Carmen Lucia that is truly wonderful news right now that Karen has an appetite and has figured out a way to eat. Now that she's getting food and fluids on her own, she is perkier. I'm happy that she's making you so happy right now. Please enjoy your weekend away, I believe hubby will have it all under control.

 

[Toa and Ross]

Glad to hear that Karen is eating again. Make every day count!

 

[Nicolemorgan]

@GoldHazel I'm happy to report that since last night Karen ate another can of food at 6:30 this morning and another half can just now. We decided to switch her to 1/2 can every 3 or 4 hours instead of a whole can twice a day because the steroids are making her overly hungry and I don't want to make her sick since she hasn't eaten this much in a week. Last night she came downstairs and hung out for hours, jumping back and forth between me on the couch and my husband in his recliner wanting pets and cuddles, purring so loud! Her mouth started bleeding a bit while eating this morning, I'm not too worried though, she's having to figure out how to navigate it in her mouth with this tumor and I think she bit it.

Even though I know this is probably just borrowed time I'm totally fine with it. This is exactly the quality time I wanted to have with her, not me force feeding her and giving her fluids every few days. I couldn't be happier with how things are right now. Every day I get out of her is a blessing and we will treat it as such

Oh that is truly wonderful to hear <3
So glad that she is eating and you are getting to spend some good quality time with her.
Give her lots of loving!!
Sending hugs!

 

[Carmen Lucia]

Tonight proved to be a little more challenging. Karen wasn't able to eat the wet food she ate last night (it's chunks of chicken and they're too big) and she hates all the other canned food that is more minced. It seems crazy that even in this state she chooses to be picky. She wanted kibble... Well great Karen, there is no way you can manage kibble. I'm soaking some now to make a mush and hopefully she can get it down somehow. I'll never underestimate her at this point, she's been surprising me everyday.

I did however, witness her with my own eyes drink water, which is something I hadn't seen her do yet. So that's promising.

 

[GoldHazel]

Tonight proved to be a little more challenging. Karen wasn't able to eat the wet food she ate last night (it's chunks of chicken and they're too big) and she hates all the other canned food that is more minced. It seems crazy that even in this state she chooses to be picky. She wanted kibble... Well great Karen, there is no way you can manage kibble. I'm soaking some now to make a mush and hopefully she can get it down somehow. I'll never underestimate her at this point, she's been surprising me everyday.

I did however, witness her with my own eyes drink water, which is something I hadn't seen her do yet. So that's promising.

@Carmen Lucia maybe you can take some sort of blender and mush the food she loves so at least it's got the same taste she prefers?

 

[Nicolemorgan]

Hoping you can get her kibble mushed up and she will want to eat that!
<3

 

[Yoda mom]

@Carmen Lucia , all paws crossed for team Karen! More lair prayers than you can imagine are sent your way !
Come on Karen ! Eat girl!
We luv ya! (((Hugs to your mum n dad ))) and extra head smooches from me

You are an amazing Kitty ! Come on girl!

 

[Carmen Lucia]

She ate the whole dang bowl!!!

This cat amazes me everyday❤️