My 17 yo girl had a stroke and went blind - see inside
Posted By: catlover on 2007-10-14
In Reply to: Think my older girl cat had a stroke - Lovemypets
This kitty also had renal failure but had been doing great with supplemental fluids with potassium for a year. She got around the house just fine and continued doing her normal cat stuff for another week after the stroke. She was very happy and ate heartily during that week. She never lost an ounce or her will to keep going. At the beginning of the following week she seemed to be having problems breathing and, we believe, had suffered another stroke and could not get around well at all. We chose to let her go. :-( Talk with your vet and see what they recommend as far as supportive care. You know your cat better than anyone and will know when she has had enough. My heart goes out to you because the loss of any pet, especially one who has been with you a long time, is so very hard. Cherish your time with her and take pictures. Best wishes...
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Think my older girl cat had a stroke
I posted about the strange behavior the other day with my cat. I now think she probably had a stroke. She does not seem in pain but almost sure she has been blinded and when I call her, see no response with the ear motion that you see with cats listening. She does not come to me, another sign she is not hearing. She and I have spent a lot of time together since the other day with my holding her and telling her how much I love her. I will be at the vet's office the first thing in the morning. Putting her down is not an option right now for me because I do not feel she is in pain. She wanders around the house and circles things, staying close to the perimeter of the house. I have closed off doors and also made the house more cat safety, just as you would with a baby to make sure things are put up and out of the way for her. If I had to hand feed I would but she finds her food, her appetite is good and also put her liter box out of a room she had an obsticle in so now everything in the outer hall near the garage easier for her. I have read on the internet that cortisone sometimes helps in cat strokes, also sometimes the blindness may be temporary. What I want to know is has anyone else had a cat that they think may have had a stroke, if so the treatment, improvement and anything you can tell me. She is, like I said before, my older girl who was born at my home and has been around for a good long while and of course I love her dearly. I again am not thinking about putting her down, only if and when I thought she was in pain or just unable to cope with getting around, etc. Any thoughts you can give would be most appreciated. I will get back on board as soon as I can but now my #1 priority is for my much beloved older gal. Thanks!
straight up latte girl see inside
hey I know you said below that you tried your own version. I was going to reply but was afraid that you wouldn't see it way down there. Anyway....I like my coffee with 8 tablespoons of light cool whip. Nothing else. It's very good that way and may be similar to your latte. Let me know if you try it!
my two blind parents had a blind dog
The dog didn't start out that way -- got hit by a car and his only injury was the blindness. Talk about irony!! Parents couldn't see, dog couldn't see. Mom didn't move the furniture much, too much crashing into... God truly has a sense of humor.
My dad had a stroke at age 46 - sm
He is like your dad. Stubborn!
My mother finally convinced him to let her call 911 and they took him to the hospital. He had multiple small strokes and then a larger one. Sounds very much like your dad.
Dad spent about 1 week in the hospital then 3 weeks in a rehabilitation center. Following that, he spent about 6 months at home after having bilateral carotid endarterectomy and then also doing physical therapy on an outpatient basis 1 to 2 times a week (if we could get him to go.)
This was 15 years ago. My dad went back to driving truck and is doing pretty well.
He still needs to be reminded to take his medications so he doesn't go through this again.
There is hope. Just keep encouraging him.
P.S. My dad was never one for gadgets and video games but when the therapist recommended having him play video games to stimulate hand-eye coordination, it made his recovery a bit more tolerable for him and helped him a lot too.
Anyone else with cat who has had a stroke?
Know lots of you off on the weekend so trying to post during week. I am sure my older girl had a stroke- has been blinded and cannot hear- took her to veterinarian Monday and he gave her shot of penicillin and cortisone. Her walking is not so staggered now but still has not recovered (and she may never, know this) the sight nor the hearing. I thought she was dying the other day but apparently this was what was going on. Bad mother!! I did not even know until later. She wanders around aimlessly but now is resting ok and her appetite is strong. Have any of you had similar situation with your cat and if so, did their senses return? I do not feel she is in pain, not willing to put her to sleep, not an option at this time.
heat stroke
Treatments
Heat stroke occurs when a pet has an extremely high body temperature, usually more than 41 degrees C (106 degrees F). Signs include rapid panting, warm dry skin, bright red gums, vomiting, and an anxious expression or staring appearance. Collapse, coma and death follow shortly thereafter. An animal with heat stroke must have its body temperature reduced quickly. Most effective is immediate immersion in a cold water. If unavailable, hosing it down with a garden hose may be effective. Ice packs should not be used because overcooling often occurs. The skin should be massaged gently, and the legs flexed frequently to encourage blood circulation. While this is being done, it is essential that the pet be transported to a veterinary hospital as quickly as possible.
