Frankie has pnuemonia and below normal temp

[cybeeb]

We came home from work today and one of our babies, Frankie, wasn't acting right. We rushed him to the vet and they took x rays and diagnosed pnuemonia. One of the scariest parts is that his body temp is well below normal. His temp was only 95.9. They gave him a shot of cortisone to help with inflammation and a shot of baytril. They sent baytril tablets home with him. We are keeping him in the bathroom (warmest room in the house). We have him crated and bottles filled with hot water in the crate to try to keep him warm. We took his temp a little while ago and it is up to 97.4.
We are trying to keep him warm, without too warm, as he is having trouble breathing. The vet cannot guarantee he will make it as he said it is more serious that his temp is below normal. Frankie is one of our "special" kitties. He is a long haired solid white cat with baby blue eyes and yes, he is completely deaf. The vet said he will always have immune problems with that combination.
Please send Frankie hugs and prayers!

[Fran]

So sorry to read that Frankie is so ill :( {{{Get well vibes}}} to Frankie and {{{hugs}}} for you. Please let us know how he goes on.

[Tink]

oh no! so sorry to read this..i will be sending all the vibes i've got over here...poor dear, give him a nuzzle for me:cry:

[Grete]

Poor Frankie :( Lots of healing hugs and vibes coming from here.

I so hope he responds to treatment *hugs*

[yola]

Cybeeb - that must be such a worry for you. I hope Frankie stabilises and comes through this OK. Lots of hugs.

[dinahsmum]

Vibes for little Frankie

[Mags]

So sorry Frankie is so ill ....... lots of healing vibes being sent to him....

Please let us know how things go with him...

[Saracatz]

So sorry to hear this, I have only just joined but just wanted to add my very best wishes and hope he improves and gets better very soon.

[MrsH]

Oh dear! so sorry to hear about Frankie being so poorly. I hope he responds well.

[Jac]

Come on Frankie, you can do it boy and were all rooting for you!!!
Healing vibes flying your way. Please keep us posted.

[Amber]

Sending lots of gentle hugs and kisses his way! xxxx

[cybeeb]

thanks for all the kind words. Today Frankie's temp registered 98.1. So it came up but it is still not normal. He drank some of the juice in some canned food and drank a little milk. He also likes to drink right from the sink, so we took him to the sink and dripped the water so he could drink. Now he is lying in our bed, covered up, and with a hot water bottle. The vet says the next 2-3 days are crucial.

[alexgirl73]

Sending lots of positive vibes for Frankie xx

[tilly]

Hope he gets better soon.
sally

[Moli]

Healing vibes being sent to frankie.....Thoughts with you..x

[babycakes]

Aww I'm so sorry to read this. Sending Frankie all the positive healing vibes I can find. Get better soon Frankie X and big hugs to you too X

[cybeeb]

Frankie's temp is down again this afternoon. It is only 97.2.
He did eat a little canned but it is hard to keep him warm. He keeps moving away from the hot water bottles. We have a blanket between him and the bottles so its not too hot.
Just wish we could get his temp up.

[babycakes]

Lots of HOT cuddles in fleecy thermals coming his way XXx

[random]

Hope he feels better soon, poor lad. :(

[cybeeb]

Frankie's temp was a wonderful 101.5 today. He is eating well and seems to almost be his old self. He still wants to go in the bedroom to sleep, but he wants someone to hold him while he sleeps. Good thing he is not spoiled!
Thanks for all the kind words and prayers.

[Mags]

Pleased to hear Frankie is feeling better..:D

[Moli]

Brilliant to hear he is feeling better...:D

[sarahd]

Glad to hear Frankie is hopefully on the mend now.

Lots of positive vibes heading his way

sarah
x

[Grete]

Aaah brilliant news, so glad he is feeling better :) Still more healing vibes coming tho, just to be sure :)

[dandysmom]

Good news!!!!

[Fran]

Good to hear! :D

[PoshPuss]

I missed Frankie's troubles but glad to hear he's better now
:-)

[Elaine]

So sorry I missed thisone, I hope there has been more improvements, sending big warm snuggles Frankies way xxx

[Megsy]

Just catching up on this thread and I'm so glad to hear he is on the mend.

[Kim]

I missed Frankie's troubles but glad to hear he's better now
:-)

Me too, just don't get time to read all posts these days. So pleased to hear he is on the mend.

[catsmum]

so glad the news is good - sending big hugs your way and fusses to Frankie :)

[babycakes]

How's Frankie doing now????? Hope he is much much better

[angieh]

I've just caught up with this thread - so sorry Frankie has been so worryingly unwell. Hope he has continued to improve. Lots of warm thermal hugs coming his way from Merlin and me. Hope you are managing to keep in good spirits too! Cuddles and hugs all round.

[Dee2uk]

A late commer to this thread,Im hoping all is still well with gorgeous Frankie,sending loads of cuddles xx

[cybeeb]

Thanks again for all the well wishes. Frankie seems to be almost completely his old self. He will continue to take anitbiotics until Saturday but is active, eating and very very vocal, especially early in the morning when he wants cuddles!
Having a sick baby is a lot of stress! It really helps to be able to tell others who understand how important these furry babies are to us and have somebody else worry with you.
THANKS!

[Fran]

So pleased to read that Frankie is better :D

[babycakes]

That's excellent news. X

[angieh]

Really good news Cybeeb! What a relief - hope Frankie continues to keep well. Lol.

[Mags]

So pleased Frankie is feeling much better! :D

[alexgirl73]

excellent news.

[cybeeb]

My thanks again. You have all been wonderful!

[Saracatz]

Wonderful news Frankie on the mend.