Teddie very bad again

smudgley · 26-02-2007, 10:28 PM

Right!

Can I make a totally random / bizarre suggestion?

here's my suggestion.....

What causes diarrhoea? We are all assuming it's dietary? right? Well most of the time it is.... BUT not always. diarrhoea can be caused for others reasons. a key factor in diarrhoea is often stress, or change of environment, parasites, & so on....I know Teddie does not appear stressed, but maybe there is a tiny little thing (no idea what) but something that is causing her to have diarrhoea. Therefore would you consider putting her in a change of environment for 1 week? Let her come stay with me for 1 week? New environment, with no other cats, see what happens & it will give you a break? She would obviously stay in a pen & you may not like that idea, but it may answer some q's???

What do you think Alex?

Kazz · 26-02-2007, 10:29 PM

Alex I have nothing but admiration for you, doing the best you can no animal can wish for more.

This is off track slightly - but I would happily let Cleo come and live with you.
I can say no more, and hope that says enough to you.

I realise you have a life to lead children to feed and bills to pay no one is critising you in any way you have done more than enough.

I have Pm'd you.

Karen

EmmaG · 26-02-2007, 10:29 PM

Excellent idea there Smudgley

Kazz · 26-02-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudgley

Right!

Can I make a totally random / bizarre suggestion?

here's my suggestion.....

What causes diarrhoea? We are all assuming it's dietary? right? Well most of the time it is.... BUT not always. diarrhoea can be caused for others reasons. a key factor in diarrhoea is often stress, or change of environment, parasites, & so on....I know Teddie does not appear stressed, but maybe there is a tiny little thing (no idea what) but something that is causing her to have diarrhoea. Therefore would you consider putting her in a change of environment for 1 week? Let her come stay with me for 1 week? New environment, with no other cats, see what happens & it will give you a break? She would obviously stay in a pen & you may not like that idea, but it may answer some q's???

What do you think Alex?

You know with the brains on here its lucky for the World we don't break out and take over.

Fran · 26-02-2007, 10:40 PM

I think that's a very kind offer Smudgley, I hope Alex takes you up on it. I would be more than happy to let any of my cats stay with you and I do think Alex could do with a break and it might put a different perspective on Teddie's problems

alexgirl73 · 26-02-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudgley

Right!

Can I make a totally random / bizarre suggestion?

here's my suggestion.....

What causes diarrhoea? We are all assuming it's dietary? right? Well most of the time it is.... BUT not always. diarrhoea can be caused for others reasons. a key factor in diarrhoea is often stress, or change of environment, parasites, & so on....I know Teddie does not appear stressed, but maybe there is a tiny little thing (no idea what) but something that is causing her to have diarrhoea. Therefore would you consider putting her in a change of environment for 1 week? Let her come stay with me for 1 week? New environment, with no other cats, see what happens & it will give you a break? She would obviously stay in a pen & you may not like that idea, but it may answer some q's???

What do you think Alex?

Wow Kelly. That knocked me for six!! I've just spoken to Robert about it and this is what we've come up with. We will give Teddie this week on the chicken and see if her tummy settles. If there is no sign of improvement by next monday then she comes to you for a week (and I'm actually shaking typing that). My utmost gratitude for making this offer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazz

Alex I have nothing but admiration for you, doing the best you can no animal can wish for more.

This is off track slightly - but I would happily let Cleo come and live with you.
I can say no more, and hope that says enough to you.

I realise you have a life to lead children to feed and bills to pay no one is critising you in any way you have done more than enough.

I have Pm'd you.

Karen

Karen, that means a heck of a lot to me 'cause I know what that old gal means to you!

smudgley · 26-02-2007, 10:53 PM

ok, well have a think about it, I was really trying hard to think about the "bigger picture" sometimes we have cats that come in with certain problems & it's not always medical, sometimes it can be bahavioural. We all know you want what's best for Teddie & we know you are trying your hardest, but with so many people giving advise & opinions you are going round in circles & tying yourselves in knots.

You know I work in Telford, once a week, so it's no bother to collect her & bring her home....

alexgirl73 · 26-02-2007, 10:56 PM

I've never even considered that it might be a behavioural issue, never even occured to me, yet with all of Elaines problems with Eva, it should have I guess. Rest assured that I will scream your name at the top of my lungs if needed on monday

(Are you sure this isn't just a way of getting your hands on Teddie? Teddie and Bluebell in the same place! You could charge people money to see that)

smudgley · 26-02-2007, 11:03 PM

Well Thursdays is usually my Telford day - so give me a shout!

Elaine · 26-02-2007, 11:13 PM

Thats an excellent plan Smudgley. Alex i hadnt given behaviour to be a possibility either. You have a very stressfull situation on your hands and no one is critisising at all. It is hard and yes it is going round in circles, I dont suppose I helped either.
Wishing you all the best xxx

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