Heat stroke can occur surprisingly fast, even when animals are left for only short periods of time in cars with the windows partially rolled down. Since prevention still remains the best alternative, animals are best not left alone in unattended cars or in a yard without shade and water in warm weather.
http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/dogs/heat_stroke.html
Well, I think she might be upset enough to stroke out or something (sm)
That's good enough for me!
You need to lighten up before you have a stroke - nm
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Maybe he had some kind of a mini-stroke or something, and it
I'm really going blind...
I have been to the eye doctor and wear special glasses for the computer and when I saw this post, I thought what a great idea that would be and would probably be very helpful as my eyes are still sore (way too much time on the computer!). The only thing I can find is under options to change the color and it only gives me one selection. Any other ideas on where I would look for this? Thanks...
A vet could determine if poisoned or heat stroke.
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blind faith is EXACTLY what...
God expects. You got it right, believe what you cannot see. Have faith that God will show you the way...IF YOU BELIEVE...you must believe and have complete and total faith in the Lord that he will sustain you. It's not easy, of course, but it must be done...according to God...
Blind Date
Blind date arranged by a mutual acquaintance.
Married less than 6 months after we met. 9 years end of next month.
We had a dog go deaf and blind - sm
I would get her attention by pounding on the floor, but being blind did not help matters. She would walk off the deck sometimes, about a 2 foot drop, funny to see, though not really, luckily she never hurt herself. I would always try to carry her up and down the steps into the house so she would not get hurt. Dog was dumb as a stick as it was so it got comical sometimes. Sweetest dog in the world though, but a yapper (Schipperke). We eventually put her to sleep at about 15/16 years old when she was really losing it. Good dog though.
Blind date. :) nm
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Customers need to be blind men who like short fat
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is the liberals board gone or am I blind?
what happened to it?
I almost went blind from it as I broke out on half of my face and they
were invading my cornea but never penetrated through. I had them actually while on the delivery table with my son!! It was frightening to say the least, I looked like a monster for about 1 week, started healing after week 2 and then had terrible pain weeks 2 and 3. I was popping 800 Motrin without even looking at the clock, the only time in my life I was a pill popper!! Anyhow still can't tweeze my eyebrow on that area without strange neuralgia, when I get tired or stressed I feel the tingling, feels like my eyelid is drooping but no residual effects other than that. If it ever happens again (this was 16 years ago so knock on wood) I will just go somewhere with a bottle and drink myself to sleep for 3 weeks.
I think being blind makes the feeling even worse....nm
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sorry for typo inside, correction inside this one
At the time I posted it was a 23-y/o Korean THE DETAILS of who did the shooting had not hit the newswires UNTIL THEN.
Maybe this is where that one came from...(inside) LOL
http://www.snopes.com/medical/potables/mountaindew.asp
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chocolate/bannana pie. yeah sounds crazy but is really delicious. i found it at grocery store few years ago and everyone loved it.
take a graham cracker crust, slice banana in round circles and layer on bottom of crust. middle layer mix chocolate pudding and cover on top of banannas. cover with chocolate cool whip although i can't find chocolate cool whip anymore, you could probably mix chocolate syrup with cool whip to produce the same. top cool whip with rounds of banannas for decoration and grated chocolate and/or small squares.
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Perhaps next year, you should ignore your ungrateful neighbors. Take those cards (and your kids) to a local nursing home and share them with lonely seniors. I can guarantee they would be greatful, and it would be a great lesson for your kids. Might as well share your kindness and caring with someone who will appreciate it!
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I had very heavy bleeding during periods, would pass lots of clots. Also, when I would stand up, I'd feel a gush coming out. Sorry to be so graphic. I've heard that people have had a lot of pain with them, but I didn't. It was found by my doctor. He asked me if I felt that in my abdomen and I told him I thought I was just fat. My uterus was 22 weeks size.
