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New Talus Update.....

t__m

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:25:52 PM

First the good news, Talus is home!!!!!!!
We brought him home tonight around 8 pm....
He's been non-stop since he got back...he's

acing around from room to room making sure he's really home...
He ate a chicken salad dinner and had lots of fresh water....
I have to be at work at 6am and I honestly don't think he'll sleep tonight....yeah, my boy is home and snuggling with me...

Now, the results of all his tests today...
Simply put, it's not cancer, it's not heart problems, it's ideopathic...
which means they don't know what caused it...
For the next week we have to watch him like a hawk....we have to watch his breathing and check to see if his fluids are building up in his chest again....If they are, we have to have them drained and then we decide about surgery....he's on homeopathic medicine, Rutin, which works for cats who have chylothorax....
this might help him heal on his own without surgery...we just have to wait and see....

Now, for all of you.....I honestly don't think I would have made it through the last 4 days without you....
You have kept me sane, and strong and hopeful...
The night we lit candles the vet said was his best night in the hospital...I read him all of your messages, and it made him better....
I want to especially thank you for your private messages and your thoughts and prayers....
You are all special people....
and I am grateful and humbled to call you my friends....
Hugs and Super Wet Squishes from Talus....
I'll post some pictures of him soon....
Love all of you,

Maria and Timothy and the little guy....

bluelighting

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:32:48 PM

I'm so glad to hear he is finally back home with you! Hope all goes well and he remains well. I'm still going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers that this week will pass with no further incidents.

We i-doggers are always willing to sending helpful vibes and prayers for all those in need of them.

coopsmom

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:36:28 PM

YAY TALUS!!!!! Good for you that you get to be home and comfort mom & dad!!!!!!

Maria - I'm so glad to hear that he's home and doing well, a wait and see at home is much easier than worrying when you can't constantly look at him!

sooner

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:42:44 PM

Oh it's wonderful that he's home. I hope everything goes well and stays well.

for Talus!!

(((hugs))) for mom and dad.

Lori Haglund

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:43:27 PM

Oh, I am so glad to hear the news! Again, I am in tears----this time it is happy tears though[

]. I will continue to pray that Talus remains well, and that you have peace about this whole situation. God bless Talus and his mom and dad!

pofi_pasquale

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:44:04 PM

So we can exhale now?? Honestly, I really do feel incredible relief! I can't imagine how you are feeling!!!

Well, I know a diagnosis of idiopathic anything is not very settling, but you seem to have ruled out some really difficult and frightening possibilities and that is wonderful.

And Talus is home and eating and snuggling and that is truly wonderful.

Pofi says, "Yo dude! Awesome that you're home!" And Mia sends a smooch from one redhead to another!

Terri

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:51:57 PM

Yay! I'm so happy that Talus is home. I'll bet he is just thrilled too. So glad he's feeling better. Keep us updated and I'm looking forward to pictures! [

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Xerxes

Posted : 8/8/2006 10:57:43 PM

Congratulations!!! Keep a close eye on that big love bug.

loveukaykay

Posted : 8/8/2006 11:01:43 PM

Yay Talus!!!! Maria, thats so wonderful!!!! I know you'll be keeping a close eye on him, and we will continue to keep him in our thoughts until all of this is in the clear!! You have a strong man who knows the love he has around him!

lorib

Posted : 8/8/2006 11:11:29 PM

Yeah, Talus!!! We are all soooo glad you're feeling better, big guy!!!

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 8/8/2006 11:45:03 PM

Soooo glad to hear Talus is doing so much better. We've been thinking about him a lot.

Joyce

willowchow

Posted : 8/9/2006 12:04:38 AM

Oh, I'm so glad!! I was wondering all day if I'd see an update on him. I did light my candle the other night and I told my DH all about him awhile back so he knew what was going on and why we lit the candle. When I told him that it was a holiday and you had to wait for the doctor, he mentioned how these things alway seem to happen when there is no doctor available, on a holiday or weekend or something.

Hopefully, Talus respond to this medicine and surgery won't be needed. We'll keep praying for him.

Willow sends her purple kisses to all of you.

Lori

whatsh0uldmyl0ginbe?

Posted : 8/9/2006 12:53:43 AM

Thats great news I'm so glad he's home!
Maisie send kisses and butt wiggles![sm=kiss.gif]

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/9/2006 1:07:50 AM

I'm so glad to hear that he's home and doing better!!! [

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Christi

Posted : 8/9/2006 1:11:59 AM

I logged on tonight after getting home from work, hoping we'd have an update. I'm so relieved that Talus is home with you now! We'll continue to keep him in our thoughts, Maria, that he makes a full recovery. Now, get some well-deserved sleep! Christi