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Sometimes you have to unplug speakers and plug back in in order for your plug-and-play devices to register. You may even have to unplug speakers, restart and then plug in. If that does not work try restarting with speakers plugged in. I have had to do all 3 in the past. You could test them by plugging them in to a walkman or portable CD player. Might try Sound effects manager or sound effects and audio devices under control panel and go through a troubleshooting phase. I have a gateway and mine will only work in the "right out" plug.
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The women in my family have used this for years for washing babies as well as our own clothes. My mother used for dishwashing. I am very familiar with its use, sorta like we have always used pressure cookers, some people scared of them, just things we have used over the years. Watch that toothpaste, though!
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Too funny. Baby diapers and cut a whole out for the tail. You can get or make an elizabethan collar to put on her neck to keep her from tearing them up. (pic.) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15227&Ntt=diapers&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
You can buy the cloth pants that they make for dogs at Petco or your local groomer
(pic) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14459&Ntt=pants&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 I bought a pair and then made a pattern. Attach with buttons or velcro across top and there is a slot on these for pads or you can use adhesive kind. Can't resist emailing a copy of one of my babies with Sock diapers. I keep my husbands socks if the get a whole in them from his steal toes. Usually in same place so I pull her tail through there. Designer diapers.
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It is a personal and universal truth. You find out it is a universal truth when you accept Jesus personally. Thanks! Have a good one!
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Posted previously but it apparently disappeared when moved to gab board.
I searched baked hashbrowns...
http://southernfood.about.com/od/hashbrowns/r/bl80201e.htm
This site lists a lot of dishes down about half way, ingredients are listed below names so you can scan for cheese.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/hashbrowns/Hash_Brown_Potato_Recipes.htm
Couple more. 2 of these have cream of cheddar soup. Gives good taste without the harsh texture of some cheeses.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/hashbrowns/r/bl50809f.htm
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1926,145187-236204,00.html
Oh well have to hunt the others again!
OP please see inside!!!!
Unless this is your post at below site (ripoffreport.co) you really should go there and file a report as well as at my3cent.com.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/191/RipOff0191127.htm
LOL! Sorry about that...(inside)
http://www.e-wisdom.com/credit_cards/
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Here, they have a lot of baby K names with their meanings for both boys and girls. I love new babies, I will be an aunt by this October and the little girl's name will be Ava Elizabeth.
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-names-k.htm
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Not a prescription. Should be available in any vitamin department. Brand not important--I always just buy the cheapest! Pills/capsules are big though--I have to cut them in half--so also buy with that in mind. As I recall there usually aren't directions--I usually take 2 for first dose then 2-3 times a day for really no specific time period just p.r.n. (like when I start to feel the blister coming up again) and preventively (mine triggered by sun exposure so take after I have been out in the sun).
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Are you asking for something to remove the paint/stain or something to remove the paper? Your saying "sticky", is this like something with sticky backing that has stuck to table?
Sure you want to know? Look inside.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapple
I don't get any of this either. Inside
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Something to try - see inside
Insist he go to counseling with you. If he refuses, attend on your own. You have some issues of your own that could use some help. Sharing misery stories with others on the Net is not the answer...Best of luck to you! :-)
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I find it odd that you go through all of this about not gifting and trying to stay away from materialism, it's not what it's about...yet you don't mention one word about the real reason for Christmas.
Sounds like you're just not interested in being involved in Christmas, not that you have a respect for the birth of Christ.
By the way, the reason for gift giving is the same reason He came to us -- to give a gift. :)
Nothing wrong with buying gifts. It is not materialism. It is celebrating by giving to others, as He gave to us.
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Maybe he misses you. Maybe he was just relieving some pressure. It's not that bizarre. Maybe you should tell him that you're there and available, and you wouldn't mind a morning romp or nooner yourself. You'd be surprised what a healthy bedroom life can do for a marriage even when there's discord. Guys feel closer to their women when they're getting some, but I understand how difficult it is as a woman to be physical with a guy when he's completely ticking you off. DH and I have figured out that when we get jerky toward each other, it's because we feel that one of us is carrying more of the load or not getting enough support from the other. So we try to make time to do something together even if it's just talking or going to lunch.
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If the cat is going to be totally an inside cat, I think it is okay. . I don't think their should be too much pain associated with it - certainly not for 2 weeks. . But if the cat will be outside at all, it would not be a good idea, as it would have no way to protect itself or climb a tree to get away from dogs, etc. .
IA MT..see inside..
You all condemn Done's husband, though we do not even know what he wrote in this 'notorius' letter. How can you then judge and label him?
I said it already before, some people - I am not referring to Done - perceive even constructive criticism as abuse.
For instance, if a person is obese and somebody tells this person who cannot stop eating...'I think you should really lose some pounds...'
Some people call this 'abusive', 'rude', insensitive, etc.............
inside or outside dog? nm
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Is he being picked on in school? Sounds like there is more going on. Especially the part about him saying he is fat and then not liking stuff the week after you bought it, makes me wonder if somebody has made fun of the clothing/shoes and now he doesn't want to wear them. Kids are ruthless and mean. I would try to dig deeper. My heart breaks for him. I hope he feels better about himself!
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My daughter (now 19) has always had more guy friends than girls mostly because she does not care for the drama and backstabbing that many teenage girls engage in. What I would take into account is how your daughter acts around these boys--how does she dress (my daughter is an athlete--no low-cut shirts, short skirts, etc) and what are her mannerisms (too flirty or just chillin as friends) or do you see something more--watch the behavior. Have always welcomed all kids to hang out at my house--even though it has driven up my food bill--because I feel that way I know what they're doing, hear how they are acting/talking (they can forget you are around the corner), and I get to know who they are hangin with. As time goes by you can get to know who a lot of the kids are in your town including siblings and parents--have always made it a point to network, network, network--soccer games, helping in school, etc. Always offer to drive too--they will also sometimes forget you have ears up there in the driver's seat. I like to remind my kids that they don't know who I know so they should keep that in mind when out in public because you never know what could get back to me.
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when in doubt, always try foodtv.com
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/teriyaki-sesame-chicken-skewers-recipe/index.html
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I bought our Wii when it first came out, preordered it 2 years ago. My son got braces earlier this year. The orthodontist does not offer a payment plan so those thousands of $$$ have gone on the credit cards. it may have been a bad move to set up myself to be in debt like this but as my child has a very bad overbite, buck teeth and teeth behind each other I considered it a small price to pay for help with self esteem issues.
You will also note my original question did not solicit advice on what to do with the system. This is my son's decision, not mine. I was asking this to cover all of my bases BEFORE I retrieve the system in less than 2 hours from now.
By the way you sound very generous; I hope if you win anything you can give it to charity. Maybe you will win Powerball one day!
What I can't understand is this: If my son were to win $250 the replies in this thread would be very different. No one would suggest he give it back to the orthodontist.
LOL - See Inside
I can't help but giggle at your reference to "piranas"...I always use "locusts" but I like piranas even better, lol!!!
I'm on PMs/graveyard at least 5 nights a week, so it's nice to know there's company out there :-)
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If you're feeding your dog commercially bought dog food, Purina supposedly puts stuff in the food to make the poop easier to scoop (i.e., firm).
If you're feeding your dog regular food, try feeding him hamburger meat mixed with cooked rice for a couple days. That's what Granny used to do with her little white poodle that followed her everywhere and lived a nice long life.
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He's 10.
He doesn't get residuals or anything, the contract i signed said it was a total buyout. But the fee he was paid was enough for gas back and forth (it's an hour and a half away) and food, plus I told him he could have a game he has been wanting.
He has had 3 agents for a while but this is his first real job so i'm hoping this will jump start his career!
That little girl
For those of us who lived through the "British Invasion", or even if you didn't but saw replays of some of the groups singing, you would remember that the teen girls would scream and cry. Cry. Yes. So when I saw that pitiful-looking little girl, I thought she was planted there sort of as a flashback to the British Invasion period. If that was the reason, it did not work out well. They should have had a group of them doing that. As it was, it just made her look like she desperately needs a psychiatrist.
but did you notice how enthralled she was with Sanjaya? that's why I think it is millions of little girls that age voting for him.
Just my thoughts. My other thought is that AI seems to have run its course.
Go girl!
Go get 'em!! You sound like you've got a good plan. I wish you the very best of luck!
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